THE WHITBY HOTEL (Midtown)
18 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
Tel: 1 (888) 559-5508 or 1 (212) 586-5656 Fax: 1 (212) 939-7556
Email: reservations@thewhitbyhotel.com Website: www.firmdalehotels.com
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Situated just west of Fifth Avenue on 56th Street, The Whitby Hotel is close to Central Park, Broadway and The Museum of Modern Art. This is the latest of Firmdale’s hotels to open in New York – a midtown “grown up” sister to Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo. The Whitby exhibits Kit Kemp’s acclaimed individual sense of style, combining a colorful, carefree spirit with a sense of comfort and sophistication. Tones are more autumnal than at Crosby Street, and unique and whimsical objects pique one’s curiosity at every turn. Bedrooms are spacious with cozy corners and bookcases. Architecturally, The Whitby is unique for its terraces, which feature in six Junior Terrace Suites and also in the larger One- and Two-Bedroom Suites. The terrace of The Whitby Penthouse is stunning, with outdoor furniture and views of the Manhattan skyline. There are multiple possible combinations of connecting rooms including the three-bedroom Clementine Suite, which can be booked upon request basis only as it’s not standalone room category. This suite is the one-bedroom Clementine Suite and two Junior Terrace Suites, which make it an exclusive floor use with kitchen, on the 12th floor. The bar, which has a long pewter countertop, spills into a gorgeous orangerie restaurant that is bright in daytime with natural light. From here one passes into a cozy drawing room where the famous Firmdale “honesty bar” awaits. Kit’s personally designed china by Wedgwoood, called “Sailor’s Farewell,” features at all meals. And, of course, “High Tea will be served”. There are meeting rooms, a fully equipped gym and a 130-seat state-of-the-art screening room.
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Special Promotions
| STAY FOR LONGER |
| Rates from $801/night Available January 01 to March 31, 2025 A 3-night minimum stay is required. Enjoy 20% off the best available rate (BAR) for stays of three or more nights. |
| This promotion is based on two people sharing. Rates are per room per night and inclusive of tax. Best available rates (BAR) apply and a three-night minimum stay is required. When booking through JH Hotels, complimentary breakfast can be included. The cancellation policy is 24 hours prior to date of arrival by 12 noon, in writing. All of the above is subject to availability and change without notice. Blackout dates may apply. |
General Rates
| 2025 | ||
| ROOM CATEGORY | HIGH SEASON Apr – Jun, Sep – Dec |
LOW SEASON Jan – Mar, Jul – Aug |
| Superior King | from $1,145 | from $916 |
| Luxury King/Twin | from $1,260 | from 1,031 |
| Deluxe King/Twin | from $1,375 | from $1,145 |
| Deluxe Top Floor King/Twin | from $1,490 | from $1,260 |
| Junior King/Twin Suite | from $1,604 | from $1,375 |
| Accessible Junior King/Twin Suite | from $1,604 | from $1,375 |
| Junior King Terrace Suite | from $2,522 | from $2,293 |
| One-Bedroom Suite (1.5 Baths) | from $4,309 | from $3,448 |
| Corner Terrace Suite (One-bedroom Suite) | from $4,882 | from $4,022 |
| One-Bedroom Terrace Suite (1.5 Baths) | from $5,169 | from $4,481 |
| Terrace Suite (One-Bedroom Suite) | from $5,456 | from $4,882 |
| The Clementine Suite (One-bedroom Suite) | from $6,317 | from $5,169 |
| The Clementine Suite (Three-bedroom Suite) | from $13,780 | from $10,911 |
| The Whitby Penthouse (Two-bedroom Suite) | from $13,778 | from $11,483 |
| Connecting Room Options: 3-bedroom Clementine Suite (3 King, 1 can twin), 3-bedroom Suite (2 Corner Terrace Suites + 1 Jr Suite, 3 King/Twin), 2-bedroom Suite (2 King, 1 can twin), 2 Deluxe King/Twin Rooms, 2 Luxury Rooms (2 King, 1 can twin), 2 Jr King/Twin Suites, Jr King/Twin Suite to Superior King room. (Cots and extra beds are available in many room categories.) Check with the hotel for connecting availability. |
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| When booking though JH Hotels, you will receive breakfast on a complimentary basis and may choose from either an entrée + coffee/tea and toast, an American breakfast or an English breakfast. | ||
| The above rates include tax: 8.875% state + 5.875 city = 14.75%/night PLUS $1.50 Javitz + 2.00 occ = $3.50/night. Occupancy tax will increase to $4 per night for one bedroom suites and to $6 per night for two bedroom suites. Rollaways or sofa beds $75/night. Whitby Breakfast $45. The cancellation policy is 24 hours prior to date of arrival by 12 noon and seven days prior to arrival for the One-Bedroom Suite category and above. The above rates are subject to availability and change without notice. | ||
General Information
86 Bedrooms and Suites
Connecting Rooms – Yes
3 People Sharing – Yes, Luxury & above
4 People Sharing – Yes, in 1-Bedroom Suites & above
24-Hour Room Service
24-Hour Concierge
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Flat-Screen TVs
130-Seat Screening Room
Restaurant & Bar
Gym
GENERAL MANAGER
Kathrin Apitz
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Michael Saito
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Narell Devine
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Jihan Bowes
NEAREST SUBWAY STATIONS
E Train on Blue Line, 5th Ave/53rd St.
F Train on Orange Line, 6th Ave/57th St.
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Local Sightseeing
Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, MoMA, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Dior, Tiffany & Co, Broadway, Bauman Rare Books, Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, the Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.