February 27th opening for The Whitby, Firmdale’s second New York hotel
By George Sell
08 February 2017 | Updated 09 February 2017
US: Tim and Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels will open The Whitby in midtown Manhattan on February 27th.
US: Tim and Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels will open The
Whitby in midtown Manhattan on February 27th.
The Whitby is described as "a celebration of contemporary art and
design", and joins The Crosby as NYC properties in the Firmdale portfolio.
Situated in upper midtown Manhattan on West 56th Street at 5th
Avenue, The Whitby is a short walk to Central Park and Broadway, as
well as being on the doorstep of some of New York's leading
restaurants, galleries and museums, including MoMA which is just a
couple of blocks away.
There are 86 individually designed bedrooms and suites, each with
floor to ceiling windows, many with a private terrace and views of
the Manhattan skyline.
Other features include The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, an orangery,
book-lined library, private outdoor terrace, three private event
rooms, a 130 seat cinema and fully equipped gym.
