NYC Drink with a View
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Here's the problem with the Mandarin Oriental. The main bar is always reserved mostly for guests of the hotel. Everytime I've been there it's been perfectly empty and they won't let you sit there. That's the bar with the best view. the bar where you can actually grab a drink has windows that let you see a little sliver of central park.
Surely someone else can suggest some other place.
Surely someone else can suggest some other place.
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The View at the Marriott Marquis is the only place in NYC that revolves. The food at the restaurant itself is overpriced and mediocre food but the view is great so go for a drink. Just be prepared to pay a lot for it. (45th st. & Broadway) I think they charge a cover after a certain hour. The Broadway Lounge on the 8th floor of the hotel has a view overlooking Times Square.
The Rainbow Grill in Rockefeller Center has been a quintessential spot for drink and view but there's a dispute b/w the restaurant and their landlord so not sure it's open.
The Peninsula Hotel has a rooftop bar with view (55th st.) and the Dream hotel in Times Square area also ~ 55th st. has the Ava lounge on the roof (not as high as the others).
The Rainbow Grill in Rockefeller Center has been a quintessential spot for drink and view but there's a dispute b/w the restaurant and their landlord so not sure it's open.
The Peninsula Hotel has a rooftop bar with view (55th st.) and the Dream hotel in Times Square area also ~ 55th st. has the Ava lounge on the roof (not as high as the others).
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Go to the top of the Dream Hotel (55th & Broadway) for a drink at the outdoor roof top Ava Lounge. It has an amazing night time view and isn't over the top for snob appeal. We've never had a problem getting in post-show.
http://www.dreamny.com/index01.html
http://www.dreamny.com/index01.html
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The Top of the Tower at the Beekman Tower Hotel has a great view of the east side.
http://www.thetopofthetower.com/
http://www.thetopofthetower.com/