The best corporate venues in the Upper East Side

If your guests are coming into the city, no trip can pass without going to Central Park, so why not make it easy for them? Have your corporate event at The Pierre andall you have to do is cross the street, and you've entered the green oasis. It’s an ideal space to relax between meetings.

The hotel offers 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space with a team that will ensure everything runs smoothly. Intimate meeting rooms like the Park, Lexington, Park Lexington, and Madison Boardroom range in size, holding 14 to 75 guests. These sophisticated, carpeted spaces have state-of-the-art AV equipment, onsite technicians, and a culinary team. Grand conference rooms also hold 250 to 1,000 guests– the Wedgewood, Salon, The Grand Ballroom, Cotillion Ballroom, Pre-function Room, and Regency. No matter the space you decide on, Chef Michael Mignano customizes small bites or a multi-course menu to your corporate event needs.

While the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association strives to represent Czech and Slovak culture in NYC, you can still rent out the Bohemian National Hall for your personal event. With five different event spaces, you’re sure to find an area that will fit your corporate event. On the fourth floor is the Grand Ballroom (max. 300), which can be broken into smaller areas full of natural light, wooden floors, a large chandelier, and a stage. There is also the multifunctional room and the library (max. 180), which are connected by a kitchenette, a cinema (max. 60), a VIP conference room (max. 20), and a roof terrace (max. 74).

Bohemian National Hall offers in-house services to elevate your Upper East Side corporate event, including elevator operators, restroom assistants, stage managers, security services, and A/V and light technicians. Other amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, a built-in bar, tables (round, cocktail, and rectangular), and two Petrov pianos.

A bright space with wooden floors and white walls is the right combination to let you make a venue your own, and that is The Ballroom on 74th. This Upper East Side corporate venue accommodates 175 seated guests, a reception of 225 guests, and an additional 25 with atrium spillover. If you need to give a presentation, there's a stage with two 15-foot dropdown screens, a projector, and surround sound. The double-height ceiling allows light to shine through the space, and a functional bar is at the entrance.

While talking about all things business, your stomach is bound to get hungry.With the onsite kitchen, some dishes you and your guests can enjoy include burrata di buffala, North Atlantic halibut, Canary Island branzino, and for dessert, flourless chocolate cake or strawberries and cream.

Established in 1870, The Lotos Club is one of the country's oldest literary clubs and a historic space for your next corporate event. The attention to detail, from the curtains to the chandeliers, makes you feel like you have stepped into a classic novel. The Directors' Room (max. 30), The Wedgwood Parlor (max. 30), The Library (max. 50), The Ballroom (max. 100), The Tennyson Room (max. 75), and The Grill Room (max. 90) are all possible spaces for your event that have their own unique charm. Accommodations are also available for multi-day events.

The staff will work with you to figure out every detail, from menu to flower choice, so you don't feel alone during the planning process. All events at The Lotos club must be sponsored by a club member.

Many important and sophisticated people have come and gone through the doors of The Carlyle, and you can be added to that list. When renting a space at this Upper East Side corporate venue, you are given a dedicated event specialist who will help you figure out floor plans and culinary menus and ensure that notepads and pens will be set out for every guest.

There is 2,300 sq. ft. of event space at The Carlyle, the Versailles Suite (max. 70), the Trianon Suite (max. 140), and Dowling's (max. 30) are a few of the options you can choose from. Some rooms even have decorative fireplaces and paintings that evoke that socialite vibe the neighborhood is known for.At the end of the day, enjoy a drink or two with colleagues or new connections at Benelman’s Bar, a legendary space for live music and cocktails.