The Kimberly Hotel

"For an especially diplomatic stay in New York City, your best bet is the Kimberly Hotel. It’s a few blocks away from the United Nations headquarters and a favorite of former President Jimmy Carter (a framed letter he wrote hangs in the lobby). Look out for famous politicians on the premises. The stately entrance, posted with a doorman, is framed by two shapely statues lifting glowing chandeliers above their heads. Rooms are classic and comfortable, with feather beds sheathed in Fretté linens and fluffy down comforters. Guests also get complimentary memberships to nearby New York Health & Racquet Club during their stay. Conveniently located in Midtown, the hotel is close to Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center."

"Upstairs at the Kimberly–with its Midtown clientele–doesn’t seem like the type of place that would have a line, but you could find one here just a few years ago. The atmosphere now is a little calmer, and the place fills up the most at brunch when things feel a little looser, but you’re unlikely to have to wait outside and get sweat stains on your button down before you even get in. Come here for a quiet, casual drink with a decent view after work or dinner. The only line you’ll have to deal with is the one for the (single) bathroom. The wait can get kind of long." - neha talreja

"Upstairs at the Kimberly is a lounge atop the Kimberly Hotel with a little bit of class, mostly due to the (very) loosely enforced business casual dress code. You’ll see a lot of button-downs and ties on the Midtown clientele coming in after work, but you won’t feel too out of place if you don’t follow suit. Brunch is a little more casual, but you won’t find a party here. The food—typical rooftop plates like sliders and tartare–is fine, but we’d save this rooftop for a casual drink with a decent view after work or dinner." - Neha Talreja

"For an especially diplomatic stay in New York City, your best bet is the Kimberly Hotel. It’s a few blocks away from the United Nations headquarters and a favorite of former President Jimmy Carter (a framed letter he wrote hangs in the lobby). Look out for famous politicians on the premises. The stately entrance, posted with a doorman, is framed by two shapely statues lifting glowing chandeliers above their heads. Rooms are classic and comfortable, with feather beds sheathed in Fretté linens and fluffy down comforters. Guests also get complimentary memberships to nearby New York Health & Racquet Club during their stay. Conveniently located in Midtown, the hotel is close to Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center."