🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Lucerne
📍 201 W 79th St, New York, 10024
Photo: official website
Your stay — The Lucerne
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for New York.
The Property — The Lucerne
The Lucerne is a solid three-star hotel on Amsterdam Avenue, a block from Central Park. The lobby is small but tidy, with polished wood and a front desk that knows how to get you a cab. It’s reliable rather than fancy — ideal for families and solo travellers who want a clean room, good location and no fuss. The USP is value: you’re paying for the Upper West Side address, not frills.
Chronicles of New York
New York was a Dutch trading post called New Amsterdam before the English renamed it in 1664. The 1811 Commissioners’ Plan laid out the grid that still defines Manhattan. Waves of immigration built the city’s layered architecture: brownstones, skyscrapers and the Beaux-Arts landmarks like Grand Central. Today it’s a global capital of finance, media and culture — hyper-dense, fast-moving and constantly reinventing itself.
Best Time to Visit
Full New York guide →Best months
May, September and October: mild temperatures (20-25°C), lower humidity than midsummer, and fewer tourists than July or August.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak due to school holidays, summer events like Shakespeare in the Park and Macy’s July 4th fireworks. Hotel prices spike by 30-50%. Your stay falls exactly in this crush.
Budget shoulder season
April and November give you discounted rooms (20-30% off peak), cooler weather (10-18°C) and thinner crowds, with spring cherry blossoms or autumn leaves.
Weather & packing
New York summers are sticky: July averages 30°C but humidity often makes it feel hotter. Pack a light rain jacket for sudden downpours, and always bring comfortable walking shoes — the subway station is a ten-minute walk.
Live City Briefing — New York
- MTA’s 2026 track work impacts the local 1/2/3 lines on weekends; check mta.info for service changes around July 5-6.
- Central Park’s SummerStage series runs free concerts; expect noise and crowds near the park entrances.
- New York City’s hot weather advisory system means cooling centres open city-wide if temperatures exceed 35°C — check nyc.gov/beattheheat.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Lucerne, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5-8 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for a quieter lift journey. The west-facing rooms catch late afternoon light without the direct heat of the sun.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing 79th Street. Ground-level rooms suffer from street noise and passing pedestrians. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the mechanical hum is noticeable at night.
Best views
West-facing rooms offer sunset views over the Upper West Side roofscape. South-facing rooms look down 79th Street towards Central Park, but this also means more traffic noise. East-facing rooms might glimpse the park's treeline if you're above floor 6.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-8 are the quietest. They sit above the restaurant and bar noise from the ground floor, but below the rooftop mechanical units (if present on floor 9/10).
🔊 Noise notes
79th Street is a busy crosstown route with buses, taxis, and delivery trucks, especially 7am-10am and 4pm-7pm. The hotel entrance on this street funnels foot traffic and taxi drop-offs. There may be sirens from the nearby fire station on Amsterdam Avenue.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a courtyard room when booking — they're quieter than street-facing ones. 2. The hotel has no parking; use the 79th Street garage one block west (entrance on West End Avenue) for 30% off with a hotel voucher available at check-in.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The Lucerne
Included in the nightly destination fee; typical speed 15–25 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, one device per guest.
One elevator serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital PressReader access via lobby kiosk; no physical papers regularly delivered. The building was originally a 1920s residence hotel, retaining original terrazzo floors in the lobby.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed at no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 for $30.00, subject to availability. Standard check-out is 11:00.
Complimentary for guests before check-in or after check-out; secure lockers in lobby.
One step at the main entrance (portable ramp available on request); lift to all floors; two ADA-compliant rooms on the 1st floor with roll-in showers. Not all public restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: 301 W 79th St (between West End Ave & Riverside Dr) at $45.00 overnight (in/out privileges). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: NYC hotel occupancy tax: $2.00 per room per night + 5.875% of room rate; plus a mandatory $25.00 nightly destination fee (includes WiFi, bottled water, fitness access)
Deposit & card hold: Full room charge plus $50.00 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in; no cash deposits accepted.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Synagogue: Congregation Sherith Israel (206 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Second Church of Christ, Scientist (371 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: First Church of Christ, Scientist (390 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Church of the Blessed Sacrament (413 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Shops at Columbus Circle — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Sherman Square — 542 m · ~7 min walk
NYC Barber Shop Museum — 344 m · ~4 min walk
Triad Theater — 448 m · ~6 min walk
Adventure Playground — 423 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk
West Side Pharmacy — 176 m · ~2 min walk
C.P. Yang — 274 m · ~3 min walk
72nd Street — 176 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Use ATMs at banks like Chase or Citibank for the best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, American Express less so. Contactless and mobile pay widely used.
Restaurants: 15-20% pre-tax. Taxis: 10-15%. Hotel staff: $1-2 per bag, $2-5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A plain drip coffee from a deli or bodega costs around $2; filter coffee from a café runs $3-4.
