Ravel Hotel/The Penthouse

at matched my son and daughter-in-law's personalities. She had a can-do attitude about every request. The room and decorations at the rooftop for the ceremony created by Pejy were breathtaking and spectacular! He brought the vision of iridescent pastels, in the invitation my son designed, to life - in clouds of lilac and blue flowers. The beautiful view of the New York City skyline was a magnificent backdrop as the couple recited their heartfelt vows. All of our guests raved about the food! The service from the hotel staff, the bartenders and waitstaff was the highest level any of us have experienced. My friends even said the valet staff were patient and helpful. Thank you Ravel, for helping create this unforgettable moment for our families.

we were able to enjoy the most beautiful day at Ravel. Our guests are still raving about the views and amazing FOOD at cocktail hour, and they were beyond impressed with the dinner and staff throughout the night. I can’t recommend Ravel, Chelsey, and her team enough. They are truly a delight to work with, and the space itself will leave you and your guests wanting to relive the day 1000x over.

I was so in awe of everything she did to help us for the big day. She was so helpful and put in immense effort into our wedding, as if it were her own. Chelsey brought our vision to life and we could not have asked for a more gorgeous ceremony and reception, all thanks to her! The food is incredible and all of the staff are fantastic!

awless. Her and her team there are the best! We are truly grateful for having them as part of wedding! Best decision ever.

hey decorated the ballroom and we can’t express how emotional it made us to see everything come together. The communication is fantastic. There was never a question I had that went unanswered, and Eman made me feel like I could tell her anything! Everyone at our wedding raved about the food, the atmosphere, and the service. Not kidding, 80% of our guests changed their social media profile pic to a picture from our wedding the next day because the views were that immaculate! Everyone had an absolute blast! Seriously, this food is some of the best you’ll ever have: the sake braised short rib is in my top 3 best things I’ve ever eaten. I 100/10 recommend having your wedding at the Ravel. I promise you won’t regret it!

that we can plan a wedding in two weeks”. I laughed but they have really pulled it off before, and they seamlessly pulled off my wedding which was not a difficult task due to the details I wanted. The entire night was absolute perfection for the people that attended, and for the guests that stayed for the weekend at the Ravel hotel. I have very strong opinioned family and friends, and they could not stop talking about how they felt it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding, they gasped at the beautiful views of Manhattan, and were amazed at how chic it was in the ballroom. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day! I highly recommend. Also, a huge shoutout to my bridal attendant Melissa, who helped throughout the whole night, literally scrubbing the dirt off the train of my dress, ordering food to our suite so we could get a break from pictures. She went above and beyond and was extremely helpful the whole night.

ed with how gorgeous the Ravel is and how amazing the staff was. Everyone was so attentive and everything ran so smoothly. Betsy made the past year so much less stressful for us by always answering any questions and by always trying to make everything so easy for us. Melissa was amazing as well. She was extremely helpful and I don’t know what I would have done without her. Pejy had a amazing ideas- our guests loved being able to take city view photos at cocktail hour and the ceremony in the ballroom was gorgeous. Julissa was great to work with as well and she helped us reserve 30 rooms at the hotel for our guests. The Ravel will always be so special to us and we highly recommend!

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one, to the gorgeous ballroom reception, every aspect of the wedding was more than we dreamed of. Our guests have not stopped talking about how fabulous the evening was from start to finish, not to mention the delicious food! The Mini chicken and waffles were a hit, not to mention the fun dessert parade adorned with sparklers. Having a mini ice cream sandwich on the dance floor, what more could you ask for?? Betsy and her team provided an experience that my husband and I will never forget and we could not be more grateful to the entire staff at the Ravel Hotel!!

way and pivoting with ease every time we changed our mind. She graciously helped coordinate food tastings and walk through’s prior helping us with every little detail even at the last minute. The venue was spectacular and our guests were blown away, which is especially important as many travelled overseas to be with us. The food was out of this world, Chef Levine and his team created an eclectic menu of appetizers to suit all palets, and the addition of the New Delhi station was fabulous. The team at Ravel worked so well and warmly welcomed all of our amazing vendors, 309 productions (photography) Petals and Roots (gorgeous flowers) and our DJ from DivineEnt. The views and sunset were heavenly and we feel so blessed. The rooms for guests were also perfect as was the bridal suite, snacks and green juices that were delivered during makeup and hair. Loved everything! Thank you Ravel team, we love you and will be back for all future celebrations!

y went above and beyond to make sure our needs were always met. On the day of my wedding, I was blown away at how the staff executed my vision. Melissa, my bridal attendant, kept me calm and stayed by my side when my nerves were getting the best of me! You are amazing! To everyone at Ravel, Thank you a million times for the best day of my life!!!

