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Hotel Gansevoort

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Local(212) 206-6700
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18 9th Ave
New York, NY 10014

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Hotel Gansevoort
Local(212) 206-6700
Fax(212) 255-5858

18 9th Ave
New York, NY 10014

http://www.hotelgansevoort.com

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The Gansevoort Hotel, in New York, is a 4 star luxury hotel. Guests found the service "friendly". What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the rooftop", "the pool", "the room", and "the staff". Value-conscious travelers felt the hotel was "small for the price". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Hip Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Nobu , Le Bernardin , and Gotham Bar And Grill . Also nearby: Roxy , Angelika Film Center and Cafe , and 303 . Other local places to consider are The Lowell Hotel and Trump International Hotel and Tower.

Expert Reviews of Hotel Gansevoort

Gayot

The best views at this hotel might be from its rooftop deck. Here, you can admire the historic brick warehouses of the hip Meatpacking District and you don't have to look at the ultra-modern and tragically...
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User Reviews of Hotel Gansevoort

Yelp.com Review - by Gina L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rooftop Plunge is always crowded, but cool!! Nice NYC rooftop view of the city!! Not much else to say, but... it is one of my goto spots... :-) ohhh if you are male, you need to bring a female or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah c.

4.0 of 5 stars. lovely scenic view of the city & the hudson river @ the rooftop bar. Yea, I found the urge to walk over to the other rooftop bar, Standard Hotel once through the night but was quickly turned over and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Obviously the view from the bar is breathtaking, but everything else about the Gansevoort is just blah. I prefer hanging out here during the daytime, when the high-end call girls and wannabe pimps...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Gansevoort is in a lovely area of the meatpacking district and the decor up on the rooftop is beautiful. Despite the waiter's flagrant lies about "this table is reserved for a party". It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra M.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I am in the meat packing district, this is my place. I've been on a busy Saturday night and recently during lunchtime. Both times a great experience. At night- very chic, very packed, very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first NYC rooftop bar experience!I'm not usually one for fancy schmancy bars with long lines in front, but I have to say, I kind of liked Hotel Gansevoort!First, the line outside was long, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Debra S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I came here for brunch on the rooftop on a Sunday. The menu was more of a lunch menu than a brunch menu, was overpriced for what it was and the food was okay-good but not great. Service was also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Britton B.

1.0 of 5 stars. "Who Knew The Red Menace Guarded The Stairway To Freedom?"As 4:00am rolls around and the place shuts down, everyone is very unceremoniously and quite brashly ushered off the terrace to wait in a line...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gal About T.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Hotel Gansevoort is in the heart of the trendy Meat Packing District, just steps away from my favorite store in the whole wide world... Christian Louboutin. (ahhhh makes me happy just thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sandra o.

2.0 of 5 stars. We came on a Saturday night and waited in a line that extended to the end of the street and had to wait for 30-40 minutes before getting on the elevator. $15 per drink. Bartender who doesn't care....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chieko H.

2.0 of 5 stars. We came here around 1AM on a Saturday night to grab some drinks at the PH bar. This was the second time coming here (the first time was 2 years ago on a Friday early night).I wasn't too thrilled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by YVONNE H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here last night for drinks and to watch the sunset. Standard Hotel actually kind of blocks the view now..but still lovely enough. Drinks...I tried 2 and they were just okay-- the mango one and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ceeh R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Never stayed there, but love the rooftop. Plus, its a great place to pre-funk! Have you ever heard the term? It means- pre load on the ah-ah-ah-alcohol, start your night at the Gansevoort, and end it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah E.

2.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop bar has a great setup but its pretty expensive (at least $15/drink) and the people that hang out here are way too bridge & tunnel or are old wealthy business men looking to buy drinks for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karan V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to the rooftop here last Fall on a Saturday night. A very impressive experience. The crowd was attractive and fun -- about half of them in their 20s and half in their 30s/40s. You've gotta be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great view and good crowd, but the bar tenders can be serious d bags. I tipped 8 dollars on my first two drink order, then 6 dollars on my second order, both with the same bar tender. Went back to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly I.

