IHG Opens 205-Room Kimpton Ashbel Hotel in Midtown Manhattan Landmark
IHG has opened the 205-room Kimpton Ashbel New York-Park Avenue at 70 Park Avenue, restoring the 1928 Beaux-Arts landmark. The boutique hotel features 14 connecting rooms, residential-style gathering spaces and a café concept, expanding IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Midtown Manhattan.
1. Hotel Opening and Location
IHG has launched the 205-room Kimpton Ashbel New York-Park Avenue at 70 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, revitalizing the Beaux-Arts structure originally built in 1928. Situated steps from Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park, this marks Kimpton’s return to its inaugural New York City address.
2. Property Features and Design
The hotel includes 14 family-friendly connecting rooms alongside tailored interiors with soft palettes, original architectural details and oversized wood portals. Residential-style communal areas replace a traditional lobby, encompassing a foyer, living room, family room and the Park & Bel café serving artisanal coffee, small plates and cocktails.
3. Strategic Impact for IHG
This opening broadens IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio in a high-demand urban market by adding a flagship boutique property in Midtown Manhattan. The new asset is poised to strengthen IHG’s urban footprint, diversify revenue streams and bolster brand presence among upscale travelers.