hroughout our planning process (which I definitely asked probably a few too many!) and always responded in a timely manner. The venue itself is stunning. We had perfect weather and were able to have our ceremony at the penthouse with the roof retracted and our cocktail hour on the top roof deck. Our guests loved the spaces. Every corner was a perfect photo op. The food and drinks were amazing as well. We only received compliments on the food from the cocktail hour through the main course and dessert. Our guests still rave about the passed desserts because they didn’t have to leave the dance floor to enjoy some donuts and sweet treats. Definitely recommend ravel to host your wedding! And if you’re lucky enough to choose - ask for Betsy as your wedding coordinator !

ves a special thank you, we can’t stop talking about how wonderful and tentative you were. The Ravel is a beautiful location with stunning city views. Thank you!

s super attentive anytime we were at the venue, and made us feel like absolutely royalty on our wedding day! Huge shout out to Melissa, our bridal attendant, as well for making the day of so special! I highly recommend this venue as you will have gorgeous views of Manhattan during your cocktail hour in Penthouse 808 and a HUGE ballroom to have your reception in, including a gorgeous foyer space that we used for our after party. We got married in a local church and once we arrived back at the Ravel for the cocktail hour and reception I was immediately at ease as I knew we were in great hands. The food is absolutely fantastic- our guests are still raving about our cocktail hour and saying it was the best they have ever been too. Highly recommended for a unique take on a traditional ballroom venue in NYC!

ther not what we were looking for or way out of our budget. To be honest, when we first visited Ravel we were not in love with it. We had toured Penthouse 808 on a rainy winter day. It was dark, the windows were all down, we saw no view. However, we decided to give it another chance because of the great package selection offered. On our second tour, we were shown the rooftop and absolutely fell in love. It was exactly what we were looking for, a rooftop wedding with a skyline view. We ended up using all three of their venue spaces, and our guests loved all of them. They took so many pictures. Angel, our coordinator, was great to work with as well. She answered so many of our questions and concerns throughout the planning process. There were some things we got okay’ed by the sales team that weren’t technically in line with the venue’s policy but Angel was really great in working with us to honor those commitments. She was also amazing the day of, taking care of all the little details and putting out all the fires so I didn’t have anything to worry about. Melissa, who was my bridal attendant for the day, was just as great. She was there for whatever I needed, anything from food to lip gloss to getting me a drink to making sure I had my fluffy sandals to change into. She literally held my cold hands and made me breathe with her before I walked down the aisle. Our day couldn’t have been more perfect! The food was amazing and plentiful (the sushi station, OMG!). Our guests were so impressed and VERY full! We upgraded our package and had the premium open bar, which did not disappoint. We’ve received so many compliments about our wedding and have been told multiple times by our guests it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We did have a little snag with the room reservations but I’m told it was resolved as quickly as possible. I do have to say that the rooms were nicer/cleaner than I expected given the reviews. I ended up switching hair+makeup into the bridal suite last minute because I loved the suite so much. They also have a day club during the summer months that we were not aware of when we initially booked the venue. EDM is blasting all day, you can hear it during our first look videos, but it wasn’t obvious during the ceremony. We didn’t have a problem with it, but I think some of our older family members were a bit confused. Overall, we are so incredibly happy with how everything turned out, it was exactly how we envisioned our best.day.ever!

and out-of-towners alike were thoroughly impressed by the venue. Attention to detail and stress free environments are critical on wedding weekends, and the ravel hotel didn't miss a beat! Securing room blocks was a piece of cake and the rates were very affordable compared to neighboring hotels. Our guests continue to rave about the food - who knew rock shrimp(and everything else) could have such a lasting impact. The shuttle service was readily available for those guests looking to venture elsewhere. Following our wedding paraded to the Penthouse 808 rooftop to continue the party - the sights and sounds were the perfect way to end our first night together as the new Mr. & Mrs. The following day we hosted a 125 person brunch. Our older guests enjoyed relaxing at Ravel's Garden Grill while the younger guests "dipped" over to Profundo Day Club for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Oh and I failed to mention the penthouse suite, it's truly a 1 of 1. Our wrap around balcony provided what I deem to be the best views in the city - hands down! Ravel played such an integral role in making our wedding weekend, the best weekend of our lives. Take my advice and allow Ravel to be the place that adds the magic to your special day(s). Thanks again to the staff that overextended their services, especially Frank, Julissa and Betsy.

related to the party. She was on top of all of the details! And Julissa handled room reservations, staying calm through all of the changes! All of the vendors that they recommended were wonderful! This was all topped off with a private Sunday brunch that was above and beyond expectations!!