2.0 of 5 stars. Really? $14 for a vodka tonic? The view is nice, the bar area crowded with Thursday night being the new Friday and all, but I'm not quite sure what all the huba baloo is all about. Maybe it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Funda S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm a rooftop stalker. I love them, I crave them, I get complete with them. Sadly, my building's rooftop is obnoxiously secured with alarms so I indulge in rooftop-seeking behavior occasionally and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chioma N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think one needs to be in the proper mindset to go to Hotel Gansevoort. What does that mean? I mean you need to expect to see beautiful people, be seen with beautiful people, and act like you are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. While most do not seem to be a big fan of the Hotel Gansevoort, I can say it was one of my top nights of the school year. It might have to do with the fact that I had low standards being that it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison M.

1.0 of 5 stars. The Gansevoort is an example what Manhattan is becoming, and not what it was. Manhattan used to be a cool place to get good cheap drinks, and more and more, that is not the case. In place of cool...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow. So front desk staff and overall quality/hygiene of hotel are spoton-4.5-5 star. Clientele is not quite there. Obvious heavy smoking inroom and then, WOW! This is where my teenage daughter has...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Okay. Really not my scene at all. Besides the gorgeous view and layout, there is nothing special about the place. The drinks are way over priced and the crowd is of old business men discussing their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Xander A.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is for the GAY Sunday party.Gahhh! What happened to Josh Wood's "Garden of Ono"??? I don't know why, but they moved the party away from that beautiful space it was in last summer and cut the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivienne Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. Definitely not my favorite rooftop bar. First, it's in the Meatpacking district, so there isn't a great view.. unless you consider seeing sloppy drunk people milling about under you a great view....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Stayed for 2 nights this week with my girlfriends for our annual trip away. Got great rates through Perfect Getaways and they continued to monitor the rate until the day we checked in. By the time of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Superman couldn't get in, maybe Clark Kent can.Last year I started a simple and fun tradition of wearing my Superman T-shirt on July 4th. Cool and very American right? This year wasn't going to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro N.

1.0 of 5 stars. Since I am on a roll of reviewing LAME places...I thought to myself, why not review the Gansevoort.I was out to meet a few out of towners and one of them - not too fond of her, took us on a this drama...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tasha S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yes I agree, Last stop for the evening. Me and my guy friend was cruising aroung the Meatpacking district bar hopping when we cam across this line of beautiful people. Why not check it out we said so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Whirlwind tour that night for my Birthday! Friends were great to take me out and show me the town. This was our last stop of the evening. Line to get in, the door people were as you would expect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Pretentious...yet totally cheesy. I will not be returning.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Gansevoort poolside bikini brunch. Neither poolside nor bikini. What a waste. Made reservations a month ago. Got crap at the door for them not having my name, but the bouncer (on a Saturday afternoon)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kana E.

1.0 of 5 stars. lame. i am not into putting up with assholes just to swim. especially when i am actually not allowed to swim.so we left. :)
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Monday afternoon:Me: "How you feeling?"She: "Ugh. Still hung over from that MTV Beach Party we were at yesterday."Not sure how we all ended up here, but Sundays on the rooftop are a good time....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ric T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a "pool party" in the city.. Checked it out on sunday afternoon. Hard hitting house music, packed to the gills and tons of hot broads jumping around in the pool while a group of old man...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yumi C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This review is for the Rooftop Bar:I was there on a friday night, and was expecting much more.. It was too crowded and we couldn't get a place to sit unless we paid for the bottle service. The crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabel L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Question: are you having your bday here? if Yes, can i come crash at your pool party?I very much prefer Gansevoort during the day than night. The crowd is better, music is pumping... something...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Seth E.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is really for the GET UP event on Sunday May 31st, 2009. Have you been to Get Up on Sunday morning & afternoon for brunch? I was there with two other friends - Jim and James. It was certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yalda M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Still great service at the Hotel Gansevoort, which is always impressive. Clean, well established, and right in the heart of the Meatpacking District, the rooftop bar is the perfect place to enjoy a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Our first night out in NYC and we came to Gansevoort hotel's rooftop bar. Nice lookin hotel, very modern...i was diggin the decor...we got up to the bar floor and the elevator took us straight to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elliott W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Do you like standing on line? Do you like strangely crowded places? Do you like spending more than $10 bucks for a beer? If you've answered yes to these questions then maybe the rooftop bar at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elle T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm giving it two stars simply because I love the view from the rooftop bar.But it really deserves one because the crowd there SUCKS..as does the DJ. Incredibly B&T, tons of trashy girls booty dancing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Phil A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here recently for a few drinks. I guess we went pretty late (1:15-1:30), but I was surprised to find NO wait at the door, just the standard ID check. The rooftop bar is gorgeous, the music was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike T.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place reeks of B&T but sometimes I'm alright with that--I mean, we all deserve a little humor in our lives. For example, when the intensely blacked out, orange-faced, frosted tipped, "banker"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nauy G.

