The best Manhattan corporate venues

Stuffy rooms and bland walls get repetitive and are frankly boring. To spice up your event, look into Ascent Lounge, a Manhattan corporate venue that brings luxury and comfort to business. When we say luxury, we mean it – they’ve got shimmering Swokorski crystal lighting fixtures.

Up to 500 guests can fit in this 5,500 sq. ft. space overlooking Central Park. They have state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and a premium bar, and if you really want to wow your group, they have access to various forms of entertainment, including DJs, singers, and celebrity appearances. Ascent Lounge won't fail to add some spark to your corporate event.

We all love making a mess but don't love the repercussions of cleaning it up– planning a corporate event is stressful, and it's best to minimize as many logistics as possible. You'll be happy to hear that The Lofts at Prince will set up and clean up for your event. Don't be shy in telling this venue precisely what you want – they urge you to "make our space your space."

With resources like projectors, an IT staff, Polycom, video conferencing, and free wifi, your day should go off without a hitch. The Penthouse Six space is 2250 sq. ft. with access to the rooftop deck and garden (max. 50 seated and 60 standing). The Soho Loft is 1,800 sq. ft. with a kitchen and is ideal for boardroom meetings or corporate retreats (max. 60 seated and 70 standing). Lastly, Suite 500 is a more private option for 2-16 guests.

There is nothing you can't do at Apella, a modern Manhattan corporate venue that sits on the edge of the East River, allowing natural light to pour into the space. The 3.5-acre property is home to 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting spaces and ten private suites, accommodating groups of 2-300. Whether launching a product or hosting a retreat, there is a guaranteed space for what you are looking for with the help of cutting-edge technology and in-house tech experts.

If you want to host a celebration, Apella also has a 30,000 sq. ft multi-level entertaining space with a grand spiral staircase, accommodating dinners for 12 guests up to 1,250 guests.

In the middle of NoMad, Blender Event Space screams business casual with funky paintings and a trendy bar. Although it's a bright and social Manhattan corporate venue, it has everything to help you get straight to business. Catering, flip charts, projectors, and monitors are some of the few resources they have to strengthen your event.

Potential areas include the Suite Event Space (max. 120 seated, 200 standing), the Study Event Space (max. 30 seated,50 standing), the Lounge Space (max. 40 seated,75 standing), and the Bar Space (max. 25 seated,50 standing).

Nothing helps take the stress out of important discussions quite like food, and The Happiest Hour will help remove any unnecessary stiffness from your event. Walls splayed with palm tree wallpaper, pink and green incorporated throughout the interior, and a casual yet elevated menu create an inviting atmosphere. You can get to business while eating yummy food and feeling tropical – we could all use a break from the concrete jungle.

This venue can accommodate 20-300 guests ranging from semi-private to private corporate events.

In the heart of SoHo, The Malin is a coworking space as fashionable as the shoppers meandering the boutiques of Mercer Street. Beautifully decorated and filled with convenient amenities, the space is the perfect environment for productive meetings.

From traditional boardroom setups to relaxed lounges for casual conversations, you'll find a workspace that helps your team stay motivated. They also have a stunning outdoor area with cozy seating nooks, where you can take a well-earned break surrounded by impressive skyline views.

The library and conference rooms can accommodate up to 30 people, while a full buyout of the venue can host up to 120 guests.

One of the most sophisticated hotels in the city is also home to some of the most beautiful, private workspaces. The Lowell Hotel offers five of its most luxurious suites as meeting rooms. Host your team in a suite once occupied by the likes of everyone from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Madonna – that’ll get those creative juices flowing.

The hotel also offers its library lounge and cafe as private spaces. For an even more decadent experience, host a meeting over tea and pastries with their signature Lily of the Valley Afternoon Tea in partnership with Dior.

The suites can host up to 20 guests, while the larger event spaces can accommodate 50 to 75 people.

For an extravagant corporate event or a just very glamorous workspace, the New York Public Library's flagship location in Bryant Park has some of the city’s most historic and elegant event spaces.

With six private rooms, the Schwarzman Building is a spectacular setting for large gatherings and events. Host a grand soiree under the dramatic architecture of Astor Hall or a sophisticated cocktail party in the mural-covered McGraw Rotunda. The Solomon Room is perfect for seated dining, while the Bartos Forum would be ideal for dazzling company holiday parties.

The largest event space can accommodate up to 425 guests, while the smaller Trustees Room can host 100 people for seated meals. The library also offers the Celeste Auditorium for presentations and keynote speakers, accommodating an audience of 170.

There's nothing quite like a little main character energy to help you get through the workday. Featured on both the small and silver screens, the iconic Lotte New York Palace is the place to go if you're looking for a corporate venue that will make your next meeting or event feel a little more cinematic.

With over 20 private spaces, your guests will be awestruck by the ornate architecture and luxurious furnishings. Filled with sleek boardrooms, cozy libraries, and dramatic ballrooms, it's no wonder this venue has been a Hollywood favorite for years.

Whether you're planning a large event or want your small team to have a larger-than-life workspace, the Lotte New York Palace can host events for 45 to 450 guests.

In the corporate world of fluorescent lighting and broken swivel chairs, everyone needs a breath of fresh air once in a while. 1 Hotel Central Park is the closest you can get to hosting your next meeting on a picnic blanket in the middle of Central Park. With lots of windows, natural furnishings, and plenty of greenery, you'll have the feeling of being outside while still having a strong WiFi connection.

The hotel has five meeting rooms for teams big and small. The largest boardroom can accommodate up to 70 guests, while the smaller meeting spaces can host 10-14 people. For a delicious, organic working lunch, the hotel's restaurant Jams is also available to reserve, or you can get its food catered directly to your event.

The entire second floor of meeting spaces is available for a full buyout for larger events.