Cute bar! There's a nice view of downtown, with stool, bar or couch seats. I would have easily…read moremissed this place if my friends didn't point out its location at the top of the hotel. Lots of fun activities, and I saw some people studying here too lol We got the Disco Ball, which was perfect to split amongst 6 people. There was definitely more ice than drink... but it was cheaper than ordering 6 separate drinks. Service was fast and friendly. Solid spot for the ambiance. Ty for reading (￣^￣)ゞ

Advertised as a kebob but came out looking like beef jerky? These were like $18 by the way…read more Kind of offended tbh. 1/10

I absolutely LOVED the highline. It is so well done and offers such lovely surprises walking along…read moresuch as views, seating areas, statues, flowers, trees, urban art, people watching and fresh air. Here are some facts I found out about the Highline - The original High Line (elevated railway) was built because people kept getting killed on 10th Avenue. Specifically they were being hit by the trains that ran down the tracks on 10th Avenue, which was also known as Death Avenue. They removed over 100 tons of steel railroad tracks from the High Line. Some of them were laid down again as design features of the park. The inspiration for the High Line was the Coulée Verte René-Dumon in Paris. The Promenade plantée (French for tree-lined walkway) or the Coulée verte (French for green course) is a 4.7 km elevated linear park built on top of obsolete railway infrastructure in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was inaugurated in 1993. The soil beds on the High Line only contain about 18 inches of soil. Friends of the High Line wanted the park to be sustainable, so a complex network of filters and drainage systems on multiple levels collect, store and redistribute rainwater to the plants. The High Line was almost demolished. Friends of the High Line was founded in 1999 to advocate for the High Line's preservation and reuse as public open space. Over 720 teams from 36 countries entered the "Designing the High Line" competition in 2003. The design entries were displayed at Grand Central Terminal. The High Line is also one of NYC's most popular places to experience outdoor art and sculpture. There are 11 entrances, including wheelchair‑accessible ones at Gansevoort, 14th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Streets

10 out of 5. The Highline, despite congestion at times, is…read moreconsistently a calm and ideal space for walking meditation, sketching, journaling, contemplating art, socializing and generally being. It's a wonderful inclusive space for all. I highly recommend it.

I had a lovely time at this place. Amazing staff, vibes and a lot of options to choose from. Will…read moredefinitely come back again.

With the understanding that I'm definitely not the target demo for this place, this could have been…read moreworse. I came here for a work event in honor of a colleague's last day (who I suspect is VERY much the target demo) a few Tuesdays ago. My understanding is that we booked a 6pm to 8pm time slot, featuring an open bar - a cheaper open bar with house spirits, which is certainly what I would have emphasized to whomever had to review the bill later - and...ping pong. K-Town is only a few blocks from where we work, but it's JUST far enough where I rarely walk through it, and it also wasn't a huge destination when I was in college further downtown a little over 20 years ago. Seems edgy from my walks, particularly some of the divey restaurants, but there's probably a reason this might have literally been my debut in the neighborhood. Like nearby Five Iron Golf (and I'm guessing a lot of businesses in this area), Space Ping Pong requires you to go into a generic building lobby and take an elevator up to the actual establishment. I really don't remember this being a thing in literally any other NYC neighborhood but I'm open to feedback. There were employees downstairs - I think more so on behalf of the building overall versus specific businesses - that managed the influx of people and got them quickly onto the elevator and ultimately their destination. It was very blue in there. Space has a definite arcade/Dave & Busters vibe but also a legit bar, so you're getting some edgy, dim lighting to match. I had to deal with potential NJ Transit drama (a day that ends in a y, am I right?) so i only stayed for about 45 minutes. In that time, I did enjoy two refreshing tequila/grapefruits from the open bar, as well as several informal ping pong matches. On the booze front, these weren't particularly strong, which I didn't really care about, especially since it was a Tuesday and I wasn't trying to get into too much mischief. They tasted pleasant enough, and given that a lot of the alcohol here in terms of both spirits and cocktails was very obviously geared toward barely legal young pups (the menu massively gave off Hoboken) it was a marginal win for me. There was a food menu as well that I heard mixed things about after the fact, but I didn't sample the wares so who can say? That also looked like pretty generic bar food for what it's worth. I imagine people are coming for the ping pong primarily, not the refreshments. The ping pong? Also fine. I would suggest that the areas where the ping pong tables are have at least slightly better lighting. I'm not going to claim that the dim party lights played a hand in my ping pong mediocrity, but it WAS a little tough to see some of the lines on the table (which I'm sure have sophisticated names I'm unaware of). Just slightly brighter - you don't need medical examiner room vibes or anything. Also similar to bowling and its equivalent bumpers on the sides, maybe something to more easily catch or capture the errant ping pong balls? They DO have an employee or two pretty regularly going around with this scooper/sucker thing (I think they have this in golf too) but we had a lot of instances of ping pong balls ending up under tables or rolling off somewhere into the abyss. Debatable though; that's arguably part of the game and I don't think anyone's experience here markedly suffered as a result of a stray ball, especially given that there were tons of available ones to grab when the need presented itself. I didn't mind this. All respect to Space Ping Pong, I'm probably hitting up one of the restaurants next time I'm in the area.

