Our gate was out of Terminal 4, we headed to Primeclass Lounge with our boarding passes. It is…read morelocated next to gate A2, and open 24 hours, which is helpful when your flight is super early or super late. We arrive a little after 7AM, and the lounge was not too busy with small number of travelers. It was spacious with a good amount of seatings. Nothing fancy, but basic lounge that allows you to hang out and relax until your flight is ready to board. They had some food and drink options, and since it was the morning time, they mostly had breakfast type food. I was surprised to see some cup noodles there. I somehow enjoy having a cup noodle at an airport lounge. They had typical drink offerings like coffee, soda, juice, etc. Again, nothing fancy but basic items that I expected to see at an airport lounge. They did have some hot and cold food though, such as turkey bacon, eggs, crudité, yogurt, etc. I thought they had a nice option of different type of food. Something for everyone. They have alcoholic beverage, such as bee and wine. The Primelounge has the flight information on the screens on the wall, so you can keep your eye on your flight status. It is also disabled access, so a traveler on a wheelchair and such can access the ground easily.

Mildly odd pay per use lounge in JFK terminal 4. The food is good and plentiful, but service and…read moreambience could use improvement. Entry is either with a priority boarding pass or a flat fee of $55. JFK services always seem to be a little tatty, even in the new terminals. Even a newish terminal like #4 has a slightly run down, in need of a good cleaning feel. This lounge is nicer than the rest of the terminal but feels a little stripped down, with a few stray napkins on the floor etc Service was also somewhat brusque and unfriendly. Smiles are free. It's odd for a lounge not have a restroom inside the lounge. Food was excellent. Both cold and hot items were uniformly well prepared and tasty. Food is unlimited so go here instead of overpriced food options in the main terminal if waiting in JFK during a mealtime.

Weekday nights are always a vibe here for good, long conversations with cocktails and savory bites…read more  Super attentive and friendly service while we extended our stay a bit longer, and with the copious requests for mozzarella sticks

Up on the 35th floor enjoying the view along with birthday drinks with my good friend. Happy hour,…read moreMartini specials, Martini flights were all the highlights of our top floor lounge experience. Views of the Empire State Building among other notable NYC cityscapes at sunset was a highlight as I held on to one of my Martini drinks. Service was attentive, from host to servers, good vibe, not crowded at the time, but will definitely be back for another cocktail.

Was worried what the experience might be like due to low reviews. Honestly I had a ton of fun here…read more Security process was thorough but easy. Everyone was professional. Downsides were that the bar line was so long and they looked depressed. Drinks are also expensive but not outrageous for New York. Also the coat check was expensive and you can't share. But overall had a good time. Dance floor was as crowded as any other club.

Not sure if this was ever considered one of the top clubs in NYC, Pacha was more high profile than…read morehere but of course this was a step above Webster Hall. Sometimes even late on a Thursday evening or early morning as a male , you still needed one or two attractive females with you to get inside. I did come in the past to a few charity events and also here for birthday parties. Music was usually always pretty good. Once, I did see Jadakiss and Styles P here as a surprise guest at a super late event, well these two did not come out until after 1 or 2 am. Still over the years, this has been a decent spot to go to. I actually have only been here maybe twice since Covid. Honestly, just do not have as much time like before , well the same availability. There are not as many clubs in this area by 10th Avenue, but most people I guess end up here. Bottles of vodka or Remy VSOP are flowing on any given night here.

It's been a minuet since this trip. A minuet late but don't let that give you the impression that I…read moredon't care. I do care. I always care. That established I must most earnestly recommend this as pretty much the only way to get from Manhattan to JFK. Full stop. Period. The on-line reservation platform is tight, though me wanting to be exactly sure I phoned. And the fellow on the phone was super tight too. As was the Uber bag taxi that charged like my bag was a human but who cares. Life is short. In for a penny in for a pound. Departed JFK that evening at 8. Which meant the hired car would have had to be there by 4. Which means no last day rambles about the City. Arrived the point of departure a little early, just because. And because pre-flight libations in the cozy West Side lounge were on their house and served by lovely happiness with a smile. A few others there. Some who clearly owned their own planes, some who flew coach. All having a perfect time. 15 minutes ish in the air. Splendid views. Sweet BMW with the luggage loaded and off to the terminal with a tasty beverage in hand. Seriously. Why not. You could save a couple of shekels taking the train, but really? You can't take those shekels with you. Leave some with these fine people and treat yourself to something special. Every. Single. Time.

