Kimpton Ashbel New York-Park Avenue, a boutique luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and part of the IHG Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio, has opened in a reimagined Beaux-Arts landmark at 70 Park Ave., originally constructed in 1928 as the Doral Park Avenue Hotel.
The hotel features 205 guestrooms, including 14 family-friendly connecting rooms.
Sofia L. Vandaele, regional director, operations, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle in New York, said, “Kimpton Ashbel is the kind of hotel that feels like a secret key, a personal enclave for those who know where to look. 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.”
Designed to feel more like a private home than a traditional hotel, the hotel replaces a conventional lobby with interconnected residential‑style spaces, including a foyer, living room and family room framed by preserved architectural details. Oversized wood portals frame original architectural columns and windows.
Vandaele added, “Kimpton Ashbel is a haven for travelers who view luxury not by extravagance, but by the comfort of belonging, the beauty of serenity and the rare feeling of knowing the city before smartphones. Our location is special, for the city, our guests and Kimpton. It was here that Kimpton was first introduced in New York City. Today, still surrounded by storied museums, libraries and homes, we return to offer a timeless hideaway for work, wandering, connection and all the moments in between. This is a place where guests can unwind with a laptop and coffee, gather with friends, or retreat to their room to relax and recharge.”
Warm woods, soft palettes and curated gold accents are layered with playful flushes of color and eclectic artwork through design concepts led by Busta Studio. Furnishings are custom-designed for the hotel, combining refined metal accents with organic textures to give each space a distinct sense of character.
The hotel’s restored original limestone-clad facade anchors the hotel in its architectural past, while the interiors introduce a more intimate and residential flow. Upon entering, the ground floor unfolds a series of residential spaces: a foyer, living room, and family room, seamlessly linked by oversized wood portals that incorporate preserved architectural columns, original steps, and historic windows.
The property’s living room serves as a gathering space, a floating open-space banquette, and a library. Just beyond is Park & Bel, the hotel’s café concept. A curated art program from Soho Art Gallery features commissioned original mixed-media art pieces, while a collection of Assouline and Taschen books is also showcased.
