Top 5 NYC's Luxury Hotel Venues for Your Signature Event

by David Litwak | 2025-10-26

Here are our top five hotel picks for every occasion — from productive work sessions to after-hours cocktail gatherings. Whether you’re a New York local or visiting on business, these hotels offer exceptional amenities, stunning views, and ample private spaces for meetings, conference calls, or corporate events.


Greenery overhead, great company all around. this is what a daytime offsite looks like when the vibe is just right.
Greenery overhead, great company all around. this is what a daytime offsite looks like when the vibe is just right

The NoMad Hotel

The NoMad Hotel offers over 4,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, including the elegant Parlour and the Johnston Room, which features a private outdoor terrace. For more intimate gatherings, the Fireplace and Cupola rooms provide semi-private dining for up to 12 guests. Designed by renowned French designer Jacques Garcia, the 168-room property blends old-world charm and modern sophistication, with reclaimed maple floors, rich velvet furnishings, and Parisian-inspired artwork throughout.

Tryp New York City Times Square South

The 173-room property features nearly 1,200 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, accommodating up to 70 guests in a theater-style setup. Just off the lobby, known as Plaza Central is a private library that seats up to 20 for more intimate gatherings. Guests also enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and convenient on-site catering services, making it an ideal destination for both business and social events.


Our communal kitchen is where the magic happens. Fresh ingredients, copper pots, and enough charm to make your team forget they're at a work event
Our communal kitchen is where the magic happens. Fresh ingredients, copper pots, and enough charm to make your team forget they're at a work event
Our curated spreads and buffet setups turn every offsite into a feast worth remembering
Our curated spreads and buffet setups turn every offsite into a feast worth remembering
This is what we mean when we say Maxwell feels more like a home than a venue
This is what we mean when we say Maxwell feels more like a home than a venue

Westin New York Grand Central

Ideally located just two blocks from both Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations, the refreshed Midtown East property offers a range of versatile meeting and event spaces. Highlights include a 4,220-square-foot ballroom accommodating up to 455 guests and the intimate 522-square-foot Chrysler Room, which seats 16 in a conference-style setup. Blending contemporary design with signature Westin amenities, the hotel provides an elevated setting for both business and social gatherings.

Pod 39 Hotel

The Pod 39 Hotel brings a stylish yet budget-friendly option to Murray Hill, housed within a landmark building. The 367-room property offers smart design and modern comfort. Ideal for smaller gatherings, the Great Room provides a relaxed space for meetings and events, while a vibrant rooftop lounge offers guests sweeping city views and an inviting atmosphere for evening socializing.


Group photo spot. The hand-painted wallpaper and vintage lighting make everyone look better
Group photo spot. The hand-painted wallpaper and vintage lighting make everyone look better
Something about vintage lighting and a working fireplace just hits different
Something about vintage lighting and a working fireplace just hits different
Our dining rooms adapt to your vision, whether that's a buttoned-up board dinner or something more relaxed
Our dining rooms adapt to your vision, whether that's a buttoned-up board dinner or something more relaxed

Maxwell Social

Tucked in the heart of Tribeca, Maxwell Social is one of New York’s most exclusive and design-forward destinations for private events and elegant dinners. More than just a venue, Maxwell embodies the art of hosting by blending the sophistication of a members’ club with the warmth of an inviting home.

Every room inside Maxwell tells a story. The Grand Room features marble counters, limestone fireplaces, and hand-painted murals — a space built as much for conversation as for celebration. For more intimate affairs, The Garden Room offers a sunlit, romantic setting inspired by European elegance, while The Explorers Room evokes the charm of a private library, ideal for smaller gatherings and creative meetings.

Every detail, from its custom chandeliers to curated art and copper cookware, reflects a commitment to design, hospitality, and atmosphere. We host all kinds of events from chef’s dinners, wedding receptions, to luxury brand events.

Book a tour now and experience Tribeca’s most inspired private venue.

Behind every great meal is a kitchen that actually inspires creativity
Behind every great meal is a kitchen that actually inspires creativity
Dinner under the chandeliers. It's dark, it's moody, and yeah, people tend to stay later than planned
Dinner under the chandeliers. It's dark, it's moody, and yeah, people tend to stay later than planned

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Nearby Neighborhoods

Tribeca, Financial District, SoHo, West Village, Greenwich Village, Nolita, Hudson Square

HOTELS NEARBY

Foquets, Greenwich Hotel, Arlo Soho, The Roxy, Soho Grand, The Frederick Hotel, Warren St Hotel, The Dominick, Hotel Hugo

LATE NIGHT spots nearby

Paul's Casablanca, Paul's Baby Grand, EAR Inn

Dinner spots nearby

The Odeon, Locanda Verde, Forgione, l'abeille, Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Yves, Mr Chows

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