"Azul is one of the less-sceney, more tolerable rooftops in Lower Manhattan. So invite a few friends to hang out on some couches while you drink cocktails, eat Cuban-ish snacks, and look out at the Hudson. You can email rooftopbars@hotelhugony.com for reservations ahead of time (the minimum for reservations is six people, and the maximum is 10)." - Hannah Albertine, Nikko Duren