leave Manhattan so when we decided to take a "trip"' to Ravel Hotel, we joked about having a "destination" wedding. As we were discussing details of what we wanted with the representative giving us the tour when, Frank (co-owner and manager of Ravel Events) just happened to be in the foyer area. He came over and sat down to address our questions. Frank quickly earned our trust in such an unexpected way. Not only personable, he knew how to ease any/all of our hesitations and appeared genuinely ready to work with us to create a truly special event. Somehow, we were already in negotiations with respect to which areas of the Ravel we might be able to use (some not yet available) along with different scenarios of how everything might unfold from the ceremony in the Grand Ballroom to the possible cocktail hour on Ten Rooftop and then our reception in Penthouse 808. Unique ideas grew from this serendipitous meeting and changed the trajectory of our entire Memorial Day Weekend wedding plans. Needless to say, after speaking and brainstorming with Frank, we discarded the other venue's contract and looked no further. The unbelievable three days of wedding events/parties that followed just 4.5 months later were OVER THE TOP SPECTACULAR!! As we got closer to our date, Betsy and Frank were very accessible and beyond accommodating based on feedback, quick planning and a growing guest list. They also recommended vendors who had great reputations and were willing to be flexible within our price parameters. Big SHOUT OUT to DJ Bryan from White Isle Events who was so wonderfully easy to work with and created the exact vibe we wanted. The process leading up to the big day was one of collaboration and team effort across Frank's and Seth's (aka Chef Extraordinaire!) teams including Betsy, Angel, Julissa and Melissa. In the end, happiness permeated everywhere and people couldn't stop raving across the board!! BRAVO Seth and team!! Saturday began with our ceremony in the Grand Ballroom followed by our cocktail hour on Ten Rooftop then, our fabulous reception in Penthouse 808. Our guests were floored with the stunning views and different locations...one more impressive than the next. During each event, Melissa (my bridal attendant) was by my side every step of the way. Because of the detailed care and focused efforts provided by Ravel Events, our weekend actually evolved into a true "destination" wedding. This is as close as one could ever hope for when thinking about the PERFECT wedding weekend. On Sunday, we threw a BBQ brunch at the Garden & Grille that included Garden Games and a Pool Party at Profundo. We enjoyed a private VIP area for just our guests which included over-sized games and beach lounge beds & swing chairs. So FUN and felt like a mini-vacation for many. Our wedding weekend went above and beyond our expectations! There isn't any other NYC venue that offers what Ravel Events delivers. We are still smiling ear to ear and so thankful for Frank and team for coming through on every promise of the best wedding we could ever have imagined #ravelevents #blessed

kdown without the help of them all . Melissa was amazing she took such great care of me . Throughout the whole night she was there by my side making sure i had everything i needed . She did everything from getting me drinks , getting me things i had left in my room , to telling people to leave me alone when she saw i was getting overwhelmed . She was amazing !!! And so were the rest of the staff . My husband and i are so happy with everything . The food , the staff , the service , the decor , everything was absolutely perfect . Everyone is bragging about this being the best wedding they have ever been to . If you are looking to throw the best wedding ever plan it with Betsy and her staff !

really worked within our budget and the cocktail-style reception with food stations was exactly what we were looking for to keep the Reception open and easy and less structured (and more budget-friendly!). We got lots of compliments on the food (passed hors d'oeuvres specifically) and drinks, as well as the location and the view - so overall we are very happy with the choice and would make the same venue choice again in a do-over. Be prepared to be on top of your own details and vendors and to set expectations clearly.

with and we highly recommend your special day here!

ays on top of every detail. The food was excellent, plentiful, and beautifully presented, during the cocktail hour, as well as the reception dinner. The service and organization throughout the event were top notch. Our guests loved the food and the venue, and of course the view. If you are looking for a venue that is not your typical catering venue, with typical industrial foods, The Ravel is your place. Unique, organized, professional, and delicious.

pecial requests and attention to every detail. The view from Penthouses 808 where we had the cocktail hour was breathtaking. The party itself was in the ballroom which had the biggest dance floor I have ever seen. I could not find a solitary thing to complain about even if I wanted to!! The fact that all of our guests could stay in the hotel and not have to worry about getting home made it the perfect venue for a wedding or really any celebration. I could not recommend this venue more highly.

last-minute weather changes. The fact that it's also a luxury hotel means the entire weekend works seamlessly. We worked with Angel as our coordinator and Melissa as our attendant. Couldn't recommend more highly!

the cocktail hour in Penthouse 808, where the views of the NYC skyline and the Queensborough bridge take your breath away. The staff was incredible from beginning to end. Frank truly outdid himself and went above and beyond. People told me that it was one of the best weddings they had been to and hands down the best cocktail hour anyone had ever seen. Betsy, our wedding coordinator, was so helpful and patient through the whole wedding planning process. Melissa, the bridal attendant, might be sent straight from heaven - she kept me calm on the day of and helped me with everything...even with things I would have never thought of. Seth, the chef, had the guests talking about the food all night. Julissa helped coordinate the room blocks for my out of town guests staying at the hotel and the bridal suite was the one of the most amazing hotel rooms I have ever stayed in. I can’t praise the staff of this venue enough for making my dreams come true.

