3. Out NYC Hotel

The gay-targeted Out NYC hotel opened in March, and although the boutique property only has 105 rooms, it offers a wealth of space for events. Among them are three outdoor courtyards that can be used for semiprivate functions, including the Great Lawn (pictured), which has green grass and a tiered stage.
Rendering: Courtesy of Out NYC Hotel
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