There is no shortage of outstanding corporate event venue options in New York. But with so many to choose from, you might find yourself wondering where to begin your search. That's why we've compiled 20 New York City event venue recommendations to help you find the perfect place.
New York City has long been renowned as one of the world’s financial, cultural, and media capitals. Home to a whopping 8.6 million people, it’s the second largest city in North America by population, and, with over 800 different languages spoken, it’s the most linguistically diverse on earth. Known as the land of opportunity, the Big Apple lives up to its name, acting as the headquarters for more than 200,000 businesses. And covering a land area of more than 300 square miles, New York City has ample outstanding corporate event venues for its businesses to choose from.
If you’re looking for a great place to host your next corporate company gathering, team building event, kick-off meeting (for tips on this, read through our blog post on the topic), or company retreat, check out this list of our 20 favorite New York City event venue options.
Inspired by New York’s old west side, Stage 48 is a beautiful venue that offers an event space for any need. With four unique spaces including a grand ballroom which includes an expansive mezzanine, a private lounge level, and a beautiful rooftop terrace offering breathtaking skyline views of Manhattan, it’s a great place to treat your team for your next company event.
Area: Hell’s Kitchen
Address: 605 West 48th Street, New York, New York, 10036
Phone Number: 212-957-1800
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 4
Capacity: 100 – 1,400 guests
Event Venue Features:
- Catering services
- Valet parking
- Coat check
- In-house AV capabilities
As a coworking space, The Farm is beautifully designed with work in mind. This farmland-inspired venue has a highly configurable space for conferences, customer dinners, networking events, or breakout sessions. This venue offers four beautiful meeting rooms as well as a stunning rooftop terrace and three designated event spaces, making it an adaptable venue for almost any need imaginable.
Area: Soho
Address: 447 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, New York, 10013
Phone Number: 917-722-5027
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 4 event spaces and 5 meeting rooms
Capacity: 50 - 65 people in event spaces; 6 – 16 people in meeting rooms
Event Venue Features:
- In-house catering services
- External catering allowed
- Full meeting functionality including AV, Wi-Fi, printers, and scanners
- Close access to public transit
3. The Albra Room at The Foundry
Ideal for small-scale events, this beautiful and inspiring space is known for its rustic aesthetic and cozy, Tuscan feel. Boasting vaulted glass ceilings, white brick walls, and a fully equipped 500 square foot kitchen that comes complete with two staff, The Albra Room is perfect for an intimate company gathering.
Area: Hunters Point, Long Island
Address: 42-38 9th Street, Long Island City, New York, 11101
Phone Number: 718-786-7776
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 1
Capacity: 70 guests
Event Venue Features:
- Fully equipped kitchen with two service staff
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi available
- Close access to public transit
- Free street parking
Whether you’re on the hunt for a space to host a corporate event, a company meeting, a social gathering, or a brainstorm or focus group, OFFSITE has a space to meet your needs. This event venue is designed to inspire creativity and optimize productivity, making it a perfect fit for any corporate event need.
Area: Midtown South
Address: 52 West 39th Street, New York, New York, 10018
Phone Number: 212-366-1828
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 3
Capacity: 25 – 150 guests
Event Venue Features:
- External catering welcome
- Fully stocked kitchenette
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi available
- Close access to public transit
5. New York Marriott East Side
This beautiful event venue offers a dose of history – all the way back to 1924 – while providing an outstanding array of corporate gathering areas. With more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space available, The New York Marriott East Side can accommodate everything from offsite meetings to company retreats and conferences.
Area: Midtown
Address: 525 Lexington Avenue at East 49th Street, New York, New York, 10017
Phone Number: 212-755-4000
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 20
Capacity: 50 – 350 guests
Event Venue Features:
- In-house catering
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi available
- Close access to public transit
- On-site parking
Tucked within the bustling Flower District, Moxy NYC Chelsea is an inspiring event venue that encourages both work and play. From early morning meetings to late night corporate parties, its multipurpose event spaces and meeting studios range in style and size, offering flexibility and adaptability to fit any type of gathering.
Area: Chelsea
Address: 105 West 28th Street, New York, New York, 10001
Phone Number: 212-514-6699
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 20
Capacity: 14 – 100 guests
Event Venue Features:
- In-house catering
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi available
- Close access to public transit
- On-site parking
7. Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
Centrally situated between Times Square, the Theater District, and the Fashion District, this hotel, with its two intimate meeting spaces, is the perfect place for off-site company gatherings, seminars, or presentations.
Area: Midtown
Address: 114 West 40th Street, New York, New York, 10018
Phone Number: 212-391-0088
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 2
Capacity: 10 – 25 guests
Event Venue Features:
- In-house catering
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi available
- Close access to public transit
- On-site parking
8. Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
At the foot of the Fashion District, the epicenter of the creative community that helps define what the world wears, is the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel. With state-of-the-art ambient intelligence technology in digitally interactive corridors where the walls respond to human movement, this inspiring event venue is the perfect place to get away from the office and get creative with your team. And with its 5 versatile meeting rooms spanning 4,000 square feet, you’re sure to find the space you’re in search of.
