The Wallace
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About this property
The Wallace is a 4-star hotel operated by Empire Hotel Group, situated in the heart of New York. This 124-room property places guests within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History, offering immediate access to some of Manhattan's most visited attractions. With 55 suites among its offerings, The Wallace provides a well-appointed base for exploring the city.
Each of the 124 individually decorated guestrooms features a refrigerator and espresso maker for convenience. Rooms are equipped with 49-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming, complimentary wireless internet access, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Desks and safes are standard, and phones with free local calls are available in every room. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.9 out of 5.
The property includes one bar and lounge where guests can unwind with an evening drink.
Recreation and wellness options include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary wireless internet throughout. The hotel's Beaux Arts architecture is highlighted by a fireplace in the lobby and a ballroom suitable for events. Concierge services assist with tours and ticket arrangements, while bicycle rentals are available nearby for exploring the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Wallace sits 0.7 miles from Lincoln Center and 1.1 miles from Columbus Circle, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, and Rockefeller Center also within reach. Nearest airport options include LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark International. The property maintains a 4.9 out of 5 overall guest rating across more than 1,000 reviews.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM onward, with check-out at 12:00 PM. The hotel is smoke-free and accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible public areas, elevators, and a 24-hour front desk. Pets are permitted, with a pet fee applicable. Valet and self-parking options are available for a surcharge, and an electric car charging station is on-site.
Location & nearby attractions
Central Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
American Museum of Natural History - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Lincoln Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Columbus Circle - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Central Park Zoo - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Carnegie Hall - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Madison Avenue - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Broadway - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Broadway Theatre - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Manhattan Cruise Terminal - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Gershwin Theater - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
5th Avenue - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Rockefeller Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 24 km / 14.9 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 45.2 km / 28.1 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 41.7 km / 25.9 mi
Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 36.5 km / 22.7 mi
The preferred airport for The Wallace is LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets are permitted
- A pet fee applies
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
- Covered self parking fee: USD 60 per night
- Secured valet parking fee: USD 95 per night
- Pet fee: USD 95 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- Up to 3 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.