The Lucerne Hotel

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $500 for off-peak dates, and $1,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $2,000

Guest capacity

Up to 64 seated guests

Offer from vendor

Comp Room the night of the Wedding

Enjoy a complimentary room at the hotel on the night of the wedding when you host your reception between October 2026 and March 31, 2027!

About this venue

The Lucerne Hotel is a historic landmark on the Upper West Side of NYC. The Penthouse Salon and outdoor terrace is located on the top floor of the hotel. We can accommodate up to 64 Guests for a seated event and 80 for a reception. The outdoor terrace offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-64

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024

Our event spaces

Penthouse Salon

The most luxurious venue on the Upper West Side of NYC

This space features 945 SF of event space with a Sky Light, Windows and access to the 1500 SF Outdoor deck overlooking the NYC skyline.

Guest capacity

10-64 Seated

10-80 Standing

Square footage

954

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Dimmers and retractable Sky Lights Sound system Foyer space

Room cost

$1000.00 to $4000.00 per day

Penthouse Boardroom

The Boardroom is perfect for a dressing room, private ceremony, couples room and buffet staging

This space has windows, flat screen TV and marble countertop for catering

Guest capacity

1-8 Seated

1-12 Standing

Square footage

300

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Private entrance Flexible Set up Flat Screen TV and DVD Player

Room cost

$500 - $1000.00

Penthouse Terrace

Where classic style and charm meet to create memories

The outdoor Terrace is connected to the Salon and offers sweeping views of the Upper West Side of NYC

Guest capacity

10-50 Seated

20-70 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Outside lighting and sound system with adaptable music genres, built in seating and easy access to the indoor space.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Penthouse Salon

The most luxurious venue on the Upper West Side of NYC

This space features 945 SF of event space with a Sky Light, Windows and access to the 1500 SF Outdoor deck overlooking the NYC skyline.

Guest capacity

10-64 Seated

10-80 Standing

Square footage

954

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Dimmers and retractable Sky Lights Sound system Foyer space

Room cost

$1000.00 to $4000.00 per day

Penthouse Boardroom

The Boardroom is perfect for a dressing room, private ceremony, couples room and buffet staging

This space has windows, flat screen TV and marble countertop for catering

Guest capacity

1-8 Seated

1-12 Standing

Square footage

300

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Private entrance Flexible Set up Flat Screen TV and DVD Player

Room cost

$500 - $1000.00

Penthouse Terrace

Where classic style and charm meet to create memories

The outdoor Terrace is connected to the Salon and offers sweeping views of the Upper West Side of NYC

Guest capacity

10-50 Seated

20-70 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Outside lighting and sound system with adaptable music genres, built in seating and easy access to the indoor space.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Lucerne Hotel packages

Venue and Accommodations

10-60 guests

Peak pricing $3,000-3,500

Off-peak pricing $2,000-2,500

Description

Reserve the Penthouse Salon and Terrace for your private event and enjoy the comforts of our Deluxe King rooms for the night of the event on a complimentary basis!

What’s included
  • Comp Room for the night of the event

Available services that can be provided by The Lucerne Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid
  • Valet - paid

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

1 review

  • VG

    Vickie Paulette G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Mar 13, 2025

    amazing venue

    The venue is chic and sophisticated. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The view is spectacular and very affordable.

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Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Set up, clean up, tables, chairs and tablecloths
Your reservation includes five hours from start to finish.
Booking fees for our facilities, and all payments made including deposits, are non-refundable. If you cancel your event within 30 days of your booked date, we’ll bill you the full amount of all estimated charges.
Our building is located 12 miles away from LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York. You can reach our venue by public transportation via the subway or train, or by private car or taxi.
No, our venue is fully insured.

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