Travel April 28, 2026 0 Comments

Step Inside New York’s Newest Kimpton on Park Avenue—A Townhouse Hideaway That’s Redefining Urban Luxury and Wellness

Has New York City just turned up the luxe factor on Park Avenue—or what? The Kimpton Ashbel New York — Park Avenue is here, wrapped in the charm of a 1928 Beaux-Arts townhouse, and it’s giving off some serious “chic NYC apartment” vibes rather than your average Midtown hotel humdrum. This isn’t just another hotel opening; it’s a fresh spin on a classic, rising from the ashes of 70 Park Avenue with a sleek, approachable style that feels like you’re stepping into the stylish pad of a Manhattan socialite. With 205 guest rooms, including family-friendly options and a jaw-dropping penthouse boasting two balconies and four baths, it’s clear this spot isn’t messing around. And get this: instead of your usual hotel restaurant scene, there’s the Park & Bel Cafe by day and an inviting bar by night—so yeah, your evenings just got upgraded. Curious about how this newcomer fits into the bustling Big Apple’s hospitality mosaic? Let’s dive in. LEARN MORE

New York City has welcomed another new Kimpton — and it’s the second to open this year alone. This time, though, it’s on the Big Apple’s glitzy Park Avenue.

Named the Kimpton Ashbel New York — Park Avenue, the IHG One Rewards-participating property is a townhouse-inspired hotel set in a 1928 building near Grand Central Station. A reimagining of the former 70 Park Avenue hotel, the Beaux-Arts building underwent a massive transformation to set the scene for Kimpton’s trendy, approachable brand standards.

In the hotel, 205 guest rooms, including 14 family-friendly connecting rooms, offer a calm, homey respite from bustling Midtown. The rooms have a soft, natural-hued color palette that feels more like a chic NYC apartment than a hotel room in the heart of the city. Specialty suites, including a spa suite and a 1,300-square-foot penthouse with two living areas, four baths and two balconies, are available for elevated stays.

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Sticking with the hotel’s residential feel, public spaces, including a foyer, living room and family room, invite guests to feel at home in the lobby.

In lieu of a traditional hotel restaurant and bar, this new Kimpton offers the Park & Bel Cafe. During the day, the cafe offers coffee, pastries, sandwiches and other small plates. In the evenings, the space transforms into a bar with cocktails, beer and wine.

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Since it’s part of a community-focused hotel brand, the Kimpton Ashbel will offer guests free coffee and tea in the morning as part of the Kimpton Kickstart program. Every evening, complimentary beer and wine are offered to guests during Kimpton’s Social Hour.

“Kimpton Ashbel is the kind of hotel that feels like a secret key, a personal enclave for those who know where to look,” Sofia L. Vandaele, regional director of operations for IHG Luxury & Lifestyle in New York, said in a statement. “Our intention is for guests to feel as though they are stepping into the home of a stylish New Yorker. An elegant Manhattan socialite and a warm and inviting host.”

The Kimpton Ashbel joins the towering Kimpton Era Midtown New York, which opened earlier this year, as well as locations in Times Square and Chelsea.