3.0 of 5 stars. So I got here late to meet up with my friends after visiting Brooklyn. It was past midnight and I was sort of chemically altered if you know what I mean... I was in skinny jeans and a black jacket,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was here recently with a couple of girlfriends on a Saturday night. While we were in line, a very angry girl behind us kept complaining to the bouncer about the wait.Angry girl: "But we're actually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Trevaughn w.

3.0 of 5 stars. What a great place this is to chill n have a drink in their roof top bar. That is if u can get in lol. Its a bitch to get in and even harder up stairs guys, with or with out chicks. I got lucky and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha N.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love the views and appreciate the door policy... come early and it's not an issue, come late and it depends on whether the door recognizes you... i have to agree, it does have a lot of european...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Any place where the "creepy guy" trying to pay for a drunken girl's cab home turns out to be Sean John is A-OK in my book!
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gfiddy f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best for travelers.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just returned from my first of what will most likely be many stays at this NYC hotel. Yes, I actually went there to stay at the hotel rather than to the bar. I was able to check in early and I think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lianne Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of the trendiest hotels in NYC and always a decent time. In more prosperous times, it is always where we used to put our clients when they were in town for photo shoots. I love the PH bar. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to the bar so I can't say much about the hotel, except that it looks pretty from the outside and the lobby is swanky. I think Gansevoort is pretty overrated. My banker friend said it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Better spot to stay in than most. Do like the rooms and that there is space around the the property which gives you a little bit of breathing room.Great location because meatpacking is always a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Seven people $1100 bar tab = MY SOUL HURTS.Also, thanks to the pool being right next to the bar I felt like I was trapped in a greenhouse. Awesome. Sweat and my $12 glasses of wine go perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Fuck this place. We bought new years tickets for this at $175 per person. It was 5 degrees outside with the wind chill and they made us wait outside in a long ass line? for what?? so we can all be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Seema K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hotel gansevoort is a breath of unpretention in an Aļæ½ber pretentious area. Went on a weekday and had no problem getting in. Although they have an easy door policy it's still a pretty good group of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Somehow I always end up here when I am in the 'hood and with family. Must be their easy door policy. Drinks overpriced, but it's always nice to go to a bar that has a balcony so you can get some air...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Cool place

Really pricey but worth it if you're looking to wine dine and stay at a 4 star hotel. There is a great bar on the rooftop and great service and amenities. I highly recommend this for a special anniversery or...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. This review pertains to my experience going to the lounge in the penthouse.Waiting in line to be regarded as worthless by your staff doesn't sound all that appealing when all I'm facing is being...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jin y.

2.0 of 5 stars. a review of just the bar in the penthouse floor:crowded, expensive, older people on the night we were there. we tried to stage a reunion here but realized soon that we got the wrong hotel. the vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan N.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's nice to go to the gansevoort once in a while. it's like going to a manhattan zoo. the views are indeed incredible, but seriously for my amstel, they could at least serve it in something better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kaveh a.

2.0 of 5 stars. lets see .......its like standing in line for dave and busters....its a tourist trap and a good trap for that matter....i think it just needs a better door guy thats all
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Franny A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Killer views, posh seating, pretentious clientele, bathroom with Molton Brown products and $15 dollar drinks served in plastic. Something is wrong in America. Go for the view, the service and drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Star B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoy this place & the best time I like to go is during the summer: the humidity brings everyone out... I also favor this place because everytime I've gone, I met some great groups of people in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Collin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I understand some people don't like this place, but if you've got some money to blow, this is a cool place to act like a "scenester" and have people crane their necks to try to figure out who just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christine k.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nice view...The place itself was spacious and "cool" looking, but personally I don't like the main bar/lounge area in the middle with the backless cushioned seats and tables leveled...it hurts my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ummmm. No! The view is not worth dealing with all the cheesy B&T crowd, fake boobs, and sleazy trash they let in here. My friend decided to take me here after dinner in the Meatpacking District and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Avoid the bouncers!

The rooftop bar is a pretty cool place to hang out and get a bar, especially during a weeknight. As with every swanky lounge, you can expect to pay a premium for drinks; however, the views can be worth it. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful space and the views are great.Service was quick and attentive.But damn, happy hour drinks were $15 a pop before tip. And the crowd was either very touristy or older. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Purnima M.

