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Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED)

70 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10016
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About us

Set along a graceful stretch of Park Avenue, Kimpton Ashbel is a refined retreat where the pulse of Midtown meets the calm of a residential enclave. Just moments from Grand Central and Rockefeller Center, our location offers effortless access to New York’s icons—yet feels worlds away. Here, tree-lined streets and historic facades evoke a quieter rhythm, where neighbors linger and life unfolds with ease. More than a hotel, Kimpton Ashbel is your Park Avenue townhouse—an intimate, storied haven that blends sophistication, comfort, and the spirit of true New York living.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandKimpton Hotels
Built1920
Renovated2025
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms205
Venue typeBoutique hotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • Business center
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
Sep 07 - Nov 01Dec 01 - Dec 31Apr 01 - Jun 28
Shoulder season
Mar 08 - Mar 31Nov 02 - Nov 30
Low season
Jun 29 - Sep 06Jan 01 - Mar 06

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
205
Single (1 bed)
156
Double (2 beds)
45
Suites
4
Tax rate
14.75%

Location

Getting Here

From La Guardia Airport: La Guardia Airport is approximately 8 miles from Kimpton Ashbel Hotel, with an estimated drive time of 30-45 minutes. From John F. Kennedy International Airport: JFK International Airport is around 17 miles away, with a typical drive time to the hotel ranging from 40 to 75 minutes. Via Subway: From Grand Central Station, walk four blocks south along Park Avenue. Kimpton Ashbel is conveniently located on the right side at the corner of East 38th Street.
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( $65.00/day )
Street parking

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Affiliated Organizations (2)

IHG - Caribbean
IHG - Caribbean
Discover unparalleled meeting experiences and incredible stays with the IHG Luxury and Lifestyle Collection.
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

$3.50 occupancy fee in addition to local state and city taxes apply per room per night.

Cancellation Policy

We recognize that each program is unique, and we are committed to collaborating with you to negotiate a cancellation schedule tailored to the specific needs of your event.

Additional details

Guests of the Kimpton Ashbel hotel can take advantage of IHG One Rewards, a loyalty program for IHG Hotels & Resorts, offering members points for stays, dining, and other activities at participating properties. Members can redeem points for free nights, gift cards, airline miles, and more, with higher tiers providing exclusive benefits like upgrades, late checkouts, and bonus points. The program features tiers (Club, Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, and Diamond Elite) that unlock progressively better rewards and perks as you stay more often.

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Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED) Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED) regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED)'s sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/about/corporate-responsibility
Does Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED) have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Waste reduction: Wise product select with minimal packaging/recyclable, Eco-friendly amenities, Digital Transformation, Comprehensive recycling, employee training, Eco-Friendly cleaning products and etc.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED) and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED)'s public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://careers.ihg.com/media/3agndvov/2023-progress-report-jan-11-final.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED) developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC, Federal, NY State and NYC City Guidelines, Ecolab, Diversey, The Cleveland Clinic
Does Kimpton Ashbel (NEWLY RENOVATED) clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
High-touch surfaces, such as elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, and restroom surfaces, are sanitized multiple times a day.
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