Housed in a historic building originally constructed in 1928 during the Beaux-Arts movement as the Doral Park Avenue Hotel, Kimpton Ashbel has been reimagined for today’s traveller while celebrating its storied past. Just steps from Grand Central Terminal and surrounded by tree-lined streets, Gilded Age mansions, and classic architecture, the new luxury lifestyle hotel will bring a renewed sense of timelessness to Park Avenue. The townhouse-inspired design, led by Busta Studio, will layer warm woods, soft palettes, and curated gold accents with playful touches of colour.
The beautifully restored original limestone-clad façade will anchor the hotel in its history. Once inside, the ground floor will unfold as a series of reimagined residential spaces – a foyer, living room, and family room – seamlessly linked by oversized wood portals integrating original architectural columns, steps, and windows.
Kimpton Ashbel’s 205 guestrooms and suites, including 14 family-friendly connecting rooms, will balance serenity with sophistication. Interiors will feature jade green accents, plush fabrics, bespoke millwork headboards with integrated lighting, and thoughtfully designed bathrooms. Many rooms in the 17-story building will offer sweeping views of Park Avenue and the Empire State Building.
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