Balconied suite address
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.
What it’s good at
Notable
Marble lobby with refined crimson-and-gold antique furnishings and a 2,300-gallon cylindrical aquarium.
Notable
Spacious multi-room suites with private outdoor balconies, Frette linens, and dedicated Les Clefs d'Or concierge service.
Listed
Rooftop cocktail lounge with a retractable glass roof, heated floors, and direct views of the Chrysler Building.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
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.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along East 50th Street, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center sit just a short walk away through Midtown Manhattan.
The rooms
Most of the residential suites open onto private outdoor balconies, paired with convenient wet bars, Frette bed linens, and generous living spaces.
Bar
Upstairs at The Kimberly
The 30th-floor rooftop lounge pours craft cocktails under string lights and an all-season retractable glass roof.
Restaurant
Bistango
The lobby-level Italian dining room centers around a glowing fireplace, serving house-made pasta and wood-fired flatbreads.
How it began
Originally constructed as an apartment complex, the property opened as an all-suite hotel in 1985, counting Jimmy Carter among its regular guests.
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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.