18 New Venues in New York for Fall 2022 Meetings and Events

When The Vasper opened in Flatiron the last week of September, it brought upscale American eats to the ground level of the Park Avenue Mondrian. The 1,500-square-foot space is midcentury modern in design, which is evident in the blue seating and marble tabletops, warm-wood wall accents, and live greenery dripping from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The 120-seat Vasper tapped chef Nick Koustefanou to spearhead the menu, which boasts elevated classics like the bacon-crusted burger with an 8-ounce patty made with brisket and short rib, gruyere, caramelized onions, and a house-made brioche bun. For groups not looking to buyout the entire venue, The Vasper offers three private dining spaces: Room 1 spans 618 square feet and can accommodate up to 100 standing guests for a cocktail reception or 36 for a seated affair, plus 14 bar seats; while Room 2 and 3 boast 411 and 454 square feet, respectively. Room 2 is perfect for seated meals with up to 29 guests and Room 3 can host a maximum of 32 guests, including eight at bar seats. Room 2 and 3 can be combined to accommodate up to 50 for a cocktail celebration.

On Aug. 23, the New York Marriott Marquis (NYMM) in Times Square unveiled a $125 million renovation. Originally opened in 1985, the property-wide overhaul included upgrades to its 1,971 guest rooms, on-site restaurants—including the 47th-floor View Restaurant Le Petit Chef, Broadway Lounge, and Revel & Rye Bar and Restaurant—and eighth-floor lobby, as well as its staggering 102,879 square feet of meeting and event space. For large-scale conferences and trade shows with 2,000-plus attendees, consider NYMM’s 21,550-square-foot Westside Ballroom (pictured) on its fifth floor. It has a designated foyer space, built-in registration desk, and coat check area, as well as airwalls to accommodate different space configurations. For smaller groups, the fourth-floor Odets, Wilder, Ziegfeld, and O’Neill rooms each span about 1,200 square feet and can host up to 120 in a theater-style arrangement. Event pricing starts at $28 per person for coffee service, and increases to anywhere from $68 per person for a full continental breakfast to $88 for a reception with a bar and six hors d'oeuvres, $112 for a lunch buffet, or $138 for a plated dinner.

Midtown Manhattan’s Crown Building welcomed Aman New York in August and brought with it the peace promised in the venue’s Sanskrit-derived name. The 83-suite hotel and 22 branded residences at the Big Apple outpost was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects to take guests on a journey through the brand’s Asian heritage with a double-height atrium, multilayers of textured ceiling, and muted wall tones. Places to gather at Aman New York include a lobby lounge (pictured), cigar lounge, wine room, and the 14th-floor wraparound Garden Terrace, notable for its water features. A subterranean Jazz Club spans 3,000 square feet and, when not hosting a private event, features daily live performances and late-night DJ sets. At the center of the hotel’s bustling-city-meets-tranquility concept is a 25,000-square-foot spa and wellness center. The Aman Spa spans three levels and boasts an indoor, 65-foot pool, 10 treatment rooms, fitness facilities, and two spa houses for groups looking to take R&R to the next level. Inquire within for pricing.

Rooted in the French term Maison, meaning “home,” Maison Close opened its doors on July 27 with the greatest aspects of New York and France in mind. The 2,000-square-foot eatery can host up to 200 standing guests, 125 for a seated meal, and 24 additional eventgoers on an outdoor cafe terrace. On the menu? Elevated French-American fare, such as fish (think: dover sole, roasted halibut, and seared red snapper), red wine-braised chicken, and filet mignon. Here, guests will dine in a space that’s palatial in design, nodding to the Belle Époque era of 20th-century Europe with large circular booths outfitted in velvet upholstery, intricate ceiling designs, and unique lighting. Inquire within for buyouts and event pricing.

Ease Hospitality opened its first location, @Ease 1345, back in February 2021, and expanded quickly with the debut of @Ease 605 in June of this year. Fittingly located at 605 3rd Ave., the 28,000-square-foot space transforms the meaning behind “work environment,” with 12 designated rooms for gathering, an outdoor space, communal lounges, and a signature Ease Hospitality-powered, multimedia art exhibit. Each space was designed with connectivity and creativity in mind, hence no shortage of plant-forward decor and neutral-colored furniture. For groups of more than 100, consider the Oasis Assembly, Bamboo North, or South Gallery rooms, which span 3,070, 1,440, and 2,485 square feet, respectively. For smaller meetings, the 380-square-foot Maple Boardroom boasts 8-foot ceilings and room for 14 in a conference-style configuration; and the Oasis North and South rooms are each 700 square feet with room for 66 theater style, 48 round-table style, or 26 in a conference setup.

