Haven at Sanctuary Hotel

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.
Photo: Steven B. Ekerovich
Peninsula Sun Terrace

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.
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Brooklyn Terrace

Located on the rooftop of the Aloft and Sheraton hotels in downtown Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Terrace Lounge offers partially enclosed outdoor spaces, as well as several indoor areas for more intimate gatherings. The space seats 100 or holds as many as 250 guests.
Photo: Courtesy of Brooklyn Terrace