uch work to do everything from renting silverware, getting a caterer 3. These places had one event space that they turned over so everything would have been crammed. We found the ravel hotel in our search for something inclusive and easy but wasn’t your typical hotel wedding.... and we also found Betsy, the lead even coordinator at the Ravel and our wedding savior! She was so great to work with the entire planning process and knew we had a budget we were working with! We could bring in any vendor we wanted (as long as they had insurance) which was awesome so we were also to have mom and pop vendors like Amina ford photography and buds of brooklyn for our florists. When we ended up having less guests than we thought, Betsy helped us with our minimum spend to add the hot dog late night food cart and extend our bar an hour! The details are the ravel are amazing. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful on the rooftop ph808. It’s hard to imagine when you see the space as a restaurant but they really transform it for your wedding ceremony. Our cocktail hour was at the observation deck and the food was insane! We had the ny, ny station and the taco station and both were huge hits! We have a obsession over hot wings so the chef switched out the pork sliders at one station for wings! The quality and presentation are the ravel are unmatched. The food is amazing and they do everything in such a cute Pinterest way! People also won’t stop talking about our dessert parade! No other venue does this!!! Julissa in charge of the room block was also great! She made sure our stay was amazing and even worked magic on our very neeedy family! Also, shout outs to angel and Christian!! You guys are awesome and made our wedding incredible! We cannot recommend having your wedding here enough!

op facing the SilverCup Sign - it was stunning. Our cocktail hour was on the observation deck overlooking the city and then finally the reception was in Penthouse 808 overlooking the bridge and the NYC Skyline. This venue is truly a hidden gem, my guests could not stop raving about the view. Plus almost every guest took a picture with the backdrop of the bridge before they left the party :) The reason that this venue is not getting 5 stars is because there is a lack of organization & coordination - part of our contract included a day of wedding coordinator & while she was helpful, there was still a huge gap in the flow of my wedding because there was not enough staff assisting guests. My guests were not directed from location to location & the timeline was not adhered to very well. This venue has unbeatable views so I would have my wedding here again just because of the views alone - but do yourself a favor and hire an external wedding coordinator to take care of everything on the day of. That is the key piece that is missing - and it led to a lot of setbacks on my wedding day.

t at all experts in planning any party. We had about 135 guests and I wouldn't suggest any more than 150 people.

l the sun was perfect and it made our pictures & ceremony breathtaking. The crazy part is I think it pales in comparison to the cocktail hour in the Garden Grill, which may have been our wedding highlight. A vast, open, beautiful space, with an incredible backdrop under the bridge. People were lining up for their own pictures almost as much as they were eating and drinking. The ballroom was also stunning, of course. A huge space, beautiful, great lighting, and the patio area was a great bonus for guests who wanted to get some air without leaving the party completely. The food was a huge hit as well. Not only is it extremely tasty (hard to find at weddings where the food is mass-produced), there was also a ton of it. All our guests commented on how good and plentiful the food was. Our planner from the Ravel, Betsy, was an absolute godsend. A complete professional, brilliant, organized, responsive, accommodating, caring, you feel like she is right there with you the whole way, that every facet of your wedding matters to her just as much as it matters to you. We genuinely adored her, and she was the best part of our entire wedding planning experience. CONS: The overall organization of the Ravel itself. Quite honestly, the ballroom and Garden Grill area were both new at the time (I think we may have been the fifth wedding they had there, maybe) and it was clear that the hotel was still trying to figure out how to use these spaces appropriately. After we already had our contract signed and were well into the planning process, there was confusion on Ravel's part over which spaces would be ours and when, and some heated debating with Frank over what we were promised. Even though it got resolved eventually, and they realized that they had to honor their agreement, it caused some serious anxiety for a time. Assuming that process gets smoothed out a bit as time goes by, we would absolutely recommend the Ravel wholeheartedly (but you MUST work with Betsy). It's a fantastic wedding venue.

eception was in the new beautiful Grand Ballroom with almost 350 guests. They were flexible and we had everything we asked for - ice luge, pig roast, photo booth, cigar table, bag pipers, money guns and more. We also worked through the hotel to provide our guests with transportation to and from Ravel Hotel to our ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. The hotel made an extra step to accommodate our guests by allowing an early check-in and upgrading our guests with a beautiful view from their rooms. When the reception ended the celebration continued on the rooftop at the Penthouse and we were provided great service and danced the night away....Everything went off without a hitch! Thank you to all the staff at Ravel Hotel - Delores, Betsy, Clester, Julissa, Benny, Frank, Aarius for making our wedding unforgettable and magical!...You are family to us and we will be back for our future celebrations. September 23, 2017 - Patrick & Stacey

bridge. I was pretty disappointed to see this considering the potential the venue could have had if they stuck with the rooftop setting. There’s an excessive price difference that’s just based on view not that the initial package gives you much anyway.

get married here a very easy one. Our guests could not get over how gorgeous the venue was and they truly made wedding planning so much easier as they provided everything from tables, chairs, linens, a DJ, food, drinks, staff, menus, and handled all set up and break down! Thanks to Elyse for all her help!

