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Available Spaces for Your Next Event
At the Times Square Alliance, we often receive inquiries from individuals and companies eager to host their events at the Crossroads of the World. We hope this page will provide some helpful contact information for those looking for the perfect event space in Times Square.
From theaters to ballrooms to high-tech conference rooms to elegant restaurants with panoramic neighborhood views, Times Square has an event space to suit your needs. Whether you're hosting a half-dozen guests or a couple of thousand, and whether the dress code is black tie or come-as-you-are, you'll find plenty of options below.
Times Square Museum and Visitor Center
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Location: 7th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets
Contact: info@TimesSquareNYC.org (212) 452-5284
Capacity: 250 people
Have your next event in the newly restored Times Square Museum and Visitor Center, the newest attraction in Times Square!
Where else can you party along side the Centennial New Year’s Eve Ball and its stunning light show? Your guests will be surrounded by the New Year’s Eve Wishing Wall and The Times Square Story exhibition featuring tributes to Broadway and Times Square’s edgy past. No where else will your special guests be able to write their wish on official New Year’s Eve confetti that will be dropped on midnight on December 31st. Pictures from the Photomaton (photo booth) provide a fun memento that your guest can take away. The Visitor Center is perfect for a cocktail reception or holiday party.
The Times Square Museum and Visitor Center is at your service to ensure that your event is one that your guests will remember.
ABC Times Square Studios
Location: 44th Street and Broadway
Contact: Gerald Griffin, Senior Vice President of Advertising (212) 456-7389
www.abcfullcircle.com/rses/
Capacity: Dinner seating for 120; standing reception for 175
If you’ve watched Good Morning America, then you’ve already seen the inside of Times Square Studios. This incredible facility includes ground level event space where specially manufactured walls and windows open up to bring your event to the “street”.
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Major press events - Product display and sampling programs
- Private Parties
- Corporate gatherings
Studio specifics:
- Street level studio is 2,200 sq. ft with 15’ high ceilings.
- Dinner seating for 120; standing reception for 175.
- Outside catering available.
- Event simulcast on Jumbotron available.
- Audio/video available.
Applebee's Times Square & Theater District
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Location: 234 W 42nd St btw 7th & 8th Ave and 205 W 50th St on Broadway
Contact: (212) 262-4022
www.AppleMetroRestaurants.com
Capacity: Seated 350, Reception 400
The world’s two largest Applebee’s are both located in the heart of New York’s Times Square and Theater District. The two multi-level restaurants have private rooms and separate kitchen facilities, allowing them to offer a range of custom experiences for groups of 20 – 400. Host your next meeting or event at the Crossroads of The World overlooking all the action on 42nd St. or, at the corner of 50th & Broadway where your guests can enjoy a clear view of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Both restaurants offer access to secure New Year’s Eve viewing areas so your guests can join the revelers and watch the ball drop!
Aureole Restaurant
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Location: 135 West 42nd Street
Contact: Yulia Florinskaya at 646 250 5100 x 20 or yflorinskaya@charliepalmer.com
www.charliepalmer.com
Capacity: Aureole is comprised of three spaces – Bar Room; Main Dining Room and the Halo Private Room:
- The Halo Private Room - 25 - 60 guests
- The Bar Room - 75 guests cocktails/seated dinner
- The Bar Room/Main Dining Room - 150 guests seated; Full restaurant can accommodate approximately 250/300 reception/buffet style.
Charlie Palmer's famed Aureole restaurant hosts some of the most successful events in New York City. Each year hundreds of companies choose us as a venue for holiday parties, meetings, press conferences, product launches, and more. Featuring signature Michelin starred Charlie Palmer fare, a superb wine selection, impeccable service, flawless planning and execution, our dining experience is an unforgettable way to express appreciation for your employees, clients, and partners.
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
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Location: 237 West 42nd Street
Contact: (212) 997-4511
www.bbkingblues.com
Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square, within walking distance from major transportation hubs and numerous hotels B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Music Room & Lucille’s Grill.
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The Music Room The 11,000 square foot theatre is classical in form and spirit with two-tiered, horseshoe-shaped seating (booths & tables) centered on a 30-foot stage, making the largest event seem intimate. The 40-foot bar is a haven for the reserved listener. State of the art production and audio visual further enhance the experience creating one stop shopping for any event. The atmosphere is enhanced with two 8-foot big video screens on either side of the stage. The Music Room can accommodate up to 550 seated or 1,000 reception style.