3.0 of 5 stars. One star gets knocked off for the bizarre people here, mostly high on pinstriped suits with some cleavage on their arm but not much else. Otherwise, we enjoyed our hour on the lovely rooftop deck....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia H.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reading about a past "On The Rooftop" party hosted by Time Out New York, I just HAD to go to one, so I did last night ~ it was on the rooftop of Hotel Gansevoort and the sights of Manhattan at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Preethi C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Also known as Plunge, this place is okay on weeknights to meet up with a group for drinks - the roofdeck area is large, the view is nice, and it's conveniently located next to the Meatpacking District...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mexican S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overrated.The only good thing the rooftop bar has going for it is it's view. The only reason I even went was because a friend of mine had to entertain out-of-town business partners.Can't tell you what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Do I smell Armani Acqua Di Gio?

If Bruno from the Ali G show was a real person this is where he'd stay in NYC. Not trying to be overtly critical, just saying...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

2.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop bar is overrated. Expensive drinks in small glasses combined with poor service. I would rather go to 230 Fifth.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brent N.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's not much to dislike about this ultra-modern telly in NY's meatpacking district. Aside from the spotless room, modern furnishings and switch-control drapes, Hotel Gansevoort is located in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate F.

2.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop bar is pretty, but the view is ruined by the douchebags who frequent the place. I'm not a pretty people person, but this place breeds vapid thought, and I walked out after one overpriced...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Place is so-so... seems like all the uglies that dont fare in the other MPD hot spots go there. Not to say that the people were terrible, just not up to the local standards. Been there a few times. If...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Clayton P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Small rooms at a place that thinks they are much cooler than they are.At times it is great for me to stay here as it is a block from my work and I certainly can't complain about walking out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Avoid upstairs down stairs better

I would like to say. Place has a nice scenery accept for the waitress. They look very tired and like they were suked out of air. Not friendly can barely put down your drink and serve you. My experience one...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Bad waitresses

My comments this place has a lovely decor but the waitress do not match the name. If your going to pay for a drink a smile and respect would be recommend. What happened my encounter with a skinny brunette was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee C.

2.0 of 5 stars. this review is for the rooftop bar only, not for the hotel. rooftop bar= bbllllehhhhhh. i've been to the gansevoort twice now and both times it was not by my own personal choice, but rather by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Who the hell farts and flees?Yeah, well someone did and corrupted my initial experience at the roof top bar at Hotel Gansevoort. I'll get back to that in a moment.Hotel Gansevoort has a beautiful and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Kinda small. $14, small well drinks. Decent looking people. A disproportionate number of pick up artists. Good view, not quite up to par with 230 Fifth. Guess that anyone you meet is an I-banker or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Memorable

My husband and I loved our stay at the Gansevoort. The service was very friendly and accommodating, our room was gorgeous, and we spent the whole time hanging out by the pool and relaxing! The pool was pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Great Atmosphere and Environment

Great music, Great drinks, Great atmosphere. My friends and I had a great time! The set up is very cool and trendy!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimmy S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here for three nights and loved...parts of it. The room was lovely and the bed made me its capture every morning while I attempted to peel myself from the cozy sheets. The pool area is small....
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Yelp.com Review - by Preston P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love hotels that put the word "hotel" first. I also love hotels that have four vowels in the name. Like this place. And the Hotel, um, Hooteel. I don't know. Nevermind. I guess I just like the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. i haven't been to THAT many upscale hotels, but this one tops them all. i arrived on a very windy/rainy night around 8pm. i tried to help carry my bags, but the bellmen INSISTED that they do it for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Really pretentious night scene. It's these kind of people you kind of have to have a laugh at.But I will admit, it was kinda fun being with the "in" crowd for an exclusive party, having the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful view, less impressed by the crowed. However, I have to admit that I'm biased to rooftop bars in the summertime. I thought this was a good place to start off the night....at least to have...
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Yelp.com Review - by trouble s.

2.0 of 5 stars. this hotel is just ok. you pay for the hype. rooms are fine, especially those with the river view. the breakfast is average. everything is about the location.
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

1.0 of 5 stars. This has to be one of the worst places in the city. The B&T crowd flock to the roof top bar every weekend.This place gets a 1/5:- the women here are hideous- the doormen are very rude they think they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rada I.

