Excelsior

Excelsior

Hotel
3 stars 

45 West 81st Street, New York, NY, United States

Excellent1,250 verified ratings
8.2

$73

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Excelsior Information

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With a great central location, opposite Central Park, this hotel is near a wide selection of shopping and entertainment venues, as well as the city's major attractions. With public transportation, bar...

Good to know

Check-in time15:00
Check-out time12:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+1 212 362 9200

Perks and amenities at Excelsior

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Excelsior
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Gift shop

General

  • Safe
  • Restaurant
  • Express check-out
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • Air-conditioned
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Storage available

Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Reviews for Excelsior

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Excelsior, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 1,250 reviews of Excelsior to date. Review data was last updated on 15 September 2025.
8.2
Very Good1,250 verified ratings
8.1Families
8.5Friends
8.0Solo
8.2Couples
Pros +
  • Old world charm. (in 3 reviews)
  • Excellent location near Central Park and good restaurants and museums (in 30 reviews)
  • Perfectly situated near Central Park and Subway-Station. (in 50 reviews)
Cons -
  • Classic old New York hotel. (in 4 reviews)
  • The front desk staff was awful. (in 17 reviews)
  • The room was too hot. (in 78 reviews)
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Photos of Excelsior

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Explore Upper West Side, New York

Excelsior is located at 45 West 81st Street in the Upper West Side neighbourhood of New York. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 15 September 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Metropolitan Museum of Art

17 mins walk

1.4 km

Broadway

5 mins drive

3.5 km

Museum of Modern Art

5 mins drive

3.6 km

Radio City Music Hall

6 mins drive

3.8 km

Times Square

6 mins drive

3.8 km

Metropolitan Museum of Art

17 mins walk

1.4 km

Broadway

5 mins drive

3.5 km

Museum of Modern Art

5 mins drive

3.6 km

Radio City Music Hall

6 mins drive

3.8 km

Times Square

6 mins drive

3.8 km

Public Transportation

Port Authority Bus Terminal

7 mins drive

4.2 km

Grand Central Terminal

6 mins drive

4.4 km

Pennsylvania Station

8 mins drive

5.2 km

Port Authority Bus Terminal

7 mins drive

4.2 km

Grand Central Terminal

6 mins drive

4.4 km

Pennsylvania Station

8 mins drive

5.2 km

Rental Cars

$76 daily average

Closest Airports

New York Skyports SPB Airport

8 mins drive

7.4 km

New York LaGuardia Airport

19 mins drive

14.8 km

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

29 mins drive

29.8 km

New York Skyports SPB Airport

8 mins drive

7.4 km

New York LaGuardia Airport

19 mins drive

14.8 km

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

29 mins drive

29.8 km

  • How far is Excelsior from Theatre District?

    Excelsior is a good place to stay to see Theatre District. It’s 2.6 km away.

  • Is Excelsior close to Gershwin Theater?

    Walking distance - there’s 2.5 km between Gershwin Theater and Excelsior.

FAQs when booking at Excelsior

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Excelsior. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
  • How close is Excelsior to the nearest airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    At 36.8 km away, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the closest airport to Excelsior. The average expected drive time from Excelsior to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 0h 28m. It’s a good idea to research traffic trends between your hotel and the airport.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Excelsior?

    Rideshare apps and taxis remain a very common solution for Excelsior guests. This is often the most cost-effective method of transportation when visiting New York.

  • How close is Excelsior from the New York city centre?

    The centre of Upper West Side, New York, is just 0.5 km away from the front doors of Excelsior. You can find many fellow tourists at places such as Broadway, which you can get to from Excelsior using any means of transportation.

  • What is the Excelsior phone number?

    The best way to contact Excelsior is by calling +1 212 362 9200.

  • Does Excelsior have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Excelsior has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Excelsior?

    12:00. If you require a later check-out we advise discussing it with the front desk as soon as you’re able to. Check-in time is 15:00.

  • Is there a restaurant at Excelsior?

    Excelsior does have a restaurant.

  • Does Excelsior have a laundry service?

    Yes, there is a hotel laundry service for guests at Excelsior.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Excelsior?

    For the best chance to save money on your Excelsior reservation, consider staying in January, when prices are typically at their lowest ($159).

  • In what area of New York is Excelsior located?

    Excelsior is located within the Upper West Side area of New York. Utilise the map on this page to understand where Excelsior is in relation to the rest of New York.

  • How far is Excelsior from Theatre District?

    Excelsior is a good place to stay to see Theatre District. It’s 2.6 km away.

  • Is Excelsior close to Gershwin Theater?

    Walking distance - there’s 2.5 km between Gershwin Theater and Excelsior.

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