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Reviews of The Whitby Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

18 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019, United States

#1 of 431 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 97 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    One of the nicest hotels ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything - the style, the location, the kindness of the staff…

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Excellent service in a high end area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Intimate feeland decor

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    10
    Would 100% recommend and come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    magical
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    loved everything

    the decor, location and the people

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    10
    Perfect for a Marathon weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Top Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing not to like

    Everything

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    Keep it up ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything Room Restaurant Staff are very friendly

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    What a classy hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was fabulous. Easy to get everywhere.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    10
    Great short vacation was had by all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Terrace Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    it 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

    9.0
    Definitely, Firmdale Group
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The 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

    9.0
    innovative, artistic, different. An experience just being there. would love to do it again one day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    quite expensive, but outstanding. attention to detail was incredible.

    staff were first class. Friendly, competent, next level.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel, attentive staff, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff, location and decor

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    10
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Top Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We 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

    9.0
    A memorable visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    A proper, extremely well appointed hotel. No shortcomings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    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

    9.0
    Wonderful location, beautiful accommodations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    So beautiful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    9.0
    This hotel was gorgeous and a incredible experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Dining 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

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Feel 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

    10
    always stay here, and not going to stay anywhere else! P.S. and I am well traveled.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    na

    Fabulously decorated rooms, very cozy, location is the best!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    9.0
    Friendly staff and great decorations art and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    We 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

    10
    the most exciting hotel I have stayed at in years
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    mineral water from Norway! what are they thinking of!

    fun bright uplifting informal

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    10
    Comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unique 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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