This reminds me so much of the Floor Is Lava game and is such a fun place for kids and adults…read morealike! They have 3 rooms to choose from depending on the difficulty level and the number of people in each group. We opted for Blue's Arena, which is best suited for 2-4 first-time players. There's a small locker area where you can store your belongings during the game. The hour we booked for was divided into 2 sessions. Each session features a different game with about 10-12 levels each. If you fail a level, no worries because you can always repeat it. You can also take a short break in between the sessions, which we definitely did because it was quite a good workout session.

This was super fun. Think Dance Dance revolution meets Floor is Lava...ultimately a lot of fun and…read morea good workout. I was gassed at the end. I thought I was good until I left and saw another group next door which were killing it. Note that it is a little hard to find with only a very small temporary signage on the street and needing to call through a security phone at which point they will buzz you in.

Hudson River Sailing Club is an excellent place to learn how to sail, and the fundamentals that…read morecome along with sailing. A dear loved one introduced me to this excellent community many years ago. Being able to sail on the Hudson safely is a hobby that brings me great joy. It's nothing like being in a community amongst other like minded people that enjoy being on the water. The community has excellent programs for all levels. As the weather is becoming cooler, I have great appreciation for being able to sail, and enjoy the amazing views!

Another happy camper here! This time, the experience is for my daughter, and she had a blast…read morelearning about sailing, wind patterns, knot-tying, and teamwork. Hudson River Community Sailing Camp provided her with not only fun on the water but also a valuable educational experience in navigating and controlling a boat. If any parents are considering whether to bring their kids to this camp during the summer, I highly recommend it. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, and professional, making sure each child feels confident and supported on and off the water. My daughter came home excited each day, proud of her new skills and friendships.

My friends and I came here for the batting cage. We made reservations ahead of time online and it…read moreas about $65 for 2 ppl for 30min. Kind of steep but the cage is all yours with unlimited balls. You can also not reserve and walk in and see if there are free cages. If you do the walk in then you can buy tokens which I think are about $3 for 10 pitches. I recommend doing the reservations so you don't have to worry about finding an empty cage. You can bring your own helmet, gloves, and bat or they have helmets and bats on site for you to borrow for free. There are 4 cages and they each have different ball speeds. We rented cage 1 which was the fastest one- (there are two modes; softball and baseball for each of the cages). I would recommend doing softball and working your way to baseball once you are comfortable. There are also other activities in the chelsea piers space such as the driving range, bowling, etc. So if you're done batting and want to do something else, there are plenty of choices.

My friends and I visited the batting cages at Chelsea Piers on a Saturday afternoon. It was my…read morefirst time ever at a batting cage, but instructions were easy to follow and I had fun! You can buy tokens at the front desk - it's $3 per token, and a token will give you ten pitches. There are four cages total, including ones that pitches faster balls. All but one cage for lefties were occupied at first. While righties had to wait a while, as a lefty I was able to start batting right away. You can choose either baseball or softball for each cage. Softball is thrown at slower speed than baseball. I started with softball and it was nice that I got used to getting balls thrown at me at slower speeds, then try baseball. It was difficult to switch between baseball and softball because I had to adjust my reaction time significantly. But the more I bat, the more I want to do better and spend more time. Yet the cost adds up quickly so we were counting the pitches closely to that we don't spend too much (actually, it was more like my friends were paying attention). If you don't feel like spending much for batting, you might as well buy a glove, a bat, and a ball, get some friends and pitch outside.

