The Empire Hotel Rooftop Rooftop Bar / Rooftop Lounge

Upper West Side, New York –

Perched on the twelfth floor of the elegant Empire Hotel – home to one of the main characters on the TV show Gossip Girl – is the exclusive Rooftop Bar and Lounge, an upscale nightspot where pumping DJ music sets a sexy tone for the stiletto-wearing cosmopolitan set sprawled on the leather banquettes.

Consisting of both indoor and outdoor spaces, the main penthouse area features a sleek décor of browns and blacks lit up just enough by the floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as eye-catching details like the row of unusual gold lighting fixtures and a stainless steel bar with a stenciled black bubble motif.

One of the coolest hangouts in town, weekdays see sophisticated young professionals stopping in to sip drinks by candlelight, while the weekends bring in a slightly more party-oriented crowd of twenty-something urbanites looking to mingle and dance.

For a relaxing break, guests can wander out to the West Terrace – one of the two outdoor spaces – whose retractable glass roof makes it a great year-round spot for lounging on beige banquettes to enjoy the views of Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side. A working fireplace, potted palms, and candlelit cocktail tables combine to create a seductive vibe for lovers lingering over cocktails.

The East Terrace offers yet another laid-back space, where ivied white trellises, flickering lanterns, and little loveseats – all bathed in the neon glow of the famous Hotel Empire sign – create a whimsical garden environment.

Inside or out, the Rooftop Bar is the perfect enclave for patrons looking to rub elbows with the socialites or simply savor the view and a bit of conversation with friends in a chic and sexy atmosphere.