Area: Midtown South
Address: 218 West 35th Street, New York, New York, 10001
Phone Number: 212-239-0014
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 5
Capacity: 50 - 170 guests
Event Venue Features:
- In-house catering
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi available
- Close access to public transit
- On-site parking
If you’re looking for a unique event venue in New York City for a company kick-off meeting, planning workshop, brainstorm, or team building activity, head to CornerLight at SoHoSoleil. A converted artists’ studio, this versatile meeting room offers ample natural light, beautiful city views, and an atmosphere that’s sure to inspire creativity. In addition to its 1,500 square foot main room, it also offers a 550 square foot break out room.
Area: Soho
Address: 138 Grand Street, New York, New York
Phone Number: 212-431-8824
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 2
Capacity: 75 guests
Event Venue Features:
- White walls designed for collateral and visual projection
- On-site catering available as well as an on-site kitchen
- Alcohol permitted
- AV equipment and Wi-Fi available
Designed to inspire creativity and outside-the-box thinking, Pure Space is defined by service, simplicity, and kindness. It’s a versatile event venue with 5,000 square feet of space that can be easily transformed to accommodate any type of gathering you can think of – from a company retreat to a team building activity, a kick-off meeting, or a company party.
Area: Chelsea
Address: 601 West 26th Street #1225, New York, New York, 10001
Phone Number: 212-937-6041
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 1
Capacity: 100 guests
Event Venue Features:
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- On-site kitchen
- Open, flexible floor plan
- Available street parking
11. The Westin New York Times Square
Located in the bustling heart of New York’s famed Times Square, this hotel offers up 27 meeting rooms and event spaces totaling more than 27,750 square feet. From corporate meetings to conferences, The Westin New York Times Square captures the unique energy of the Big Apple and will have your guests feeling excited and invigorated.
Area: Times Square
Address: 270 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, 10036
Phone Number: 212-201-2700
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 27
Capacity: Up to 300 guests
Event Venue Features:
- AV and Wi-Fi
- On-site catering with custom menu options
- 29 breakout rooms available
- Central location in one of New York’s most well-known areas
If you’re in search of a venue that will wow your guests, look no further than The Dominick. Offering a blend of elegance and edginess, this upscale hotel boasts 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Whether you’re hosting a corporate retreat, a product launch, or anything in between, this venue will leave a lasting impression on you and your team.
Area: Soho
Address: 246 Spring Street, New York, New York, 10013
Phone Number: 212-842-5500
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 6
Capacity: Up to 500 guests
Event Venue Features:
- State-of-the-art technology, AV, and Wi-Fi
- On-site catering
- Dedicated in-house event planners
Known as Casa Italiana, this neo-Renaissance palazzo was built in 1927 and is situated on the beautiful Columbia University campus. A unique and outside-the-box location, The Italian Academy offers a variety of elegant and elevated event and meeting spaces including its Teatro, Salone, Exhibition Space, Library, and Conference Room.
Area: Upper West Side
Address: 1161 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York, 10027
Phone Number: 212-854-1623
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 5
Capacity: 40 – 200 guests
Event Venue Features:
- AV and Wi-Fi
- On-site catering
- Alcohol permitted (preferred vendors)
- Unique location
Located in the historic Gramercy Park neighborhood, this trendy venue is the perfect place to get your team together for an off-site meeting that will leave them feeling inspired and energized. Its 700 square foot meeting space is ideal for a small and intimate team gathering.
Area: Kips Bay
Address: 201 East 24th Street, New York, New York, 10010
Phone Number: 212-696-3800
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 1
Capacity: 50 guests
Event Venue Features:
- AV and Wi-Fi
- On-site catering
- On-site parking
- Charming boutique location
Originally built in the 1880s as a sheep fold, Tavern on the Green developed into a restaurant before having a dancefloor and patio added and then eventually becoming an event venue in its own right. Sitting directly in the world-renowned Central Park, it maintains its original charm and offers a versatile array of event spaces ranging from 1,672 square feet all the way up to 9,880 square feet. It can accommodate anything from company meetings to team building events, holiday parties, and corporate retreats.
Area: Upper West Side/Central Park
Address: Central Park at West 67th Street, New York, New York, 10023
Phone Number: 212-877-8684
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 11
Capacity: 40 – 2,000 guests
Event Venue Features:
- On-site catering
- Available street parking
- Accessible by public transit
Built in 1889, The Green Building was constructed as a brass foundry before being restored into a mixed-use event venue with more than 6,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. Whether you’re looking for a venue for an internal business meeting, an all-hands off-site meeting, or a company party, The Green Building’s versatile meeting and event spaces can be easily curated to accommodate.