e rooftop - the most beautiful views! Our guests were gushing about them! Our very large wedding reception was in the brand new ballroom, which is absolutely stunning, and super modern. While I can go on and on about the beautiful space and even more amazing food (AMAZING food), I have to say Elyse and Dolores were the absolute best. Elyse was with us the entire ride, answering questions and updating us along the way. She was beyond professional, helpful, and quick to respond. We had started looking at the venue about 2 years before our wedding actually happened, so by the time it ended it felt as if we were old friends! The weekend of our wedding (we also had our rehearsal dinner at the venue) Elyse and Dolores treated us like royalty and made sure we had everything we needed at every moment. I cannot recommend Penthouse 808 enough!!! We love you Elyse & Dolores!!

a 3 p.m. appointment on a Sunday. We were about 10 minutes behind schedule. When we arrived, we had to pay $20 to valet our car without warning because of a Hulu shoot going on that day. We had to speak to 3 different people over the course of 30 minutes before someone actually came down to see us and show us around She showed us each room and told us about the details of each. The rooftop (Penthouse 808) was very nice. But the pictures we saw online carefully avoid showing the big power plant directly across the street that is in clear view from the roof. After waiting almost 30 minutes, our entire meeting was under 20 minutes. At no point did we get to sit down to discuss the menu, options, dates, or pricing. And the woman showing us around kept mistaking our proposed wedding date (couldn't even get the year right). When looking for a venue, you want to feel prioritized and important. I couldn't believe the level of service we received from a place that seems to be highly regarded by the reviews we've seen. Would've been a 1 star if I didn't really like the design of the rooftop.

d have wanted for. I could not recommend Ravel more. The team there are the utmost professionals, working with you every step of the way helping to make your day everything you'd hoped for!

th Elyse, Delores and Betsy, we knew we were in great hands! We soon met Benny and his entire team as well who worked closely with Elyse, Delores and Betsy so that we never wanted or needed anything! They were the most professional, service oriented team that I have ever had the pleasure to work with and treated us like family!!! Elyse, Delores, Betsy and Benny took care of every single detail from managing the construction of a custom black and white dance floor on the roof top, to making sure our Chuppah, was ready, and ensuring their staff secured every single wedding detail we prepared down to the place setting, welcome table, cocktail hour and dinner station signs, slide show, after party, pr-cocktail party, the list goes on and on and absolutely nothing was missed for our almost 200 Guest wedding!!! In fact, our guests are still talking about our wedding which definitely broke the internet as the best wedding or party they have ever had the pleasure of attending!! Everyone commented on the impeccable service and my husband and I agree that we were treated like celebrities the entire time, we even had our own security team at the after party who stayed with us the entire time ensuring we were happy as Chus and Ceballos brought us into the morning hours and we closed down the place! The food is absolutely amazing and again every detail and special request we made was attended to immediately. We even had a surprise special performance by the rapper Cam'ron planned for our guests and worked closely with Amed and our DJ Petey to ensure it went smoothly and it sure did! Booking rooms at the venue was extremely easy with Julissa as well, we had over 80 guests spend the night and dropped Welcome bags which the staff took great care of and made sure our guests were treated well! Honestly, I can not say enough about the entire Ravel team. If you are looking for a dreamy New York City wedding with incredible views, 5 star food, and impeccable service from a team who goes out of their way to make you feel like family, there is NO better place! I highly recommend the Ravel without reservation and can not wait to see they entire team again soon as I know we will be back to visit because the place and people really mean so much to us!

d us along the way. Once we got to our stay at the hotel we also have nothing, but good things to say about the staff and how they helped us feel at home the night before and the day of our wedding. Us being from out of town and making sure our guests were comfortable was a concern, but everything was great and they put our minds at ease. We would recommend the hotel and working with Julissa. We could not be happier with the outcome of using the Ravel for our room block.

e so extremely prompt, courteous, and prepared. Within 24 hours of emailing my initial inquiry, Elyse responded to me with a quote, which not only was very reasonable; but thorough. They were quickly accommodating in scheduling a venue tour with us; as well. During the tour, Betsy was very organized--she was prepared with an ipad of photos, and answered all questions for us. Though we did not use them as a vendor, I do recommend them based on their customer service; and, they surely do offer excellent wedding packages at a reasonable cost!

eyond impressed with the venue, the food, and the décor. Everyone had a blast celebrating our big day. Betsy and Delores were attentive, accommodating, creative, and beyond helpful in the weeks and months leading up to our wedding day. The team worked seamlessly with us (the grooms) and our wedding coordinator, Melinda—who happened to be LA-based—to ensure a wedding to remember. The same can be said for their coordination and collaboration with our photographers, DJ, and photo booth vendors. The day of our ceremony and reception went off without a flaw. The team worked hand-in-hand with our wedding coordinator to make sure everything thing was buttoned up—timeline, vendor arrivals and setup, and the flow from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to dinner and dancing. The view of the east side of Manhattan was the perfect backdrop for the evening. The Penthouse space is larger than it seems and accommodated our ceremony and reception perfectly. When guests returned to the main space from cocktail hour (hosted on the upper level) they were stunned with the elegant transformation of the room. Lastly, it is important to note that as a gay couple we felt 100% comfortable with the entire Ravel team—from management, the events team, wait staff, and hotel staff. They “get it” and made us feel not only welcomed, but that we belonged. For context it is important to note that we got married on October 14, 2016 (a sunny and average autumn Friday with highs in the mid-60s, lows in the mid-50s) and our guest count was 160 (the space would have fit comfortably 200).