A slice of pizza or a deli sandwich combo is $8-12.
A main course at a neighbourhood diner or casual Italian place costs $15-20.
Food carts and halal carts on Broadway or Columbus Ave sell gyros/halal plates for $7-10; pizza by the slice everywhere.
Budget chains: Trader Joe's, Whole Foods (pricier but decent staples), and local bodegas for basics.
Affordable high-street shops on Broadway in the 80s-90s: H&M, Uniqlo, Gap. Thrift stores scattered along Amsterdam and Columbus.
MetroCard/SmartLink: $2.90 single ride; 7-day unlimited pass $34. Airport: take the A train from JFK ($8 via AirTrain+subway) or the E train from LGA (bus+subway $2.90).
Eat at delis or bodegas for cheap takeaway sandwiches and coffee. Use the subway rather than taxis. Skip tourist-heavy restaurants on the Upper West Side; walk a few blocks east/west for better value.
Good to know — New York
Type A/B · 120V
safe
USD ($)
Emergency Contacts
New York911 connects you to police, fire, or ambulance. For non-urgent police matters, call 311. Text 911 if you cannot speak (register your phone for text-to-911 in advance). Poison control: 1-800-222-1222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in New York, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Lucerne
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 350 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · West Side Pharmacy — 176 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Newark (EWR) Airport → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle (A/C/E/1 lines)
💡 Most economical option. Take AirTrain to Newark Airport Rail Station, then NJ Transit to Penn Station, then A/C/E subway. Buy 7-day MetroCard ($33) for unlimited local transit.
Times Square, Grand Central, Penn Station → Columbus Circle (59th Street Station)
💡 Use the A or C line directly to 59th St-Columbus Circle. Get a 7-day unlimited pass ($33) for best value during multi-day stays.
Midtown / Upper West Side → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle
💡 Good for short hops and sightseeing. M10 runs along Broadway/Amsterdam Ave. Combine with subway for city exploration. Get MetroCard for both bus and subway access.
Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA), or JFK Airport → Trump International Hotel and Tower, Columbus Circle
💡 Pre-book Uber/Lyft for predictable pricing; avoid peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm). Yellow cabs from EWR are flat-rate ~$70.
About New York
Wikipedia ↗
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island;...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Lucerne?
Request a room on floors 5-8 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for a quieter lift journey. The west-facing rooms catch late afternoon light without the direct heat of the sun.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Lucerne?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing 79th Street. Ground-level rooms suffer from street noise and passing pedestrians. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the mechanical hum is noticeable at night.
Is The Lucerne noisy?
79th Street is a busy crosstown route with buses, taxis, and delivery trucks, especially 7am-10am and 4pm-7pm. The hotel entrance on this street funnels foot traffic and taxi drop-offs. There may be sirens from the nearby fire station on Amsterdam Avenue.
Which rooms have the best views at The Lucerne?
West-facing rooms offer sunset views over the Upper West Side roofscape. South-facing rooms look down 79th Street towards Central Park, but this also means more traffic noise. East-facing rooms might glimpse the park's treeline if you're above floor 6.
What are insider tips for staying at The Lucerne?
1. Ask for a courtyard room when booking — they're quieter than street-facing ones. 2. The hotel has no parking; use the 79th Street garage one block west (entrance on West End Avenue) for 30% off with a hotel voucher available at check-in.
What time is check-in at The Lucerne?
Check-in at The Lucerne is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Lucerne have Wi-Fi?
Included in the nightly destination fee; typical speed 15–25 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, one device per guest.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Lucerne?
NYC hotel occupancy tax: $2.00 per room per night + 5.875% of room rate; plus a mandatory $25.00 nightly destination fee (includes WiFi, bottled water, fitness access)
Where can I eat cheaply near The Lucerne?
A slice of pizza or a deli sandwich combo is $8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Lucerne?
MetroCard/SmartLink: $2.90 single ride; 7-day unlimited pass $34. Airport: take the A train from JFK ($8 via AirTrain+subway) or the E train from LGA (bus+subway $2.90).
When is the best time to visit New York?
May, September and October: mild temperatures (20-25°C), lower humidity than midsummer, and fewer tourists than July or August.
Top Attractions in New York
💡 Rent a bike or walk the Mall to see literary statues and street performers; avoid horse carriages unless you want a pricey, slow ride.
💡 Walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan for the best photo backdrop; go at sunset to see the city lights come on.
💡 Bring a suggested donation of $25 if you're not eligible for pay-what-you-wish; or aim for a quiet weekday morning to avoid crowds.
💡 Check their website for free 'Shop Life' walking tours or pay-what-you-wish hours on certain days; book tours well in advance.
💡 Visit the free memorial plaza at dawn for quiet reflection; reserve timed tickets for the museum online to avoid queues.