The Whitby Hotel, Firmdale Hotels
18 W 56th Street, New York City, USA
Midtown
86 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Happening
Three MICHELIN Keys · An extraordinary stay
We’ve been looking forward to telling you about this one ever since we saw those telltale steel-framed windows appear over West 56th Street. Firmdale, the proprietors of Soho’s fine Crosby Street Hotel (as well as too many London hotels to mention), is at it again, this time in Midtown, just two blocks from Central Park. 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.
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is a typically triumphant space — complete with afternoon tea service — as are the lobby lounge, the Orangery, the courtyard terrace, and the 130-seat private cinema that is the Whitby Theater.
And the rooms! Here, as usual, owner-designer Kit Kemp puts her stamp on things, with trademark bold colors tuned to complement Midtown’s slightly muted palette, and the usual exquisite taste in details, from the artwork to the bathroom fixtures to those steel Crittall windows. If there’s any down side at all, it’s that now we can’t help but wonder what’s next — if you can make it here and in London, then surely you really can make it anywhere....
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is a typically triumphant space — complete with afternoon tea service — as are the lobby lounge, the Orangery, the courtyard terrace, and the 130-seat private cinema that is the Whitby Theater.
And the rooms! Here, as usual, owner-designer Kit Kemp puts her stamp on things, with trademark bold colors tuned to complement Midtown’s slightly muted palette, and the usual exquisite taste in details, from the artwork to the bathroom fixtures to those steel Crittall windows. If there’s any down side at all, it’s that now we can’t help but wonder what’s next — if you can make it here and in London, then surely you really can make it anywhere....
Location
The Whitby Hotel, Firmdale Hotels
18 W 56th Street, New York City, USA
Midtown
Guest Score & Reviews
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19.9
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Carl
Stayed January 2025
Modern vibe overlaying English decadence… just like all the other Kit Kemp hotels in the Firmdale chain. We are Firmdale "junkies" having stayed in several London properties and Crosby Street in NYC. Whitby is operated up to their very high standards.

Beth
Stayed December 2024
The decor is delightful and creative - every detail is thoughtful. The Whitby team is terrific and we always feel welcome.

Lisa
Stayed August 2024
Great designer hotel with fabulous spaces including room, lobby, bar, library, and restaurant! Attentive, caring, friendly and wonderful staff! Perfect location to everything! A must stay!

Joanna
Stayed August 2024
Design, food, services next level.
Rooms & Rates
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Adult
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Children
0
Rooms
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Deluxe Room - Top Floor
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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350 ft²/32 m².



Junior Suite
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Fits 3 people
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1 King Bed
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450 ft²/41 m².
Views: Street or city.
Includes:
- Adjoining room on request (charges apply)
- Air conditioning
- Arm chair
- Bathtub
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- IPod docking station
- Minibar
- Phones
- Rik Rak bath amenities
- Rollaway bed (on request)
- Safe
- Situated on floors 2-6
- Sofa
- Stand up shower
- Television
- Turndown service
- Wake up service



The Whitby Suite
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Fits 6 people
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2 King Beds
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1845 ft²/171 m².
Views: Street or city.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- IPod docking station
- Kitchenette
- Minibar
- Occupies the entire top floor
- Phones
- Rik Rak bath amenities
- Rollaway bed (on request)
- Safe
- Separate bedroom
- Separate living room
- Sofa
- Stand up shower
- Television
- Terrace / balcony
- Turndown service
- Wake up service
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Rates in GBP for 1 night, 1 guest
Rates in GBP for 1 night, 1 guest
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Check-in
Oct 6
Check-out
Oct 15
Rates shown in USD based on single occupancy.