IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially opened Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue, introducing a new luxury lifestyle hotel inside a restored Beaux-Arts building in Manhattan.

Located near Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park, the property reimagines the historic Doral Park Avenue Hotel, originally constructed in 1928, as a residential-style hospitality experience inspired by classic New York townhouse living.

The opening marks another expansion for the Kimpton brand, which now operates 85 hotels globally.

Residential Design Inspired By Manhattan Living

The newly opened hotel features 205 guestrooms designed with soft colour palettes, tailored interiors and spacious layouts intended to feel more like a private residence than a traditional hotel.

Rather than a conventional lobby, guests enter through interconnected residential-style spaces including a foyer, living room and family room designed to create a more intimate atmosphere.

The overall concept draws inspiration from the character of historic Manhattan homes and the idea of a private urban retreat.

Kimpton Returns To Its New York Roots

Sofia L. Vandaele, Regional Director of Operations for Luxury & Lifestyle New York at IHG Hotels & Resorts, described the property as a “personal enclave” designed to feel like the home of an elegant New Yorker.

She said the hotel was created for travellers seeking a quieter and more emotionally connected form of luxury centred on comfort, familiarity and a sense of belonging.

The Park Avenue location also carries significance for the Kimpton brand, as it was the area where Kimpton first entered the New York hospitality market.

Historic Location Near Manhattan Landmarks

Situated among Manhattan’s museums, libraries and historic buildings, the hotel is positioned as a base for both business and leisure travellers exploring Midtown.

The surrounding neighbourhood provides easy access to some of New York City’s most recognised cultural and commercial destinations.

Part Of Kimpton’s Expanding Global Portfolio

Kimpton Ashbel joins a growing pipeline of lifestyle properties being developed under the Kimpton brand.

Recent additions to the portfolio include Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey and Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas.

IHG says the Kimpton brand currently has 67 additional hotels in development across future destinations worldwide.