2. The James
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.
Photo: Courtesy of James New York
1. Beach at the Dream Downtown
Designed as a beach club, complete with imported sand, the 4,800-square-foot Dream Downtown's pool and outdoor café area is offered for private events. The space, which is furnished with two cabanas and 50 chaise lounges, can be booked for evening functions (between 6 and 10:30 p.m.) of as many as 300 people. There is a full kitchen serving a menu of contemporary American fare, an enclosed bar, and nine hotel rooms with direct access that can be used in conjunction with the outdoor area.
Photo: Courtesy of Dream Downtown
5. Loopy Doopy at Conrad New York
In May, the new Conrad New York will open a rooftop terrace on the 16th floor. The spot, which, in a nod to the Sol LeWitt piece in the hotel's atrium, is dubbed Loopy Doopy, will hold as many as 75 people and serve some bar menu items and cocktails.
Rendering: Courtesy of Conrad New York
8. STK
Atop the One Group's meatpacking district steakhouse is a rooftop dining and lounge area with views of the Hudson River. Outfitted with umbrellas and comfy furniture, the STK rooftop space serves a menu of grilled fare from chef Humberto Leon and seats 145 or holds 200 for receptions.
Photo: Noah Fecks
9. Catch
Also in the meatpacking district is the EMM Group's Catch, a restaurant serving a seafood-focused menu from Top Chef winner Hung Huynh. The rooftop space, which has an adjacent terrace, is available for event rental; it measures 1,600 square feet and has a capacity for about 200 guests.
Photo: Courtesy of Catch
