The Prince Kitano New York

The Prince Kitano New York, formerly the Kitano New York Hotel, is a luxury Japanese-style hotel located on Park Avenue and 38th Street in the prestigious Murray Hill district. A Murray Hill fixture since 1973, this first Japanese-owned hotel in New York boasts a 50-year history and features a rotating repertoire of gallery pieces in its lobby.

The hotel offers 149 luxurious guest rooms and suites, each designed for comfort. Rooms feature full marble bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, bidets, designer toiletries, hair dryers, bathrobes, and slippers. Guests will find sound-proofed windows, ergonomic work desks, flat-screen TVs with cable programming, iPod docking stations, safes, minibars, and coffee/tea makers. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is provided, along with free Japanese green tea and phones with free international calls. Select rooms also include linen service, blackout curtains, air conditioning, and daily newspapers.

Dining options include Hakubai Restaurant, serving gourmet Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner, and Jazz at Kitano, a lobby restaurant and bar offering American and European dishes with live jazz 7 days a week. A Bar Lounge provides a full selection of cocktails. Perched on the Penthouse Level, Roof at 66 Park is a rooftop bar featuring two outdoor terraces with views of the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, and the Empire State Building. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, and room service is offered during limited hours.

Amenities include a fitness center, business center, conference space, and meeting rooms. Guests can also enjoy concierge services, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, gift shops/newsstands, dry cleaning/laundry services, and daily housekeeping. Airport transportation, taxi service, and parking are available.

The hotel is ideally situated within a 5-minute walk (0.4 km / 0.2 mi) of 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. The Empire State Building is 0.6 km (0.4 mi) away, and the New York Public Library is 0.7 km (0.4 mi) away. Other nearby attractions include the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, and Times Square. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the preferred airport.