Excelsior

Excelsior

Hotel
3 stars 

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

Excellent1,250 verified ratings
8.2

C$ 101

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About Excelsior

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Excelsior, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 15 September 2025.
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 time3:00 PM
Check-out time12:00 PM
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
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe
  • Gift shop

General

  • Safe
  • Restaurant
  • Express check-out
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Air-conditioned
  • 24hr 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
8.0Solo
8.1Families
8.2Couples
8.5Friends
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

C$ 141 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?

    You can walk to Theatre District while staying at Excelsior - you’ll be about 2.6 km away.

  • Is Excelsior close to Richard Rodgers Theatre?

    If you want to see Richard Rodgers Theatre while visiting New York, Excelsior is just 2.9 km away.

FAQs when booking at Excelsior

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding reservations, 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 just 36.8 km apart, the expected drive time from the nearest airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, to Excelsior is 0h 28m. The estimated drive time may vary depending on high and low traffic times in the surrounding area. This is especially true for metro areas.

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

    One of the more popular options today is to take a taxi or ridesharing service directly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to the hotel. This option is often cost effective, but guests must keep a lookout for peak time rates.

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

    Excelsior is just 0.5 km away from the center of Upper West Side, New York. From Excelsior you can easily get to other popular landmarks such as General Electric Building.

  • What is the Excelsior phone number?

    If you have questions or concerns about your stay, call +1 212 362 9200 to talk to a Excelsior front desk representative.

  • Does Excelsior have Wi-Fi available?

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

  • What is the check-out time at Excelsior?

    The standard check-out time at Excelsior is 12:00 PM. Guests can usually check-in from 3:00 PM. Special arrangements may be available if discussed with the front desk.

  • Is there a restaurant at Excelsior?

    Yes, there is a restaurant on-site at Excelsior, New York.

  • Does Excelsior have a laundry service?

    Excelsior does have a laundry service. Contact the property for details.

  • 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 (C$ 220).

  • In what area of New York is Excelsior located?

    Excelsior is located within the Upper West Side area of New York. Utilize 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?

    You can walk to Theatre District while staying at Excelsior - you’ll be about 2.6 km away.

  • Is Excelsior close to Richard Rodgers Theatre?

    If you want to see Richard Rodgers Theatre while visiting New York, Excelsior is just 2.9 km away.

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