Lucille’s Grill This unique 4,000 square foot space comes complete with a mahogany framed, bi-level bar, signature saxophone beer taps and colorful contemporary art. With its own stage for small performances or meetings it’s the perfect location for any event. Lucille’s can accommodate 150 guests seated or 350 for cocktails. Have more guests? We can do up to 1200 using the entire club. Whether it’s a press conference, cocktail party, student group or corporate event, we can work with you to create your vision. Make your next event legendary; call our group sales office today! |
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Barbetta
View Profile Barbetta, opened in 1906 by Sebastiano Maioglio, is located in four townhouses dating from 1874 and 1881 purchased by Mr. Maioglio from the Astor family. The main dining room, which can be used as a ballroom and the outdoor garden are suitable for large receptions. For smaller parties, Barbetta makes available the magnificently appointed second floor of its townhouses. This parlor floor, which has its own private entrance from the street, is imposing and patrician and consists of the original dining room, the library and drawing rooms, each preserving its original fireplace as well as beautiful woodwork and period details. These four rooms, which connect to one another, may be used separately or together for an intimate dinner party or banquet for as few as six persons to a cocktail reception for over 100. Beautifully appointed with antique furniture, these rooms are accessible either from the restaurant below or by private entrance from the street. |
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CaVa Brasserie
View Profile Capacity: 65: Seated dinner / 85: Reception Accommodating up to 65 people for a seated dinner and 85 for a reception, Ça Va’s private dining room will offer a selection of Todd English’s most popular brasserie creations, as well as custom menus, artfully presented and served by a gracious staff. This private dining room, perfect for power meetings, as well as special occasions, is divisible into three smaller sections by large walls that disappear into the ceiling revealing a relaxing courtyard garden in the midst of bustling midtown Manhattan. This unique and flexible design will provide guests the ability to customize their event. |
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Carmine’s Restaurant
View Profile Capacity: 200-250 people Our private room accomodates up to 200 guests for a seated dinner and up to 200 for a cocktail reception. The room features its own entrance, restrooms, coat check and private bar. For smaller parties, theatrical drapes can be drawn for a more intimate dining experience. |
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Carolines on Broadway
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Capacity: Classroom - 200
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Carolines on Broadway is not only "America's Premier Comedy Nightclub," it's also the perfect place for your next special event. One of New York's most popular and versatile special events venues, Carolines on Broadway is ideally suited for a wide variety of events, including daytime meetings and seminars, screenings, product launches, casting calls, fashion shows, corporate roasts, team-building functions, benefits and fundraisers, multimedia presentations, cocktail receptions, corporate entertaining, and office holiday parties. Additionally, the club is ideal for group outings such as birthday and sweet sixteen parties, anniversary celebrations, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and showers. Carolines on Broadway has an award-winning, elegant and spacious art deco Supper Lounge and Showroom, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, on-site catering, and a courteous and professional staff.
Copacabana
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Whether you’re planning a wedding, engagement party, Bar & Bat Mitzvah, a team seminar, a blowout launch party, or a lavish holiday party for an entire company, The Copacabana is the perfect setting for multiple business functions. Located in exciting Midtown Manhattan, it is the ideal location to bring your company's vision to life. The Copacabana features a soon to open full featured Rooftop lounge on the 3rd level, with a retractable roof! The Copacabana provides Wireless Internet connectivity throughout the space as well as featuring a state of the art sound and lighting system. Our experienced sales team will assist you every step of the way. From your first visit to The Copacabana and throughout the planning process our personalized attention to detail ensures your event to be one of a kind. |
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Crowne Plaza Times Square
View Profile Capacity: Multiple options up to 700. A 46 story beacon with its glowing Times Square worthy collection of dazzling exterior signage, The Cowne Plaza offers some of the best seats on Broadway in more than 23,000 square feet of function space, including two ballrooms, the larger of which can accommodate up to 700. All accomdations have benefitted from the recent $85 million renovation that has given the hotel a new chic and stylish sophistication. The hotel’s 32 event spaces (some with natural light) are complemented by on-site valet parking, accessible from both east and west bound traffic, on-site technical staff to work with the Crowne Plaza Time Square’s advanced audiovisual systems and a sophisticated culinary team. The Cowne Plaza Times Square is further distinguished by having two banquet kitchens, so Kosher events are properly executed. |
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Dance Times Square
Location: Broadway & W 44th St
Contact: sherry@sradp.com
www.DanceTimesSquare.com
Capacity:150
The space, able to accommodate up to 150 patrons, is ideal for dance and musical performances, lessons and rehearsals; but the elegant environment naturally lends itself to private parties and company parties and dinners.
