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- The boutique Kixby Hotel is one of the newest additions to Herald Square in Midtown Manhattan and recently opened its doors in a historic building that dates back to 1901.
- The hotel's rooms and public spaces underwent an impressive redesign, meant to evoke a members-only club feel, using rich colors and textures. Rooms are quiet and calming, and the hotel's bar has an excellent drink program headed up by industry pro.
- I stayed in a Lux King room with 10-foot ceilings, which starts at $295 per night. Standard Classic room start as low as $140. Both offer value considering the newer rooms and central location, and differ based on size and style.
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There's something about New York's soul that thankfully refuses to disappear in historic buildings, even after the most comprehensive facelift to facades and interiors.
This felt especially true as I walked into the newly-unveiled Kixby Hotel, located just off of Herald Square, a buzzing transit hub and former industrial playground for publishers and printing houses. The hotel has a long reputation for hospitality, and was originally home to the Collingwood, a widely regarded luxury hotel, before morphing into a few other hotel iterations over the years.
I spent the night in a Lux room, which was comped for review but starts at $295 (though I've seen cheaper deals online for as low as $235 in slower periods and midweek travel). It's the elevated offering above a standard Classic room, which is priced between $140 and $200 nightly.
Both are comfortable and clean but come with a few key differences. The Lux is newly renovated and best-suited to those who prefer a design-forward aesthetic and have the budget to pay for it. The Classic, however, is a great deal considering it's actually larger than most Lux rooms, but has less impressive design and feels a touch dated in comparison.
The hotel also impressed me with its buzzy bar Lot 15, and the adjoining restaurant, Black Tap, which is an NYC cult favorite for their over-the-top milkshakes and burgers. Between the two, I found little reason to leave the property during my stay, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the property to staycationers, business travelers, or visitors in search of unique boutique lodging with a historic Midtown address.
For more New York hotel recommendations, check out our list of the 20 best hotels in New York City.
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