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The Lucerne Hotel

201 West 79th St, New York, NY, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
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Non-Smoking

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About this property

The Lucerne Hotel is a 4-star Empire Hotel Group property located in New York, NY, within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. The hotel features 202 guestrooms, including 40 suites, positioned in one of Manhattan's most accessible neighborhoods for culture and recreation.

Guests stay in rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet access, and digital programming. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, phone, safe, and desk. The property maintains a guest comfort rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Dining options include Nice Matin, an on-site restaurant specializing in French cuisine, available for lunch, dinner, and brunch. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service and cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a surcharge.

The Lucerne Hotel provides a health club, complimentary wireless internet access, and concierge services. Additional facilities include a business center, banquet hall, and vending machines. The property features a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out options, dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage, and porter assistance. Limo and town car service is available for guests requiring ground transportation. Tours and ticket assistance help guests navigate New York's attractions.

The property is positioned 0.9 miles from Lincoln Center and 0.9 miles from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with further access to Broadway, Carnegie Hall, and Rockefeller Center. Major airports include La Guardia (11 miles), Newark International (19 miles), and John F. Kennedy International (30 miles). The hotel maintains a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating across over 2,000 reviews.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends to midnight, with check-out at 12:00 PM. The property is smoke-free and does not permit pets, though service animals are welcome. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible public restrooms, registration desk, and pathways to the elevator.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at The Lucerne Hotel, you'll be centrally located in New York, within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and American Museum of Natural History. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lincoln Center and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Central Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
American Museum of Natural History - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Lincoln Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Columbus Circle - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Madison Avenue - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Central Park Zoo - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Carnegie Hall - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Broadway - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Broadway Theatre - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
5th Avenue - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Mount Sinai Hospital - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Rockefeller Center - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 23.9 km / 14.8 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 45 km / 27.9 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 41.5 km / 25.8 mi
Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 36.8 km / 22.9 mi

The preferred airport for The Lucerne Hotel is LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Rooms

Stay in one of 202 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Nice Matin, a restaurant which specializes in French cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in.

Getting here

La Guardia Airport (11 miles), Newark International Airport (19 miles), John F. Kennedy International Airport (30 miles)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
There are nearby parking garages

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • 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; cash is not accepted
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • no pets allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 35.00 to 35.00 for adults, and USD 35.00 to 35.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 60 per day (984 ft away)

Know before you go

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.