us duties. + The rooftop venue itself provides incredible and stunning views of the NYC eastside skyline, the 59th Street Bridge, and also amazing east river sunsets. We held our wedding in mid-October. Cocktail hour is at a separate Observation deck level which allows guests both indoor and outdoor views and relaxation as they enjoy the scenery and a beverage….multiple bars were set up for this portion of the reception. The reception and dinner is held at a slightly lower rooftop level which has a retractable rooftop that adds a stunning layer of class and beauty. Most of our 180 guests continue to talk about it today. As the evening went on, the retractable roof was closed as it was starting to get chilly. Anyway, so the venue and it’s unique accessories alone made us excited about hosting our reception there; However, it was working with Elyse Williams during the initial contract process, for the better part of an entire year leading up to the event, and during the critical last couple of days, that really made our experience here over the top. We came away with great pictures, glowing comments from our guests, and above all, great memories. Elyse was very knowledgeable in her event planning and very meticulous in the project management of all aspects of the event. She was very thorough and cordial in all email, phone and in-person conversations for the entire year of our planning. She provided guidance and examples of other layouts and choices whenever we sought them out from her, and She also worked easily and thoroughly with all of our vendors before and during the reception. Elyse and the other staff members at Ravel did a great job in: • Designing and displaying a great layout which fully mimicked and met our prior discussions and in some cases (as with the observation deck), surpassed them. • Curating our Menu Selection and enabling us to have multiple people at the tasting and to walkthrough the venue • Assisting in linen selections and various other design requests • They seamlessly managed the random “day-of” situations and issues immediately and with great care. • They were very aware of the VIP guests at the wedding reception and did well to treat them with great regard and respect • Lastly, they addressed all of our one-off “day-of” requests and changes immediately and without a hitch. For us hosting our reception at Penthouse808 we were also granted a complimentary suite for the day which came stocked with many complimentary amenities. Overall we couldn’t have been happier with the day and would enthusiastically recommend this venue for anyone planning a special event!

breathtaking, our guests were amazed!! And the food was incredible! Nothing bad I can say. I recommend 100% if you are looking for a wedding venue, they did a fantastic job from planning to executing. So happy they were part of the best day of our lives!!

have asked for a better coordinator for our special day.

015. During the whole affair, we did go through a couple other event managers and this made us very nervous, but as soon as we met with Elyse Williams, all our fears disappeared. She was attentive to all my emails and questions during the planning process and on the day of my wedding, was on top of everything. We did have a few tiny issues, but they were rectified in the end. Everyone absolutely loved my venue-- the sights was as I expected it to be-- classy and elegant with the urban landscape I feel perfectly describes my take on NYC. The food was amazing, and the staff were wonderful. I wish I could name the delightful bartender who brought my husband and I plates of food and drinks to us as we were too busy trying to greet every single guest during cocktail hour. Also, everyone who worked the Ravel Hotel part of my planning (room reservations), was amazing. Thank god for Sandra and Julissa for making everything so easy for me!! If i were to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a single thing.

The only downside is the noise from the club. We were on the 4th floor and the music and bass from the club was very loud, until about 4 am. Luckily I slept the night before my wedding. If that doesn't bother you I'd highly recommend it.

y attentive, enthusiastic and detail-oriented. Benny, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure everything went immaculately during the reception. He led the staff to be so prepared for the wedding. Not only is he an awesome manager but just a great person. Elise, the event planner, was there for each step of the planning process and was meticulous in the execution of the actual wedding day. The staff was amazing. People cannot stop talking about how many people were there assisting to make the day run smoothly. They joked that they barely finished a drink before someone came running up to them offering them another. The attitude of the staff was enthusiastic and they seemed to really enjoy working! Being a cocktail style wedding, the food was abundant. Everyone was raving about the variety and quality of each and every station available. It was an absolute party! From start to end, the energy was incredible. How can you beat that view? As for the Ravel Hotel, I had about 25 rooms booked and the guests loved the accommodations. The front desk was extremely helpful and made sure that everyone was satisfied. They were always smiling and set the tone for guests as they arrived. I couldn't ask for anything more than what Penthouse 808 gave me. It is a day that me, my husband, and all my guests will never forget. We set the bar high and I'm not saying this because it was my wedding but...it was the best I have ever been to. Really just amazing!

