Excelsior Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Central Park

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Excelsior Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you 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, Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle 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.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Room

Superior Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Room

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Living area

Excelsior Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Room

Excelsior Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Room

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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Classic Queen, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.4 km
  • Beacon Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bloomingdale's - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 20 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 32 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 14th St. Station - 9 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
  • ‪Famous Original Ray's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪About Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wafels & Dinges-Kotmadam - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Hotel

  • Excelsior Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you 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, Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle 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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
12:00 p.m.

Hotel size

    • 199 rooms

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out for group reservations.

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Offsite parking nearby (USD 30 per day; discounts available)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Excelsior Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is unique in decor. It is older, but very clean and antique decor. I loved it. We were pleasantly surprised to get a larger room. Very close to Central Park and Museum across the street. Also subway is close. We walked to the theatre district for a play. I was so happy to find that cleaning staff found my wallet. I had left it in the safe and staff had given it to the office. What a huge relief!! Nice to know we do have some decent honest people in this world!! Excelsior is our recommendation to stay in NYC! Love New York. Hope to get back soon!
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8/10 Very good

Great location and great value. Horrible coffee setup and snacks are awful but otherwise fabulous.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel! Excellent location. It is close to restaurants and entertainment as well. Very clean.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel, not enough hot water & broken AC

It’s a beautiful hotel with a view overlooking the Museum of Natural History. Unfortunately the air conditioner pumped out hot air instead of cold air, even when the in-room thermostat was set to cool; and the shower sometimes didn’t have enough hot water.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location, location, location. I have stayed in many different parts of Manhattan. I loved this spot because it is right next to Central Park and the B & C Subway lines. The staff were friendly. The hotel is old-fashioned. The fan in my bathroom was very loud.
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10/10 Exceptional

Classic NYC hotel with small but comfortable rooms. Great UWS location.
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8/10 Very good

Best position on Upper West Side. Hotel updated to modern standard while maintaining true period atmosphere. Feel and reality is an intimate high end New York hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

I wish there had been somewhere could have eaten dinner or a snack. Also, no room service.
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8/10 Very good

nice atmosphere, spacious room, excellent location, really enjoyed our stay
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is wonderful! I completely enjoyed my two day stay there. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was immaculate and well maintained. The only negative thought I have is that there is no longer a restaurant in the hotel forcing visitors to find a place for breakfast and lunch in the surrounding blocks.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little Hotel, not a lot of amenities but clean, safe and right next to Central Park. I stay here a week a month for business.
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8/10 Very good

This hotel is very nice but also friendly and relaxed as is the Upper West side compared to other parts of Manhattan. The heat was way too warm -- ran the noisy air conditioning most of the night. Other than that, it's a great "home" to come home to after a busy NYC day. It's my sixth time staying here. Love it.
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8/10 Very good

Morning coffee, did not have real cream, nor milk.
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8/10 Very good

There were some hidden fees, both for WiFi and building services that I was not anticipating. It’s a great location for the cost.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about the property and staff. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed
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8/10 Very good

Good location for what i needed to do. Not good was no breakfest and not much in the way of room amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money

The Excelsior hotel is in an excellent position directly opposite the Museum of Natural History and a stone's throw to central park, many good cafes and restaurants and the subway station. The staff are friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. It is excellent value for money in such an expensive city.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, quiet street, easy access to subway. Breakfast room was under construction, so advertised breakfast not available, which was inconvenient. No in room coffee or room service - plan ahead, as closest coffee shop is a block away. Staff was helpful and kind, and room was clean and well maintained - excellent housekeeping service.
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8/10 Very good

Great location for the $$ Bed Comfy Big room Quiet room
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10/10 Exceptional

cool smaller boutique-ish hotel in a great area. A few minor issues with the hotel - small things that need update or repair. But overall the hotel was very nice, my 2 double beds room was spacious, clean, and very nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

Satisfied customer

Very nice hotel in the location I desired. I will go back
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, comfy, and great location!

Needless to say, the location was TERRIFIC. Across from museums, the park, near lots of good restaurants, and an easy walk across town. The room was spacious, too....That was a concern for me knowing how tiny New York spaces can be. Also, it was quiet! The bed, another big concern for my lousy back, was terrific. Woke up with no back issues! Overall a great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful. The doorman particulary was very welcoming after having had a long car trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet..very nice cozy room that I was in...and a great location...next to amnh.. planetarium...and 100 ft to the subway..in 3 stops was right on Broadway theater district..
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10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite place to stay!

We stay here every time we come to NYC. Quaint, quiet, and amazing location. Close to the park and subway makes it ideal for our visits. They staff is always friendly and accommodating and rooms are clean and comfortable.