My fiancé, our moms, and I took off work to travel into Queens to visit the venue. We had scheduled an appointment 3 days before the visit with someone (I don’t even know because their name wasn’t in the e-mail). The appointment was for 3pm, so we left around noon in order to combat the weather the traffic. We arrived around 1pm and sat down for lunch in the area when we received an e-mail saying that they could not honor our visit because of “engagements already scheduled to take place out of the office.” We were told the the host did not want to travel in the rain and traffic. We were all disgusting and upset that we had all taken off work to visit the venue. We called and asked if someone else could briefly show us the space since we were already in the area and they said NO they proceeded to ask if we could take off work again the next day to visit. There was ZERO respect. Glad they showed their true colors before I wrote the check.

Ravel Hotel is an amazing venue! My (now) husband and I are both from California originally. We’ve had so many weddings the last few years and wanted to do something different/ ”very NY.” I visited SO many venues, literally 20+ and they were either not what we were looking for or way out of our budget. To be honest, when we first visited Ravel we were not in love with it. We had toured Penthouse 808 on a rainy winter day. It was dark, the windows were all down, we saw no view. However, we decided to give it another chance because of the great package selection offered. On our second tour, we were shown the rooftop and absolutely fell in love. It was exactly what we were looking for, a rooftop wedding with a skyline view. We ended up using all three of their venue spaces, and our guests loved all of them. They took so many pictures. Angel, our coordinator, was great to work with as well. She answered so many of our questions and concerns throughout the planning process. Th... Read moreere were some things we got okay’ed by the sales team that weren’t technically in line with the venue’s policy but Angel was really great in working with us to honor those commitments. She was also amazing the day of, taking care of all the little details and putting out all the fires so I didn’t have anything to worry about. Melissa, who was my bridal attendant for the day, was just as great. She was there for whatever I needed, anything from food to lip gloss to getting me a drink to making sure I had my fluffy sandals to change into. She literally held my cold hands and made me breathe with her before I walked down the aisle. Our day couldn’t have been more perfect! The food was amazing and plentiful (the sushi station, OMG!). Our guests were so impressed and VERY full! We upgraded our package and had the premium open bar, which did not disappoint. We’ve received so many compliments about our wedding and have been told multiple times by our guests it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We did have a little snag with the room reservations but I’m told it was resolved as quickly as possible. I do have to say that the rooms were nicer/cleaner than I expected given the reviews. I ended up switching hair+makeup into the bridal suite last minute because I loved the suite so much. They also have a day club during the summer months that we were not aware of when we initially booked the venue. EDM is blasting all day, you can hear it during our first look videos, but it wasn’t obvious during the ceremony. We didn’t have a problem with it, but I think some of our older family members were a bit confused. Overall, we are so incredibly happy with how everything turned out, it was exactly how we envisioned our best.day.ever!