Ummm, amazing experience and I truly owe it all to BILT & BLADE. If you haven't heard of the BILT…read moreRewards program/credit card, allow me to briefly share - it's a credit card with no annual fee that you can use to pay your rent - with no added fees. And, the best part? You get points for doing so. My rent happens to be a lot of money and I am a BILT Platinum member and one of the many great perks is a free ride on BLADE annually. I may live in Los Angeles but I had plans to go into the city in Mid-July and strategically stayed near Newark to 1. Save money and 2. Be able to use my BILT x BLADE perk to get into Manhattan. Ouh la wee it worked perfectly despite some not-so-great weather the morning of my flight. I took an Uber or Lyft (can't remember which) from my hotel near Newark to the BLADE lounge located so close to Newark (on Brewster Road) in the Signature Flight Support area and hung out in the lounge for a while. I used the time to drink way too much coffee, Sprite, and form a plan for my free time in Manhattan. The young adults working in the lounge were so nice and professional. My flight was on time despite the weather and we took off before the weather turned again. Our pilot, Caleb, was fantastic and gave us a smooth ride over to Manhattan. It doesn't really matter that the ride was only five minutes, we were able to see the breathtaking view of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island to name a few things. Whether you're going from Newark to JFK or Newark/JFK into Manhattan, I would recommend BLADE. This has got to be the fastest way to get into the city. No traffic, no hassles. Oh, and take some time to enjoy the lounges - lovely decor and drinks. Minimal food (pretzels at best). Thank you BILT for this incredible perk and BLADE for the amazing experience.

Had a really good time here at night with Gian. 10/10 for ambience, drinks, and food. I loved…read moreseeing the nyc skyline while dancing with friends. Also, a great place to meet people. I definitely recommend coming well dressed. Heels and a dress it's a very fun time. The people at the bar are attentive. The bathrooms are also very nice and chic with water there as well. Definitely recommend booking a table here with your friends to enjoy the nyc nightlife.

I've been here a few times. I brought my homegirl and she had a blast. They have such a cute flower…read morewall that is perfect for pics and video. I got some strawberry margaritas as we ate elsewhere before we came. They do have small bites here too. Will definitely come back again. People love this rooftop so the elevator stays busy

A first-class ticket on Amtrak gets you access to the Metropolitan Lounge, and this was my first…read moretime visiting. Pros: * Easy entry, no line, just show your ticket on your phone * Bathrooms were extremely clean * Food station with both hot and cold options (AM and PM offerings) * Bar on site * Helpful staff (the person working the food station was especially friendly and had a great customer service attitude) * Screens with live train times and arrivals * Very spacious with plenty of seating and charging areas Areas for improvement: * My main issue was that almost everything at the food station has to be requested. Nothing is self-serve except for chips, not even drinks. It's inconvenient to have to ask for something as simple as a soda or tea, especially if you're there for a few hours. Overall: This lounge comes close to many airport lounges in terms of quality. I didn't confirm whether they have showers (I don't think they do). Aside from the lack of self-serve options, I really enjoyed the experience.

On my recent trip I was able to enjoy some of the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounges. This lounge is…read morelocated upstairs near gates 9/10. There is a good amount of signage leading you in the right direction. The lounge here in Moynihan Hall was great. There is a variety of seating options. There is also seating in the balcony overlooking the stations. I'm sure it can be beautiful at times. The food is great. Both AM & PM food is good. In the AM there was breakfast sandwiches, muffins, avocado toast, fresh fruit, a variety of drinks, some bagged snacks. In the PM lunch there was sandwiches, bagged snacks, fruit , cheese tray and assortment of beverages. I'm sure there is a few things I am missing. One thing I appreciated is offering for a whole or half sandwich. The staff, whether it was front desk, red cap, cafe area, clean up etc, were great. Some engaged, others strictly focused on their task at hand. The gentleman who was my red cap for my train was so helpful. The bathroom is super clean and the stalls are a decent size. There is a breast feeding room as well. This is a great area to spend some passing time.

This place is a vibe. A solid rooftop but nothing extraordinary…read more A coworker made a reservation for us. We entered through the Magic Rooftop entrance (diff from Moxy hotel). We checked in and showed our IDs there. We were seated immediately at a long table. It was decorated nicely, however there were still Christmas trees. They don't advertise the happy hour menu so you will have to pull it up on your phone. We got some shots and I got the winter spritz (cranberry). It was fine but didn't taste like much. Not a strong cranberry flavor. We also got chips and guac and truffle fries to share.

