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Sofitel New York is a wedding venue boasting an exceptional location, with access to all the best that Times Square has to offer. This luxury midtown hotel is described as having a French soul and New York City edge, combining the best of both worlds for your wedding day. Sit back and let their professional team guide you, planning the event of your wildest dreams.

Facilities and Capacity

You'll be greeted with a contemporary twist of Art Deco style, coupled with the look and feel of an upscale private club. Enjoy Parisian-inspired service and a plethora of French details throughout. Depending on the size and vision of your special day, they offer several indoor and outdoor spaces. The Grand Paris Ballroom can hold up to 120 of your loved ones, while the outdoor Terrace Suites are ideal for up to 70. All spaces exude sophistication and elegance with plenty of natural light, often offering spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.

Sofitel New York offers á la carte or customized menus and packages designed to work within your budget. Their culinary team is happy to accommodate your requests and dietary preferences so that every guest can enjoy a mouthwatering meal. The dinner can be arranged as a buffet, French service, stations, or a plated affair, with tastings beforehand to ensure everything meets your expectations. Bartenders can serve your guests a wide selection of house liquor, wine, and beer, including your champagne toast or a signature cocktail. Meanwhile, the staff can take care of details like tables, chairs, lighting, and even decor including aisle markers and centerpieces, so you can simply enjoy yourselves. Cleanup and setup are also provided by the hotel. An on-site fitness center, valet parking, wheelchair accessibility, and a pet-friendly atmosphere complete the experience. Needless to say, the entire Sofitel New York team would love to hear from you and learn more about your vision for your special day.

Accommodations

There are 398 well-finished guestrooms at this hotel. Many of these suites include en-suite bathrooms and views of the city that never sleeps. You don't have to worry about that however, all rooms feature comfy bedding for a great night's rest.

Services Offered

This hotel's experienced event planners will work with you to ensure that your dream wedding comes to fruition. They can assist with the complete setup and breakdown of all decorations and rental items. What's more, customized wedding packages can be formulated to make sure that all details are taken care of.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$175

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
August
December

Reviews of Sofitel New York

Brandy
Brandy Sent on 02/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, responsive and beyond magical!

I had absolutely the best experience working with Sofitel, especially the director of catering and events - Darian James. The hotel truly provided everything that I need, from the luxurious and beautiful ballroom serving as the venue for both our ceremony and reception to the gorgeous bridal suite with a killer view of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and the big apple itself. If you are looking for a venue that embodies the charm of NYC and the romance of France, then this is your best choice!

I have to mention more about Darian. He was very responsive from the first email to the end of the wedding party. Anything we need or any questions that we have, he managed to reply to us in a timely manner. I felt like he was our personal wedding planner given the effort he put throughout our communication.

We were really satisfied with the menu and the entire chef team as well. The tasting went absolutely smooth and fun! We decided to go with their Grilled Angus New York steak and Red Snapper fillet as our main course. Every guest was raving about the food and how much they enjoyed the dessert and drinks as well.

Overall, thanks to the staff team in Sofitel, we had our fairy tale wedding realized! They have truly one of the best services in New York City! Amazing food, space, and people to work with. I would highly recommend Sofitel for anyone that is looking to have a wedding in NYC.
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 08/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I would absolutely recommend the Sofitel New York Hotel for your ceremony and reception or just reception. We selected the Sofitel NY bc of their Sales Manager, Darian James. He was our first point of contact and worked with us until the very end. Darian was very responsive to our inquiries, was always professional and extremely helpful in planning our big day, from out of state! Darian sent pictures, brochures, menus and helped us plan out our day so efficiently, we felt so sure, we booked.

We took a tour of the hotel three months later then taste tested five months later. Everything was esquisite. The hotel is enchanting. The ballroom is so unique and charming. Probably the biggest factor is how well we were treated by absolutely every staff member at the hotel. It felt like the entire hotel was there to help us on our day. We had a meeting planner, Lauren, call us to help set up any specific needs. We met the hotel manager, who would run the details in the back. I wanted for nothing. My wedding day was absolutely magical.

My guests raved about the food. We had a duet of Seabass and Filet Mignon with risotto and vegetables. Even my skeptical senior members were super impressed with the great food and service.

The service is classic French and it was fantastic. We had six passed hors d'oeuvres that were passed plentifully. The Sofitel delivered with elegance, sophistication and class. Experienced staff that managed everything beautifully from the Prosecco and sparkling water entrance to the cocktail hour and beyond.
C
Cecilia Sent on 02/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars

The Sofitel is an outstanding place to hold a wedding, with first-class service all around. We were married there in August 2019, and found the venue to be intimate and charming, ideal for our 80-person event. The decor was lovely, the rooms were impeccable, with lots of amenities, and the French cuisine was excellent. We were given a honeymoon suite with a large terrace, which was great for photos. We were extremely impressed with all of the staff members who assisted us at Sofitel, especially the Director of Catering and Conference Services, Darian James.

From beginning to end, working with Darian was an absolute pleasure. When we met him, it was clear that he genuinely cared about helping us and our guests to have the best possible experience, that he understood what we wanted, and that he knew what he was doing when it came to event planning. Throughout the process, he was responsive to concerns, willing to accommodate all manner of requests right up to the last minute, attending to every detail with patience and good humor. We bombarded him with what must have been an overwhelming amount of questions on a tight timeframe, and he was never anything less than the perfect correspondent, providing quick and thorough answers to our many e-mails. When we weren’t sure of how to make certain decisions ourselves, we trusted his judgment, and he was right. With him, we always knew we were in good hands.

During the wedding itself, Darian went above and beyond our expectations, ensuring that the ceremony and reception went smoothly. He worked expertly with our vendors, coordinating so that everything went exactly as we hoped, and we never had to think twice about logistics on the day. Not only was he a source of comfort and happiness for us, he went out of his way to make our families feel special. His presence alone was amazing, but he kept working even when the event was over to help a guest find a lost purse. In addition to being the consummate professional, he’s simply a great guy and we enjoyed spending time with him. He took away a lot of the inherent stress of planning, making every step fun and easy. We looked forward to our meetings with him and we miss him now that it’s all over! Ultimately, he was an essential part of our wedding, and we can’t imagine it without him.

If you get the opportunity to work with Darian, take it. We can’t recommend him highly enough.

Thank you again, Darian and everyone at Sofitel!
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Sofitel New York frequently asked questions

Sofitel New York includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Sofitel New York includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Sofitel New York includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Sofitel New York for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Sofitel New York offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sofitel New York offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sofitel New York offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sofitel New York offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Sofitel New York is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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