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The Lucerne Hotel: Traveller Reviews

4.0 of 5
201 West 79th Street, New York City, NY 10024
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Ranked #46 of 432 hotels in New York City
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Upper west(59)
  • Central park(51)
  • Natural history(39)
  • Great location(19)
  • Very nice(13)
  • Friendly and helpful(13)
  • Times Square(10)
  • Front desk staff(9)
  • Lincoln Center(7)
  • Rooms are clean(7)
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TravelgalCathy
San Francisco, CA
Top Contributor
54 reviews
24 helpful votes
“Nice accommodations on the UWS”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2010

I spent a week at the Lucerne with my mother during a cold week in December. We needed to be on the upper west side, and this was a fine choice in terms of accommodations, location, access to a variety of food choices, as well as transportation (cabs, buses and subway).

Our room was on the corner of Amsterdam and 79th, so there was a lot of traffic noise. Request a room on the highest floor possible to minimize the street noise. The room was nice - 2 beds, a desk, dresser, television, and a small bathroom. Everything was updated and the beds were warm and comfortable. It would have been nice to have a refrigerator in the room.

  • Stayed December 2008, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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rasDenver
Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“We love this hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2010
1
person found this review helpful

We had a wonderful 6 night stay at the Lucerne in January. The Upper West Side location was great (close to subway, Central Park, museums) and it was good to be away from the hyper activity of midtown. Hotel is nothing flashy but clean, comfortable and extremely quiet. Highly recommended.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ddful
Boston, MA
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Great Hotel, Quiet, Comfortable in short Perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I've stayed here 2x now. Both trips were for academic conferences so I needed sleep and quiet on my down time. The hotel is well appointed, clean, great sheets, comfy mattress, perfect size gym with all the right equipment. I sleep better here than at home! Keep up the good work.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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TobyNewYorkCity
New York City
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
27 helpful votes
“Great location & good value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2010
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While hotel is located in a more residential area of New York, it is very close to Central park, museum of Natural History, and not far from Lincoln Center, and lots of good restaurants and shops but without the craziness of mid-town. And subway is only half a block away, which gets you everywhere easily (10 minutes to Times Square). Helpful staff and pleasant decor. Ask for quiet room because there is noise from traffic on Broadway.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ppalm
Florida
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Comfortable Hotel in Great Area”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2010
4
people found this review helpful

My family loved this hotel. It seems exclusive, but at the same time you are made to feel extremely comfortable. Staff is friendly, rooms are adequately spacious and well appointed. Most importantly, the rooms were clean and comfortable and the hotel is located in a great part of town.

The upper west side has a number of fantastic restaurants and plenty to do. We stayed there because it is only a few blocks from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. We discovered another interesting park on the west side of manhattan just a quick stroll from the hotel. It was one of those moments when you find something unexpected and wonderful that makes you feel like you discovered a place only locals would know!

We also enjoyed the attached restuarant Nice Matin. It is a bit pricey, but the food was very well prepared and the atmosphere was enjoyable.

My husband is not a fan of NYC, but he felt quite at home here. This is a hotel I would like to stay in again.

  • Stayed April 2007, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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