3.0 of 5 stars. Entering a fluorescent building is always entertaining. While dining at the spice market, we were mesmerized by the changing colors of Gansevoort. It gave NYC the South Beach feel. The bar at the top...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is regarding staying at the hotel, not the club/bar/lounge.Pros: - Service- Ambiance (esp. the music in the room playing upon entry)- The fact your room is done twice a day (first to...
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

4.0 of 5 stars. the rooftop bar has a poooooool!!! great views of the city and the service is great. been there a few times and always a good experience. it the heart of the meatpacking district u will see the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Roof Top Bar: Wow if this place was not on the top floor, I can't imagine anyone who lives in NY coming here. Yes great views (of Jersey so go at night for the more romantic feel ) but the service,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen N.

2.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for the amazing view at the rooftop bar. 1 for the awesome company-1 star for the apathetic staff.-1 star for the bald, bulging bankers with busty, boorish BT blondes-1 star for the poorly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The rooms here are utterly beautiful and chic with views of the Hudson that make you swoon when the sun begins to set. The spaciousness and design of the bathroom impressed me, as did their lovely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Abigail J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have stayed in this hotel half a dozen times as it is on our corporate-approved list, and I used to live right down the street so it's my favorite neighborhood by a mile. The bar is also fun (if a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriel R.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a hotel this is a fine place to stay. I was welcomed with a smile and was checked-in in a matter of minutes when I was there a couple weeks ago. It was my first time as a guest in the hotel...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love boutique hotels and this was a pretty cool one. Most of the cool factor derives from the fact that this is one of the largest hotel rooms I've stayed in in NYC and the neighborhood is fun for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher T.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's hard for me to rate this place as I am torn just a little bit.Their billboard they put up in the historic meat packing district is just a complete eye sore and needs to come down before it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emoh E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I haven't written a review of a place where I spent 11 days of my life!This place really deserves about 3 1/2 stars at best. The rooms, beds, showers, patios, views (if you get one of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop has a nice view of the river.They played good mainstrem hip-hop but it didn't feel right dancing in between tables. I need a dancefloor. I guess it's a good place to go if you don't wan to...
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Corniness Everywhere

I used to come here Tuesday nights when I thought it was cool to skip the ropes. I came here again more recently and rolled my eyes right out of the door. The crowd is trying so hard to look cool they just end...
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I understand the mix in reviews between the roof top bar and the hotel. The truth is that although they should be separated for review purposes, the fact that they are currently intertwined in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

over priced, horrible rude service!1 bouncers at door where giving me problem at door to enter the hotel i stayed in. do not go or stay here. same applies for night club, extremely over priced drinks and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very cramped yuppy hangout with expensive drinks. Velvet rope allows only a discerning crowd to enter. West Village staple of places to be.
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Yelp.com Review - by DaraDara S.

1.0 of 5 stars. a hotel that tries way too hard to be hip and fails miserably. there's just a bunch of drunk bridge-and-tunnel types stumbling around the lobby. it looks a lot more impressive from the outside than it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am reviewing this place as a hotel not as a night spot. We found the hotel itself to be awesome! The staff was very attentive and made our visit worthwhile. We went to the spa for an afternoon...
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Yelp.com Review - by Parisa A.

1.0 of 5 stars. RIP Gansevoort. I used to love you, but sadly (and just like the rest of the Meat) you are nothing but a cesspool of nasty, overweight, Bebe-wearing tourists and Jersey imports. How did you become a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanne E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have very mixed feelings about this place. On the plus side, Plunge, the rooftop bar/lounge is a cool space with sweeping views. The downside is the music (whatever crappy, played out hip hop and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Max S.

2.0 of 5 stars. This rooftop bar is not worth it. *$15 for shit table wine that costs less than $2 per bottle. *$15 generic brand vodka & flat red bull. I used to think the view was great, but it's nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonbo S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Gansevoort scores a giant "NEXT!" The rooftop bar, Plunge:Pros:-Amazing viewsCons:-the music, yikes!-the crowd, double yikes!I have only been here twice, but it was enough to let me know that I...
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Yelp.com Review - by allie c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place because its nothing like all the other high end clubs. Selective door policy = no line. They let you know right away if you can get in. Very private, exclusive, and good crowd. It's...
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Yelp.com Review - by John Eric S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rooftop Bar Review: Pro:1. No cover.2. Decent music.3. Great views.4. Smoking patio.5. Not overly crowded.6. Table Reservations: 1 bottle minimum for 6 guests. 7. $350 for a 1 Liter bottle of Grey...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Worst Place ever

