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The Whitby
- Where:
- Why:Mid Summer Staycation
- When:August 2023
- Who:Me & My BFF
"Gypset luxury in midtown Manhattan"
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The impossibly photogenic suite bedroom
A chic entry is just the beginning
Sigh. A perfect view from the "living room"
In-season black cherries were the perfect welcome touch
I can see a successful cocktail party unfolding in this space...
Luxury in bloom- full, fresh bouquets
Whimsical stuffies made from repurposed hotel textiles are also available upon request to take home
The devil is in the details
What New York suite is complete without a luxury marble bathroom?
In case the mini bar isn't cutting it
A writing desk to catch up on all those missed correspondences, if you must
The perfect start to an evening at the theater
Bohemian hoarder chic is alive and well in The Whitby Bar
Infamous good taste in every corner
Our private terrace: pomme frites and champagne with a million dollar view
From the elevator to the gym to the bathrooms and hallways, there are no boring spaces here
Perfect, iceberg-cold martinis. Would repeat
Every routine made better by this bathroom
Breakfast in bed meal prep
The bubble bath experience of dreams
Tea in bed? Yes please
Morning balcony views, the only acceptable way to wake up
Classic Kit Kemp textile merch
Taking in those dahlias one more time
Highs & Lows
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Design enthusiasts rejoice. No one does high end patchwork chic like Kit Kemp. There is no design stone left unturned here
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The suites are so roomy and comfortable, they would happily serve as a regular pied-à-terre if you had cash to burn, but I'd use for a small, splurgey cocktail party
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Given it's the middle of midtown, there's no vista from the terrace, but across-the-street views of Aman New York, up 5th Avenue and other luxe properties make you feel like you're in exactly the right place
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The Whitby Bar and Orangery menu is comfortingly, expensively solid. You could take fancy clients, family, brunchers, just for happy hour- everyone will be glad
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The staff was a wonderful team of warm, real people. The one odd note was a bartender who wanted to share his political, incel-y thoughts on women's rights until we asked him to stop. Could have done without that weirdness
Important Bits
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Type
City Lifestyle Hotel
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Vibe
Boho luxury
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Location
Mid-midtown on W 56th Street
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Rooms
86
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
Honestly one of the best front desks I've seen in awhile. Real people, super warm
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Future Forward
Firmdale hotels are CEMARS certified, a greenhouse gas emission program. Longterm plans to reduce energy consumption and landfill waste. Awarded multiple sustainable development awards. Recycling and split waste options, glass bottles. Their downtown sister hotel, Crosby Street, was the first hotel in New York to attain the GOLD Standard status under the LEED rating for environmental building
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Music
Jazzy world beats
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Year Opened
2017
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Designed By
Kit and Tim Kemp are behind the ownership, and the British studio is a highly regarded textiles, homewares and design firm
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Health & Wellness
Even the full indoor gym gets the Kemp design treatment, fully decorated and vibey
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Food
This is a luxury hotel, and that is just what you'll find ($36 smoked salmon and eggs for breakfast). The bar and Orangery restaurant menu is high-end English American (roast turkey breast, beef fillet) but the real draw is the Afternoon Tea with cucumber sandwiches, chiffon cake and scones
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
Given that this is a quietly fancy spot in midtown, the bar scene is not exactly raucous, but it's a fabulous place for a happy hour martini, and every Friday is Negronis & Live Jazz with The Sam Taylor Trio
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Minibar & Retail
There's no shop but all the luxe details are for purchase- the trademark candles, textile totes, bath salts are all worthy take aways. There was an elegant, curated full bar set-up in suite, in addition to the high-level mini bar options (splits of champs, etc.)
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Accessibility
Time and attention paid to a range of abilities in common areas and rooms; there's a designated email for specific inquires
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Pet Friendly
Yes! Dog beds and bowls available
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Children
Definitely. That afternoon tea is a big draw for little ones
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Price
Pricey, glamorous, top level
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- Website
The Whitby
18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Carnegie Hall
881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Burger Joint
Thompson Central Park New York - part of Hyatt, 119 W 56th St, NY, 10019, USA
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA
In the Area
Hotel Location 18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Adjacency to everything - Columbus Circle and Times Square to the west, Bergdorf's and FAO Schwarz to the east, etcetera. It's situated on a quieter block smack in the middle of everything.
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