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The Kimberly Hotel
New York City, New York, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Kimberly was meant to be an apartment house until its owner changed course and opened a European-style hotel in 1985, which explains why so many rooms still feel like proper Midtown homes. One- and two-bedroom suites bring separate living and dining spaces, kitchen conveniences, and, in most cases, a balcony. Thirty-one floors up, Upstairs keeps cocktails going through winter beneath a retractable glass roof, with the Chrysler Building in view.
- 154 rooms
- Opened 1985
- Neighborhood: Midtown East
- Rooms from 320 sq ft (30 m²)
About The Kimberly Hotel
- The hotel says all but ten of its 154 suites have balconies, an unusual amount of private outdoor space for Midtown Manhattan.
- The street-level space now occupied by Empire Steakhouse was Club Tatou in 1992, when presidential candidate Bill Clinton played four songs on saxophone with the Nat Jones Trio.
- Upstairs was one of New York's early year-round rooftop venues, using a retractable glass enclosure and heated floors to stay open through winter.
- Entry-level rooms start at 320 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Conceived as a residential building, The Kimberly changed course before opening as an independent hotel in 1985. Its apartment-like proportions survived, while former nightclub space at street level and a later rooftop venue added two distinct chapters to the house.
The setting
The hotel is at 145 East 50th Street in Midtown East, between Lexington and Third avenues, near Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, and the Chrysler Building.
Restaurants and bars
- Bistango — Restaurant · Italian specialties
- Empire Steak House — Restaurant · Prime steaks
- Upstairs at The Kimberly — Restaurant
Amenities
- Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for direct bookers; free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Complimentary New York Times copy Monday through Saturday
- 2,300-gallon saltwater aquarium in the lobby
- Fitness Center open 24/7
- Dry cleaning with same-day and next-day service
- Valet parking
- Open windows and balconies
- Clefs d'Or concierge team
- Room service daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Package holding (fee applies from October 1, 2026; held maximum 30 days)
- Extended-stay discounted rates in one- and two-bedroom suites
- Suite available as private office
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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