Excelsior Hotel, New York

Excelsior Hotel - A historic Upper West Side retreat overlooking the Rose Center with Latin fusion dining and family-friendly amenities

Located in one of New York City's trendiest neighborhoods, the 3-star Excelsior Hotel delivers an authentic, residence-style experience on the Upper West Side. This New York hotel overlooks the spectacular Rose Center for Earth and Space, providing a refreshing vista of green grass and trees. The property features spacious accommodations with French doors, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and flat-screen cable TVs. Calle Ocho, the on-site restaurant, serves delicious Cuban fare and Latin fusion cuisine for dinner, while a relaxing lounge doubles as a breakfast area with refined wood paneling. Guests can access a well-equipped fitness center with cardio and weight machines, plus natural light from numerous windows. The Excelsior's tour desk assists with securing Broadway show tickets. Situated just 820.2 ft from the 81st Street - Museum of Natural History subway station, the hotel is within walking distance of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (0.5 miles), and the Guggenheim Museum (1 mile).

Pros

Kid-friendly museums including the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium make it ideal for families seeking alternatives to Times Square crowds

A leisurely stroll through Central Park leads to Upper East Side restaurants and Madison Avenue boutiques

The hotel provides a business center with conference facilities

Onsite spa services complement the fitness center amenities

Located 2.5 miles from Grand Central and 9.5 miles from LaGuardia Airport

Cons

Additional fees apply for sofa bed usage

The hotel is situated between busy thoroughfares including Columbus Avenue, Amsterdam Avenue, and Broadway