Check out the Whitby Experiences for fun and exciting things to do during your stay.
The Whitby Hotel brings the warmth and coziness of English hospitality to a neighborhood that’s already got plenty of American-style luxury hotels, and proves that Firmdale can compete with anyone in the world on comfort, while looking just that much more stylish and charming while they’re at it.
Guide Michelin, June 2024Beautifully designed interiors, personal, professional service and a good food and drink offering make The Whitby a worthy addition to the Firmdale stable. A great location if you want to base yourself in Midtown.
Business Traveller, September 2017Reader’s Choice Awards 2025
Readers of Conde Nast Traveller (UK & US editions) vote for their top hotels and resorts worldwide.
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Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Readers of Conde Nast Traveller (UK edition) vote for their top hotels and resorts worldwide.
Best Hotel: New York City
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Hotels Own Introduction
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on West 56th Street at 5th Avenue, The Whitby Hotel is a vibrant celebration of contemporary art and design. Just two blocks from Central Park and steps from renowned restaurants, galleries, and museums like MoMA, the hotel offers an ideal city retreat. Spanning 16 floors, The Whitby features 86 rooms and suites, each individually designed by Firmdale Hotels’ founder, Kit Kemp, in her award-winning contemporary English style. Every room boasts its own bold color palette, floor-to-ceiling windows, and select suites include private terraces. Bathrooms are elegantly crafted from granite or marble, featuring double basins, walk-in showers, and luxurious RikRak bath products, with freestanding tubs in all suites. The pinnacle of luxury is the Whitby Suite on the top floor, which offers two master bedrooms, a spacious drawing room, and two furnished terraces.
The Whitby Bar & Restaurant is a lively and airy space with high ceilings, a striking 30-foot pewter bar, and plush banquettes. Large warehouse-style windows open to a bright orangery, with vaulted ceilings and skylights that flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere for dining and relaxation.
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