Things to do near Virgin Hotels New York City
Virgin Hotels New York City sits at 1227 Broadway in NoMad, within easy walking distance of the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, Herald Square and Macy’s. On-site options include Everdene, The Riff Raff Club, The Pool Club (seasonal rooftop pool deck) and Exhale Spa, while the 33rd Street subway/PATH station and Penn Station are a short walk away.
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Nearby landmarks and walking attractions
The hotel is in NoMad, a walkable Manhattan neighborhood. Notable nearby sights listed by the hotel include the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, Herald Square and Macy’s — most are short walks from 1227 Broadway.
If you want longer routes on foot, the Flatiron Building, Times Square and the High Line are reachable by walking or a short transit ride; the High Line is about a 25-minute walk from the hotel.
- Empire State Building — about a half-mile walk
- Madison Square Park — roughly a 5-minute walk
- Macy’s Herald Square / Herald Square — about a 5-minute walk
- Flatiron Building and Madison Square attractions — short walk
| Landmark | Approx. travel (per hotel info) |
|---|---|
| Empire State Building | ~0.5 miles / short walk |
| Madison Square Park | ~5-minute walk |
| Macy’s Herald Square | ~5-minute walk |
Getting around: transit, trains and airports
The hotel is close to Midtown transit hubs. The 33rd Street subway/PATH station is about 1,000 feet away, and Penn Station is under 0.6 miles, giving access to NJ Transit, Amtrak and LIRR trains.
LaGuardia (LGA) is the nearest airport by distance; other major airports (JFK and EWR) are each farther. The property does not provide an airport shuttle; taxis, rideshares and public transit are typical options.
- 33rd Street subway/PATH station — ~1,000 feet / very short walk
- Penn Station — under 0.6 miles (NJ Transit, Amtrak, LIRR)
- Nearest airport by proximity: LaGuardia (LGA); JFK and Newark (EWR) are farther
| Transport | Notes |
|---|---|
| Airport transfers | No hotel airport shuttle listed |
| Valet parking | 24/7 valet at hotel entrance (overnight fees published on hotel site) |
| Subway/PATH | 33rd Street station very close |
On-site dining and rooftop bars
Everdene is the hotel’s New American restaurant and rooftop sky bar on the third floor; the property lists service for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, plus a daily happy hour. The hotel also lists El Cielo as an on-site Colombian fine-dining option.
For cocktails, The Riff Raff Club is an intimate cocktail lounge on the 39th floor with a Skyline Happy Hour on weekdays; The Pool Club is the seasonal rooftop bar beside the pool serving cocktails and bar snacks.
- Everdene — New American; breakfast daily 7:00–11:00 a.m., lunch 12:00–3:00 p.m., dinner 3:00–11:00 p.m., brunch Sat–Sun 12:00–3:00 p.m., bar 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
- The Riff Raff Club — 39th floor cocktail lounge; listed hours Mon–Wed 5:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m., Thu–Sat 5:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
- El Cielo — Colombian fine dining; dinner hours vary, check concierge or reservations
- The Pool Club — seasonal rooftop pool bar; Pool Club bar hours listed as 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
| Venue | What it serves |
|---|---|
| Everdene | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, cocktails |
| The Riff Raff Club | Cocktails / Skyline Happy Hour |
| The Pool Club | Cocktails & bar snacks (seasonal) |
Rooftop pool deck and Pool Club
Virgin Hotels New York City operates a seasonal fourth-floor rooftop pool deck with loungers, cabanas and Empire State Building views. Pool hours are listed as 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the Pool Club bar is open daily in season from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pool access rules noted by the hotel: loungers and cabanas are complimentary and open to all ages from 8:00–11:30 a.m. daily; from midday onward the Pool Club restricts access to guests 21 and over. The rooftop pool is open to the public with reservations, though priority is given to hotel guests.
- Pool hours: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (seasonal)
- Pool Club bar hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (seasonal)
- Morning family access: loungers/cabanas open to all ages 8:00–11:30 a.m.; Pool Club 21+ after midday
- Public reservations available but hotel guests have priority; paid reservations and F&B minimums apply after 12:00 p.m.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Morning access | All ages 8:00–11:30 a.m. |
| Afternoon/evening | Pool Club restricted to 21+ after 12:00 p.m. |
| Reservations | Public can reserve; hotel guests prioritized |
Fitness center, Exhale Spa and wellness
The hotel’s Fitness Center is open 24/7 and features internet-equipped Technogym cardio machines, free weights and complimentary towels; fitness studio classes such as yoga and barre are offered. Access is included as part of the hotel’s mandatory Destination Fee.
Exhale Spa at Virgin Hotels New York operates seven days a week (9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.) and lists amenities including a coed hammam, dry sauna, a European-style Snow Room and a Salt Room. The spa offers 60- and 90-minute massages, facials, recovery experiences and a Recovery Day Pass for amenity access.
- Fitness Center: 24/7, Technogym equipment, included in Destination Fee
- Exhale Spa hours: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., seven days a week
- Spa amenities: hammam, dry sauna, Snow Room, Salt Room, plus treatment rooms and recovery spaces
| Wellness option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness Center | 24/7 Technogym cardio & free weights |
| Exhale Spa | Open daily 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; recovery spaces and treatments |
| Recovery Day Pass | Access to spa amenities (offered) |
Events, meeting spaces and suites
Virgin Hotels New York City lists multiple meeting and event spaces across the property, including The Loft (38th floor) and Above Broadway rooftop spaces for larger receptions, plus smaller boardrooms like the Empire Room and the Founder’s Room. Capacities and sizes are provided on the hotel’s event pages for planning private or corporate events.
If you’re booking rooms for an event or group, room types at the hotel include Chambers and suites — examples from the hotel’s room list are Room, City View; Chamber King; Sky Chamber King Empire View; Sky Grand Chamber Suite - City View; and Sky Grand Chamber Suite + Terrace. Contact the hotel for current availability and room-block details.
- Event spaces range from intimate boardrooms (Empire Room) to rooftop ballrooms (The Loft on the 38th floor)
- Capacities vary by room; consult the hotel’s events team for exact layouts and guest counts
- Room names to note when booking: Room, City View; Chamber King; Sky Grand Chamber Suite - City View; Sky Grand Chamber Suite + Terrace
| Event space | Noted capacity or use |
|---|---|
| The Loft (38th floor) | Private events; listed capacity up to 225 |
| Great Room | Flexible 2,000 sq ft meeting space |
| Empire Room | Small private meetings (capacity ~10) |
Family and pet information
Families are welcome at the hotel; children of all ages may stay but at least one person in each room must be 21 or older at check-in. The Pool Club enforces age-based rules (morning family hours, adult-only after midday), so check with the hotel if traveling with children.
The hotel allows up to two dogs per stay for a fee and provides pet beds, bowls and treats; cats are not permitted. Dogs may be welcome in certain public areas (lobby, third-floor lounge and outdoor patio) but the outdoor pool is off-limits to pets.
- Families: children welcome; reservation/check-in must include a guest aged 21+
- Pets: up to two dogs allowed (fee required), cats generally not permitted
- Pool rules: pets not allowed at the outdoor pool; morning pool hours are family-friendly (8:00–11:30 a.m.)
| Topic | Hotel notes |
|---|---|
| Children | Allowed; at least one guest 21+ per room |
| Dogs | Up to two dogs allowed for a fee; pet amenities provided |
| Pool access | Pets not allowed; family hours in morning |
