Kitano New York

Kitano New York is the only Japanese-owned hotel in New York; it has been located on Murray Hill since 1973. Staff provides unique Japanese hospitality, tranquil settings and spacious guest rooms.

The guest rooms at the hotel have been individually tailored with cherry furnishings, down comforters and pillow-top mattresses. Exquisite artwork is placed on the walls of the guestrooms along with double-paned windows, flat-screen plasma televisions and views of Grand Central Terminal, the Empire State Building and historic Murray Hill. Other amenities available in the guest rooms include bathrobes, slippers, marble bathroom with towel warmers, complimentary green tea and electronic door locks.

Dining at the hotel is available at The Hakubai Japanese Restaurant which served Japanese gastronomy. The Sun-drenched Garden Café contemporary American cuisine with a Japanese flair. The Bar Lounge is a great spot for a night-cap or before a Broadway show.

Business meetings and special events such as weddings are able to be hosted at the hotel. Receptions, meetings and private dinners can be held in the Penthouse or during the warmer months guests can enjoy the warm night air on the terraces. A wedding planner is available to assist the bride and groom, these include wedding packages, rehearsal dinner, farewell brunch and elegant catering. A honeymoon suite along with Bridge and Groom changing areas are available and spa packages can be organized.

Another feature of Kitano is The Boutique which is located just off the lobby entrance. This space is full of unique gift items for many occasions. These items include fine writing pens, fashion accessories and accents for the home.