This is the second time I've stayed in this little haven and I can't imagine ever staying anyplace else . It is very quiet, conveniently located to all major attractions, but away from the commotion that some of the larger hotels attract. While the suites don't have designer furnishings, everything is spotless. Staff is very attentive, and without "the attitude".

We really like d the Kimberly. Great location in mid-town right down the street from The Rock. Very friendly staff. Excellent value: 1 bdrm suite with really comfortable king bed, queen pull-out sofabed, balcony, kitchenette. Perfect for family with kids. Will go again.

We stayed at the Kimberly in Suite 8 I for 4 nights over the weekend before Christmas. It was a 3 generation "girls" trip including me (a 30 something mom), my 10 year old daughter, and my 60ish mother. Before we arrived Octavio, a great concierge, was extremelely helpful with our planning & arranging transportation.
The duplex suite was perfect for us. The duplexes have their own "Kimberly Townhouses" elevator just for the 8 floors so we didn't experience any delays. Upon entering you are in the bottom floor bedroom room with king bed, dining table, fridge, large flat screen TV, closet with safe (nicely done - customized w/lots of shelves), spiral staircase, bathroom, 3 windows, & patio door. The downstairs patio is especially great during cooler weather because it protects against wind with 2 half and 2 full walls. There is an umbrella table w/2 chairs. Up the stairs is an enclosed landing with microwave & coffee maker. Entrances to the upstairs bath and bedroom have doorways so privacy was very good between up and down stairs. The upstairs bathroom is identical as downstairs - mostly marble, good tub (can actually bathe in it!), great robes, & a floor heater. The upstairs bedroom is fantastic! King bed, sofa, flat screen, great closet, large desk area w/fax, & 2 doors to an AMAZING balcony. It is very open with great views of 50th St.E. & has an umbrella table w/2 chairs too - but a lot more room than downstairs.
Downsides to the Kimberly..... Problems with water pressure (water went from hot to cold intermittently), problem with upstairs getting hot in the middle of the night (in the winter although heater was turned off), and room service food wasn't consistent - one night had amazing pizza and 2 nights later it was horrible.
Good things besides the room details....The location was just a block from the Waldorf but I think we got a better value. Octavio arranged a car service to and from the airport for us that was very good (around $110 for LGA) and a private tour of the city along with restaurant reservations & vip passes.
We weren't affected by hotel construction noise, just some street noise. The restaurant, Ferro's is under some construction.
We treated my daughter to a great 1st time in NYC-Wicked, Xanadu (highly recommend Stage Seating-it was amazing!), American Girl Place, Tavern on the Green, Met.Museum of Art, Radio City, Top of the Rock, Sardi's, Mars 2112 (amazing experience esp. for kids-not so great food though), & the View Restaurant @ Marriott Marquis. We were so happy to come back to the Kimberly each night!

We stayed here Dec. 20 to 23. Glad to say both elevators are now working. Never an issue. The location is great and the staff very helpful except on the last morning when we could not get anyone to answer any phone and send up a bellman for our luggage. We were in room 5c which could use some updating. The chair backs at the table were broken and it just seemed dated. My girls were very excited when they entered the lobby and then disappointed when they saw our room. The bed however is one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in. Would definitely stay here again for the extra room, location and friendly staff.