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Hotel overview and key features

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

Excelsior Hotel, a 3-star property rated 8.4/10 on Booking.com, is located 9.5 miles from LaGuardia Airport, with an available airport shuttle. Situated in New York's Upper West Side, the hotel overlooks the Rose Center for Earth and Space and is just 820.2 ft from the 81st Street - Museum of Natural History IND Eighth Avenue Line subway station. Nearby attractions include the Museum of Natural History across the way and Central Park, leading to chic Upper East Side restaurants and cultural landmarks like the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Stylish & Comfortable Rooms

Rooms at Excelsior Hotel feature air conditioning, French doors, and seating areas with flat-screen cable TVs. Private bathrooms include bathrobes and free toiletries, while some rooms offer iPod docks. The design includes upholstered suede headboards and geometric patterned pillows for a residence-style experience.

Latin Fusion Dining

Calle Ocho, the on-site restaurant, serves Latin fusion cuisine with a focus on Cuban fare for dinner. The lounge doubles as a breakfast area, sharing the lobby's refined wood-paneled style. Weekend brunch is a popular option for guests.

Fitness & Family Activities

Leisure options include a fitness center with cardio and weight machines, natural light, and a spa. The hotel is near kid-friendly museums like the Children's Museum of Manhattan and the American Museum of Natural History. Guests can also explore nearby hiking and biking trails.

Business & Convenience

Business amenities include a conference room, business center, and free Wi-Fi in rooms. Additional features include a newspaper stand, TV room, and library. The tour desk assists with Broadway show tickets and local recommendations.

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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

Transportation options available

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

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

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 info

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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