The Kimberly Hotel
Midtown East, Manhattan, New York
Forbes Travel Guide
Vibe
A 2,300-gallon saltwater aquarium anchors the marble lobby, where candelabra chandeliers and gold-leaf accents bring Old World European poise to Midtown East.
“Skyline rooftop suite classic”
All-season rooftop cocktails and skyline views beneath a retractable glass roof at Upstairs at The Kimberly.
Operating since 1985 with European candelabra chandeliers, marble accents, and a 2,300-gallon saltwater lobby aquarium.
Spacious Midtown residential suites featuring private open-air balconies, wet bars, and Frette bed linens.
In Midtown East on 50th Street, a short walk from Grand Central and Rockefeller Center
Rooms
Most of the residential suites open onto private outdoor balconies, paired with convenient wet bars, Frette bed linens, and generous living spaces.
Backstory
Originally constructed as an apartment complex, the property opened as an all-suite hotel in 1985, counting Jimmy Carter among its regular guests.
Eat & drink
Upstairs serves cocktails under a heated, retractable glass roof framing the Chrysler Building, while ground-floor dining spans handmade pasta to dry-aged steaks.
The neighborhood
Tucked along East 50th Street, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center sit just a short walk away through Midtown Manhattan.
“On first approach, The Kimberly Hotel gives off a standard New York apartment building vibe, but upon entering the lovely marble lobby, you’ll see why this place is a perennial favorite — the refined crimson and gold antique furnishings exude an Old World warmth and charm.”
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