Dave & Buster’s Times Square
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| Dave & Buster's makes event planning easy with 31,500 sq. ft. private banquet rooms and an abundance of the latest games and simulators create a unique environment for gatherings of all occasions, accommodating groups of 10 - 1,200 from corporate to close-out events. | |
Doubletree Guest Suites Times SquareView ProfileLocation: 1568 Broadway / 47th St at 7th Ave Contact: (212) 719-1600 Sales: (212) 707-4700 www.NYC.DoubleTreeHotels.com Capacity: Multiple options. Maximum 200 The only-all suite hotel on Broadway in Times Square, Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square has over 6000 sq. feet of event space & the ability to accommodate groups of up to 200 people. Newly renovated meeting rooms are state-of-the-art & feature wireless high-speed Internet & premier audio visual services. Click here to view special Group Value Dates or call the Central Sales Office at 212-707-4700 for more information. |
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Hard Rock Times Square
View Profile Capacity: Seated 800, Reception 1,000 As one of the city's largest entertainment destinations, Hard Rock Cafe New York features a 708-seat restaurant, a recently opened 1,800 square-foot Rock Shop with authentic Hard Rock merchandise and a Hard Rock Live concert venue for performances & special events. |
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| The cafe boasts a unique outdoor space above the building's historic marquee, where guests can host private parties amid the lights & excitement of Times Square. The living museum of Rock 'n' Roll memorabilia makes a fantastic backdrop for any special event. | |
Havana Central Times SquareView ProfileLocation:151 W 46th St Contact: Heather Lynch at (212) 398-7447 www.HavanaCentral.com Capacity:
Located in the heart of Times Square, Havana Central Times Square evokes Cuba's golden era, when its namesake city was one of the world's most tantalizing playgrounds. |
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| Walking into the swanky circa 1950's Havana nightspot setting is to be transported to another place and time - one where Frank Sinatra, Ernest Hemingway and Lucky Luciano rub shoulders at the bar, while Desi Arnez's Babalu blares in the background. | |
Heartland Brewery and Chophouse
View Profile Capacity: 260 seated, 400 cocktails The Chophouse is Heartland's most handsome venue with elegance engraved mirrors and mahogany wood throughout. It's a Times Square haven for New Yorkers and destination for pre-theater goers. There are several private rooms with menus flexible enough to fit any of your needs. |
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| Our friendly staff and management will insure your guests have a memorable experience. We have award winning beer and homemade soda pops! Remember Heartland Brewery is Only in New York! | |
Hilton Times Square
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Location: 234 W 42nd St
Contact: (212) 840-8222
HiltonFamilyNewYork.com/hilton-times-square
Capacity: Multiple options ranging from 10 to 150
An ideal location, with spectacular views, extraordinary catering, and 10 elegantly decorated function rooms - the Hilton Times Square is the perfect meeting venue to accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests.
InterContinental New York Times Square
View profile InterContinental New York Times Square has more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space located on a dedicated meeting floor, including the 4,000-square-foot Gotham Ballroom. The hotel’s additional ten separate meeting rooms are each named after Manhattan parks – Central Park, Bryant Park, Union Square Park, and Gramercy Park, among others encompassing the hotel’s theme of natural and environmental elements. |
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John's Pizzeria
View Profile Capacity: 350-400 Nestled in the heart of the Times Square district, John’s Pizzeria opened its doors in what was once a Gospel Tabernacle Church. Built in 1888, the Church still holds the original stained glass ceiling and balcony mezzanine where parishioners once said their daily prayers. With four coal-fired brick pizza ovens, two kitchens and over 350 seats, John’s Pizzeria is capable of hosting both large and small events, be it a lavish wedding or company event. |
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Latitude Bar and Lounge
View Profile Capacity: 500 (entire venue); 70 (roof deck) A four-floor venue with 4 seperate bars/rooms, available for private and non-private events; offering several food and beverage packages. |
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Liberty TheaterView profileLocation: 234 W 42nd Street. New York, NY 10036 Contact: Phone (212) 997-0009 Email: info@libertytheaterny.com Fax: 212-997-1015 www.LibertyTheaterNY.com |
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| Located in the heart of the newly formed Times Square District is New York's newest and most spectacular events space, the Liberty Theater. Owned and operated by the Times Square Hospitality Group, this historic 20, 000 sqft facility, originally built in 1904, features dramatic cathedral ceilings, original theater boxes and moldings, sweepings balconies and a giant stage that spreads across a large bar-lounge with views of the entire venue. Adjustable to host diner parties, galas, fashion shows, concerts, product launches, music videos, TV & film shoots, the space is divided between the stage, main floor, restaurant and mezannine, and consists of a custom built award winning hi-fi sound system. |
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Recipient of the 2012 Design Award from the Society of American Architects, the Liberty Theater features three large projectors and screens, fourteen interactive HD monitors, LED lightings and motorized rigging points. |
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Madame Tussauds New York
View Profile Capacity: Multiple options ranging from 10 to 1,200 Madame Tussauds can play host to your next event, be it an exclusive attraction buyout for up to 1,200 guests or and intimate gathering for 10. Please click here to download a PDF with more info about event spaces at Madame Tussauds. |
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Marriott Marquis Times Square
Location: 1535 Broadway
Contact: (212) 398-1900
www.marriott.com
Capacity: Multiple options, 2,800 max.
