Venues

Inside the James New York property in SoHo is a meeting space known as the Studio with an adjacent terrace. Groups of as many as 75 people can take over this site, using the 850-square-foot indoor lounge as well as the 1,000-square-foot Urban Garden. Amenities include an on-site audiovisual team, complimentary WiFi, and custom menus from the hotel's in-house restaurant David Burke Kitchen.

Discovery Communications held its upfront at Jazz at Lincoln Center, taking over the Midtown site's Allen Room for the 1,000-person reception that followed the formal presentation. To give equal weight to its different networks, the company created dedicated vignettes and spread them across the tiered configuration. Each section allowed guests to mingle and take photos with executives and talent.

Soak up some sunshine and culture atop the Met’s Cantor Roof Garden this summer, where Argentinian artist Tomás Saraceno will install a constellation of room-size, interconnected modules constructed from transparent materials. From May 15 through November 4, visitors will be able to explore the stacked, habitat-like structures while surrounded by views of the city skyline.

One of New York’s newest venues, the casino has a massive space in its Central Park room. The 70,000-square-foot banquet hall can fit 5,000 for a cocktail reception or seat 3,000.

Russian karaoke bar and lounge Jelsomino boasts exposed brick walls, an LED ceiling, and red and mahogany hues. The main stage area has eight tables and holds as many as 80. The backstage room is decorated with metals, director-style chairs, and a Jelsomino-namesake marquee; it holds 40. For private events, the recording studio has a small stage, suede-tufted walls, and a fiber-optic ceiling; it holds 15.

Situated within the Out N.Y.C. hotel, XL Nightclub offers three areas for corporate events, private parties, and live performances. The club and lounge offers a 100-seat cabaret and 14,000 square feet of event space. The space is outfitted with a large LED wall, digital projectors fit for corporate branding, film screenings, and viewing art, and a 32-foot stage. The entire space is available for buyout and holds as many as 1,000.

Gastro Bar at 35th opened inside the Tryp hotel in April. The 1,800-square-foot space is furnished with black and white bar stools, brown leather couches, and rustic wooden communal tables. The bar is illuminated by numerous lightbulbs that hang from the ceiling, and several chalkboards feature the menu. Helmed by executive chef John Walsh, the bar offers Spanish-style tapas and cocktails made with fresh ingredients. The entire space is available for buyout and seats as many as 142.

Named after two Brooklyn street gangs from the 1950s, East Village cocktail lounge and supper club Bishop & Barons is outfitted with red velvet banquettes and zebra-print chairs. The V.I.P. room has a large flat-screen TV, and a small birdcage hanging from the ceiling holds a pair of stiletto heels. In the main dining room, a peacock structure stands at the center, and crystal-embellished chandeliers adorn the ceiling. The entire space is available for buyouts, and seats as many as 74, or holds 175.

Latin-themed restaurant-slash-club Son Cubano relocated from the meatpacking district to the former Cain locale earlier this year. The new 5,000-square-foot location is decorated to call to mind Havana, Cuba, in the 1950s, with a palette of baby blue and white hues and crystal-embellished chandeliers. The private Crystal Room, located on the second floor, holds as many as 110 people for receptions. The entire space can be bought out for events; it seats 200, or holds as many as 400.

Located in the financial district, Demi Monde offers several spaces for events. The cabinet bar area is enclosed on three sides by wall-to-wall drapes and is outfitted with banquettes and drapes in a powder-blue hue. The underground restaurant and lounge also has a chefs table; it holds 12. The entire space is available for buyouts and seats as many as 120.

Located in Herald Square, bar and restaurant the Liberty NYC is set over two levels. The 4,000-square-foot space boasts 18-foot ceilings and a 34-foot black granite island bar that runs through the center. A 1,000-square-foot room is available for private events and has its own bar and bathrooms. The venue also offers nine-foot drop-down projection screens fit for sports, screenings, or brand launches, and a DJ mezzanine area.

Across from Gramercy Park, the newly renovated Gramercy Terrace has several indoor and outdoor spaces for events, including a drawing room, two gardens, and a parlor. With 1,500-square feet of outdoor space, the terrace boasts a palette of deep red and brown hues, leather furnishings, and unique light fixtures. The venue offers multiple configurations to accommodate parties of as many as 250.

Housed in a former opera house, restaurant and lounge Noir offers upscale ambiance and classic decor. The bilevel space is outfitted with a spiral staircase, hand-painted frescos, and tufted furnishings. A sleek upstairs lounge is available for a more intimate setting. The entire space is available for buyouts, and seats as many as 140 in the main dining area.

