The Empire Hotel is nestled between two legendary New York landmarks – the Lincoln Centre and Central Park. It is located on West 63rd Street directly across the street from Dante Park and provides unobstructed views of the Broadway/Columbus Avenue gateway to the upper west side. There are 413 comfortable rooms and suites that are inspired by the local surroundings and pay tribute to Central Park.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to friends, families and couples looking for a good standard of accommodation which is ideal for shopping, dining and sightseeing and offers excellent facilities for relaxation without having to leave the hotel.
Location and Resort
Nearby Central Park offers a true urban oasis, which includes a zoo, running and biking trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and an ice-skating rink during winter months. It is also a great place to enjoy a picnic or one of the famous horse-drawn carriage rides. Also close to the hotel is the Lincoln Centre, a massive arts complex which is home to numerous theatres, schools, ballets and operas. Guests will appreciate the location which is accessible to New York’s vast shopping, dining and entertainment areas.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has a heated rooftop swimming pool that is open all year round. The rooftop pool deck and its private cabanas offer unparalleled views of the Hudson River, Lincoln Centre, Central Park and the city.
Eating and Drinking
There is a rooftop lounge where guests can enjoy a refreshing and relaxing drink in landscaped surroundings. The hotel also hopes to have a restaurant open soon which will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC 32 inch flat screen TV telephone cable channels on demand movies Ipod docking station and speakers wireless high speed internet access minibar in room safe complimentary newspaper (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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