The Whitby Hotel, at 18 West 56th Street, has finally uncovered its limestone facade and warehouse-style windows. Adopting a historical take on an industrial-chic aesthetic, the Whitby is bringing some refinement to a relatively dingy block, occupied by a mix of downtrodden townhouses and a sprinkling of upscale establishments. The hotel is being developed by acclaimed London-based hoteliers, Firmdale Hotels. This is their second hotel in New York City (the first was the Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo). The Whitby rises 16 stories/196-feet tall and holds 86 rooms. Designed by Stonehill + Taylor Architects, it features a 120-seat theater, ground floor bar, “green” roof with garden, terraces and more. The Billionaire’s Row hotel is readying for its opening later this summer.
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