New York, New YorkMurray Hill
Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue Hotel
Park Avenue townhouse retreat
Murray Hill New York, New York
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGPark Avenue townhouse retreat
The lobby unfolds like a classic townhouse, connecting intimate seating nooks around a central stone fireplace with curated art monographs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Townhouse-inspired interiors by Busta Studio pair limed oak paneling, custom mosaic tiling, and bespoke jade headboards.
Listed
A restored 1928 Beaux-Arts limestone facade houses residential-style rooms four blocks south of Grand Central Terminal.
Listed
An open living room with a stone fireplace connects to Park & Bel for coffee and evening wine.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
Interiors skew residential, as a nod to the historic townhouses lining this prime strip of real estate.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on residential Park Avenue in Murray Hill, you are four blocks south of Grand Central Terminal and steps from The Morgan Library.
The rooms
Bespoke millwork and jade accents shape residential spaces, while upper-floor rooms look out toward the Empire State Building.
The gym
The basement fitness center stays open around the clock with Peloton bikes and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Park & Bel
Sunlit tables look out on Park Avenue for morning espresso, giving way to evening cocktails and charcuterie.
How it began
Originally built in 1928 as the Beaux-Arts Doral Park Avenue, the address served as Kimpton's first New York outpost in 2004.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.