New York’s first Kimpton property, and in keeping with that company's New Age trademark, this hotel encourages environmental awareness (including guest recycling and water-saving programs); guests even get a yoga channel on their TVs. The lobby is a beauty, with a long wooden table that serves as the concierge station and a 14-foot limestone-and-sandstone fireplace. Guest rooms, though not...
When this Kimpton property came to town it brought its signature West Coast style; sadly, it didn't bring its West Coast prices. Despite the Manhattan cost, this quirky hotel is still a nice place to hang your hat --- especially if you're…
Owing to a location in mostly residential Murray Hill, Manhattan's first Kimpton hotel is too far north to share in downtown's cachet and too far south to be in the thick of Midtown's bustle. It's best suited to travelers looking to be close to—but not amid—the action. In 2003, the 205 guest rooms profited from an overhaul by Jeffrey Bilhuber, whose celebrity clients have included David Bowie...
The Bottom Line: Charming and stylish boutique hotel in the posh Murray Hill section of Midtown. What's Special About the 70 Park Avenue: Formerly the Doral Park Avenue, the first Kimpton-owned hotel opened in July 2004 at the corner of Park Avenue and 38th Street. The warm, earth-toned lobby features a soaring 14-foot limestone and sandstone fireplace. Guest Rooms and Rates: 236 guest...