The Knickerbocker
The Knickerbocker is a historical luxury hotel located in the heart of New York City, right at the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street. Originally opened in 1906 by John Jacob Astor IV, it's imbued with over a century of legendary stories, having played host to countless luminaries and cultural icons. The architecture, while reflective of its Beaux-Arts roots, also integrates contemporary elements, making it a sublime blend of old-world charm and modern luxury.
Discover the ultimate luxury experience at The Knickerbocker, where exceptional service and world-class amenities await to make your New York holiday truly unforgettable.
Accommodation at The Knickerbocker
The Knickerbocker offers an array of rooms and suites designed to cater to the discerning tastes of its guests. Each of the 330 plush and sound-proofed rooms is elegantly appointed, emphasizing both comfort and style. The design seamlessly weaves the historic elegance of the early 1900s with 21st-century amenities. Guests can expect spacious interiors, plush bedding, state-of-the-art technology, and top-notch services. Additionally, many rooms offer breathtaking views of Times Square, the New York skyline, or Bryant Park
Things to do at The Knickerbocker
Experience the thrills of the Big Apple at The Knickerbocker, the first luxury hotel in the heart of Times Square - an urban sanctuary that offers a perfect base for exploring New York City.
The attention to detail here is remarkable, from the bellhops in knickerbockers and Doc Martens to the specially curated workout plan at the 24-hour fitness centre by New York Knicks basketball legend Larry Johnson. Dine on culinary excellence at Ceviche or enjoy a cocktail at St. Cloud Rooftop Bar while viewing the bright lights of Broadway. With its central location, The Knickerbocker is in proximity to all of the city's major attractions, including Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Centre.
The views from the St. Cloud Rooftop Bar are nothing short of spectacular, with a progressive cocktail menu and an upscale selection of small plates. The entertainment at the rooftop ranges from relaxing music on quieter evenings to cirque-like fun for sky-high thrills. The Knickerbocker is the perfect place to watch the ball drop from the St. Cloud rooftop bar on New Year's Eve, as it is directly opposite One Times Square.
Know Before You Go
It is standard practice for resorts/hotels within the USA to charge a mandatory resort fee which is payable locally. This fee can be anywhere between $5 to $50 per room per night and is not included in the cost of your Kenwood Travel holiday. Expect to pay a resort fee of approximately $45 + tax, per room per night (subject to change).
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Superior Room
Rest soundly in the city that never sleeps. Superior guestrooms are elegantly efficient sanctuaries for respite, featuring sound reducing windows and automated blackout drapes that create an atmosphere so peaceful; it is easy to forget you are staying in the center of it all. High-speed WiFi plus a streamlined work desk with convenient built-in power and connectivity ports make it easy to stay productive. You will especially appreciate the oversized bathroom, with a broad marble vanity and large backlit mirror, and a glass-enclosed walk-in rain-shower. Connecting rooms are available upon request.
Premier City View Room
The Premier City View room is the perfect starting (and resting) point for an authentic New York City experience. Premier City View guestrooms—available with one king bed or two queen beds—overlook Broadway or 42nd Street and are a full third larger than Superior rooms for those seeking more room to relax. Premier City View rooms also feature high-speed WiFi, plus a full work desk with convenient built-in power and connectivity ports to help you stay in the know. A chaise lounge beckons you to recharge before an evening out. Sound reducing windows and automated blackout drapes create an atmosphere so peaceful, it is easy to forget you are staying in the center of it all. You will especially appreciate the oversized bathroom, with a broad marble vanity and large backlit mirror, and a glass-enclosed walk-in rain-shower. Connecting rooms are available upon request.
Junior Suite
Set amid the ever-bustling city that has motivated countless captains of industry, Junior Suites are discreet retreats that cultivate restfulness for a successful trip. Available with one king bed or two queen beds both with a sleeper sofa, Junior Suites are nearly double the size of Superior rooms. Junior Suites also feature high-speed WiFi, plus feature a full work desk with convenient built-in power and connectivity ports to help you stay in the know. Sound reducing windows and automated blackout drapes create an atmosphere so peaceful, it is easy to forget you are staying in the center of it all. You will especially appreciate the oversized bathroom, with a broad marble vanity and large backlit mirror, and a glass-enclosed walk-in rain-shower. Connecting rooms are available upon request.
