The Whitby Hotel

The Whitby Hotel is an 86-room property from London-based Firmdale Hotels, opened in 2017 two blocks from Central Park and three blocks from the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan. Designer Kit Kemp decorated each room individually, mixing pattern, color and bespoke furniture rather than a single house style, and the lobby carries original artwork including a woven installation above reception and a Maarten Baas video clock.

Rooms run from bedrooms through one- to three-bedroom suites with living rooms and second bathrooms; upgraded suites add kitchens, and butler service and 24/7 room service are offered. The property holds three Michelin Keys.

On site are a restaurant and bar, a formal drawing room lounge, a 130-seat screening room outfitted in Ferrari leather, a 24-hour fitness center and a terrace. It suits travelers who want an individually designed room and a quiet, walkable Midtown base, within a few blocks of Fifth Avenue, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park.