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Excelsior Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
City view
Reception
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Near Central Park, Excelsior Hotel welcomes families with a playground and daily manager's reception. Take in the sights from the terrace or connect to WiFi while enjoying coffee at the cafe. The hotel’s multilingual staff have impressed previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, pay movies

Excelsior Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Excelsior Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, pay movies

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
45 W 81st St, New York, NY, 10024

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • American Museum of Natural History - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lincoln Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Times Square - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 20 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 33 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 44 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 58 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 77 min drive
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 7 min drive
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 7 min drive
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 8 min drive
  • 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station - 3 min walk
  • 86 St. Station (Central Park West) - 7 min walk
  • 79 St. Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪About Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Famous Original Ray's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Modern Bread and Bagel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel

When you stay at Excelsior Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Broadway are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station is 3 minutes and 86 St. Station (Central Park West) is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 199 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out for group reservations.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 30.00 per day)
    • Offsite parking nearby (USD 30 per day; discounts available)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 21 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Business center/computer access
    • Fitness center access

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 17.00 per person

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 30.00 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 30 per day

Policies

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Excelsior Hotel
Excelsior Hotel New York
Excelsior New York
Excelsior New York City
Excelsior Hotel New York City
Excelsior Hotel Hotel
Excelsior Hotel New York
Excelsior Hotel Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Excelsior Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Excelsior Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Excelsior Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 30.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Excelsior Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Excelsior Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Empire City Casino (18-min drive) and Resorts World Casino (26-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Excelsior Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Excelsior Hotel also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Excelsior Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Excelsior Hotel like?

Excelsior Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station and 3 minutes' walk from Central Park.

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Excelsior Hotel Reviews

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Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

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