The Kimberly Hotel
New York City · United States
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Character and identity
Set in Midtown a few blocks from the United Nations, The Kimberly reads from the street as a discreet apartment building, then opens into a marble lobby of crimson and gold antiques, Old World statuary, and a circular saltwater aquarium that anchors the room. The 185-key boutique property keeps just five or six suites per floor, lending an unusually residential rhythm. Rooms lean classic and comfortable: feather beds, Frette linens, down comforters. A rooftop bar, the hotel's 75-foot Kimberly Yacht for summer Hudson cruises, and complimentary access to the New York Health & Racquet Club fill out the amenity picture. Service skews personal and long-memoried.
Who's it for
Best for:
Diplomats, returning business travellers, and tourists who want classic luxury hospitality over of-the-moment design. The walk-everywhere Midtown position suits guests headed to Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central, or the UN, and the high repeat-guest rate signals a property that rewards loyalty with recognition.
Should look elsewhere:
Design literates chasing a contemporary downtown aesthetic will find the crimson-and-gold register dated rather than charming. Families wanting kids' programming, and travellers who prize a full destination spa or marquee chef-led restaurant, will be better served elsewhere in Manhattan.
Bottom line
What you're booking here is old-school Midtown hospitality with a politically connected pedigree, not cutting-edge design or culinary firepower. The trade-off is genuine warmth and a quieter, more residential feel than the corporate towers nearby. Spend the money if you value being remembered by name; book a higher-floor suite, and aim for summer to use the yacht.
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What this place offers
- Bar
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurants
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
