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Hi all -

I would love any information people have on the Gramercy Park Hotel. I have had an impossible time reaching them. Does anyone know cost or who I should reach out to? I am hoping for a Feb 2011 wedding for 75-100 people.

Also, any thoughts on other wedding venues in Manhattan that are simple, elegant with a bit of a modern flare and windows (think River Cafe, Boathouse, Gramercy Park Hotel, Braynt Park Grill) - but hopefully in the $175-200/pp range? 91 Horatio Street and Union Square Ballroom seem intriguing to me. Are they nice inside? Like I said, I am really hoping for something simple, elegant with candles and lights (twinkly).

Thoughts?

Thanks so much. I am new to this and basically clueless. :)

@dr1998: Hi we looked at the Gramercy Park Hotel too.  I spoke with this woman:

Jaclyn Gorman
Director of Events
Gramercy Park Hotel
2 Lexington Avenue
New York , New York 10010
T: 212 201 2168 F: 212 201 2170
jgorman@gramercyparkhotel.com
 

@dr1998: As far as cost goes, we were quoted $275 per person for a family style dinner.  I also looked at their cocktail style reception and that had a minimum spend of $15,000 with 22% service charge.

Thanks, everyone. I will certainly look at Loft 11 and your other suggestions. I always imagined that we would choose a raw space like a loft but when I realized all of the work - and extra cost - of bringing in food, chairs, etc., I kind of decided to lean toward a hotel or more full-service space. But, I will look into these - some places certainly make it easier than others. Any other suggestions, please send them my way!

Thanks!

@dr1998: Hi, just wondering, which venue did you eventually decide upon? I have booked a loft and am going through the same questions in my head; is the space worth the extra cost and work! So just wondering which you wound up selecting!

@dr1998: Hi, just wondering, which venue did you eventually decide upon? I have booked a loft and am going through the same questions in my head; is the space worth the extra cost and work! So just wondering which you wound up selecting!

@dr1998: Hi, just wondering, which venue did you eventually decide upon? I have booked a loft and am going through the same questions in my head; is the space worth the extra cost and work! So just wondering which you wound up selecting!