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The Lucerne Hotel
4 stars

The Lucerne Hotel

201 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, United States
New York, NY
See location+1 212 875 1000
From
562 ﷼
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Great
based on 2980 reviews
2,980 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
562 ﷼
Superior room
645 ﷼
Double room
732 ﷼

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About The Lucerne Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Hotel Lucerne is situated in New York City and is within a short walk of local attractions, such as the American Museum of Natural History, the Beacon Theatre and the New York Historical Society. It is also ideally located within a 10-minute walk of 86th Street IRT Broadway - Seventh Avenue Line Subway Station.

This elegant hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and 24-hour room service. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can book tours and tickets.

The luxury rooms at this 4-star hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a CD player and movies-on-demand. Each has a bathroom that offers a bathtub and a hair dryer.

During their stay at Hotel Lucerne, guests can enjoy a meal at Nice Matin, which serves French specialties. In the evening, guests are invited to enjoy a drink in the comfortable lounge bar. A wide variety of cafés and restaurants are also found in close proximity to the property.

Hotel Lucerne is an easy walk from 81st Street - Museum of Natural History IND Eighth Avenue Line Subway Station. Guests can also easily visit 257 Central Park West, The Dakota and Belvedere Castle.

Latest deals for The Lucerne Hotel

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Superior room
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Double room
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Luxury room
2 double beds
2 double beds
Standard room
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Deluxe room
1 queen bed
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Queen room
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King room
1 king bed
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Lucerne Hotel

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Hypoallergenic

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Spa

  • Massage

Reviews of The Lucerne Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.5
Very goodBased on 2,980 verified guest reviews

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10.0 Wonderful
Exceptional location, surprisingly modern feel for a non-chain NYC hotel
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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:This is a very nice hotel, well-situated on the Upper West Side and an excellent value for money. The staff is really nice. The associated restaurant, Nice Matin, is great as well.
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8.2 Very good
Pros:Aveda products
Cons:Firm, thin mattress with too many decorative pillows
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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Got a great deal. Very clean, great staff, great location, would definitely stay again.
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5.7 Fair
Pros:Our room was very clean and a very nice size.
Cons:Big construction project going on next door -very noisy at 7 am. Also, mattresses are tired and saggy.
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9.7 Wonderful
Pros:Great location.
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9.7 Wonderful
Pros:I've stayed at the Lucerne multiple times, and it is consistently a great hotel on the upper West Side. Rooms are comfortable, staff great, and overall just a very nice experience
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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Recently renovated and beautifully done. Every detail was very carefully thought out and the crown molding in the room and hall are gorgeously done! A lovely place to stay.
R
8.2 Very good
Pros:Very clean room in a relatively quiet part of the city.
Cons:Shower flooded the bathroom upon showering. Not a big deal, but had to clean up the bathroom after a shower.
A
8.2 Very good
Pros:Great location. There were lost of restaurants within walking distance. The subway is one block away. It is a beautiful building.
Cons:It was NYC-hotel to an extent - small elevators, fairly small room but not too small.

Location

201 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024

What's nearby

  • Central Park1.1 km
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art1.4 km
  • Frick Collection1.6 km
  • Fifth Avenue1.8 km
  • Museum of Modern Art2.4 km
  • Broadway2.5 km
  • Rockefeller Center2.7 km
  • Times Square2.7 km
  • New York Public Library3.3 km
  • Bryant Park3.4 km
  • Grand Central Terminal3.4 km
  • Empire State Building3.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Lucerne Hotel

Low season

August

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

1,011 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

1,553 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 21% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 21% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Lucerne Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at The Lucerne Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Lucerne Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Lucerne Hotel, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • How long should you stay at The Lucerne Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at The Lucerne Hotel

  • Can I request an early check-in at the Lucerne Hotel?

    The standard check-in time at the Lucerne Hotel is 16:00, but you can request an early check-in if you'll be arriving beforehand. It won't cost any extra, although it also cannot be guaranteed. There will need to be a room available in the type you booked, and it will need to have been fully serviced by housekeeping. In the event that a room is not available for early check-in, the hotel is happy to keep your bags stored safely, so you can start exploring Manhattan right away. Guests can use the baggage holding area free of charge.

  • Does The Lucerne Hotel have a good restaurant?

    The Nice Matin Restaurant is attached to the hotel, and it's the perfect place to get breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's a four-star restaurant that serves up French Mediterranean cuisine, and has been featured as one of the Upper West Side's best restaurants by New York Magazine. If you don't feel like going out, you can also order most meals from the restaurant to your room. You can find a range of dishes such as tuna tartare and burgers with truffle aioli. However, reservations are recommended.

  • What services are available at the Lucerne Hotel for business travellers?

    The Lucerne has a range of benefits for business travellers. They have multiple meeting rooms with projectors and drop-down screens that are useful for small conferences or presentations. They also have an Executive Suite available for larger meetings of up to 60 people. The room is 1,000 square feet, and there are break-out rooms on the same floor. The hotel's tech support will be on hand to make sure everything goes smoothly. In the rooms, full-size work desks and plush chairs will let you work in comfort. There's also a Keurig coffee machine in every room and suite.

  • What's the best way to get to The Lucerne from the airport?

    Apart from the hotel's shuttle service, The Lucerne is ideally situated close to the subway, making getting there by train easy. The 1 Line arrives at 79th Street, which is just a few minutes from the hotel. You can connect to this line at 116th Street from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal A via the M60-SBS Bus that stops at Broadway/W 116 St. If you arrive at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), the fastest route usually involves taking the Air Train from the airport, switching to the Long Beach Branch 801 at Jamaica Station, and then changing to the 1 at Penn Station. It will take roughly an hour from either airport. A taxi can be faster, but this will depend heavily on the traffic.

  • Is there a laundry service available at The Lucerne Hotel?

    The Lucerne Hotel can arrange laundry services for guests throughout their stay. It is provided by an outside company, but the hotel can handle all the necessary arrangements for you. This includes standard laundry services and a dry cleaning service. It's important for guests to be aware that you'll need to make arrangements for same-day services prior to 9:00. If you arrange laundry after 9:00, it will be delivered the next day.

  • Where is The Lucerne Hotel located?

    The Lucerne Hotel is located at 201 West 79th Street in Upper West Side, 3 km from the center of New York. Central Park is the closest landmark to The Lucerne Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Lucerne Hotel?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at The Lucerne Hotel.

  • Does The Lucerne Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Lucerne Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Lucerne Hotel from the airport?

    The Lucerne Hotel is 5.3 km from New York Skyports SPB.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Lucerne Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Lucerne Hotel in New York and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Lucerne Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Lucerne Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to city center

3.0 km

Nearest Airport

New York LaGuardia

Distance to airport

9.0 km