My (now) husband and I had already toured MANY wedding venues in Manhattan (one of which we had just received a contract for) when we stumbled upon Ravel Events at Ravel Hotel online. We are the type of people who say we need to get a visa just to leave Manhattan so when we decided to take a “trip”’ to Ravel Hotel, we joked about having a “destination” wedding. Upon arrival, we were impressed with the views but were concerned about being able to utilize/afford different locations within the hotel. Also, we read multiple mixed reviews about the property overall. As we were discussing this with the representative giving us the tour, Frank (co-owner and manager of Ravel Events) just happened to be in the foyer area. He came over and sat down to address our concerns. Frank was so candid about the history of Ravel, the restaurant, the club and more (they were in the midst of renovations and re-launching “Ravel Events”). Frank quickly earned our trust in such an unexpected wa... Read morey. Not only personable, he knew how to ease any/all of our hesitations and appeared genuinely ready to work with us to create a truly special event. Somehow, we were already in negotiations with respect to which areas of the Ravel we might be able to use (some not yet available) along with different scenarios of how everything might unfold from the ceremony in the Grand Ballroom to the possible cocktail hour on Ten Rooftop and then our reception in Penthouse 808. Unique ideas grew from this serendipitous meeting and changed the trajectory of our entire Memorial Day Weekend wedding plans. Needless to say, after speaking and brainstorming with Frank, we discarded the other venue’s contract and looked no further. The unbelievable three days of wedding events/parties that followed just 4.5 months later were OVER THE TOP SPECTACULAR!! The process leading up to the big day was one of collaboration and team effort across Frank's and Seth's (aka Chef Extraordinaire!) teams including Betsy, Angel, Julissa and Melissa. One example includes my fiancé and I thinking we wanted a sit down multiple “courses” dinner. After being provided with different options and suggestions, we realized, Penthouse 808 is the type of venue where you want people to be able to feel like they’re truly at one big party. Rather than keeping people limited to their seats and standard course options, we elected to do “stations.” FYI - this is NOT a “buffet” offering rather, high end manned food destinations. This was one of the best decisions and revisions to our initial plans that we made. Not only did it keep people moving, the variety, volume and quality of food went above and beyond our expectations. We had 5x stations including Carving Station, Pescado Station, BBQ Station, Pasta Station, and TWO SUCKLING PIGS (we expected 1x but they surprised us with the 2nd one because it added to the “WOW” factor)! Not to mention, when I shared the types of food that our families prefer in advance, they custom prepared traditional dishes for us including arroz con gandules and platanos to complement the pork perfectly! This is just one example of many illustrating how Ravel Events proactively invested additional effort into making our special day/weekend so unique and memorable. The Dessert Parade with staff dancing out with desserts while mini fireworks flashed everywhere was SO FUN! Happiness permeated everywhere and people couldn’t stop raving across the board!! BRAVO Seth and team!!! As we got closer to our date, Betsy and Frank were very accessible and beyond accommodating based on feedback, quick planning and a growing guest list. They also recommended vendors who had great reputations and were willing to be flexible within our price parameters. Big SHOUT OUT to DJ Bryan from White Isle Events who was so wonderfully easy to work with and created the exact vibe we wanted. Our beautiful and grand ostrich feather centerpieces were provided by Matt at Super Sweet Sixteens. So many big hits and highlights! Our weekend of events grew to include a Friday night Grand Ballroom ceremony rehearsal followed by private welcome "Cocktails & Bites" soiree including artisanal flatbreads and delicious kale caesar salads in the foyer outside of the Grand Ballroom. Candles, signature cocktails and an attentive staff completed the first weekend party kick-off for our guests. Saturday began with our ceremony in the Grand Ballroom followed by our cocktail hour on Ten Rooftop then, our fabulous reception in Penthouse 808. Our guests were floored with the stunning views and different locations…one more impressive than the next. During each event, Melissa (my bridal attendant) was by my side every step of the way from making sure I had my back up shoes to helping fix my bustle while constantly tracking where we last left our Tiffany champagne glasses during the fun without us even noticing. She made sure she was on top of all details - not only that, she was lovely company. On Sunday, we threw a BBQ brunch at the Garden & Grille that included Garden Games and a Pool Party at Profundo. We enjoyed a private VIP area for just our guests which included over-sized games and beach lounge beds & swing chairs. General Profundo pool guests were asking how to get into our awesome VIP area! What a way to close out a BEAUTIFUL weekend had by all. Our guests repeatedly told us that this was by far, the BEST wedding they had every attended. Because of the detailed care and focused efforts provided by Ravel Events, our weekend actually evolved into a true “destination” wedding. While guests traveled from both many states and abroad, even friends who live in Manhattan stayed at the hotel all weekend to attend our multiple parties. Hearing people say they had an amazing mini-vacation with us was a gift in itself! This is as close as one could ever hope for when thinking about the PERFECT wedding weekend. Note, if you can score the Empire Suite, DO IT! It was like having our very own palace with unparalleled views 24/7 to enjoy with friends and family. It served as yet another "destination" to appreciate over the weekend. In sum, we challenge you to find another remotely comparable sleek venue in NYC with so many distinguished and attractive party destinations under one roof. Partnering with Ravel Events allowed us to throw the ultimate celebration of our new life together. Our guests were (and still are) non-stop boasting at how absolutely OUTSTANDING the entire weekend was! It’s been 3 weeks now and we are still smiling from ear to ear. We can’t thank Betsy enough for all of her patience/hand holding, diligence, and delightful demeanor. As for Frank and his sincerity from day one, what more can we say? He and his team delivered what will now always be remembered as the most magical wedding weekend we could have ever imagined. For this, we will be forever grateful. #ravelevents

AMAZING - the food and staff were outstanding! The food alone will leave your guests impressed and it was more than we expected. The view is breathe-taking and will blow your guests away. Our cocktail hour took place on the rooftop and our reception was in the new beautiful Grand Ballroom with almost 350 guests. They were flexible and we had everything we asked for - ice luge, pig roast, photo booth, cigar table, bag pipers, money guns and more. We also worked through the hotel to provide our guests with transportation to and from Ravel Hotel to our ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. The hotel made an extra step to accommodate our guests by allowing an early check-in and upgrading our guests with a beautiful view from their rooms. When the reception ended the celebration continued on the rooftop at the Penthouse and we were provided great service and danced the night away....Everything went off without a hitch! Thank you to all the staff at Ravel Hotel - Delores, B... Read moreetsy, Clester, Julissa, Benny, Frank, Aarius for making our wedding unforgettable and magical!...You are family to us and we will be back for our future celebrations. September 23, 2017 - Patrick & Stacey

My wedding was wonderful. The staff, food and space were just what we excepted.