I agree with the last posting detailing the appalling trendinessof this hotel. The Hotel is totally overrated and the service is teribble, people are unfriendly and think they are something better than you. A...
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Yelp.com Review - by carol y.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is only for the roof deck bar. The bar itself is FREE and sometimes the wait can be long but be patient. The line moves slowly because the capacity of the elevator is very minimum. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

2.0 of 5 stars. cool in theory.
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Gansevoort Hotel is absolutely beautiful and in the heart of the energizing and trendy Meatpacking District. I have never actually stayed here, but have been to the rooftop bar a few times....
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We dropped by the bar/lounge on the roofdeck. Monday night had a good crowd. May have been an after-work party due to the number of GS bankers so there's no guarantee every Monday is like this. but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was here Saturday with friends in my Tin Tin costume. (only some Frenchies could figure out my disguise) Drinks were $15! They were quite strong though.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

3.0 of 5 stars. A friend of friend was keeping me company when I went back in 2004. We had no trouble getting in, which was fine for me. Went on a weeknight the place was packed with a lots of young profs. Not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss S.

2.0 of 5 stars. We ended up here b/c we were unwilling to wait in the line for the rooftop bar. The first super annoying thing is that the bouncer kept telling me my ID was bad and wasn't going to let me in (I don't...
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Over Rated, Unfriendly, & Violent ! ! !

My review will be biased, as I had a terrible experience there this past saturday. The bottles are overpriced, 600 for a bottle of grey goose. Are you kidding me? ? The atmosphere is trendy but too many jersey...
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The Worst Hotel I have ever stayed in

I have always wondered who went on these things and wasted time to write a review. Now i know. Hotel Gansevoort was the worst hotel i ever had the misfortune to stay at. I set up nine rooms at the hotel for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This review is for the bar/club only!Seems like a happening place to be in the meatpacking, however, may be a bit hype. The view from the rooftop bar isn't that great, and the side with the great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Siamak S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My room was awesome! 2 plasmas, 1 in the living room and 1 in the bedroom. 2 decks, 1 overlooking the street and 1 overlooking the river. Huge bathroom. Great mini bar selection and the only place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here in a long time because I lost touch with my hip, rich friend who had magical Sex and the City powers and could get us to the upstairs bar without waiting in line. Places like this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by erica jade l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sceney, trashy, whatever. I've been here a couple times in the past couple years and each experience has been the same... eh. Yes it has nice views of Jersey and you can sit around a firepit. And yes,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Five stars for the two beautiful women I was lucky to be with here at the rooftop bar -- our last stop on this particular Monday night.And thank god it was Monday night. I can imagine how maddening...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deb I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was on an expense account earlier this year and told I could stay wherever I wanted. Hotel Gansevoort was supposed to be the hippest hotel on the scene. I stayed here a total of 4 nights.Like all NY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brianna S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am not a fan of this place. For some reason I am always dragged here when people are in town visiting. The view is nice, but the prices are bad and the crowd is...well, not my type of crowd. It's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam S.

3.0 of 5 stars. After about 30 minutes here, you will be reminded of Joey Zaza's brazen helicopter attack in The Godfather Part 3, mainly concerning yourself with the logistics of how you'd go about conducting such...
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great DJ, good atmosphere

I went to G Spa for a small party last night and they did an amazing job with it. great customer service, they were very accomodating and speedy with our order. Really good music on saturdays - DJ was great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Good time overall

Went here a few wkends ago on a Sat9 for a friends bday and had a great time. The music was good and the service was only decent overall at our table. The waitress had some issues pouring the champagne (she...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe O.

2.0 of 5 stars. was just at this place last Sat. my friend got a room on the 11th floor and it was nice. kinda on the smaller side but considering the location, about right. the service was good, the decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Srini V.

1.0 of 5 stars. I give the view from the rooftop bar two stars. And the drinks are nothing out of the ordinary. But I have to take off one star for the dress code. They don't admit local New Yorkers with decent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by MaryAnne M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I seem to stop by here for at least one, or two, or three... every time I'm in NYC. I LOVE the roof top bar. The drinks are expensive, but the views are awesome. So what if it's of New Jersey. Also...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kurt S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ahh, the Hotel Gansevoort rooftop bar: Overpriced and poorly made drinks, rude staff, great views, hot and/or pretentious clientele. It was everything I thought an uber-trendy Meatpacking District...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn F.