Culturespaces, France’s leading private manager of museums and cultural heritage sites, brought its immersive digital experience to North America with the opening of Hall des Lumières (HDL) on Sept. 14. Located in a beaux-arts-style landmark building in lower Manhattan that was originally built in 1912 as a bank, HDL renovated the space’s two floors and 33,000-plus square feet and reopened it as a digital art museum. And among 30-foot-high, custom displays of animated images from renowned paintings synchronized to musical soundtracks is a 520-square-foot vault, a 9,899-square-foot lower-level reception space, and a 12,610-square-foot upper-level gathering space that can accommodate up to 1,200 for a reception or 500 for a seated soiree.

Living up to its luxurious reputation, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad opened on July 26 and, with suites that span up to 2,100 square feet, a spa with steam rooms and saunas, and 50-story-high views from 28th Street’s Tin Pin Alley, it’s an enclave for the elite. There’s also 10,250 square feet of meeting and event space, including the 250-key property’s hallmark Ritz-Carlton Ballroom (pictured). It’s the largest of event spaces here, with 3,600 square feet of column-less space and room for up to 283 for a reception in theater-style setup. There’s also the third-floor, 1,400-square-foot foyer, which can accommodate up to 120 for a reception or 52 for a conference; and the fifth-floor, 1,275-square-foot Madison Gallery to host up to 80 for a reception or 42 for a conference. For smaller to-dos, the 500-square-foot boardroom or 675-square-foot Madison Bar are available for anywhere from 16-40 guests depending on the seating arrangement. All culinary options across banquet and catering offerings are helmed by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés, who also spearheads F&B at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad’s three on-site eateries: Turkish restaurant Zaytinya, The Bazaar by José Andrés, and rooftop cocktail bar Nubeluz.

Ainslie, an enoteca, birreria, wine bar, beer garden, wood-fired pizza outpost, and private event space debuted on Lower Manhattan’s Bowery Street on Sept. 22. The opening marked the second Ainslie in New York City (there’s a location in Brooklyn), and they’re both characteristic to the Ainslie name for their welcoming atmosphere created by wood trims on the walls, large tables, and amber lighting. The eatery spans 20,000 square feet in total, including an outdoor beer garden that has seating for 70 and standing room for up to 110. Inside—by way of two massive hangar plane doors—the main level can accommodate up to 400 eventgoers looking to mix and mingle over classic, family-style Italian dishes for brunch or dinner. (Highlights include “Eggs in Purgatory” baked in spicy tomato sauce and creamy polenta; boscaiola pizza with pancetta, mushrooms, mozzarella, and truffle oil; and house-made pappardelle with braised pork ragu.) A subterranean lounge called The Underground will open later this fall as an additional event space with capacity for 130 seated or 250 standing guests.

Two and a half hours north of New York City, Piaule Catskill opened the doors to its 24-key boutique hotel in July 2021 at the intersection of landscape, architecture, culture, and design. It’s nestled in a serene corner of the Catskill Mountains, known as a sought-after getaway spot for cityfolk. The perfect destination for escaping the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple, Piaule boasts an on-site restaurant and bar, as well as a luxury spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a steam room, sauna, fitness room, and 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the upper-level Main House. Cabins, which were constructed with Japanese and Scandinavian influences, are modern in design thanks to renowned N.Y.-based architect James Garrison. They span anywhere from 375-975 square feet and feature a mix of lightly colored marbles and woods, sharp lines, and windows for walls that look out to miles of mountainside.