e were both a mess, stressed and nervous. The sound system didn’t work correctly and kept cutting, the time line was a mess and my husband and I were running around trying to keep things together. We were promised that the items we wanted such a jameson, jack daniels, bacardi, (mid shelf) was a part of our package. Later, we found out that our GUESTS WERE ACTUALLY PAYING FOR THIS. The worst part was that at 9:56, 4 minutes until the wedding ended the planner asked if we wanted to do the bouquet toss, I agreed and she literally reached over and pulled out the plug from the iPad. No warning, no asking to get our MC to tell people just family and friends on the dance floor stuck. Right away staff started removing the belongings of our guests and put them in the club tables without warning, and when my husband asked the wedding planer to put music on in the interim she refused. Our guests stood around and half left without us being able to say goodbye because of how unorganized they were. It was shit show. WHY did we book this venue? At first when we talked to James the CFO, he agreed that what happened at our wedding was wrong and he seemed apologetic, but later we were told that the promises made to us were made from event planners they fired, and although we paid for a service we did not receive, they wouldn’t refund anything. I had the emails showing the promises THIER staff made, they could care less. I booked based on these promises and when they didn’t keep their word it was us who lost out. And worse yet the CFO and Owner of the hotel did nothing to make it right. We paid, they got our money, and although we didn’t get 2/3 of what we wanted we were attached through a vague contract. If I were to be able to do it all again, I would without question have chosen another venue.

d professional, when all of a sudden she was no longer with Penthouse. Now this threw me for a loop and I was afraid that all my wedding details would be lost. My fears were quickly put to bed when I met Karina and Mark. They were on top of everything and were very up front with construction updates. The whole wedding went off without a hitch and I wouldn't do a single thing differently. Oh, and did I mention the food was OUTSTANDING! My husband and I are vegan and the chef did an amazing job blending vegan options for us while providing delicious, non-vegan food for our guests. Overall, it was everything I had wanted for my wedding.

and priced it out! Aside from the view, because I can go on and on about that, the coordinators are awesome and attentive. Responses to my EVERY questions were quickly answered and also solved within a day. I felt at ease when planning my wedding. They provided practical suggestions that would make my wedding not only look amazing in pictures, but feel that way as well. The food was A.MA.ZING! The guests actually continue to rave about cocktail hour. From the chicken and waffle kabobs to the cinnamon crust lamb chops, every single item on the menu was delicious. What's great food without OPEN BAR! My guests definitely enjoyed that part as well, and with our specialty cocktail drink that matched the color theme of the wedding, I was extremely pleased. The hotel was the perfect addition. My out of town guests who had never been to New York utilized the hotel rooms. They felt comfortable and were treated like royalty. If I could get married again, I would have it at the Penthouse 8-08, in fact, if you are getting married that is the number one place you should consider. Between the amazing view, attentive event coordinators, and the hotel, you really can't go wrong! Trust me!

Natassa (name who you see in other reviews). They were under construction and we saw images of what the new roof top and new building next door would look like, est time completed May 2014. It looked amazing and she gave us a great under construction price. we guaranteed 150 guests. Slowly her email contact became less and less and she was out of the office more often. I finally was told in Jan. that none of the construction of the other building is going to be finished in time for my wedding. So heart broken. They assured me that the roof top renovations would be finished and we could fit all 150 guest on the roof. We go to see the venue again and was told that Natassa was no longer working with the venue. This is when I met Karina. The only reason why I gave 4 stars over 3 was because of her. She answered every annoying email promptly and made me feel like I was good hands. Months go by and we finally see the finished rooftop and it looked incredible.We think this will end up even better. We sit down for a tasting with Karina and Mark (20 days before wedding). Mark is pushy and just really doesn't seem to have a good personality. His one purpose seems to be to get more money out of you. He was always the bearer of bad news. He is a salesman. I was told my contract wasn't for 150 guest but 100 guest and we owed another $9000. We didn't know what to do we didn't have that money. How come no one noticed this months ago. I re read over the contract and see that in fact my contract was based on 150 guest. They had no choice but to honor the price on the contract. (make sure to read over everything and get things in writing). We go for our last appointment and the roof top is now enclosed because it has been getting colder. I was not happy with this because half of the beautiful view is covered by plastic windows and brown bars. At this point I couldn't get angry or upset anymore and just excepted that. The day of the wedding everything went pretty smooth. Karina was my bridal attendant and she went above and beyond to make everything amazinnnnnggg that day. The only thing that went wrong on the actual day was that my dj wanted to set up his own equipment but the Ravel said to use theirs because of the quick turn over to night club at 1030, So the dj listened and then the Ravels microphone didn't work for 90% of the night. My MC was unable to do his job and the best man/maid of honor speeches weren't heard. If a mic not working was the only thing that went wrong after everything we have been through with this place I was happy. It ended up being an amazing venue. Food was great! Bartenders and service was great. Karina was incredible. She made sure we had everything we needed and she set up everything exactly how I envisioned it. I would recommend this place because of her and the view. The breakfast on Sunday was great and Stephanie who did the room blocks was very accommodating as well. Full renovations are going to be done in 2015 then it will look even more incredible.

