Excelsior

Excelsior

Hotel
3 stars 

45 West 81st Street, New York, NY, United States

Excellent1,250 verified ratings
8.2

$73

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About Excelsior

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With a great central location, opposite Central Park, this hotel is near a wide selection of shopping and entertainment venues, as well as the city's major attractions. With public transportation, bar...

Good to Know

Check-in time3:00 PM
Check-out time12:00 PM
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+1 212 362 9200

Perks and amenities at Excelsior

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Excelsior
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry service
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe
  • Gift shop

General

  • Safe
  • Restaurant
  • Express check-out
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Air-conditioned
  • 24hr front desk
  • Storage available

Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Reviews for Excelsior

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Excelsior, providing insights into their experiences. Travelers have left 1,250 reviews of Excelsior to date. Review data was last updated on September 15, 2025.
8.2
Very good1,250 verified ratings
8.1Families
8.5Friends
8.2Couples
8.0Solo
Pros +
  • Old world charm. (in 3 reviews)
  • Excellent location near Central Park and good restaurants and museums (in 30 reviews)
  • Perfectly situated near Central Park and Subway-Station. (in 50 reviews)
Cons -
  • Classic old New York hotel. (in 4 reviews)
  • The front desk staff was awful. (in 17 reviews)
  • The room was too hot. (in 78 reviews)
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Photos of Excelsior

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Explore Upper West Side, New York

Excelsior is located at 45 West 81st Street in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on September 15, 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Metropolitan Museum of Art

17 mins walk

0.9 mi

Broadway

5 mins drive

2.2 mi

Museum of Modern Art

5 mins drive

2.2 mi

Radio City Music Hall

6 mins drive

2.4 mi

Times Square

6 mins drive

2.4 mi

Metropolitan Museum of Art

17 mins walk

0.9 mi

Broadway

5 mins drive

2.2 mi

Museum of Modern Art

5 mins drive

2.2 mi

Radio City Music Hall

6 mins drive

2.4 mi

Times Square

6 mins drive

2.4 mi

Public Transportation

Port Authority Bus Terminal

7 mins drive

2.6 mi

Grand Central Terminal

6 mins drive

2.7 mi

Pennsylvania Station

8 mins drive

3.2 mi

Port Authority Bus Terminal

7 mins drive

2.6 mi

Grand Central Terminal

6 mins drive

2.7 mi

Pennsylvania Station

8 mins drive

3.2 mi

Rental Cars

$107 daily average

Closest Airports

New York Skyports SPB Airport

8 mins drive

4.6 mi

New York LaGuardia Airport

19 mins drive

9.2 mi

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

29 mins drive

18.5 mi

New York Skyports SPB Airport

8 mins drive

4.6 mi

New York LaGuardia Airport

19 mins drive

9.2 mi

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

29 mins drive

18.5 mi

  • How far is Excelsior from Theatre District?

    Excelsior is a good place to stay to see Theatre District. It’s 1.6 mi away.

  • Is Excelsior close to Gershwin Theater?

    Excelsior is a good choice to stay at if you want to visit Gershwin Theater, which is 1.6 mi away.

FAQs when booking at Excelsior

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding reservations, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Excelsior. FAQs were last updated on September 15, 2025.
  • How close is Excelsior to the nearest airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    With no traffic, the 14.2 mi drive between Excelsior and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (the nearest airport) will generally only take about 0h 28m. If you’re staying in a metropolitan area, you may see your drive time increase due to busy roads.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Excelsior?

    Taking a taxi or rideshare service from the nearest airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, to your hotel is often the most cost effective transportation solution.

  • How close is Excelsior from the New York city center?

    The center of Upper West Side, New York, is just 0.3 mi away from the front doors of Excelsior. You can find many fellow tourists at places such as The New York Times Building, which you can get to from Excelsior using any means of transportation.

  • What is the Excelsior phone number?

    If you have questions or concerns about your stay, call +1 212 362 9200 to talk to a Excelsior front desk representative.

  • Does Excelsior have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Excelsior has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Excelsior?

    Excelsior has a normal check-in time of after 3:00 PM, and check-out time of before 12:00 PM.

  • Is there a restaurant at Excelsior?

    There is an on-site restaurant - contact Excelsior for opening and last order times.

  • Does Excelsior have a laundry service?

    Excelsior does have a laundry service. Contact the property for details.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Excelsior?

    For the best chance to save money on your Excelsior reservation, consider staying in January, when prices are typically at their lowest ($159).

  • In what area of New York is Excelsior located?

    Excelsior is located within the Upper West Side area of New York. Utilize the map on this page to understand where Excelsior is in relation to the rest of New York.

  • How far is Excelsior from Theatre District?

    Excelsior is a good place to stay to see Theatre District. It’s 1.6 mi away.

  • Is Excelsior close to Gershwin Theater?

    Excelsior is a good choice to stay at if you want to visit Gershwin Theater, which is 1.6 mi away.

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