The Marriott Marquis in Times Square features 54 meeting rooms with a total of 101,450 sq ft of meeting space. The largest meeting room is the Broadway Ballroom (including balcony) with a maximum meeting space of 29,025 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 2,800.
NASDAQ MarketSite
Location: 4 Times Square (Broadway btw 42nd & 43rd St) Capacity: 300 The NASDAQ MarketSite®, located in New York's Times Square, provides a one-of-a-kind venue for your next special corporate event. With its dramatic video tower overlooking Times Square, MarketSite provides spectacular panoramic views and the ultimate setting for a company milestone celebration, holidays, corporate retreats or board member meetings. Take advantage of the NASDAQ MarketSite event space, which can be customized for your company and can accommodate groups of up to 300. Our expert staff of technicians and conference professionals can help you to create the perfect event to suit your needs. |
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Paramount Hotel Times Square
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Location: 235 W 46th St
Contact: (212) 764-5500
www.NYCParamount.com
Capacity: 8
The Business Center Board Room is perfect for smaller business gatherings. The room is approximately 200 square feet in size and can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests. State-of-the-art audio and visual equipment is available, along with wireless, high-speed Internet access.
Pergola Des Artistes
View Profile Capacity: 70: Seated Dinner / 90: Hors d'oeuvres and Buffet In the heart of Times Square Theater District, Pergola Des Artistes brings you the hospitality and regional French cuisine of a small bistro in France to your private parties or events. As a family-run restaurant, celebrating 50 years in Times Square, we know how to make you and your guests welcome. The restaurant street-level and wheelchair accessible. Most of our private parties are held on Sunday and Monday when the restaurant is closed to the public, but we often accomodate groups many other days of the week. Menus start at $35/per person including gratuity. Tax will be added unless you are a tax-exempt organization in New York. The sit down-lunch or dinner includes a three course meal which can be expanded with additional courses. For the hors d'oeuvres and buffet package, Pergola Des Artistes will provide your choice of eight appetizers to be served and a five item buffet. Chris Ponsolle, the owner, will be happy to review the many available choices. Full bar, soft drink and coffee service are available for either your sit-down or buffet service. |
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Planet Hollywood Times Square
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Location: 1540 Broadway
Contact: (212) 265-2404
www.PlanetHollyWood.com
Capacity:
- Multiple options ranging from 50 to 1,000 guests
- Fourth Floor - 50 to 275 guests (Sky A,B,and or C)
- Third Floor (Main Floor) - 300 to 650 guests
- Entire venue - 1,000 guests
- Private Movie Theatre - 48 guests
Special Offer from Planet Hollywood! Book a holiday party now with a $3,000.00 food and beverage minimum and receive a complimentary 2 night stay at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas!
