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About the Hotel

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

Rooms with Details

The Excelsior Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with French doors, a seating area, and a flat-screen cable TV. Each room includes a private bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries. Some rooms feature iPod docks and suede-upholstered headboards. Sofa beds are available for an additional fee.

Dining at Calle Ocho

The on-site restaurant, Calle Ocho, serves Cuban cuisine for dinner. The lounge doubles as a breakfast area and shares the lobby's wood-paneled style. Weekend brunch is available at the hotel's popular restaurant.

Leisure and Fitness

The fitness center includes cardio and weight machines with natural light from large windows. The hotel also has a spa, a library, and a TV room. A small play area is available for children.

Upper West Side Location

The Excelsior Hotel overlooks the Rose Center for Earth and Space and is across from the Museum of Natural History. It is a 5-minute walk from the 81st Street - Museum of Natural History subway station. Nearby attractions include Central Park (1 km), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1 km), and Broadway theaters (2.5 km).

Services and Convenience

The hotel provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. A tour desk assists with Broadway show tickets. Parking is available for guests with vehicles. Business travelers can use the conference room and business center.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive 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 at a Glance

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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

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
Restaurants
Starbucks
100 m
267-275 Columbus Ave
Levain Bakery
920 m
167 W 74th St At Amsterdam Avenue
Andy's Deli
140 m
418 Columbus Ave
Lenwich
170 m
459 Columbus Ave
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
57 W 84th St
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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