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About the Hotel

45 West 81St Street, New York, New York, United States, 10024
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Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Hayden Planetarium, the 3-star Excelsior Hotel New York gives quick access to various city sites. Boasting a location right near the huge American Museum of Natural History, this New York hotel features 201 rooms as well as a convenience shop and a restaurant.

Location

At the hotel, you'll be 900 m from the sprawling Central Park and merely 1.3 km from the Bethesda Fountain. The entertainment venues in the Manhattan district include David H. Koch Theater, nearly a 10-minute drive from the Excelsior New York.

Guests will also enjoy proximity to Vista Rock, which is 0.7 km away. The decorated neo-gothic St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral lies around 15 minutes' drive away, while 81st Street-Museum of Natural History tube station is in the immediate vicinity of the property.

The Excelsior is only steps away from West 81st Street & Colum Avenue bus stop.

Rooms

The rooms comprise a seating area complete with an iron and ironing board, and climate control, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Eat & Drink

You can dine at Calle Ocho, fairly close to the hotel.

Leisure & Business

Excelsior Hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.

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Excelsior Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Premium Deluxe Suite Two Double Beds
4 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Heating
Bathtub
Superior Junior Suite King Bed
4 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Premium Deluxe King Suite
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
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • 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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Excelsior Hotel 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 (LGA)23 min  ·  9.2 mi
Teterboro (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:
201
Former name
alojamiento triangulo del este

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 1313 verified reviews
7.9/10
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84%
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4/5
based on 694 reviews
8.4/10
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