The Prince Kitano New York ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Prince Kitano? It’s got this quietly sophisticated thing going on that feels distinctly un-Manhattan in the best possible way. I mean, you’re right there on Park Avenue in Murray Hill – which honestly, most tourists totally overlook even though it’s this perfect sweet spot between Midtown chaos and the more residential feel heading toward Gramercy. The building itself has this understated elegance that doesn’t scream for attention like some of the flashier places further uptown.

What really gets me is how they’ve managed to create this almost serene bubble in a neighborhood that’s actually buzzing with energy. Murray Hill gets unfairly dismissed sometimes, but walk two blocks in any direction and you’ve got everything – the Morgan Library if you’re feeling cultural, great little wine bars on Lexington, and honestly some of the city’s best under-the-radar restaurants tucked into the side streets. The hotel staff clearly knows this area well, too. They’re not just handing you the typical tourist map; they’ll point you toward that tiny Ethiopian place on 28th that doesn’t look like much but will blow your mind, or tell you which entrance to use for the subway that’ll save you five minutes during rush hour.

The rooms themselves feel… well, they feel like someone actually thought about how people live, not just how hotels are supposed to look. There’s this attention to detail that you don’t always get at this price point – I’m talking about things like having enough outlets where you actually need them, and blackout curtains that work properly (anyone who’s tried to sleep late in a Manhattan hotel knows this isn’t a given). The whole vibe leans Japanese-influenced, which makes sense given the Kitano name, but it’s subtle about it. It’s not theme-park Japanese; it’s more like they borrowed the best parts of that design philosophy – clean lines, thoughtful use of space, that sense of calm – and made it work for New York sensibilities. The bathrooms are particularly well done, with this sort of spa-like quality that makes you want to actually use that bathtub instead of just rushing through a shower.

Here’s the thing about staying in Murray Hill that I wish more people understood – you’re close enough to walk to Grand Central (maybe 10 minutes if you’re not dawdling), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the tourist crowds on your doorstep every morning. Plus, and this is crucial if you’re someone who values sleep, it’s genuinely quieter here at night. You’ll still get some street noise because, well, it’s New York, but it’s more like the comfortable hum of a neighborhood settling in rather than the all-night symphony of sirens and party buses you get in Times Square. The Prince Kitano seems to get that balance right – giving you that authentic New York experience without beating you over the head with it.

Rooms

• Superior King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
• Premier King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Premier King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Premier Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Junior Suite King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Junior Suite Two Double Beds with 2 × 2 double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
• Townhouse Suite with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• John from Norway (9/10)

  Perfect located , with short distance to main shopping streets, viewpoint, restaurants.
  No noise from outside into room, spacious room (30m2)
  The Portier arranged fixed price taxi to airport for us which saved us a lot of extra.

• Lesley from Canada (9/10)

  Wonderful, helpful staff. Great location!

• Laurel from United States (9/10)

  Amazing oasis in midtown New York City. Quiet, polite, atmospheric, relaxing! We especially appreciated Ms Etsuko, who went way beyond expectations in solving a reservation problem in the loveliest of ways.

• Lifford from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location

• Thomas from United States (9/10)

  I don’t know of a better area of manhattan to stay in and the hotel was very comfortable and quiet.

• Madeline from United States (9/10)

  Staff was very polite and professional. Assisted with taxi service and helpful tips on getting around.

• Robert from United States (8/10)

  Location

• Gil from Israel (9/10)

  Great location. Spacious rooms

• Stephen from United States (8/10)

• Rachel from United States (9/10)

  Everything we could possibly want was less than a 20 min walk away! They had a fancy Japanese heated toilet with bidet. We had a lovely view of a church out of our window.

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