The Lucerne Hotel
A terracotta Beaux-Arts landmark on West 79th Street.
201 West 79th Street, Upper West Side, New York, NY, 10024Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What The Lucerne Hotel actually is
The Lucerne is one of the handsomest buildings on the Upper West Side — a 1904 Beaux-Arts block faced in deep reddish-brown terracotta with an extravagantly carved entrance, designed by Harry Allan Jacobs. It has operated as a hotel for most of its life and is a designated landmark.
Inside, rooms are traditional and comfortable, with some suites offering kitchenettes. The position on West 79th between Broadway and Amsterdam is quiet and residential, three minutes from the Museum of Natural History, five from Central Park, and a short walk from Riverside Park and the 79th Street Boat Basin.
What stands out
- 01 Landmarked 1904 Beaux-Arts building in reddish terracotta
- 02 Quiet residential block on West 79th Street
- 03 Three minutes from the American Museum of Natural History
- 04 Some suites with kitchenettes for longer stays
Rooms and suites
Classic Queen
Sleeps 2Traditional decor, compact
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2Larger with seating area
One-Bedroom Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living room, some with kitchenette
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- In-room dining
- Restaurant
- Business services
- Pet friendly
- Laundry service
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Nice Matin | French Mediterranean |
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Where it sits
Brownstones, Lincoln Center, and the long green edge of Riverside Park. Families tend to gravitate here because the streets are calm at night and Central Park is at the end of the block.
Nearest transit
- ▸72 St (1, 2, 3)
- ▸81 St–Museum of Natural History (B, C)
- ▸66 St–Lincoln Center (1)
What's nearby
- ▸American Museum of Natural History
- ▸Lincoln Center
- ▸Central Park west side
- ▸Riverside Park
- ▸The Beacon Theatre
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Questions people ask about The Lucerne Hotel
How close is the Museum of Natural History?
About three minutes' walk east along 79th Street.
Is it a landmark building?
Yes. The 1904 Beaux-Arts building by Harry Allan Jacobs is a designated New York City landmark.