Steps away from the Empire State Building, Martinique New York—a Hilton Curio Collection hotel—reopened a reimagined, 521-room property in December 2021 following extensive renovations. Despite the revamp, Martinique’s 100-plus-year history was preserved, boasting an art deco design inspired by the grand chateaus of France’s Loire Valley. It’s evident in the property’s 7,424 square feet of event space, which boasts geometric lines in the wall moldings, carpeting, and tray ceilings. The largest of the 10 gathering spaces is the 4,235-square-foot Grand Ballroom (pictured) that has room for up to 250 for a banquet or reception and is divisible to accommodate events of all kind. There’s also the 1,026-square-foot Herald Square room that can host 70 for a banquet, 35 for a conference, or 80 for a reception. And for corporate conferences of 10, consider the 875-square-foot PGA Boardroom.

Wylder Hotel opened its third family friendly resort on July 13, Wylder Wyndam, in the charming Catskills town of Windham, N.Y. The debut is the product of a top-to-bottom reimagining of the Thompson House Resort, which occupied the 20-acre lot since its inception in 1880. Now, the Wylder is occupying its corner of the Catskills—on the lush grounds of Batavia Kill—with a total of 110 guest rooms across seven lodges, inns, manors, and cottages, not to mention 4,000 square feet of event space. The 13-key Main Lodge has the largest of the designated gathering spaces, spanning 3,400 square feet. At the Pines Inn, there’s 28 rooms and a 1,500-square-foot library while the 25-room Evergreen Lodge boasts a 1,000-square-foot hall. For corporate groups, consider Wylder Wyndam’s corporate retreat packet where, before meetings, guests can enjoy sunrise yoga at the pool lawn or partake in a pickleball tournament. And after meetings, they can network at the property’s “Afterhours by the Campfire” experience or mingle over a barbecue-style dinner at Babblers Killside, the on-site restaurant.

Marc Forgione, the acclaimed chef and restaurateur behind Respect Hospitality, took over the 2,830-square-foot restaurant space at One Fifth Avenue in early August and fittingly named it One Fifth. Here, chef Forgione serves up Italian bites in a cozy atmosphere notable for its homey collection of wall art and wine-filled shelves. Menu highlights include a platter of pickled, fermented, charred, and raw vegetables from the nearby Union Square Market, smoked spaghetti with Manila clams and gremolata, pork belly ravioli, and pizza with lamb sausage, eggplant, peppers, and goat cheese. And because no Italian dinner can be served without a glass of wine to accompany it, a wine list was curated by One Fifth’s beverage director, Scott Woltz, who previously led the program at Eleven Madison Park. Full buyouts of the space are available for groups of 150 seated or 250 standing guests, with a partial buyout option to accommodate up to 100 seated or 125 standing guests. The private Myse Room is 660 square feet and is perfect for an intimate dining experience for up to 60, or a cocktail celebration for up to 75. Event pricing starts at $6,000 for the Muse Room and could increase anywhere up to $65,000 for a full buyout with F&B packages.

As of Oct. 1, Chiotes Hall occupies a 4,500-square-foot space on 74th Street between First and Second Avenue. Event planners, rejoice, because the venue is a blank canvas for gatherings of up to 150 seated or 200 standing guests, complete with a stage, private bar, chef’s kitchen, surround-sound speakers, and two 15-foot dropdown screens with built-in projectors. Designated gathering spaces include the 3,000-square-foot main hall as well as the 1,500-square-foot cocktail space. Chiotes Hall’s food and beverage options are helmed by Civetta Hospitality—the group behind Upper East Side Mediterranean restaurant Amali; Water Mill’s Mykonos-inspired eatery, Calissa; and Juniper, an American restaurant located in The Vanderbilt hotel on Long Island. Event pricing starts at $10,000 and includes F&B, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, flatware, and china.

What started out as a humble seafood shack on Canada’s Prince Edward Island is now Flex Mussels, which debuted its second NYC outpost on Sept. 6. Located on the Upper East Side, the space was conceptualized by local designer Sasha Bikoff, who outfitted the 1,000-square-foot venue in arched shelving units, checkered tiles, and an eye-catching floral arrangement. At full capacity, Flex Mussels can accommodate up to 140 guests in the whimsical space, plus an additional 40 on an outdoor patio. A 250-square-foot dining room is perfect for an intimate celebration of 30, and an upstairs event space is flexible in its arrangement to accommodate up to 70. Menu highlights include raw and warm fishes, as well as, of course, mussels, which can be prepared classically—with garlic, butter, and herbs—or in a parmesan cream broth, in a coconut curry, or with chorizo.

