Contacts & FAQs
The Whitby Hotel
Contacts
18 West 56th Street
New York
NY 10019
T: +1 (212) 586 5656
E: whitby@firmdale.com
Kathrin Apitz
E: kathrinapitz@firmdale.com
T: 888 559 5508
FAQs
Check in is from 3pm and check out is at 12pm
- 24 hour room service
- Concierge
- Guest Drawing Room
- Valet service
- Fully air conditioned Gym
- Restaurant, Bar and Orangery
- Private dining and meeting rooms
- Screening room
- Fully air conditioned
- Writing Desk
- Samsung Smart TV
- Tivoli Radio
- Bose SoundLink
- High speed wireless internet access
- Fully stocked Mini Bar
- Bed linen by Firmdale Sleep
- RikRak bath & body products
- Two line telephones with voicemail
- Personal safe
- Floor to ceiling windows
Yes, we are family-friendly and have tailored amenities available for children at The Whitby Hotel:
- Cots
- High chairs
- Babysitting
- Children's menus
- Children's books and board games
- Milk & cookies at bedtime
- Mini bathrobes
- Bathroom amenities for babies and children
- Welcome gift to suit the child's age
Yes, there is a fully-equipped gym on-site at The Whitby Hotel. We do not have an on-site spa, however, guests can enjoy a selection of in-room spa treatments with expert practitioners. Treat yourself to a moment of rest and relaxation during your New York city break.
Yes, our special offers change regularly. With reduced rates and exciting extras, they are the perfect way to enjoy an escape in one of our luxury suites and make the most of Midtown Manhattan with our design hotel as your base. Explore our latest offers here.
The Whitby Bar & Restaurant is a lively and sophisticated spot in Midtown Manhattan, decorated with playful handcrafted pieces and one-of-a-kind artworks. Our globally-inspired menus are designed for all-day dining. Enjoy seasonal à la carte menus perfect for luxury business lunches and pre-theatre dining near Broadway, join us for a signature New York brunch or sample our design-focused twist on the British Afternoon Tea.
In our luxury cocktail bar, browse an extensive wine list and our inventive cocktails. Weekends are all about live music at The Whitby Bar. On Fridays, enjoy live jazz performances by The Sam Taylor Trio while indulging in one of our decadent seafood towers. Every Saturday, join us for ‘Voices of New York’, a series of live music performances showcasing new and established artists from across the city.
The Whitby Hotel is home to five luxury event spaces available for private hire in Midtown New York. With a state-of-the-art private screening room and four individually designed spaces, there is a unique backdrop for every occasion, from corporate meetings to private dining and cocktail receptions.
Explore our spaces here.
Found in Midtown, The Whitby Hotel offers a prime location for exploring during your New York trip, with many of the city’s hotspots on your doorstep. Some of our highlights include:
- Galleries & Museums: A top hotel for art lovers, The Whitby Hotel is located an 8-minute walk from The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), while the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Frick Collection can be reached within 10 minutes via public transport.
- Shopping: Explore one of the world’s leading shopping districts in Midtown. Moments from The Whitby Hotel are the luxury flagship stores that line Fifth Avenue, 57th Street and Madison Avenue. A 13-minute walk away, you can find the iconic Bloomingdale’s flagship on Lexington Avenue.
- Entertainment: Legendary live music venues, Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall and the theatres of Broadway are all within a 10-minute walk.
- Sightseeing: From strolling through Central Park (5-minute walk away) to immersing yourself in the bustle that surrounds the likes of Rockefeller Center (7-minute walk), Times Square (16-minute walk) and Grand Central Station (16 minutes via public transport), enjoy New York City sights at your fingertips during a stay at The Whitby Hotel.
Many of New York City’s key airports and train stations are within easy reach from The Whitby Hotel:
- JFK Airport: 1 hour via public transport
- Newark Airport: 1 hour via public transport
- LaGuardia Airport: 40 minutes via public transport
- Penn Station: 18 minutes via public transport
- 57th Street Station: 5-minute walk
- Lexington Avenue/63rd Street: 10-minute walk