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.)

Reader Ratings

7.2

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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What happened to this place?

Ataman from UWS | Posted on 9/21/04

Overall Reader 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...Read More

Redrum

AngelMarie167 from Chelsea/Flatiron | Posted on 11/8/03

Overall Reader 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...Read More

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