Situated on 220 acres on the Shawangunk mountainside is INNESS. The 28-cabin property opened last July and elevated what patrons love about a countryside retreat. Take the Event Barn, for example, that was built by a husband-wife-and-son team using the centuries-old art of pegged wood. The result? A one-of-a-kind, 6,000-square-foot event space reminiscent of a 17th-century Dutch barn with modern Scandinavian minimalism. Here, up to 200 guests can gather for a seated celebration or 300 for a cocktail reception. Pricing starts at $20,000 for a five-hour rental and comes complete with outdoor lawn space, a catering kitchen, Sonos sound system, and a staff and venue manager. For an event in the foreground of one of the Catskills' awe-inspiring sunsets, consider the 2,500-square-foot restaurant, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and has a dining room for up to 110 standing or 50 seated guests who can lounge in the venue’s vintage chairs from a Belgian church. An adjacent 1,100-square-foot lounge (pictured) can host up to 75 standing or 35 seated in a space notable for its linen sofas, vintage tables, and roaring fires during the cooler months. INNESS also has a 4,000-square-foot farmhouse with a communal dining room and private meeting space; a pool area, which has capacity for up to 150; and a nine-hole golf course for groups looking to take advantage of the grounds’ amenities. A select number of property buyouts are available each year; inquire within.

Three years after the refresh to its event spaces in 2019, Kimpton Hotel Eventi refreshed its 292 guest rooms. As of early September, the high-end boutique hotel completed its multimillion-dollar refresh, and now boasts fresh carpeting, new wall treatments, drapery, furnishings, warm-wood floors, metal accents, and smokey blue hues in all of its rooms—which span anywhere from 275-1,685 square feet. Meanwhile, in the Kimpton hotel’s 20,000 square feet of event space, ceilings soar 16 feet high, floor-to-ceiling windows invite sunbeams through, and guests can take in sweeping skyline views from the property’s location at the nexus of NYC’s NoMad and Chelsea neighborhoods. Highlights from Kimpton Hotel Eventi’s 16 meeting rooms include the 4,027-square-foot Ventana Ballroom, the property’s largest space with room for up to 230 for a banquet or 350 for a reception; the 2,233-square-foot Verdi Room, which has space for up to 140 for a banquet or 175 for a reception; and the fifth-floor, 1,392-square-foot Eventi Suite, which can fit up to 16 for a conference or 40 for a standing soiree.

KYU takes pride in its Japanese yakiniku wood-fired grilling methods, and after finding much success in Miami, founders Alan Omsky and Jordan Sayfie opened an outpost in Mexico and now NYC’s NoHo neighborhood. The swanky space opened its doors on April 20, boasting a 2,300-square-foot main dining room—with room for up to 50 hungry eventgoers—and a bar lounge, which can host up to 30 imbibers. The two spaces are separated by a brass mesh curtain displaying, quite literally, an eye-catching design. A chef’s table is perfect for intimate dining affairs of up to 16, and a full buyout can accommodate as many as 150, with pricing starting at $20,000 depending on the time of year. Menu highlights include smoked bone marrow with miso toast, sliced hamachi in white ponzu sauce, and stone pot Thai fried rice with king crab and duck. In addition, an on-site team can assist in curating experiences, putting together event-specific floral arrangements, and more.

New York welcomed a swanky social wellness club to its Flatiron neighborhood on Sept. 9, Remedy Place. The venue is minimalist in form, but maximalist in texture, boasting a slate gray color palette that only further enhances the venue’s tranquil atmosphere (plus makes the black olive tree in the lobby’s center a standout decor piece). Remedy Place spans 7,200 square feet and is available for full buyouts for up to 250 guests looking to prioritize self care. Inside, a meditation room is enclosed by glass walls and features a sound-absorbing ceiling, perfect for R&R. And an IV Lounge boasts multiple treatment rooms, although circular lounges in each room signify that guests don’t have to receive the holistic treatment alone. Guests can also expect saunas, hyperbaric chambers, and alcohol-free cocktails curated to reduce stress levels. For access to all remedies, pricing starts at $50,000 for a day-long buyout; inquire within for other event options.