If you’ve ever had the chance to stay at the Marvel Hotel, you’ll know that the quality of the superior rooms is already among the best in the business (see our review of the New York – The Art of Marvel Hotel for a full tour).
Well, the Hotel New York really needed a facelift before the renovation. But the job the Imagineers have done is remarkable.
As far as we’re concerned, we stayed there in August 2021, when you still had to wear masks (not very practical for getting photographed in the Super Hero Station), but we remember it fondly.
What does Empire State Club offer?
That feeling of being privileged is exactly what the Empire State Club has to offer and promises to deliver:
Empire State Club Rooms
The 65 Empire State Club rooms are located throughout the hotel on the 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th floors. These superior rooms have some extras.
The huge headboard in imitation leather with a modern motif, the additional Marvel paintings and the more comfortable armchair next to the bed are among the new details that stand out.
Each guest will find a bathrobe and slippers with the hotel’s logo as additional amenities. These accessories are available on loan, but can also be purchased if required.
All ESC rooms can accommodate up to 4 people. Some can even be connected for larger families.
The following are the four main types of room configurations available in the Empire State Club:
- ESC 1 Double Bed Room with Garden or Lake View
- ESC Room with 2 double beds and garden view
- ESC room with 1 king-size bed and 1 sofa bed overlooking Lake Disney
- ESC room with 2 double beds and a view of the Disney Lake
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Need something else ? Ask the reception !
Do you have neck pain? You can request a memory foam pillow or extra sheets from reception.
Access to the Empire State Club lounge
This is the real bonus of this offer! Like the lounges you’ll find in airports for business and first class passengers, Disney New York’s Arf of Marvel offers you a quieter, less crowded and more comfortable place to enjoy breakfast, a snack or a drink at any time of the day.
Your Magic Pass will give you access from 12 noon to 10 p.m. to enjoy a non-alcoholic drink and bask in the cosy atmosphere of this private lounge.
Breakfast in the Lounge
The all-you-can-eat buffet is not served in the Downtown restaurant, but in the private lounge. Considering how noisy Downtown can be in the morning when the room is full, the peace and quiet of the lounge is more than appreciated.
The ‘all you can eat’ breakfast includes all the sweet and savoury dishes on offer.
Tea Time in the Lounge
In addition to breakfast, there is a family afternoon tea in the Empire State Club lounge from 4pm to 6pm once per day per room night. This is an ideal way to recharge your batteries at the end of the day, before you head back to the parks, for example.
The buffet offers a limited but quality selection of savoury (sandwiches, toast) and sweet snacks (macaroons, choux pastry, verrines, fruit).
Private Reception
Guests who have chosen the Empire State Club have their own private reception, unlike other residents in traditional accommodation who have to go to the lobby reception. If you have any questions, the Empire State Club reception is always available.
Our opinion of the Empire State Club
If you can’t afford a suite (which is quite understandable) but can spare a few hundred euros, we really recommend you opt for this package. The extra touches, the special welcome and access to the lounge are well worth the extra cost.
Having breakfast in the lounge can save you precious minutes in the morning to avoid the crowds in Downtown. Minutes you can spend in the park. The Empire State Club is the icing on the cake of a stay at the Marvel hotel. Something to do once in the life of a Disneyphile or Marvel maniac!
Our answers to your questions about the Empire State Club at the Marvel Hotel
How much does it cost to stay in the Empire State Club?
As you can imagine, this service does not cost the same as a Superior Room at the Marvel Hotel! You’ll need to budget an extra €120 per person per night for a garden view room and €170 per person for a lake view room.
Bearing in mind that breakfast at the downtown hotel is normally €28 per adult, that’s at least €100 more than a standard room.
Got a Spiderman fan at home? Why not treat them to the Marvel Hotel’s most popular suite, the Spiderman Suite, Peter Parker’s regular room! What’s more, it can accommodate up to 5 people!
For an equally exclusive but more affordable experience, don’t hesitate to check out the Compass Club offer at the Newport Bay Club, which is just as attractive.
Does the Empire State Club entitle me to a Fast Pass?
Unfortunately not. The free Fast Pass in its former form no longer exists and has been replaced by Disney Premier Access, a paid queue cutting service.
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