My husband and I were married here back in August 2017, but we booked our wedding at Penthouse 808 way before the ballroom was even complete! We could not have been happier with the final product. Our ceremony and rehearsal dinner were up on the rooftop - the most beautiful views! Our guests were gushing about them! Our very large wedding reception was in the brand new ballroom, which is absolutely stunning, and super modern. While I can go on and on about the beautiful space and even more amazing food (AMAZING food), I have to say Elyse and Dolores were the absolute best. Elyse was with us the entire ride, answering questions and updating us along the way. She was beyond professional, helpful, and quick to respond. We had started looking at the venue about 2 years before our wedding actually happened, so by the time it ended it felt as if we were old friends! The weekend of our wedding (we also had our rehearsal dinner at the venue) Elyse and Dolores treated us like royalty and made s... Read moreure we had everything we needed at every moment. I cannot recommend Penthouse 808 enough!!! We love you Elyse & Dolores!!

The team at the Ravel Hotel/Penthouse 808 made planning our wedding as easy as can be. We had both our ceremony and reception in the Penthouse 808 space and you would have thought we spent far more than we did. We, along with our guests, were beyond impressed with the venue, the food, and the décor. Everyone had a blast celebrating our big day. Betsy and Delores were attentive, accommodating, creative, and beyond helpful in the weeks and months leading up to our wedding day. The team worked seamlessly with us (the grooms) and our wedding coordinator, Melinda—who happened to be LA-based—to ensure a wedding to remember. The same can be said for their coordination and collaboration with our photographers, DJ, and photo booth vendors. The day of our ceremony and reception went off without a flaw. The team worked hand-in-hand with our wedding coordinator to make sure everything thing was buttoned up—timeline, vendor arrivals and setup, and the flow from ceremony, to cocktail h... Read moreour, to dinner and dancing. The view of the east side of Manhattan was the perfect backdrop for the evening. The Penthouse space is larger than it seems and accommodated our ceremony and reception perfectly. When guests returned to the main space from cocktail hour (hosted on the upper level) they were stunned with the elegant transformation of the room. Lastly, it is important to note that as a gay couple we felt 100% comfortable with the entire Ravel team—from management, the events team, wait staff, and hotel staff. They “get it” and made us feel not only welcomed, but that we belonged. For context it is important to note that we got married on October 14, 2016 (a sunny and average autumn Friday with highs in the mid-60s, lows in the mid-50s) and our guest count was 160 (the space would have fit comfortably 200).

At first I admit I was a bit skeptical of Penthouse808 based on reviews I had read, but I am so glad I took a chance. I was searching for a place (and we visited A LOT of venues) where we could host a true "New York City" wedding and the Ravel Hotel's rooftop with its breath-taking views could not have been more perfect. Penthouse808 has the full package - amazing food, an accommodating wedding coordinator (although there were a few unforeseen bumps in the road, Karina was great and helped us through it all) and an in-house DJ who crafted the perfect playlist to keep the party going all night long. We had our ceremony there, followed by cocktail hour, reception and after-party (on weekends the venue turns into a club at 11:30). Our guests took countless photos of the NYC skyline and gushed over the food all night. Our cocktail hour consisted of passed appetizers (meatballs, risotto balls, lobster rolls, chicken & waffles, and spicy tuna, to name a few) and 3 stations (Mediterranean, Pa... Read moresta and Flatbread), which we paid a little extra for but was so worth it. Even my food-obsessed Italian-American family was impressed! Then we kicked the night off with a tomato watermelon salad and choice of entree (short rib, salmon and mushroom risotto). The wedding ended with coffee and lots of dessert (our wedding cake, a cheesecake and berries & whip were passed). Everything was set up according to plan, the timeline was followed to a tee and everyone had a blast. Thank you Karina, Elyse, Benny, DJ Rolo and the rest of the Penthouse808 staff for making our special day absolutely perfect. One other benefit to note: since the venue is at the rooftop of a hotel, they offer accommodations for guests and you can stay in a suite after a long night of partying! Karina also set aside space at their quaint bar downstairs (The Yard) for guests who arrived early. If you don't end up choosing Penthouse808, I definitely recommend going there for dinner! It's an amazing experience.

