The Kemps Are Coming, The Kemps Are Coming

摘要

New york city London's most formidable innkeepers, Tim and Kit Kemp, are about to invade New York City to give local niche boutique operators a run for their money. The 86-key Crosby Street Hotel is scheduled to open in September in SoHo with much fanfare, and the duo already has a second site under development in midtown between 5 th and 6th streets. If all goes well, Firmdale Hotels could own and operate between three and five hotels in New York City within the next five years. Even in this economy, Tim reports his six Londonrnhotels are running "very good, indeed," at around 80% occupancy with a room rate as high as last year's. Firmdale's success during these very turbulent times is generally attributed to high levels of personal service and a very organic, hands-on approach from the owners.