If you're planning a large wedding, business function, party or special event in New York City, nothing beats the stately elegance of a ballroom. There are many venues and a variety of ballroom decors to choose from and several of New York's hotels have undergone renovations in 2009.
Dramatically positioned where Fifth Avenue meets Central Park, the world famous Plaza hotel boasts the Grand Ballroom. This is an opulent and extravagant ballroom with 4,800 square feet, allowing you to have a reception or banquet for around 500 people.
The Plaza Hotel
Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
866-770-8229
theplaza.com
Not only does this Midtown hotel have the largest ballroom in New York City, it also houses three smaller ballrooms for functions accommodating up to 3,300 guests.
Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
212-586-7000
hiltonfamilynewyork.com
For a more modern decor, check out the Mandarin Oriental's Mandarin Ballroom. With 6,000 square feet overlooking Central Park, the hotel promises advanced technology including broadcasting of events and sound and lighting special effects.
Mandarin Oriental - New York
80 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023
866-801-8880
mandarinoriental.com
This luxurious hotel offers a choice of both the Grand Ballroom, which is the only two-tiered and four-story ballroom in the city that has a full Broadway stage, and The Starlight Roof Ballroom, which offers amazing views from the 19th floor.
The Waldorf Astoria
301 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-355-3000
waldorfastoria.com
The Pierre has an 8,526-square-foot Grand Ballroom with an 18-foot silver and gold ceiling. This is an exciting space to hold a large function or event.
The Pierre
2 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10065
212-838-8000
tajhotels.com
With a convenient Grand Central location, the Grand Hyatt offers the Empire Ballroom, which underwent renovations in 2009.
Grand Hyatt New York
109 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
212-883-1234
grandnewyork.hyatt.com