Taking over the former Club Mystique, Inga is the newest club to open on Chrystie Street. The space is outfitted with leather banquettes, Chinese-inspired lanterns, and textured walls. The three-story venue holds 250 guests on the first floor, and 150 on the second floor. The club also has karaoke rooms on the second floor, as well as a rooftop patio.

An archway of colored balloons (acquired locally through the Village Party Store) marked the entrance to Monday evening's presentation for the Stella McCartney resort 2013 collection at the New York Marble Cemetery.

Nestled atop the theater district's Sanctuary hotel, Haven is a new rooftop cocktail lounge and restaurant in New York. The outdoor space, which is accessible through a private elevator, is outfitted with reclaimed cedar wood furnishings and plenty of lush greenery; it seats 150 people. The venue also features a 14-foot communal table that seats 20.

The Peninsula's Sun Terrace rooftop bar in New York offers 2,700 square feet of outdoor space. Decorated to match the color scheme of the adjacent Peninsula spa, the space boasts plush chaise lounges and dining tables in warm saffron and russet-hued fabrics. The terrace can be booked for private events for as many as 75 guests.

Sentry Centers' newest conference center, 810 Seventh Avenue, offers 11 private studios to accommodate as many as 300 guests for a variety of functions. Conveniently located in Midtown, the venue offers 12,000 square feet of meeting space. On-site catering is available.

Located in Midtown Manhattan, new private meeting and event space Offsite is slated to open this month. The 4,200-square-foot venue boasts modern decor with streamlined furnishings and a mostly neutral color palette accented with bright pops of neon. The three-story space offers five large LED screens, a digital smart board, floor-to-ceiling whiteboard walls, live-camera-feed capabilities, and live-music input integration. The main floor seats 60 or holds as many as 150. An executive conference room seats 30, and the lower level has room for 25.

W New York recently renovated its eight meeting and event spaces along with the hotel's 3,690-square-foot Great Room. The 1,933 square feet of meeting space offers adaptable conference equipment, including built-in screens in every room and integrated audio systems with speakers. The space boasts minimalistic decor, with contemporary furnishings and a neutral color palette.

Humphrey, a new American-inspired farm-to-table restaurant inside the Eventi hotel, offers private areas for corporate meetings and events. The space has a retractable glass roof for year-round access, and outdoor seating for as many as 100 guests. Available for buyouts, the venue accommodates parties ranging from 20 to 200 people.

Metropolitan Pavilion recently expanded its Chelsea domain with two new rooms, the showroom (pictured) and conference room. The venue now offers five event spaces fit for larger meetings, conferences, or workshops, and two smaller meeting rooms. The 850-square-foot showroom holds 30 people and has a smaller interior room, called the Executive room, which can be used for administrative space, storage, prep, or other needs. The conference room, has a contemporary feel with streamlined furnishing; it seats 10 people.

Located inside the Alexandria Center for Life Science, Apella offers built-in amenities such as desks embedded with power connections, open communal kitchen areas, and an array of high-tech options. The space holds as many as 300 guests for receptions, or 150 seated classroom-style. On-site catering by Tom Colicchio's Riverpark and 'Wichcraft is available.

P.D.R., a private dining room inside Cafeteria restaurant in Chelsea, is available for buyout for as many as 24 people. The space boasts a streamlined, modern look, marked by a palette of mostly white, dark wood furnishings, and wall-to-wall stainless steel shelving. Helmed by Cafeteria Group, the venue offers audiovisual capabilities, private restrooms, and access to a lower lounge area.

Following a $150 million renovation, the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers now boasts a Cisco Telepresence Suite, which features ultra high definition video and audio relay; it holds six people. Among the hotel's 60,000 square feet of event space, are 43 meeting rooms and a separate, more upscale, executive conference fit for corporate events. Designed to match the hotel's classic decor, the meetings facilities are outfitted with dark wood and brown leather furnishings.

Renovations to the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park include updates to its 12,000 square feet of conference and event space. The hotel offers 12 function rooms including the Liberty Room, which holds 45, and the Heritage Room (pictured), which holds 60.

Chef's Pass, a private dining space inside Bouley, can be customized with guests' own music, pictures, and videos. The chef's table, which is headed by chef David Bouley, seats 11 people. Guests can share conversation with chefs, winemakers, or food artisans through Skype on a large flat-screen TV while having their meal.