The Rise of Boutique Experiences in Chelsea and Nomad
NYC’s Most Exciting Meeting & Event Destinations
Chelsea and the newly coined NoMad neighborhood are some of today’s most highly sought-after Manhattan destinations for meetings and events. With close proximity to iconic New York landmarks and a convenient central location, event planners often recommend Chelsea and NoMad as ideal destinations for business trips, incentive meetings and corporate retreats.
From Chelsea or NoMad, Broadway, the Empire State Building, a vibrant art scene and countless other New York attractions are all within walking distance. Like many neighborhoods in New York City, Chelsea and NoMad were once industrial centers. The revival of each of these neighborhoods has brought about new opportunities for boutique experiences that can be tailored to different groups. Soundings Connect event planners and meeting consultants will help you create boutique experiences for your next New York City event!
Today, these neighborhoods are full of incredible diversity, world class dining, specialty shops, theaters and an ever-evolving cultural impact that visitors to New York City will love to experience. Attendees will find themselves in the center of it all in this world renown arts and culture haven.
From Chelsea or NoMad, Penn Station, the East Village, and the hustle and bustle of Midtown and Times Square, are easily accessible. In and around Chelsea and NoMad, there are plenty of chances to discover how the cityscape has transformed from an industrial center to a premier destination for visitors from all around the world.
Hoping to plan a meeting or event in New York City? Here are some Soundings Connect’s event planners and event consultant’s favorite destinations in New York’s Chelsea and NoMad neighborhoods:
Kimpton Hotel Eventi
If you’re looking for a boutique hotel in a great Manhattan location with luxury amenities, a full-service spa and amazing city views, look no further than the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. Located in North Chelsea, this Kimpton property boasts modern design, top notch dining at two on-site restaurants and elegant guest rooms for a luxurious stay. Just a short walk from Penn Station and 7 different subway lines, attendees can experience everything Manhattan has to offer right outside this unique hotel.
The Kimpton Hotel Eventi offers over 20,000 square feet of event space, including a 4000 square foot ballroom with 16-foot ceilings. There are breathtaking city views from each of the meeting spaces, five stories above 6th Avenue. The standout feature of this property is the 30-foot outdoor multi-media screen, known as Big Screen Plaza, which can be used to create experiential events
The meeting spaces are surrounded by big city skyscrapers and endless city views. During warmer months, guests can take advantage of the outdoor Sixth Avenue Veranda and the adjacent grand ballroom. The versatile meeting spaces offered at Kimpton Hotel Eventi offer unlimited potential for creating truly unique events right in the heart of Manhattan.
The NoMad Hotel
The NoMad Hotel, named for its North of Madison Square Park location, is housed inside a turn of the century Beaux arts building in the middle of a reviving New York City neighborhood, also known as NoMad. Designer Jacques Garcia’s interior aesthetic features French-inspired luxury in a modern urban setting. The entire boutique property is a throwback to old world glamour, and many of the guest rooms feature clawfoot bathtubs surrounded by timeless design. The on-site NoMad restaurant and library are extensions of the boutique experience.
The NoMad offers 4000 square feet of indoor-outdoor event space with stunning views of Manhattan. The 12th story private rooftop is truly a gem that’s hard to come by in New York City. The space can be open air or enclosed and climate controlled for bespoke meetings or easy tailored for formal dinners.
The meeting and event spaces at the NoMad are quite versatile. In addition, the Johnston and Caroline rooms offer state of the art audio visual equipment for a variety of turnkey events or meetings. The NoMad Bar is known to host special private events featuring magician Dan White, which is one of NoMad’s most memorable ways to experience the Parisian influence of The Nomad Hotel after a long day of meetings.
Explore Chelsea and NoMad
The Highline
The Highline is one of the most famous urban parks in the world, and it’s free to all. This 1.5 mile elevated walkway is the perfect place to stroll in West Chelsea. Visitors love the combination of art, design and city gardens throughout the park, along expansive views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. Here, there’s an endless stream of people watching, city views and places to sit and take in Manhattan.
Visit the art galleries
There are approximately 350 art galleries in and around Chelsea. New York City is incredibly walkable and attendees can hop from an art gallery to a restaurant or café in minutes. Chelsea is known to be one of the world’s premier art destinations and there is public art around every corner. The Gagosian art gallery located in Chelsea is known to exhibit some of the most influential artists in the world.
Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market is housed inside the old Nabisco Company factory where Oreo’s were invented! Inside the market there are specialty shops and dining options to explore, including everything from casual to fine dining. Destinations like Chelsea Market are great for groups looking for a place to eat, shop and explore Manhattan.
Choose your own adventure
In and around Chelsea and NoMad, boutique shopping is never far. There’s also endless art galleries, theaters and New York City landmarks to explore. For the ultimate itinerary, we always rely on NYC & Company to point us in the right direction.
Contact Soundings Connect to learn more about our how our event planners and event consultants can help you create a once in a lifetime New York City boutique experience!