Reflections Yoga
View Profile Capacity: Multiple options. Maximum 300. Reflections is one of New York’s premiere special event venues! We offer a beautiful, spacious yet intimate event venue in the heart of Manhattan, steps from Times Square. Whether you are an individual or a corporation, we customize our events to meet the needs of our clients, paying careful attention to detail and finding creative and innovative solutions from concept to completion. Our mission is to produce and promote unique, original experiences that leave everlasting impressions in the minds of our clients and guests. We strive to create a community that represents creativity, self expression and social consciousness. We can design and direct your event from start to finish, or we can consult on individual parts of your project. We listen to your goals, ideas and budget requirements and help you deliver an experience that is unique and impactful. We can accommodate any size event from 10 to 300 people by capitalizing on the open floor plan and versatility of our facility. Full kitchen is available, as well as showers and changing rooms. |
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Renaissance Times Square
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The Renaissance features 4 meeting rooms and 1,730 sq ft of total meeting spaces. The largest meeting room is Cosmopolitan 1 & 2 with maximum meeting space of 950 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 80. Also available for events is the R Lounge at Two Times Square, offering stunning wrap around views of Times Square. |
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Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Times Square
View Profile Capacity: Seated 200, Reception 1,300 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square is New York’s most fascinating, unusual and exciting venue. Featuring more than 18,000 square feet of remarkable exhibit space and more than twenty themed galleries, Ripley’s stands out as a truly unique option for those wishing to escape from the traditional. |
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Guests at every Ripley’s event mingle with more than 500 curious works of art, science, humanity and nature. Guests will be talking for days about our dozens of inter-active exhibits and priceless photo opportunities. There is no other venue where guests can walk on, spin, lift, touch, tilt, rotate, sit on, put your head in, step through or talk to as many interesting items as can be found at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square. |
Sage Theater
Location: 711 7th Ave, 2nd Fl
Contact: (212) 302-6665 or email Info@SageTheater.Us
www.SageTheater.US
Capacity: 99
Perfect for shows, seminars, parties, company events, classes, fashion shows and exhibits. Can provide catering, DJs and entertainment. Beautiful oasis in Times Square
Social Bar and Grill
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Location: 795 8th Ave
Contact: (212) 459-0643
www.SocialBarNYC.com
info@SocialBarNYC.com
Capacity: 400
3 floors, 3 private rooms, roof deck, happy hour 7 days a week, HD TVs on all floors.
“Social Bar Grill and Lounge is a neighborhood Irish pub with something for everyone every day of the week. Stop by after work for one of the best happy hour crowds in town.”
Times Center
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Location: 242 W 41st St
Contact: (800) 272-9533
www.TheTimesCenter.com
Besides being home to the many cultural and educational programs presented by The New York Times, The Times Center is available for rental and is a perfect setting for a wide array of performances, events, and meetings.
Tonic
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Location: 727 7th Ave tw 48th & 49th St
Contact: (212) 382-1059
www.TonicBarNYC.com
Perfect for Cocktail receptions and team-building events.
Toys “R” Us, Inc.
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Location: 1514 Broadway
Contact: (646) 366-8836 or privatefunctions@toysrus.com
www.ToysRUs.com/TimesSquare
Capacity: 50-75
The Skybox is the premier NYC event space, designed to inspire innovative and memorable events. It offers a dynamic, yet private setting that is versatile enough for either a formal or casual event, anytime day or night.
Trattoria Dopo Teatro
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| Trattoria Dopo Teatro is an authentic Italian dining experience nestled in the heart of the Theater District. It's inviting, multi-room decor provides the feeling of a charming Italian villa in which guests can meander from room to room, mingling and celebrating holiday gatherings, corporate events and weddings. We can accommodate as few as six guests, and 350 guests at maximum capacity. To view our event menus and for more information, visit www.dopoteatro.com. Reservations can be made by calling (212) 869-2849. | ||
Virgil's Real BBQ
View Profile Capacity: 15-200 people Parties at Virgil's are fun, festive and casual. Corporate, social, holiday parties and pre-theatre events are accommodated. Check your day at the door and enjoy our famous family style BBQ. |
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Westin New York at Times Square
View profile The stunning 45-story tower of The Westin New York at Times Square houses an exceptional assortment of meeting and event spaces. Its sophisticated contemporary style mirrors the undeniable energy of the hotel's dynamic architecture and location. The Westin New York at Times Square recently completed a $1.25-million renovation on its Majestic Ballroom and pre-function area. The overhaul was part of the hotel’s $20-million refreshment program after only six years of operation. Under the direction of New York-based George Wong Design, the new Majestic Ballroom and pre-function area were updated with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and a neutral palette, providing endless options for event planners and customers to infuse virtually any color scheme and theme into their meeting, wedding or social gala. The Westin New York at Times Square boasts over 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting space featuring 32 meeting and breakout rooms, including a dramatic, seven-story interior atrium, and three ballrooms, ranging from 220 square feet to 3,500 square feet. |
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There is also a 13-screen movie theatre, accommodating up to 526 people, connected to the hotel. All of the flexible meeting space features sophisticated and extensive audiovisual capabilities and full banquet and catering services. For function quotes, reservations and information, call 1-888-627-7149 or visit www.WestinNY.com. |
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W Hotel Times Square
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Location: 1567 Broadway
Contact: (212) 930-7400
www.StarwoodHotels.com/whotels
Capacity: 10-100
Creative in approach and innovative in design, W New York - Times Square is a breath of fresh air for your attendees. Gather. Discover. Conquer. Six flexible state-of-the-art studios totaling 2,300 square feet conform to your every need. With 6 meeting studios totaling 2,300 square feet of space, we can set the place for 10 - 100 guests.