The Whitby Hotel

Set near Rockefeller Center and Central Park, this contemporary boutique property displays Kit Kemp’s imaginative and idiosyncratic style. The 86 individually decorated rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, writing desks, flamboyant color schemes and granite or marble baths with freestanding tubs, dual vanities and walk-in showers. Some suites are augmented by private terraces and separate living rooms. The Whitby Bar & Restaurant includes a 30-foot pewter bar, colorful banquettes and an orangery, a conservatory-style dining area with a vaulted ceiling. Amenities are highlighted by an atmospheric drawing room with a fireplace, tall bookshelves and an honor bar, plus a fully equipped gym. In-room spa treatments and personal trainers can be requested in advance.

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