nner and Jordann - Assistant event planner. They both took their time and really capture all those small details to make our day so special. Our experience with the food was delicious. We have many of our guest now returning there for dinner on a regular basis and have nothing but great things to say about every dish they get. We do not have any negative things to say about this venue because everyone work incredibly hard and it truly showed. We highly recommend this venue to those who are looking for a spectacular view, and a unique feel to share with all their loved one's.

ple locations within the hotel to hold our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Once the papers were signed and the deposit was cashed we did not hear from them again without having to hunt them down for updates on construction. They fired their events manager 8 months later and told us that they would make up for the lack of communication that the location would not be ready for our wedding, but they had at least a couple of spaces we could use. Frank changed what he was willing to give us every time we meet with him and when I confronted Mark that I recorded every conversation with him promising us to make up for what they couldn't provide us when we first signed our contract. We eventually were slightly compensated, but not without stress and a fight. The weekend of the wedding we dealt with a couple of rude men at the front desk who were not accommodating to myself or our guests when I asked them about the shuttle (during shuttle hours). The bridal attendant (who I was told leading up to the wedding would be there all day to help with anything) didn't show up until 4 when the wedding started at 6. They hung dead plants from the roof which ruined pictures of the skyline that we wanted for the ceremony. The roof was closed which also blocked the skyline without my approval. They never covered the Penthouse808 sign that is on the roof that they told us repeatedly that they would, so I great deal of my photos have that listed in the background. We also got the DJ through the hotel with rave reviews from them and were told they were going to charge us $750 in November and then in April it jumped to $1000. We had to fight for the price to be brought down to what we originally agreed to. Then at the wedding DJ 9PM played every song/artist I listed on my DO NOT play list and kept on saying, "Welcome to Ravel Hotel's Penthouse808!" Not welcome to Mike & Andrea's wedding, it was like he was DJ their nightclub. Our wedding ended at 11pm and at 10 they started breaking down the location to transform to their nightclub. Asking our guest to move so they can take tables away. You will be pulled in by the beautiful skyline, but don't waste your time and money on these people. It is not worth the stress and every bride deserves to feel like they are being listened to and will have the wedding of their dreams!

the way of decor to wow your guests. The staff is amazing. I dealt with Meagan mostly prior to the event. She handled the contract, booking rooms at the hotel, etc. The day of the event Natassa was in charge. She coordinated my vendors so that things ran smoothly. I can honestly say I was not in any way stressed thanks to these two ladies. It really was an amazing day. Also, we had one of the largest ceremonies they have had there. We had chairs set up and left the lounge booths in the back. Gave the place a really nice feel and still felt quite intimate. I would definitely highly recommend the venue and if our guest number and been smaller I would've loved to have my reception there as well!

. She was SO accommodating and positive from the beginning. She is high energy and thinks outside of the box to make EVERYTHING work. The communication is so quick and we booked the venue within a week or so, had an AMAZING tasting and they NAILED the food. My husband and I are both foodies so the menu was VERY important. They worked with us to shift things around and make even the menu personal. We went to the venue 3 or 4 times, with siblings, parents, and to do walk throughs of the timeline. Natassa, Meagan and Katrina are all SO responsive and professional. Not to mention amazing ladies that we will continue to hang out with even though the wedding is over! Did we mention the view??? We had an amazing evening wedding with perfect weather (even if not, we had a game plan) Our guests were all blown away with the city skyline, the bridge, the lights... Our friends and family are still talking about it! We would recommend Penthouse808 to anyone looking for a seamless planning experience with the utmost professionalism and flexibility. Thanks Penthouse808 & Team! Xox Michael & Sara

u, hands down the search was over. I had a DIY wedding and unknowingly inherited a wedding planner/event coordinator in Natassa who was with us through every step of planning the big day at Ravel. Here, you can get away from the packaged, outdated cookie-cut catering halls and have a truly unique, completely customizable, outside the box wedding here. A HUGE applause for the Ravel and Natassa, really can't thank them enough.

I stepped foot into the hotel I could tell it was exactly what I wanted my out-of-town (and even close to town) guests to experience while being in NYC. The hotel could use some minor upgrading to keep it looking spiffy, but in all it's great chic and modern. The staff was fantastic accommodating early check-ins and late check-outs. They were also great with dispersing my welcome gifts to guests. Only con is no free wifi!

n the venue. I worked with Natassa and Megan while planning my wedding. Natassa made everything very easy. She was extremely accommodating, very creative, and a pleasure to work with. She is a very vibrant person full of life and positive energy. She is very well organized and very professional. The food was also amazing. Natassa worked with me to put together a vegan menu in addition to the regular chicken, beef, and fish, and that was really special for me because I have a few family members that are vegan. This was the perfect venue for me because I wanted a non traditional venue but at the same time still elegant. I could go on and on about my experience, the beauty of the venue, and working with Natassa and Megan, but my entire experience was amazing I was treated the way a bride to be should be treated. I highly recommend this venue!!!!