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Locations Directory

Except where noted, all of these locations allow outside caterers.

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HOTELS

The Bowery Hotel

335 Bowery, at 3rd St.; 212-505-9100; theboweryhotel.com

Although the building is new, the second floor, 10,000-square-foot space feels comfortably lived-in. Having your wedding here will be chic (enter via private entrance, which is guarded by your own personal bouncer), but it will also be a bit of a hassle. Certain pieces of furniture (like the pool table) can’t be removed. But it may work in your favor that the Bowery can’t be rented more than six months in advance. No outside catering.

The Four Seasons Hotel

57 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-758-5700; fourseasons.com

For old-world glamour, you can’t beat this serene, luxurious hotel—which is why it generally books about a year in advance. Guests can mingle on the gorgeous lobby terrace before you lead them to any number of great rooms. The biggest, the Cosmopolitan Suite, holds 165 guests for cocktails and has a clubby, cabaret feel; several smaller rooms accommodate groups of 50. Catering starts at $275 per person.

Essex House

160 Central Park South, nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-247-0300; jumeirahessexhouse.com

If you love the Saint Regis, but want something a little less pricey, try this renovated Art Deco landmark. The fairy-tale-like Grand Salon—with mirrored doors and pastoral murals—holds up to 550 people; the more intimate Petite Salon accommodates 150. Packages start at $300 per person and include the whole shebang (bridal suite, groom’s changing room, wedding cake, and a respectable wine list).

Gramercy Park Hotel

2 Lexington Ave., at E. 21st St.; 212-920-3300; gramercyparkhotel.com

Ian Schrager recently wrapped up his renovation of this bohemian landmark. The sleek Park Room, decorated with red-velvet curtains and Eames chairs, holds 120 guests for a cocktail reception, while the 1,500-square-foot Roof Club Suite, an outdoor Moroccan-themed room with hammocks and chaises lounges, holds 60. Also on the premises are the Wakiya restaurant, and the Jade and Rose Bars. Prices upon request.

Hilton New York

1335 Sixth Ave., nr. W. 54th St.; 212-586-7000; newyork.hilton.com

With the largest ballroom in New York City—and three more to boot—the Hilton is the perfect place for couples to put on a large wedding. This elaborate, impressive, and spacious hotel can accommodate anywhere from 300 to 3,000 guests. The Hilton specializes in kosher weddings. Prices start at $130 per person; packaged deals for hotel guests range from $300 to $400.

Hotel Giraffe

365 Park Ave. S., at 26th St.; 212-685-7700; hotelgiraffe.com

Among the Gramercy hotel’s retro sofas, couples can host their cocktail-party receptions (or even a post-wedding brunch) in the Piano Suite, the Giraffe’s 1,300-square-foot penthouse. The suite has 26-foot barrel-vaulted ceilings and views of Manhattan. By adding the garden to your wedding space, the hotel can accommodate 65 guests (starts from $1,800.)

Intercontinental The Barclay New York

111 E 48th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-755-5900; intercontinental.com/newyork

For 80 years, the Barclay has specialized in customizing weddings to fit the bride and groom’s vision—from the food to the décor in the 2,500-square-foot, window-lined ballroom overlooking 49th Street. There are seventeen additional spaces, seating ten to 250 guests. Prices start at $165 per person.

Mandarin Oriental, New York

80 Columbus Circle, at 60th St.; 212-805-8915; mandarinoriental.com

The hotel’s massive 36th-floor ballroom—with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling northeast views of Central Park—is unlike any other. The 6,000-square-foot space can host up to 450 guests for dinner and dancing. Three-course seated dinners start at $375 per person.

New York Marriott Brooklyn

333 Adams St., nr. Willoughby St., Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn; 718-246-7000; marriott.com

There aren’t many hotel spaces in the area, so this newly renovated and expanded site is a best bet for Brooklyn couples. The 18,105-square-foot Grand Ballroom has a flexible, blank-slate feel and accommodates up to 1,000 guests; a host of smaller spaces can supplement that number. Catering starts at $110 per person.

The New York Palace Hotel

455 Madison Ave., nr. 50th St.; 212-303-7766; thenewyorkpalace.com

The Palace resides in a 55-story tower. While Triplex 5319 proffers overwhelming views of the Rockefeller Center ice rink, the Madison Room handles larger events beneath two crystal chandeliers, coiffed ceiling, and Corinthian marble columns. The Grand Courtyard is available in warm-weather months. Prices range from $350 to $1,200 per person, and bridal suites are complimentary.

Omni Berkshire Place

21 E. 52nd St., at Madison Ave.; 212-753-5800; omniberkshireplace.com

This luxury hotel offers three venues—the Juilliard Ballroom, the Carnegie Salon, and the Atrium—that can accommodate 70 to 120 guests. The wedding-reception menu features an impressive array of Italian classics and New American options that, at $170 per person, should be able to satisfy both sides of the family.

Pierre Hotel

2 E. 51st St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-940-8111; tajhotels.com

One of the most luxurious wedding locations in New York City, the Pierre offers a comprehensive list of services including an on-site wedding planner, flower arrangements, customized menus (it can accommodate kosher events), and wedding-day photography. Its spacious, meticulously decorated ballrooms hold anywhere from 20 to 500 guests; the Pierre also offers discounted rates for overnight wedding guests. Wedding prices start at $300 to $400 per person.

The Plaza Hotel

Fifth Ave., at Central Park S.; 212-549-0550; cpsevents.com

Following a $400 million renovation, this New York institution just reopened its doors in time for its 100th anniversary. The hotel’s neoclassical ballroom has not been radically altered but is completely restored. There’s also a new bridal suite. Prices start from $350 per guest. Catering is by Great Performances.

Roosevelt Hotel

45 E. 45th St., at Madison Ave.; 212-661-9600; theroosevelthotel.com

This Midtown landmark evokes old-world elegance. The wide array of event spaces range from the gold-gilded, chandeliered Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 350 guests, to the smaller Palm Room which holds 180. Catering is done in-house, starting from $185 per guest.

60 Thompson

60 Thompson St., nr. Broome St.; 212-219-2000; 60thompson.com

One of Soho’s hotter hotels, 60 Thompson can host your entire wedding from the ceremony to the reception. A popular option is to hold the ceremony and the cocktail hour on the seasonal Roof Terrace, A60, immediately followed by a dinner at Thai restaurant Kittichai, and capped off with a cake ceremony and dancing at Thom Bar. Prices upon request.

Top of the Tower Beekman Tower Hotel

3 Mitchell Pl., nr. 49th St.; 212-355-7300; topofthetowernyc.com

Situated 26 stories above the street, this restaurant features live piano entertainment and a wraparound terrace that ups the romance factor. Long velvet drapes and slow-burning candles create an Art Deco setting in the main dining area. From $125 per person.