Honeymoon at Virgin Hotels New York City: what to expect
Virgin Hotels New York City in NoMad is a 38-story hotel with roughly 460 Chambers and suites, rooftop dining and a seasonal fourth-floor pool deck with Empire State Building views — good for couples who want central Manhattan access plus rooftop drinks. Expect on-site restaurants (Everdene, El Cielo), a cocktail lounge (The Riff Raff Club), an Exhale Spa, a 24/7 fitness center, and a mandatory daily Destination Fee that covers Wi‑Fi and fitness access.
In this guide
Location & neighborhood
The hotel sits at 1227 Broadway in NoMad, on the northwest corner of 29th Street, placing you within walking distance of the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, Macy’s Herald Square and Penn Station.
NoMad is a busy, central Manhattan neighborhood with restaurants, shops and easy transit connections — the 33rd Street subway/PATH station is very close and Penn Station is under a mile away.
- Address: 1227 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
- Nearby landmarks: Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, Macy’s Herald Square
- Transit: close to 33rd Street subway/PATH station and Penn Station
| Nearby spot | Approximate walk |
|---|---|
| Empire State Building | Short walk (about 0.5 miles) |
| Macy’s Herald Square | About 5 minutes on foot |
| Madison Square Park | About 5 minutes on foot |
Rooms and suites — what to pick
Rooms are labeled as Chambers and suites; options include Room, City View; Chamber King; Chamber 2 Double Beds; Sky Chamber City View; Sky Chamber King Empire View; Sky Grand Chamber Suite variations (City View, + Terrace, Empire Views).
If you want more space or an outdoor terrace, look at the Sky Grand Chamber Suite + Terrace or other Sky Grand Chamber Suite listings. Many Chambers and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city views.
- Room, City View (323 sq. ft. / City View / 2 Guests; beds: 1 King Bed)
- Sky Chamber City View (270 sq. ft. / City View / 2 Guests; beds: 1 King Bed)
- Chamber King, Chamber 2 Double Beds, Sky Chamber King Empire View, Sky Grand Chamber Suite (multiple view options)
| Room name | Size / view | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
| Room, City View | 323 sq. ft. / City View | 2 Guests |
| Sky Chamber City View | 270 sq. ft. / City View | 2 Guests |
| Sky Grand Chamber Suite - City View | 555 sq. ft. / City View | 2 Guests |
Dining and bars for couples
Everdene is the hotel's New American restaurant and indoor-outdoor rooftop dining venue on the 3rd floor; it serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with a bar and happy hour times listed on the hotel site.
For evening cocktails, The Riff Raff Club on the 39th floor offers skyline views and a Skyline Happy Hour Tue–Fri; El Cielo provides a more formal Colombian fine-dining option, and The Pool Club serves drinks and light snacks on the rooftop pool deck.
- Everdene — Breakfast 7am–11am, Lunch 12pm–3pm, Dinner 3pm–11pm, Bar daily 11am–12am, Happy Hour daily 4pm–6pm
- The Riff Raff Club — cocktail lounge with Skyline Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5pm–7pm; main hours Mon–Wed 5pm–1am, Thu–Sat 5pm–2am
- El Cielo — Colombian fine dining (dinner; hours vary — check concierge)
- The Pool Club — rooftop bar beside the seasonal pool (open 10am–8pm daily)
| Venue | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Everdene | All-day dining, rooftop terrace |
| The Riff Raff Club | Cocktails and skyline views |
| El Cielo | Fine-dining dinner option |
Rooftop pool, terraces and nightlife
The hotel’s seasonal fourth-floor rooftop pool deck includes loungers, cabanas and city views (including the Empire State Building). Pool hours are generally 8:00am–8:00pm daily; the Pool Club bar is typically open 10:00am–8:00pm.
Poolside loungers and cabanas are complimentary and open to all ages from 8:00am–11:30am daily, but from midday onward the Pool Club is restricted to guests 21 and over. Lounger and cabana reservations after 12pm require a rental fee plus a food-and‑beverage minimum.
- Pool deck location: fourth floor (seasonal)
- Public access: rooftop pool is open to the public with reservations, though hotel guests have priority
- Age policy: all ages in mornings (8:00–11:30am); 21+ after midday
| Pool detail | Typical info |
|---|---|
| Pool hours | 8:00am–8:00pm (seasonal) |
| Pool Club bar | 10:00am–8:00pm |
| Access rules | Open to all ages 8:00–11:30am; 21+ after noon |
Spa, fitness and recovery options
Exhale Spa at Virgin Hotels New York operates on the property and is open daily; it offers a coed hammam, dry sauna, a Snow Room, Salt Room and a spa treatment menu including 60‑ and 90‑minute massages, facials and a signature facial.
The hotel’s Fitness Center is open 24/7, is located on the fifth floor, and includes Technogym cardio machines, free weights and complimentary towels; access is included in the hotel’s Destination Fee.
- Exhale Spa hours: open seven days a week, 9:00am–8:00pm
- Spa amenities: hammam, dry sauna, Snow Room, Salt Room, Recovery Day Pass available
- Fitness Center: 24/7 Technogym equipment, classes in the fitness studio
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Exhale Spa | Treatment rooms plus hammam, sauna, Snow Room and Salt Room |
| Fitness Center | 24/7 access; Technogym equipment; included in Destination Fee |
| Recovery Day Pass | Access to spa recovery amenities |
Practical details, fees and policies
Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM (noon); late or flexible check-in/check-out can be requested by contacting the Junction (front desk) team. Guests must present a photo ID and a credit card at check-in.
Reservations include a mandatory daily Destination Fee covering free high-speed Wi‑Fi, 24/7 fitness access and other listed amenities. The hotel accepts major credit and debit cards; valet parking is available 24/7 at published overnight rates.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon)
- Minimum age: one guest in each room must be 21+ at check-in
- Destination Fee: mandatory daily fee (listed by the hotel as $35 plus tax)
- Valet parking: 24/7 with published overnight rates and no self-parking
| Policy | Key point |
|---|---|
| Pets | Dogs allowed (up to 2) for a fee; cats not permitted; dogs may not be left unattended |
| Smoking | Property is smoke-free |
| Deposit | A damage/incidentals deposit is collected at check-in |
Events and weddings (couples planning a celebration)
Virgin Hotels New York City offers multiple event spaces for weddings and private events, including The Loft on the 38th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private observation deck, plus The Conservatory — an outdoor garden venue on the third floor.
Spaces range from intimate boardrooms (Empire Room) to larger ballrooms and rooftop venues; the hotel provides event planning support and catering through its on-site culinary team.
- The Loft (38th floor): private outdoor observation deck, listed capacity 225
- The Conservatory (3rd floor): outdoor garden venue, capacity 100
- Great Room and other flexible meeting spaces available for receptions and private dinners
| Venue | Typical capacity |
|---|---|
| The Loft | 225 guests (seated/varies by configuration) |
| The Conservatory | 100 guests |
| Great Room | Approximately 220 (reception-style capacity listed) |
