Editorial take
Who should book Kixby Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Kixby Hotel for a practical reason: Couples, rooftop views, shopping and transport, Empire State Building. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want a quiet neighbourhood or large family rooms. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Kixby Hotel?
West 35th Street sits between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, a few minutes from the Empire State Building, Herald Square and Koreatown, with Penn Station a short walk west.
Nearby
The Empire State Building, Macy's Herald Square, Koreatown, Bryant Park and Madison Square Garden.
Closest subway
34 St-Herald Sq, and 34 St-Penn Station
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Kixby Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- The building went up in 1901 and opened as the Collingswood Hotel in 1903, making it one of the older continuously operating hotel buildings in the Garment District.
- It was reimagined as the Kixby in 2019, keeping the original Beaux-Arts detailing against a modern, Gilded Age-inflected interior.
- The Lookup, its seasonal rooftop bar, looks directly at the Empire State Building three blocks away.
New York moments
- The ground floor houses Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, which built its reputation on outsized milkshakes and draws queues in its own right.
On screen
- The Empire State Building view from the roof is the photogenic draw rather than a filming credit.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Can you see the Empire State Building from the hotel?
From The Lookup rooftop bar, yes, and clearly, since the building is only three blocks away. Not every guest room shares that view, so ask if it matters.
Is Herald Square a good base?
It is one of the best-connected parts of Midtown, with Herald Square and Penn Station both walkable. It is busy and commercial rather than pretty, which is the trade.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.