Penthouse 808 saved the day for us! After 6+months of unprofessional and terrible communication with our planned rehearsal dinner venue we canceled and booked with Penthouse about a week before our date. They were incredibly kind and helpful, and their package was such a better value too! Our guests got so much food and everything was delicious. Benny and his staff were also amazing at helping us dodge and stay comfortable/dry during a hurricane rolling through their open air lounge. We had been to the restaurant several times last year and were confident our guests would enjoy their unique cuisine and amazing atmosphere and city views. We are so happy we switched and can't wait to go back soon!

I'll start by saying that our friends and family have labeled our wedding ceremony - The Best Wedding Ever! our Venue Coordinator, Elyse Williams was always responsive, detailed oriented and informative. It was our first wedding, we wanted simple and fun, timeliness and great food. that's exactly what we got out of the non-traditional wedding for a couple like ourselves.

I'll start by saying that our friends and family have labeled our wedding ceremony - The Best Wedding Ever! our Venue Coordinator, Elyse Williams was always responsive, detailed oriented and informative. It was our first wedding, we wanted simple and fun, timeliness and great food. that's exactly what we got out of the non-traditional wedding for a couple like ourselves.

I was born and raised in Queens NY moved to FL. I had attended the restaurant and hotel years ago. I seen the retractable glass rooftop and it was beautiful then. Recently the hotel did a massive renovation to Penthouse808 which added more square footage and more spaces to cater to many different events. They have great backup plans in case of rain which is super important for a wedding or any occasion for that matter. The view was amazing regardless of rain/cludy or shine. Overall the service was great. I must say that it was a bit stressful since the event planner staff was changed 3 times during our wedding process which caused alot of anxiety because all the staff would have a different response and it ended up being our words versus the ex-employee. At the end we did recieve what was originally promised. The overall hotel was dirty due to construction of a new hotel adjacent. But the venue space and space in which the guest would walk through was overall clean. Staff wa... Read mores great in service throughout the wedding. I'm upset that my bridal party didnt have an opportunity to eat the delicious hors d'oeuvre. I had 2 of the hors d'oeuvre sent to my room which I was not happy about. The service was great, cocktails were delicious, the food was amazing from the begining to end (based on the food tasting and guests comments). Overall It was beautiful and I'm happy. I'm going to try to set up a food tasting for my bridal party since we didnt eat any during the wedding.

So happy we chose Penthouse 808 for our wedding! We were a little worried about how things would turn out on the wedding day because of all the construction and some changes in staff. But on the day of everything was great. The staff of the restaurant and the hotel were amazing all weekend, they were professional, kind, and very accommodating. Whenever we needed something by the time we turned around someone was on it. The food was delicious and the guests love the tuna option. And of course the view was amazing, all the guests couldn't stop talking about how great the venue was and they had the best time. Its not your typical hotel ballroom and i loved that about this place. Also its deceivingly big, i was worried about how many tables would fit on the upper ledge and that it would be tight, we had plenty of room. One heads up about the hotel, just like other reviews i read, the club is very loud until 4am, so put ear plugs in your guests welcome bags! Overall I definitely suggest ... Read moreRavel/Penthouse 808, the view of NYC is amazing, the food is great and the service was awesome.

We went through 4 event planners during the planning our wedding. They made a million promises to get us to book this place. After we booked and signed those promises were null and void. But now we were locked. When we got to the actual day we were both a mess, stressed and nervous. The sound system didn’t work correctly and kept cutting, the time line was a mess and my husband and I were running around trying to keep things together. We were promised that the items we wanted including Jameson, Jack Daniels etc, was a part of our package. Later, we found out that our GUESTS WERE ACTUALLY PAYING FOR THIS. The worst part was that at 9:56, 4 minutes until the wedding ended the planner asked if we wanted to do the bouquet toss, I agreed and she literally reached over and pulled out the plug from the iPad. No warning, no asking to get our MC to tell people just family and friends on the dance floor stuck. Right away staff started removing the belongings of our guests and put them in the c... Read morelub tables, and when my husband asked the wedding planer to put music on in the interim she refused. Our guests stood around and half left without us being able to say goodbye because of how unorganized they were. It was shit show. WHY did we book this venue? At first when we talked to James the CFO, he agreed that what happened at our wedding was wrong and he seemed apologetic, but later we were told that the promises made to us were made from event planners they fired, and although we paid for a service we did not receive, they wouldn’t refund anything. I had the emails showing the promises THIER staff made, they could care less. I booked based on these promises and when they didn’t keep their word it was us who lost out. And the CFO and Owner of the hotel did nothing to make it right. We paid, they got our money, and although we didn’t get 2/3 of what we wanted we were attached through a vague contract. I would tell anyone to book another venue. Don't make the same mistake we did.