Sherry J.
Yelp
Stop going to all the popular touristy rooftops (you know the ones) and check this place out.
The two main things I look for in a rooftop is the view...and the drinks. Decor, food, vibe all come after. Otherwise I could be *anywhere* else.
This place has it all.
- Located inside the CitizenM hotel
- I got off the elevator, walked in, and saw the skyline
- They have amazing floor to ceiling windows that give you a full view of everything north-west of the hotel (this is just from the inside).
- I walked in and saw people with their laptops (working I assume?) and others engaged in conversation
- The couches look really comfy but we opted to get our drinks at the bar and sit outside.
- The outside area feels like a park on the 21st floor. The chairs, the greenery, the tables. They even have couches outside with big poofy pillows. I LOVE it.
- When we first arrived it was still raining but very quickly the sky cleared. That might also explain why we almost had the rooftop to ourselves. The bar staff worked really hard to dry off all the tables and chairs as quickly as possible.
- Now for the view. Once you're outside. You can see EVERYTHING. Everything from the Freedom Tower, to Hudson Yards, to the Empire State Building. AND the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges.
- They really do offer a 360 degree view because once you head to the bathrooms, you'll be able to see outside as well! The bathroom windows are tainted in pink and for a moment, the rest of New York turns pink too.
- I looked around and most of the cocktails had fresh fruit on the side. We both had the accountant kite surfer and it did not disappoint. Another bonus: their drinks are strong.
- When you've gotten your fill of the view outside, go back inside and take some time to check out the decor. It's the definition of eclectic.
- Come here for a date
- Come here to sit on the inside couches and write all afternoon
- Come for a quick catch up
- Come as a big group
- Bring your friends from out of town or even bring your friends from NYC. Most, if not all of them have probably not heard of this place yet.
I may return a few times before this place gets too popular!