The Whitby Hotel

Best For

Exploring upper mid-town Manhattan

the Low Down

Set in the heart of upper Midtown Manhattan on West 56th Street at 5th Avenue just a couple of blocks from Central Park, the hotel is surrounded by some of New York’s leading galleries, museums and restaurants as well as international designer shopping and world-class department stores. Broadway is just a short walk away. The Whitby Hotel is a celebration of contemporary art and design. There are 86 individually designed bedrooms and suites, each with floor to ceiling windows, many with a private terrace and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Interiors have been designed by Kit Kemp, acclaimed for her individual and unique way of arranging spaces with a colourful and carefree spirit. There is also The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, a beautiful Orangery filled with natural daylight, a book-lined Drawing Room, a leafy terrace, as well as three beautifully designed private event rooms, a 130 seat state-of-the-art theatre and a fully equipped gym.

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complimentary experience

Each booking will receive a complimentary English breakfast, room upgrade subject to availability, early check-In/late check-out subject to availability.

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The Best Room For You

  • The Whitby is surrounded by international designer shops, world-class department stores, restaurants, galleries, and museums, with Central Park and Broadway just a short walk away.
  • Bathrooms are beautifully finished in marble or granite, with the bedrooms and suites showcasing the city through floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • Pause from the sightseeing with a break for afternoon tea at the hotel. The Whitby Bar and the Orangery both offer tea service throughout the afternoon, with a choice of New York-inspired traditional tea (including a buffalo chicken tea sandwich and a matcha tiramisu), or a healthy tea with vegetable-quinoa sushi and chia pudding.
  • The Whitby is full of rich fabrics, elaborately-printed wallpapers, crockery hung like portraits, giant murals and sculptures as to be deemed a gallery in its own right. There’s a brochure behind reception with details about each artwork and its creator, should you be curious to find out more.
  • Digging down 60 feet into the ground has given The Whitby two expansive floors of basement space, including two 130-seat creening rooms, and a Reading Room with 2,500 books, which serves as both a quiet workspace for guests and a private dining/party room.
  • The 24/7 gym is equipped with state-of-the-art treadmills, spin bikes and ellipticals, and there’s a same-day laundry service for post-workout kit.
  • The Drawing Room is a jewel box of colour with a feature fireplace and comfortable furniture. It’s the ideal place to settle in for a relaxed drink, afternoon tea or meeting.
  • The entire top floor is dedicated to The Whitby Suite, a spectacular two-bedroom headline setting with spacious, furnished terraces.
  • The Whitby Hotel is a celebration of contemporary art and design. There are 86 individually designed bedrooms
  • Accommodation:
    The hotel’s 86 rooms and suites span 16 floors and range from the 330-square-foot Superior Room to the 1,845-square-foot Whitby Suite. All guestrooms feature a king-size bed and a granite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and have full-length windows with city views. The Deluxe Room and Luxury Room—both at 350 square feet, with the former occupying floors 7 to 11 and the latter occupying 3 to 6—offer sitting areas and feature high ceilings, while the 450-square-foot Junior Suite boasts a bathtub and a sitting area. The Junior Suite is also available with a corner terrace, known as the Junior Terrace Suites, and the 708-square-foot Corner Terrace Suite plays host to a bathtub, a living room, a private terrace, a sofa bed, and a guest powder room. The entire top floor is dedicated to The Whitby Suite, a spectacular two-bedroom setting with two spacious, furnished terraces.
  • Location:
    Set in the heart of upper Midtown Manhattan on West 56th Street at 5th Avenue just a couple of blocks from Central Park, the hotel is surrounded by some of New York’s leading galleries, museums and restaurants as well as international designer shopping and world-class department stores. Broadway is just a short walk away.
  • Getting there:
    New York’s three airports have direct flights from nearly every major city in the world. LaGuardia is the closest airport, 7 miles from the hotel (about 35 minutes, depending on traffic). The hotel’s a 10-minute drive from Penn Station, the Amtrak hub, which offers connections up and down the East Coast, including to Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, DC. Nearest Subway: 57 Street (0.2km) | Walking Distance: 2min
  • What to pack:
    Seasonal clothing based on the time of year
  • Restaurants:
    The Whitby Bar is decorated with baskets sourced from throughout the UK and strung from the ceiling, but it’s American dishes that are on offer from breakfast to dinner. The breakfast and brunch menus give guests the opportunity to start the day with something special. Dishes include Burrata scrambled eggs with grilled tomato, arugula and truffle vinaigrette; Baked Jonah Gold apple pancakes; and an Egg white, crab, avocado, tofu and herb whole wheat wrap. For lunch and dinner, the menu offers a range of delicious dishes such as fresh squid ink pasta Nicoise with grilled tuna, and Grilled double cut pork chop with sour cherry-black pepper gastrique and purslane salad. In the adjoining Orangery, 40 illuminated pots are each etched with a tribute to New York’s architecture and infrastructure. There is also a bar that serves a thoughtful cocktail menu of spritzes, as well as a list of cocktails inspired by each of the Firmdale hotels. There is a small menu of light bites, including beer-battered peppers and a chorizo monkey bread, along with small pizzas and a burger.
  • Spa:
    There is no spa available at The Whitby.
  • Signature Activities:
    Afternoon tea: Enjoy a glass of Joseph Perrier Brut NV Champagne, while you indulge in a traditional selection of finger sandwiches, cakes and scones. Try delicious savoury dishes including smoked salmon and lemon crème fraîche sandwiches, followed by strawberry opéra cake, raspberry and lychee macarons and a Frangelico chocolate torte.
    The Whitby Screening Room: The state-of-the-art screening room has 130 comfortable leather seats, the most advanced Dolby Atmos technology in sound and projection and the latest digital capabilities including 3D.
  • Each booking will include 20% VAT
  • Children up to the age of 12 stay for free
  • All ages welcome. Foldaway beds and cots are available, along with high chairs, games and books, as well as slippers and bathrobes for little ones. There is no kids club at the hotel however babysitting services are available upon request.
  • Children’s slippers, bathrobes & toiletries as well as a childrens dining menu
Room rates include the following amenities;
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Fully stocked mini bar
  • SamsungSmart TV & Blu-ray DVD player
  • Bose Soundlink system & Tivoli Radio
  • Writing desk
  • King size beds
  • Two line telephones with voice mail
  • Personal safe
  • Floor to ceiling windows

 

Hotel facilities;
  • 24 hour room service
  • Concierge
  • Valet
  • Fully air conditioned Gym
  • Private Dining and Meeting Rooms
  • Guest drawing room
  • Restaurant, Bar & Orangery
  • DVD library
  • State of the art screening room

 

Connecting rooms are also available

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