The Lucerne Hotel 201 West 79th Street • New York • NY 10024


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • This grand 1904 landmark, distinctively clad in rich red brick and sculptured terra cotta, is a vibrant standout among New York City's historic hotels. Perfectly placed on 79th Street on the lovely Upper West Side, it's nestled between Riverside and Central Parks, steps from the iconic American Museum of Natural History.
  • Light floods every inch of the gracious, contemporary event spaces. The Penthouse Salon, which boasts creamy neutral colors, large windows, and retractable skylights, opens onto the expansive Penthouse Terrace. Here, you can exchange vows and mingle with your loved ones amid the sparkling lights of the surrounding city.
  • Newlyweds are treated to a complimentary wedding night stay in one of the hotel's plush guest rooms. The thoughtful lodgings pair European-inspired details like rich wood furnishings and gold accents with plenty of modern comforts, including individual climate control, Keurig coffee makers, and luxurious bath products.

DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?

Private Rooftop Ceremonies! 
These intimate weddings for up to 30 guests include a ceremony on the private rooftop and a complimentary overnight suite for the newlyweds on the wedding night! 

Discounted rates start at $1,000 + 20% admin fee.


Discounted group rates are available for up to 10 rooms per night!

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $1,000–4,000/event
  • Rental fees include tables, chairs, and setup & cleanup.

Ceremony Fee
  • $500–800/event
Administrative Fee
  • 20%
Additional Info
  • The Lucerne Hotel provides a complimentary night's stay for the newlyweds on their wedding night.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book The Lucerne Hotel, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Booking The Lucerne Hotel on Manhattan's Upper West Side gets you the Penthouse Salon and its Penthouse Terrace, with tables, chairs, and setup and cleanup included in the rental fee. The Salon has a retractable skylight, blackout shades, built-in AV and surround sound. You'll also get a complimentary wedding night stay for the two of you. You'll pay separately for catering, alcohol, the ceremony fee and a 20% administrative fee.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at The Lucerne Hotel, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, you can keep the whole day in the penthouse at The Lucerne Hotel. Say your vows on the Penthouse Terrace with Manhattan skyline views, for up to 50 seated guests, or inside the Penthouse Salon, which seats 70 for a ceremony. Then move into the Salon for a seated dinner for up to 50, or a cocktail-style reception for up to 80 indoors. A separate ceremony fee of $500–800 applies when you add a ceremony.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to The Lucerne Hotel or do we have to use yours?

Yes, The Lucerne Hotel lets you bring your own caterer and your own alcohol, or you can choose from its preferred vendor list for either. That flexibility makes it easier to work with a caterer you already love or to match a specific cuisine. Keep in mind that a 20% administrative fee is added to your event, and Nice Matin, the French-Mediterranean restaurant at the hotel, is operated separately.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at The Lucerne Hotel, and is there a minimum?

At The Lucerne Hotel on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the rental fee runs $1,000–4,000 per event and covers tables, chairs, and setup and cleanup. Adding a ceremony costs $500–800, and a 20% administrative fee applies. Catering and alcohol are on top of that, and since you can bring your own or use the hotel's preferred list, your menu and bar choices will move your total the most. For a small celebration, the Private Rooftop Ceremony for up to 30 guests starts at $1,000 plus the 20% administrative fee and includes a complimentary overnight suite for the two of you.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near The Lucerne Hotel, and can you help with a room block?

Your guests can stay right at The Lucerne Hotel, a landmark built in 1904 on West 79th Street, between Central Park and Riverside Park. The hotel offers discounted group rates for up to 10 rooms per night, and the two of you get a complimentary wedding night stay. Rooms have European-inspired furnishings, individual climate control and Keurig coffee makers. Check-in is 4pm and check-out is noon, and early check-in depends on availability. Pets aren't allowed, though ADA service animals are, and cribs are free when available. Guests driving in can use paid parking at nearby garages. Nice Matin, the restaurant at the hotel, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What makes The Lucerne Hotel different from the other venues near it?

The Lucerne Hotel gives you a rooftop wedding in a 1904 landmark building, with your ceremony on the Penthouse Terrace and Manhattan skyline views behind you. Your ceremony, reception and wedding night all happen under one roof: the Penthouse Salon seats 50 for dinner, and you get a complimentary wedding night stay. It's built for small weddings, with a Private Rooftop Ceremony for up to 30 guests starting at $1,000 plus a 20% administrative fee. You can bring your own caterer and alcohol, and you're on the Upper West Side, a short walk from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 70 50
Cocktails, etc. Standing 80 60
Reception Seated 50 50
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 50.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

Preferred list
BYO

Alcohol

BYO
Preferred List

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Hotel
  • Penthouse / Rooftop
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Restaurant

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

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  • Cityscape

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