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Excelsior Hotel

3.5 of 5
45 West 81st Street, New York City, NY 10024 (Manhattan)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Great location opposite Central Park, the Natural History Museum and very close to subway. This made it great for sightseeing days out. Classy hotel with well equipped spacious rooms which were really clean and fresh. Would definitely recommend as it was away from the noise of the city but close enough for a short tube journey to be in the... More

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dunfermline
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Found this hotel very good for our break. Hotel very clean if a little old worldy. Pleasant staff and very helpfull consierge. Booked our show and sightseeing trip and both were excellent.Its very central and near the subways. Our first time in America so were really pleased with the hotel and even better we arrived early and they upgraded us... More

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Hartlepool, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We stayed at the Excelsior from 4th May 2013 to 9th May 2013. Its not much to look at from the outside but oozes character from the lobby onwards. Upon check in we got an automatic upgrade (nice) to what looked like a small suite. Room 616 comprised of a compact toilet, to the right from the entrance a sitting... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

What a wonderful way to start our trip in New York. I feel in love with this gem of a hotel and what a great size for New York. I a perfect location to great restaraunts and Central Park. Compared to other hotels this was so quiet and we had no issues sleeping. I could not recommend this hotel more... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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79 reviews 79 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is not your high end full service anything you want and could possibly need type of hotel. But if you want to spend some time close to central park at a relatively reasonable price, this hotel offers a convenient reasonable option.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Nice clean hotel, located next to Central Park, 30 minute walk from times square, upon received upgrade to museum view room 1605 absolutely great view of Manhatton skyline by day and night. nice area for restaurants and museums. Would stay here again.

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Wouwse Plantage (The Netherlands)
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

In August 2012 we went to visit the Excelsior Hotel in New York City during our trip trough Canada and the U.S.A. The location of the Hotel is great, right next to Central Park and situated in the same street as the National History Museum. The room was small, and the bathroom was ok but very small. (but that's what... More

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Boston, MA
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57 reviews 57 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We stayed in a one bedroom suite. The rooms were nicely decorated and they were very clean. The bathroom looked like it had just been re-modeled with new tile, etc. The rooms are extremely small but we never felt cramped. The price is fair for NYC. It is right across the street from the Natural History Museum and Central Park... More

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Wash DC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Had a good experience here!! Little far out from the festivities that we had planned but it was very pleasant. The Lobby staff were very pleasant and helpful except for the 1st nite we asked where to grab a 'quick' bite to eat and were told it's nothing really near here. Welllll upon stepping out the door, there's an UNOS's... More

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Brampton
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We just returned from our first visit to nyc and loved the Excelsior Hotel. The location is fabulous for those who want a clean, comfy place that is not is a high noise touristy area. Steps to Central Park, restaurants, pubs and a beautiful neighbourhood. The staff, especially Candace, is absolutely fabulous!

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What travellers say

  • Central park(34)
  • Natural history(33)
  • Upper west(13)
  • Front desk staff(11)
  • Subways stations(9)
  • Great location(7)
  • Good price(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • American Museum(4)
  • Continental breakfast(4)

Additional Information about Excelsior Hotel

Address: 45 West 81st Street, New York City, NY 10024
Region: United States > New York > New York City > Manhattan , Midtown , Upper West Side
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#187 Business Hotels in New York City
#212 Family Hotels in New York City
Price Range: €€€
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
High-rise hotel located on the Upper West Side. ... more   less 
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