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About the Hotel

45 West 81St Street, New York, New York, United States, 10024

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.

Fifth Avenue lies 2.6 km away, while 81st Street - Museum of Natural History IND Eighth Avenue Line is within easy reach of the accommodation.

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
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Classic Queen Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Deluxe Suite Two Double Beds
4 persons
44 m² 
2 Double beds
Heating
Bathtub
Superior Junior Suite Two Double Beds
4 persons
34 m² 
2 Double beds
Heating
Bathtub
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Getting around

All transportation options listed – From airport shuttles to taxis and trains

City Centre
New York 8.3 km
Airports
LaGuardia (LGA) 14.8 km
Teterboro (TEB) 22.1 km
Train
Grand Central Station 3.4 km
Underground
81st Street - Museum of Natural History IND Eighth Avenue Line300 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

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
360 m
Museum
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
570 m
Planetarium
Hayden Planetarium
350 m
American Museum of Natural History
Rose Center for Earth and Space
590 m
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Andy's Deli
140 m
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Lenwich
170 m
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Famous Original Ray's Pizza
180 m
462 Columbus Ave
Shake Shack
410 m
366 Columbus Ave
Columbus Deli and Food
220 m
476 Columbus Ave
Primo Pizza 84
350 m
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Joe Coffee Company
410 m
514 Columbus Ave
Made In New York Pizza
420 m
421 Amsterdam Ave At 80th Street
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