Serena

Critics' Pick

Hotel Chelsea
222 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011
between Seventh and Eighth Aves. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-255-4646 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
7.2 out of 10
|
6 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: After Hours, Bar Food, DJ, Hotel Bar, Lounge, Neighborhood Bar, Romantic, Singles Scene, Swank

Mike Rogers

Map Rate & Review

Official Website

serenanyc.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 6pm-4am; Sat, 8pm-4am; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 23rd St.; 1 at 23rd St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

This venue is closed.

Serena is a proper, plush lounge, with low black velvet couches, deep-pink pillows, and just enough Moroccan grillwork to keep it looking (luxe) hippie. The champagne-swilling crowd, however, is not quite as eccentric as the residents of the Chelsea Hotel upstairs: Expect British girls who love 80's-revivalist fashion, and the bed-headed men who love them. (Named for original owner, bon vivant caterer Serena Bass.)

7.2

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

66%	Would you go back?
66%	Would you take a date?

What happened to this place?

Ataman from | Posted on 9/21/04

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)

Once upon a time, I used to go here a lot. The other night I decided to stop in with some friends, and was shocked at the change. The place looked the same, but it just felt kind of creepy. I even talked to one of the waitresses about it and she said she was looking for another job. It's too bad--this place used to be fun.

Redrum

AngelMarie167 from | Posted on 11/8/03

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)

Old, spooky, hotel that manages to be comfortable and relaxed. Get there early for a red velvet couch. Avoid the Friday happy hour crowd and go when empty. They actually food serve food at tables, but this place is best enjoyed simply with a glass of wine or a martini. Worth stopping by at least once if you live in the area.

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