The Hotel Lucerne New York is a 4-star hotel on the Upper West Side, on the corner of West 79th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. It has a spa, a gym and a French restaurant with a courtyard. It is a good fit if you prefer a residential neighbourhood near Central Park and the museums.
Location and getting around
The address is 201 West 79th Street. According to the hotel, the 79th Street subway station is about 150 m away, and the American Museum of Natural History a few steps.
The Metropolitan Museum (the Met) is about 20 minutes on foot, crossing Central Park. Columbus Circle is about 30 minutes’ walk. Times Square is about 2.9 km away: to go to Midtown, the subway or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are decorated in light tones. They have a flat-screen TV, a games console, a coffee set, a desk and toiletries.
The restaurant Nice Matin serves French cuisine all day, with an indoor dining room and a courtyard, and brunch at the weekend. There is also a spa, a fitness centre and free Wi-Fi. On rates with breakfast included, it consists of juice or fruit, a dish of your choice and coffee or tea.
Who it suits
- Guests who will spend time at the museums and in Central Park.
- Families with children for whom the Natural History Museum is on the list.
- Those who like to have breakfast or brunch at the hotel itself.
Good to know
It is far from Times Square and Lower Manhattan, so you will use the subway daily. Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Have photo ID and a credit card ready for check-in. More ideas in where to stay in New York.