I can't believe I've been in NYC for 20+ years and I've never done this sailing before. Although…read moremaybe it's a good thing that I waited this long to do it with Eric who made the experience unbelievable. It was a perfect day for sailing (nice breeze, sunny but not hot, clear skies, and not choppy water). This is definitely an activity that I will come back for. Eric is incredibly knowledgeable about NYC's history and shares it all. His boat is gorgeously kept and is incredibly comfortable and modern with a traditional feel. More importantly you can tell he enjoys what he does, which makes it amazing for those sailing with him. It's also a very relaxing experience. We went out on the 4 hr tour and it went by so incredibly fast! If you have the time I definitely recommend doing the 4 hr as it's the perfect amount of time to enjoy the experience. However, if you don't have the time I very much encourage taking the shorter tour so you can experience a great time. A must-do in NYC!

We had a beautiful evening sail with Captain Eric who took us for a sunset cruise around the Statue…read moreof Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Governors Island. Captain Eric is communicative, professional, easy-going and accommodating as to the sail experience we were looking for. It was thunderstorming on our originally scheduled sail, and we easily rescheduled our sail time via text. The Captain clearly is passionate about Genesis (his beautiful boat!) and sailing. We had a great time and would recommend for anyone looking for a laid back sail around New York.

We had a team building event there. There were about 19 of us. The crew there is amazing. They and…read moresure we had fun, it was competitive, and the food OMG!! You cook your food and you also have a meal as well. I learned so much from our Chef Matt. He was awesome. Thank you to the crew- Michelle the hostess herself, Chef Mark, Alissa, and the bartender Brennan. They deserve stars for dealing with our crazy crew. I recommend you bring takeout containers. They do not have any, you will need it cuz you get a lot of food.

Our team had a fantastic experience at My Cooking Party! The event was well organized, engaging,…read moreand a great way for our team to interact outside of the office. The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the cooking process fun for everyone, regardless of skill level. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. Highly recommend for any company looking for a memorable team-building activity.

This was our third cruise with Classic Harbor Line. Our first two were the AIA (architectural)…read more3-hour excursion. This time, we opted for the 90-minute statues and sightseeing cruise around NY Harbor. While not as detailed, it was perfect for the occasion with friends. We highly recommend it.

easy purchasing, friendly staff, comfortable seating, wonderful guide who was extremely…read moreknowledgeable of the architecture

While I consider the ability to travel a great blessing, I have to admit that certain complications…read moretypically ensue as a result of being away from home. One of those challenges can be how to continue your workout routine (especially as a tennis player). While I don't have specific recommendations for how to alleviate this situation in all cities, I can provide some assistance when it comes to visiting Manhattan in New York City. While searching for some "travel tennis" my record has been mixed. For example, on another trip earlier this year I went 0-fer (despite calling and emailing at least half a dozen Clubs). Well no such drama on this trip. My first (and only) call was to the Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club. Their staff was friendly on the phone (and in person) and they did an outstanding job of arranging a Singles match for me (at my ability level) with a member who was also warm and welcoming. Their 5 indoor courts are well maintained and offer year-round opportunities to play. Quite frankly, when considering all of the times that I've attempted to play "travel tennis", I've never encountered a friendlier, more welcoming, or more helpful staff. I merely posed the innocuous question of, "Are there any opportunities to play at your Club while traveling, even though I'm not a member?" I was then so inundated with the options provided to me that I literally needed to take written notes. Sadly, if someone had posed the same question to my tennis club in San Diego the would have been slammed so quickly in their face that it would have immediately broken their ! The costs associated with your choice of play here are not insignificant, but a traditional membership is not required. The locker rooms are also well maintained and the Club was only about a 10 minute walk from our hotel in Time's Square. And that's...Henry's Take. #manhattantennis

I play tennis here regularly. Nice courts, amazing instructors, lots of good players. Highly…read morerecommend!