Editorial take
Who should book The Kimberly Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Kimberly Hotel for a practical reason: Families, longer stays, space, self-catering. 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 modern minimalist hotel or the cheapest possible rate. 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 The Kimberly Hotel?
East 50th Street is a quieter Midtown East block, walkable to Grand Central, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center without the Times Square crowds.
Nearby
Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue and Central Park South.
Closest subway
51 St and Lexington Av-53 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Kimberly Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- Most rooms have a balcony or terrace, something almost no central Manhattan hotel offers.
- All rooms have a kitchen or kitchenette, and the larger one-bedroom suites run to more than 800 square feet with balconies looking towards the Chrysler Building.
- The hotel reports that 68 per cent of its guests are repeat visitors, which is unusually high for New York.
New York moments
- Upstairs at The Kimberly, its rooftop bar and restaurant, is known in its own right for Chrysler Building views.
On screen
- The Chrysler Building views are the photogenic draw rather than a filming credit.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Do the rooms really have balconies?
Most do, which is very unusual in Manhattan, and the larger suites have balconies facing the Chrysler Building. Confirm it for your specific room type rather than assuming.
Is it good for a family staying a week?
It is one of the better Midtown options for that, because of the suite sizes and in-room kitchens. Being able to prepare breakfast saves a meaningful amount over a week in Midtown.
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.