The Empire Hotel is the best-kept secret on the West Side. The landmark hotel offers elegant, European style that is perfect for both leisure and business travelers. With Central Park just steps away and Lincoln Center right next door, the Empire is ideally suited for guests seeking a West Side experience only minutes from busting Midtown and vibrant Times Square. The West Side has a tempo all its own with some of the best dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural events that New York has to offer.