Area: Gowanus, Brooklyn
Address: 452 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11231
Phone Number: 718-522-3363
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 4
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Event Venue Features:
- Wi-Fi, wall-mounted projector, and sound system
- On-site catering
- Close proximity to public transit
- Available street parking
17. Museum of the Moving Image
From small meetings to conferences, exhibitions, VIP events, and company parties, The Museum of the Moving Image is an innovative, forward-thinking, and immersive event venue that can be tailored to host nearly every type of gathering imaginable. It features a cutting-edge AV infrastructure but also offers a range of spaces that can be easily customized from their basic white interiors to reflect nearly any aesthetic.
Area: Astoria
Address: 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, New York, 11106
Phone Number: 718-777-6800
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 12
Capacity: 25 – 267 guests
Event Venue Features:
- State of the art AV equipment
- Close proximity to public transit
- Versatile array of meeting and event spaces
With over 50 years dedicated to exemplary event service, New York Hilton Midtown features all the space and amenities needed to accommodate the smallest of gatherings or the largest of conventions. Notably, this renowned hotel is home to the annual international Emmy Awards ceremony. It also offers 18 small meeting spaces as well as a 24,000 square foot ballroom – the largest in New York – for a grand total of more than 150,000 square feet of event and meeting space.
Area: Midtown
Address: 1335 6th Avenue, New York, New York, 10019
Phone Number: 212-586-7000
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 58
Capacity: 25 – 5,000 guests
Event Venue Features:
- On-site catering
- Full AV services
- Close proximity to public transit
- Dynamic selection of meeting and event spaces
19. New York Marriott Downtown
Conveniently located in the heart of the Financial District, the New York Marriott Downtown offers up nearly 12,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting spaces, making it perfect for corporate gatherings of all types and sizes.
Area: Financial District
Address: 85 West Street at Albany Street, New York, New York, 10006
Phone Number: 212-385-4900
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 12
Capacity: 25 – 5,000 guests
Event Venue Features:
- On-site catering
- Full AV services
- Situated near Wall Street, The World Trade Center, Battery Park, and the Statue of Liberty
- Versatile selection of meeting and event spaces
A brand-new photography studio and corporate event venue, Location05 acts as a blank space for every type of event you can imagine. Situated seven storeys above the city and featuring 16-foot ceilings that span the entirety of its interconnected spaces, this event venue can be configured with endless possibilities. Whether you’re in need of space for an off-site leadership meeting, a company party, or an all-hands gathering to rally your employees, you’ll find it here.
Area: Hudson Yards
Address: 450 West 31st Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York, 10001
Phone Number: 212-219-2144
Number of Event and Meeting Spaces: 7
Capacity: Up to 300 guests
Event Venue Features:
- Breathtaking views
- Full professional kitchen and bar
- Full Wi-Fi and AV capabilities
If you’re planning an event, conference, or corporate get-together and are looking for ways to make it even more memorable, you might want to consider adding a team building activity into your day plan. Whether you’ve got a lot of time or only a little bit, it can provide an added dimension of fun – and employee engagement benefits – to any type event. Here are five great options:
- Hardware Harmony – Break up your event day with a musical jam session with a Hardware Harmony team building activity. Your group will have to find their rhythm as they complete music-themed challenges. For each challenge they complete, they’ll earn household items and hardware which they will end up using as instruments in a massive performance. And best of all, your group will get to donate their “instruments” to a New York-based charity which will use them as supplies and tools to assist those in need of affordable housing.
- Game Show Extravaganza – If you’ve ever watched a television game show and wondered how it felt to be a contestant, we’ve got just the thing to satisfy your curiosity! With Game Show Extravaganza, your team can play in their very own game-show style competition, tackling photo and trivia challenges covering everything from pop culture to geography, politics, history, and more. This activity is a great way to re-energize your group during a long day of meetings.
- Team Pursuit – You can transform any event venue into a fun and high-energy team building event with Team Pursuit, an app-based activity that challenges your group to learn new things about one another, discover their hidden talent, and learn to rely on each other. In this activity, your group will split into teams and tackle a wide array of mental, physical, skill, and mystery challenges as they compete to be named the winners.
- Charity Bike Buildathon – Doing good deeds has been proven to make people happier. That’s why there aren’t many better ways to spend time with colleagues than by getting together to do something nice for somebody else with a philanthropic team building activity. With Charity Bike Buildathon, your team will get together to build and decorate bikes which will be donated to a children’s charity in the Big Apple. And, in the process, they’ll also have the opportunity to gain valuable business skills as they develop and present an ad campaign for their bicycle to the rest of the team.
- Minute to Win It – If you’re looking for a way to boost your team’s energy levels and let them blow off steam during a packed event day – while enhancing their collaboration at the same time – you’ll love Minute to Win It. In this fast-paced team building activity based on the popular TV show, your group will need to tackle a series of 60-second challenges, gaining points for each one they complete correctly. At the end of the activity, one team will be crowned champions.
Learn More About Team Building Activities in New York City
For more information about team building, training and development, and coaching and consulting solutions that are available in New York City, just reach out to our Employee Engagement Consultants.
