"I've stated at the Empire Hotel twice and will continue to do so. The hotel itself isn't in the best condition but i would say it's good. If you're looking for high-end luxury, this would not be the hotel. Though there is a rooftop restaurant/bar, there is no in-room dining because the hotel doesn't have a kitchen. However, its location is great. The Lincoln Center is across the street as well as the 66 St-Lincoln Center subway station. And it's not packed with the normal tourist crown...