This place has potential, but the food desperately needs an upgrade…read more The service was a bit of a roulette wheel: some staff members were incredibly polite and accommodating, while others seemed deeply inconvenienced by our existence. So, definitely hit or miss. Once seated, we were immediately taken in by the ambiance. The space is beautiful and clearly designed for the experience. That said, it was still decorated in full winter wonderland mode, which felt a little odd given that we're well into spring. But hey, I get it -- redecorating an entire space is no small task. Now let's talk about the food, because unfortunately, that was the biggest disappointment of the brunch. We started with the pancakes for the table since there were seven of us and sharing felt like the move. On paper, they sounded incredible. We weren't exactly sold on the cotton candy topping, but the rest of the flavors had us excited. The presentation? Stunning. Instagram would have given it a standing ovation. The actual pancakes? A different story. They were so hard and tough that syrup didn't stand a chance. At one point, one of my friends dipped his pancake into his white mocha drink in a heroic attempt to make it edible. The rest of us respectfully retired our slices to the plate. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and asked if I could have the egg over easy. The waitress let me know there would be an upcharge because the sandwich normally comes with a "foldable" egg, which already sounded like something engineered in a lab. Fine, no problem. I agreed to pay. Then the plate arrived. The sandwich still had the original foldable egg inside it, and my over-easy eggs came on a separate plate like they had shown up to brunch independently. The sandwich itself tasted premade and lacked any real flavor. The hash browns were oily and over-fried -- giving less "elevated brunch" and more "drive-thru at 2 a.m."

We were able to see a show here during our visit to NY and pre purchased tickets. There was also…read moreminimum food and drink sale requirements on top of the entry fee. (Example: Wine $12, beer $7, water $2) We enjoyed the requisite emcee's spiel and he fulfilled his duty well. There were 4 comics performing the evening we attended and I'd only make an effort see Tommy Brennan again. He also happens to be a current cast member on SNL now. The other 3 comics were OK, but not memorable. Was shocked that one mentioned credentials of being a former SNL writer. Venue was fine, but a bit crowded with people bumping into chairs whenever waitstaff passed by. Somewhat annoying.

One of our favorite nights in New York. The comedy show the night we went to had so much variety…read moreand 5/6 were hilarious! And they keep the acts moving pretty fast so there was never a down time. I was even surprised by how good the wings were. The homemade dipping sauce made it that much better. Paying and leaving was a bit messy though, they said there was going to be a stamp on your receipt to give to the bouncer in order to leave. Ours never got a stamp on it but I still gave them my receipt and they made me get all three receipts tickets before we could leave, Very confusing.

Cute place, good service. As the weather has been getting better, we wanted to look for a rooftop…read more This place is cute. It's not completely outdoors per se (you're in like a greenhouse area), but it's nice to protect you from the elements while still getting sun. There's also indoors seating. Staff very nice and receptive. It was a but too sunny for my taste, and the terrace area got kinda hot, but for my friend it was the perfect temperature, lol. I had the cobb salad and it was actually better than expected. So, this is a nice place if you're looking to get some sun. Not a great place to get views of the city. No blasting music, which was nice.

This spot is a cute location for drinks with friends. You have an open rooftop, great vibes, and…read moresolid little bites to eat. I would not recommend for a dinner location after a show. The french onion dip was tasty with homemade chips. The caprese panini was okay. I felt like they could have done more whether the type of bread or presentation to make it better. I ordered a Coke and you could tell the ratio of syrup and soda water was off. Kudos to our waitress, I think we were added to her section and even though she was incredibly busy, always made sure we were good to go. Overall, underwhelmed for a dinner place after taking in a show.

We were staying at the hotel with no dinner plans and the amazing hostess Bella was a great help!…read moreWe chatted, she showed us to the bar for some drinks and then was able to squeeze our group in for dinner! A star hostess, the food, service, and ambiance were great too, the roof is great for cocktails!

Situated within the Gansevoort Hotel, the Gansevoort Rooftop stands as one of the most iconic…read morerooftop bars and restaurants in New York City. The restaurant is relatively small but offers ample seating along with both indoor and outdoor dining options. Additionally, there is a rooftop pool. You can savor a delightful meal while taking in the stunning views of the city. We relished some exquisite sushi rolls. The service and the beverages were both exceptional.