Anna
Thank you so much, dear Kixby team, for your service and for letting us stay in the most beautiful room, 1005, in your hotel. With a view of the Empire State Building! You made our stay an unforgettable experience!
It's a strong sightseeing base, provided space and silence aren't your priorities.
Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · An independent four-star boutique hotel by Herald Square
Kixby is a four-star boutique hotel that gets the important city-stay basics right: clean rooms, welcoming staff and a location that makes sightseeing straightforward. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise housekeeping and the front desk. The rooftop’s Empire State Building view gives it something more memorable than a convenient address. We'd choose it for a Manhattan sightseeing trip rather than a hotel-centered escape.
The compromise is space and quiet. Entry rooms can feel tight, street noise reaches some bedrooms, and slow elevators recur in guest feedback. Sleep draws noticeably weaker feedback than cleanliness or service. The refreshment pantry is useful, but its coffee and water are covered by a mandatory facility fee, not simply a free extra. Breakfast costs extra too. It’s a strong pick if personality and location matter more than sprawling rooms or full-service luxury.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
45 W 35th St, New York
The entrance is on West 35th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Black Tap adjoins the hotel, Angelina Bakery is beside it, and Gaia is across the street. Macy’s and Herald Square anchor the western end; use the avenue crosswalks. The defining walks are 4 minutes to the Empire State Building and 9 minutes to Bryant Park.
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1,636 reviews on Google
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Rooftop terrace with Empire State Building views, a seasonal rooftop bar, fitness room, refreshment pantry and Black Tap restaurant. Continental breakfast is available separately.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
From $377 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Kixby on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Kixby is An independent four-star boutique hotel by Herald Square in New York, United States.
Address: 45 W 35th St, New York. Property ID: 1139367. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/kixby-1139367
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $829 | $1,085 on Expedia | $256 less (24%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $820 | $932 on Expedia | $112 less (12%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $661 | $797 on Expedia | $136 less (17%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Total price: $377 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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It's a strong sightseeing base, provided space and silence aren't your priorities.
Axel's opinion of Kixby, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
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Herald Square makes this a practical base for Manhattan sightseeing.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia.
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
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