The best corporate venues in NYC

Nestled along the West Side Highway in Hell’s Kitchen is The Glasshouse, an impressive destination for corporate conferences and events offering a modern, luxurious setting. This sophisticated venue boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and elaborate 360° views of the Manhattan skyline, sure to dazzle clients and colleagues. This two-floored space has refined, neutral finishes that offer a versatile blank canvas that can be tailored to any event. With a fully furnished VIP lounge, green room, state-of-the-arth A/V equipment, and curated catering vendors, The Glasshouse delivers an experience that is unlike any other. The venue can accommodate up to 1,850 guests within its whopping 75,000 sq. ft. of space.

Temple Court, now known as The Beekman, was completed in 1883. Walk into this historic yet elegant space and you'll be greeted by a distinctive yet impressive nine-story open atrium. This NYC corporate venue has five areas for meetings and events, but you're not confined to all things business. If you are overseeing a film shoot or press junket, gathering trail groups, or just need an event space, this is a great option.

Clinton Hall, accommodating 60 guests for meetings and 130 for seated dinners, is a typical gathering space full of natural light. Similarly, the Chapel Street room has a classy boardroom feel and accommodates up to 18 guests. The Farnsworth Room changes things up with funky colors and furniture, exposed brick, and unique light fixtures, accommodating dinners of 80 and meetings of 66.

501 Union is industrial, modern, and easily customizable. This historic Brooklyn space is over a century old and was used initially to restore classic cars. Globe chandeliers, original beams, and Art Deco features make this a unique space to host a corporate event. The 6,000-square-foot venue has three spaces: a covered atrium, cocktail lounge, and reception hall with a vaulted skylight. It can accommodate 225 seated guests or 300 standing guests with a limited-seat cocktail-style reception.

The basic staffing package ensures two staff members will be present during the entire duration of your event, typically including eight hours of service. This NYC corporate venue also offers an in-house sound system, a projection system, microphones, and speakers.

Not many venues are as iconic as the Rainbow Room on the 65th floor of Rockefeller Plaza. Walking through the doors, you feel the city's mystique, unsure if you will walk past a celebrity who was filming on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The 4,464 square foot space with large glass windows overlooking the skyline can accommodate 350 guests reception style, 300 seated with added reception, 250 for dinner and dancing, and 350 theater style.

The extensive sample menu includes cool and warm passed canapés, crostini, arancini, appetizers, entrées, desserts, and even take-home treats. If the views and grandeur of this NYC corporate venue aren't enough, its preferred vendor's list incorporates recommendations for floral and event design, furniture rentals, photography, and entertainment– all to the highest Rockefeller standard.

You would never guess that this NYC corporate venue used to be a factory. The exposed brick and industrial beams connect back to the building's roots, but the floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers, and greenery add elegance.

Six event spaces, including meeting rooms and large halls, make up 6,000 sq. ft. The venue's full-service events team assists at each step, ensuring vendor walkthroughs, floor plans, and menu development are just as you want them.

The largest space is the Main Hall, with various seating configurations; the maximum number of guests it accommodates is 350 guests for cocktail parties. The Garden Terrace seats 70 and stands at 150. The Penthouse Loft and Bar Blondeau are light-filled options with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the East River and Manhattan skyline. The Screening Room, Speakeasy Bar, and The Cellar offer cozier spaces if you want a more intimate gathering.

The Plaza Hotel has stood as an icon of opulence and sophistication in Upper Manhattan for over a century, drawing guests from all over the world. Beyond its luxurious rooms, The Plaza offers a collection of exclusive spaces designed to elevate any major corporate event. The Terrace Room is the “jewel” of The Plaza, with its Neo-Renaissance architecture that features a crystal chandelier modeled after the one in the Palace of Versailles. Ideal for corporate gatherings, the Terrace Room accommodates up to 500 guests for seated, catered events and 1,000 for cocktail receptions, making it an elite choice for those seeking a sophisticated, yet grandeur, evening.

For a corporate event space that blends historic charm with modern sophistication, Hall des Lumières is truly unparalleled. Set in an iconic Beaux-Arts-style building from 1902, this former bank has been transformed into a captivating venue perfect for any major party or corporate gathering. With grand 40-foot ceilings and two distinct levels—the Modern Floor and the Historic Floor—the space accommodates up to 275 seated guests. For an immersive experience utilize their 130 high-definition projectors and cutting-edge sound systems to elevate your corporate event, leaving guests inspired and impressed. Gourmet catering, A/V design, and event planning are also available.

Weylin, set in the original Williamsburg Savings Bank, is Brooklyn’s hidden gem for extraordinary corporate events. With its cast-iron dome and intricate wood carvings, this 1870s architectural marvel embodies the grandeur of the American Renaissance and Beaux-Arts movements, marking it as one of NYC’s most iconic buildings from the post-Civil War era. Today, Weylin offers a venue for corporate gatherings, accommodating up to 300 guests under original frescoes, a soaring 110-foot domed ceiling, and glass oval windows. While the venue allows for customized catering options, they elevate the experience with curated in-house bar services, event planning, and A/V.

On the third floor of The Standard Hotel is a hidden gem of an event space: the High Line Room. This venue offers a chic, modern setting and a blank canvas ideal for corporate events and conferences, featuring expansive windows and an outdoor terrace overlooking the iconic High Line Park and the Hudson River. The High Line Room accommodates up to 65 guests in a classroom-style setting, 150 in a theater setup, 110 for seated dinners, and 300 guests for standing receptions, including exclusive access to the terrace. With curated breakfast, lunch, and cocktail menus, as well as cutting-edge A/V technology, the High Line Room offers an elevated networking event experience, day or night.

Space 530 is a versatile corporate venue located in the heart of Midtown, available to rent by the hour or week. The tech-equipped coworking space houses meeting rooms, a showroom space, private offices, and team suites. The soundproof phone booths and high-speed internet are ideal for private calls, and the common lounge areas balance social aspects.

The Vault room allows you and 14 other guests to fulfill your money heist movie dreams by stepping through what looks like a heavily guarded circular vault to get to the space. Other rooms are more traditional and fit smaller groups: The Square (max. 10), The Circle (max. 10), The Studio (max. 6), The Mezz (max. 6), and The Nest (max. 4).