18 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019, United States
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Guests' ChoiceBased on 97 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 31, 2025
Vanda
SwitzerlandEverything - the style, the location, the kindness of the staff…
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Harry
United StatesIntimate feeland decor
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Daniel
United KingdomThe big rooms, lovely bathroom, comfy bed and the very beautiful bar area.
The art decor, the location and the friendly staff who was there to help with everything and even very good recommendations.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Jillian
United Statesloved everything
the decor, location and the people
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Tamsin
United KingdomNothing
Design, the Welcome and location
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 5, 2024
Alexander
United KingdomNothing not to like
Everything
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Natalia
SwedenGreat location, friendly staff
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Ellen
United StatesLocation was fabulous. Easy to get everywhere.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 17, 2024
Judy
United StatesThe staff at the front; reception, concierge, parking and valet were fabulous. They couldn’t have been and kinder. We would come back for sure.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 23, 2024
Felicitas
Germanyit was sometimes challenging to get someone on the phone (room service) at busy hours. but whenever i went to the reception, people were more than helpful - outstanding helpful.
We loved the friendly and happy design of the hotel and rooms; it was extravagant and gave a good feeling. Employees especially concierge have been very helpful and friendly. we loved the walking distance to central park in the morning and the live jazz evening in the hotel bar for evening. i was surprised about the silence in the rooms, especially since we have been so centrally located. We loved our terrace to sit in the mornings or evenings. we will be back again!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 22, 2024
Hiroshi
JapanThe heating mechanism of the towel rack (towel rail) was stopped, although this may be unavoidable since it was summer. It was a bit disappointing, as a warm towel rack is a pleasant thing. Also, there was no tea or coffee in the room, so I asked for a tea set (tea tray). It was nice that they brought it to me right away, but I was disappointed that it did not come with a milk pot or that the set was not updated daily. I am sure they would have done it if we had told them, but since our stay was short this time, we did not dare to request it either. In addition, we had mistakenly thought that all rooms in the Firmdale Hotel Group were equipped with a bathtub, so we were a little disappointed that there was no bathtub in this room, even though it was our own mistake.
It is a member of the Firmdale Hotels group, and its atmosphere, facilities, and services are almost the same as those of the Haymarket Hotel, which is also a member of the Firmdale Hotels group. The staff is friendly and helpful, and when I asked for something, they were quick to respond. I had to leave my key with them every time I went out, but I guess many people remember the room numbers of guests and their room numbers, so when I came back from outing and went to the reception, I found my key right away.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Peter
Australiaquite expensive, but outstanding. attention to detail was incredible.
staff were first class. Friendly, competent, next level.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Jonelle
United KingdomThe staff, location and decor
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Penelope
United KingdomFood
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Polly
United StatesWe were please in every way.
We were i8n room 1006 and had been given a heads up to request a room at the back of the hotel, as noise could otherwise be an issue.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Ray
United StatesThe bar was beautiful but the cocktails were small pours compared to the high pricing. Our room wasn’t ready so we were told we would be called when the room was ready. We walked around for almost two hours before deciding to go back and wait in the lobby until the room was ready. As we passed by the front desk: “ oh by the way your room is ready “.
Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The amenities and the spacious rooms are all top quality. The common areas are the best I’ve ever seen. The fitness room is well maintained with the best quality equipment.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Charles
United StatesNothing.
Very tasteful throughout. Bathroom had both shower and tub(a must for my wife. Professional staff. Private rooms attractive, excellent food and service.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 7, 2024
Betsy
United StatesNothing
So beautiful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Maria
GermanyDining is a bit expensive.
Staying at The Whitby was amazing! The service was outstanding. The front desk personnel, doormen, housekeepers, bar and cafe staff made for a comfortable and homelike experience. The room was clean, quiet and well organized. Every detail was simply perfect. The decor itself is a feast for the eyes. A top notch hotel. We know where we'll be staying next time we visit NYC.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Barbara
United StatesFeel like hotel guests should have preferential treatment on reservations in the hotel restaurants- it was very crowded and room service took over an hour
Location and decor as well as food establishments inside
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 24, 2023
Lydia
United Statesna
Fabulously decorated rooms, very cozy, location is the best!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: May 8, 2023
Pamela
United StatesWe moved rooms as the first room we had looked out into a derelict building and was a very depressing view. The front desk manager was very helpful and moved us the next day. The lobby is rather bare and loud as the bar is so close to the front door but we got used to it. But we are in our 70’s so probably do not represent the average guest.
friendly reception and waiting staff. Great location.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 24, 2023
Ann
United Kingdommineral water from Norway! what are they thinking of!
fun bright uplifting informal
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 8, 2023
Stephanie
United StatesUnique property—sister to The Crosby Street Hotel, hits my preference for non-chain, run of the mill hotels.
Stayed in February 2023
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