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Hotel Information: Ornately embellished terracotta columns flank the entrance to this landmark brownstone-and-brick building in the Upper West Side Historic District. The European-inspired lobby is appointed with exquisite wall tapestries, a brass chandelier, tapestry-patterned wingback chairs, and Oriental rugs on marble floors. The neighborhood is residential—family-friendly yet sophisticated—with an authentic Old New York ambience. Unique shops and cafés, as well as treasures such as Central Park and the Museum of Natural History, are within two blocks.
Amenity highlights: Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available throughout the Lucerne Hotel. The lobby provides access to Nice Matin, a chic bistro and bar showcasing wonderful French/Mediterranean fare. Café-style sidewalk seating is available seasonally.
Insider tip: This part of Manhattan is a food-lover’s paradise, especially for those with a taste for Jewish “soul” food. Many New Yorkers consider the chewy treats from H&H Bagels, about 1 block from the Lucerne, the best in the city. The bagels have appeared on TV shows such as Seinfeld, Friends, and Entourage. Zabar’s, also 1 block from the hotel, is probably New York’s most famous—and fantastic—food emporium. Barney Greengrass, beloved for its smoked fish, is 7 blocks north.
Rooms
This Upper West Side hotel has 250 rooms and suites, all with complimentary wireless Internet access. Traditional, genteel decor includes rich cherry-wood furniture, two-poster beds, and tie-back curtains. All rooms and suites are nonsmoking. Cable TV comes with video games (surcharge) and pay movies. Turndown service is provided. Granite bathrooms are stocked with Temple Spa bath amenities. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Internet access - complimentary
- Telephone
- Wake-up calls
- Extra towels/bedding
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Television - Cable service
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Non-smoking rooms only
Recreation
The Lucerne’s top-floor fitness room offers cardio machines, free weights, and flat-screen TVs. The city and the Hudson River are visible from some machines. Guests also enjoy discounted access to the Equinox, a top-notch health club two blocks away.
Central Park, two blocks east of the hotel, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woods, cliffs, ravines, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours) and the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. The Loeb Boathouse, on a picturesque lake, offers rowboat and bicycle rentals. The Wollman Memorial Skating Rink has ice-skating in the winter.
Beautiful Riverside Park, three blocks west of the hotel, features a wide, paved path along the Hudson River. The park also offers a waterfront café, playgrounds, and complimentary use of kayaks on summer weekends.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near this New York hotel; fees may apply.
- Ice skating nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
This European-inspired boutique hotel is ideal for guests who prefer to be away from the tourist hustle and bustle, yet within easy reach of the New York's best shopping, parks, and cultural venues. Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History are two blocks east; Riverside Park is three blocks west. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, and other must-see museums are about a mile from the Lucerne.
The hotel is 100-percent smoke-free. In addition to an on-site fitness center, the Lucerne offers discounted passes to a health club 2 blocks away. A business center has computers with high-speed Internet access. Copying, printing, and faxing are available for surcharges.
A favorite with Upper West Siders, the Nice Matin bistro adjoins the lobby and is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Conference room(s)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Internet access in public areas - high speed (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 250
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Number of floors: 13
- Babysitting or child care
- Dry cleaning service
- Parking (valet) $42/No In/Out
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Parking (surcharge) $29/No In/Out
- Concierge desk
- Elevator/lift
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Smoke-free property
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
Rollaway beds are not available.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking: $42 per 24-hour period, no in/out privileges, SUVs are an additional $10 per 24-hour period
- Self parking: $29 per 24-hour period, no in/out privileges, SUVs are an additional $10 per 24-hour period
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Nice Matin - Acclaimed bistro showcasing French/Mediterranean cuisine, including dishes inspired by sunny Provence. Dinner menu may include Steak Frites with Bernaise Sauce, Monkfish Wrapped in Pancetta, Hanger Steak au Poivre, Butternut Squash and Crab Risotto. Desserts such as Warm Chocolate Cake, Lavender Panna Cotta. Curved zinc bar, terrazzo floor, chic light fixtures, plush chairs. Seasonal sidewalk café seating. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily. Weekend brunch. |
Address
201 W 79th St
New York, NY 10024
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
Area:
Central Park, New York, United States of America
