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About the Hotel

45 West 81St Street, New York, New York, United States, 10024
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A mere 800 feet from 81st Street - Museum of Natural History IND Eighth Avenue Line subway station, the comfortable Excelsior Hotel New York City is located in a business area of New York City, within short walking distance of Book Culture. Boasting a location just 5 minutes' walk from American Museum of Natural History, the 3-star romantic hotel offers 198 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

Such city attractions as Rockefeller Center, which is just a minute's drive from the Excelsior New York City, and the sprawling Central Park, which is 0.5 miles away, are well worth a visit. Times Square is also located about 10 minutes' drive from the designer hotel.

The budget accommodation is 2.3 miles from Grand Central train station, while LaGuardia airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

The High Line Park is about a 15-minute ride from the property, while Grand Central is situated 3.7 km away.

Rooms

The rooms at the charming Excelsior Hotel provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as a trouser press, an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. In-room bathrooms feature a tub and a separate toilet along with hair dryers and shower caps.

Eat & Drink

This hotel is within walking distance of Parliament Espresso and Coffee Bar and serves delectable meals.

Leisure & Business

The accommodation will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness room available on site. The Excelsior also provides a meeting room and a conference space for those arriving on business.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Junior Suite King Bed
4 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Classic Queen Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Deluxe Suite Two Double Beds
4 persons
475 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Heating
Bathtub
Superior Junior Suite Two Double Beds
4 persons
370 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Heating
Bathtub
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Sundry/Convenience shop
  • Gift/Newsstand

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's play area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • In-room safe
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

45 West 81St Street, New York, New York, United States, 10024
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45 West 81St Street, New York, New York, United States, 10024
Nearby
Museum
American Museum of Natural History
1200 ft
Museum
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
1900 ft
Planetarium
Hayden Planetarium
1200 ft
American Museum of Natural History
Rose Center for Earth and Space
2000 ft
Restaurants
Starbucks
400 ft
267-275 Columbus Ave
Levain Bakery
3100 ft
167 W 74th St At Amsterdam Avenue
Andy's Deli
500 ft
418 Columbus Ave
Lenwich
600 ft
459 Columbus Ave
Famous Original Ray's Pizza
600 ft
462 Columbus Ave
Shake Shack
1400 ft
366 Columbus Ave
Columbus Deli and Food
800 ft
476 Columbus Ave
Primo Pizza 84
1200 ft
57 W 84th St
Joe Coffee Company
1400 ft
514 Columbus Ave
Made In New York Pizza
1400 ft
421 Amsterdam Ave At 80th Street
Getting around
City Centre
New York13 min  ·  5.2 mi
Airports
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)23 min  ·  9.2 mi
Teterboro Airport (TEB)34 min  ·  13.7 mi
Train
Grand Central Station6 min  ·  2.1 mi
Underground
81st Street - Museum of Natural History IND Eighth Avenue Line4 min  ·  1000 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Children & extra beds
All children: 0 - 12 years
Existing beds: FREE
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
16
Number of rooms:
75
Former name
alojamiento triangulo del este

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