Corner Junior Suite
Corner Junior Suites immerse you in New York City’s magnetic glittering landscape but can just as quickly transform into a haven of unexpected serenity with one touch of a button. Corner Junior Suites encompass all of the features of the Junior Suites plus striking views overlooking Times Square, Broadway, and 42nd Street. Sound reducing windows and automated blackout drapes create an atmosphere so peaceful, it is easy to forget you are staying in the center of it all. Corner Junior Suites also feature high-speed WiFi, plus a full work desk with convenient built-in power and connectivity ports to help you stay in the know. You will especially appreciate the oversized bathroom, with a broad marble vanity and large backlit mirror, and a glass-enclosed walk-in rain-shower. Connecting rooms are available upon request.
Tribute Suites
To stay in a Tribute Suites—the Caruso, Cohan, Martini and Parrish—is to experience a part of New York City history as an insider. Located on the hotel’s top floors overlooking sprawling corner views of Times Square, Tribute Suites honor the bold and creative icons that built the foundation of New York City. Inspired enhancements color each suite with unique detail, evoking the exclusive and eclectic essence of the cultural barons that once reveled in these halls. Studio-style Tribute Suites combine classic New York glamour with the very best in design, technology, and amenities, each featuring a cocoon-like King-size bed, plus a spacious living area, well-equipped work desk with high-speed WiFi, and an expansive marble bathroom. Sound reducing windows and automated blackout drapes create an atmosphere so peaceful, it is easy to forget you are staying in the center of it all.
Deluxe Room
Cocooned in classic sophistication and contemporary style, Deluxe rooms offer more living space than Superior rooms and are available with one king bed or two queen beds. Deluxe rooms also feature high-speed WiFi, plus a full work desk with convenient built-in power and connectivity ports to help you stay in the know. Sound reducing windows and automated blackout drapes create an atmosphere so peaceful, it is easy to forget you are staying in the center of it all. You will especially appreciate the oversized bathroom, with a broad marble vanity and large backlit mirror, and a glass-enclosed walk-in rain-shower. Connecting rooms are available upon request.
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Charlie Palmer at The Knick
With dazzling Times Square views overlooking Broadway and 42nd Street from an enviable fourth-floor corner perch in the heart of Manhattan, Charlie Palmer at The Knick brings together two of the most iconic names in hospitality. Chef Palmer adds new twists to his acclaimed cuisine to create the Hotel’s signature Honest American Cuisine in an open action kitchen. Guided by Chef Palmer’s passion for market-driven ingredients, menus draw upon the local bounty of the Hudson Valley and North Atlantic with selections ranging from the Fried Chicken and Roasted Scottish Salmon to the Niman Ranch Burger. At lunchtime, Charlie Palmer at The Knick offers the Power Lunch menu, and come evening, the proximity to the theater district makes the restaurant the perfect destination for pre-theater dining.
Jake’s @ The Knick
A cultured coffee shop and café in Times Square, Jake’s @ The Knick is a perfect grab-n-go option for busy guests. Custom coffees and espressos by Stumptown Coffee Roasters are complemented with fresh croissants, pastries, fruits, granolas, and a menu of gourmet flatbreads. The venue’s namesake honors John Jacob “Jakey” Astor VI, son of hotel founder John Jacob Astor IV, born just four months after his father died on the Titanic. With its vaulted barrel ceiling and stylish interiors fashioned in textural overtones and Breccia Capraia marble, Jake’s @ The Knick is a welcome addition among Midtown restaurants.
St. Cloud Rooftop
With its three plush corner Sky Pods overlooking Times Square, stylish indoor and outdoor seating options, the exclusive Waterford Crystal Lounge, an ultra-luxe private room, and lush living walls of greenery, St. Cloud is the ultimate rooftop bar in NYC. Named for the late-19th century hotel that originally occupied the site, St. Cloud is the pinnacle of the luxury hotel Atop Times Square experience, offering a progressive cocktail menu, craft bottled beers and an upscale, seasonally focused small plates menu. Sophisticated entertainment is an understated-yet-eclectic mix of cirque-like, biergarten and speak-easy fun, while curated music selections set the tone for extraordinary experiences high above the city.
