The room where you get ready for your wedding in New York could be just one floor away from an 1898 marble staircase or a hidden garden right in the heart of Midtown.
With that in mind, choosing the hotel for you and your guests also means choosing the setting for the first photos of your wedding day.
In Manhattan, rooms sell out quickly on high-demand weekends, so a block keeps your guests in one building at a fixed rate. The five hotels on this list appear among the options for New York wedding room blocks.
Arlo NoMad’s Skyline Corner
The Sky View Queen at Arlo NoMad is a compact, 150-square-foot room on the hotel’s upper floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the Manhattan skyline, while walnut finishes add warmth to the space.
For your guests, the room includes a full-length mirror and a garment steamer, both essential for getting clothes ready after a trip.
Hotel Hendricks and Its Hidden Garden
Hotel Hendricks is located at 25 West 38th Street, just a few blocks from Bryant Park and the shops on Fifth Avenue. Its 176 rooms combine custom mahogany woodwork with rose gold finishes, and the bathrooms feature Waterworks fixtures.
Beyond its polished interiors, the hotel has a tucked-away garden suited to summer gatherings. For a welcome party with skyline views, Daintree Rooftop offers another option.
HGU New York’s 1905 Ceilings
HGU New York occupies a Beaux-Arts building dating to 1905, and ornate plaster ceilings still crown its interiors. The hotel also displays its art collection throughout the building. With 90 rooms and suites at 34 East 32nd Street, it has about half as many rooms as Hotel Hendricks.
The hotel offers a variety of options, ranging from Queen rooms to a King Suite. An accessible King Deluxe ADA room is also available for guests with accessibility needs. Both the 1905 Lounge and the HGU Rooftop can be reserved for private events, with rooftop availability depending on the season and weather.
Moxy NYC Times Square’s Folding Rooms
Yabu Pushelberg designed the guest rooms and interiors at Moxy NYC Times Square, while Rockwell Group handled the restaurants and bars. In each room, tables and other furniture fold up and hang from a wall panel, freeing up floor space for suitcases and garment bags.
For couples or parents, six Studio Suites offer about 350 square feet and a separate living room. Pre-wedding gatherings can be held on the mezzanine, where three glass-and-copper studios come together to form a single, larger space.
Martinique New York on Broadway’s Marble Staircase
Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, opened in 1898 with a design by Henry Hardenbergh, the same architect who designed the Plaza Hotel.
The building features a French Renaissance Revival style. You can still see the mosaic floor in the lobby and the spiral marble staircase.
Four Questions Before You Book
Beyond the hotel’s design, the room where you’ll get ready and spend those moments before and after the event deserves its own attention. Here are some questions to ask before choosing your hotel.
- How many people will be in the room? Your hair and makeup team and your photographer both need space, so a suite with a separate living area works better than a standard room.
- How much natural light will the room have? Higher floors and corner rooms tend to get more natural light, and you can request them when booking your block.
- Where will the portraits be taken? Some hotels restrict photo sessions on staircases or rooftops, so it’s best to check schedules and confirm the rules with the hotel ahead of time.
- Where will the rest of the wedding party get ready? A shared room near yours saves everyone a trip across town.
On the morning you say “I do,” the room you choose will be the backstage area where you’ll let out your first nervous laugh of the day. Compare room layouts, natural light, photography policies, and group rates before choosing the setting that best suits your wedding morning.