5.0 of 5 stars. i always have a great time at the rooftop bar here. the outdoor atmosphere is perfect for a breezy, summer night. plus, it's always one place you can count on in the meatpacking district to get into...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went to the bar on the top floor and was not impressed. It was just typical very cheesy and kind of meat-marketish on the tacky side and I didn't like it one bit. I went on a Friday while waiting...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyliie T.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty cool. Our first night there we went here. Ok after a stop at Aera blech. Didn't like that at all. The downstairs bar was kinda odd, but cool motif. The upstairs was really cool,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael O.

3.0 of 5 stars. For me, the jury is still out on this one. Went there last night with the wife and planned on meeting a bunch of friends later. We went up, scouted out the place and grabbed a table. We discussed...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ahu S.

3.0 of 5 stars. interesting concept, but i always feel weird being underground - i'd much rather feel fresh air. the hot tubs were cool looking, but after seeing a bunch of girls splashing around in them, i must...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hate the meatpacking district but actually like the rooftop bar at The Hotel Gansevoort. We got in easily on Saturday night and went right up to the top. The place was just starting to get packed,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the my fav. places to lounge in the city in the summer and spring. You can't beat the view of the city and the scene. The bottle service here is complete and they have a good selection so there...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed the the Gansevoort on my vacation here to go to the US Open. Very hip trendy place...The rooms were small, but comfy. They have a great burger on the room service menu. So thick and I get it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Am I think only person who looks around the Meatpacking District at the half-naked girls and guys trying to use them to get past the velvet rope and snicker at how appropriately named this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa F.

3.0 of 5 stars. The stars are for the hotel only. The crowds? Every bit as pretentious as you would think it is and more. You'd be hardpressed to find a natural blonde... er, natural ANYthing here. This place is...
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Yelp.com Review - by kristine r.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have spent many a time sitting outside the Hotel Gansevoort waiting for my doctor mom to finish up with a hotel call inside. The doorstaff is very friendly and accomodating, unlike some of the guys...
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren o.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wasn't that impressed at all...from the long line to get in to the roof top i thought it would a lot be better. Extremely crowded, hard to talk, walk or relax... Don't remember meeting anyone chill...
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great face massage

Get the Mehta facemassage with Helen. She has a way with her hands that puts me to sleep. I tried to follow the movement of her hands so I could do them at home but drifted off to bliss. When I woke up, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica D.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Rooftop Lounge: Four girls, Friday night.. Meat Packing district.. we cut in line because our Indian Princess batted her eyes and stroked the velvet rope until the bouncer gave in. She gives me...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nice water view. Great place to enjoy a cocktail and impress visitors to NYC.
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Yelp.com Review - by art s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beware the 'Pink Panther' Was here with a couple of work colleagues for drinks after dinner. Cool rooftop set up, as other reviewers have described. And, yes, the clientele is stylish. Night we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great view of the meatpacking district from the rooftop. Definitely trendy, with dashing suits wandering about. Sure, you pay a premium for the drinks - that is, IF you pay. :P
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have mixed feelings about this review. Yes, you get a wonderful view of the meatpacking district, there's no cover charge, and outdoor seating. But 14 dollars for a martini is a little outrageous....
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Yelp.com Review - by KK B.

2.0 of 5 stars. it's a cool place. so what? i dont see a point of jacuzzi in the middle of this place - you don't even get in there. or do you??? you see some pretty people there, but that's it. totally overpriced,...
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Yelp.com Review - by fernando v.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm flabbergasted at the positive reviews I've been reading.I came here a month and a half ago, with good company beside me.We were transported via elevator to the rootop. During the elevator ride -...
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Spend your $$$ somewhere where you will get good service

This hotel has so much potential....and thats it. The location is great and so are the rooms. Its a shame that the hotel staff ruin the luxury experience. The service was very poor. Immediately from check-in...
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Sooo not worth the money...

I agree entirely with the last posting detailing the appalling "trendiness" of this hotel. The bottom line-COMPLETELY overrated. From the very moment of check in my experience with the hotel management and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok. I know everyone and their drunk brother already mentioned it, but the view at the roof-top bar is unreal. If you explore the entire roof-top patio you can treat yourself to a 360 degree panoramic...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to bring out-of-town friends; the rooftop desk is great for views of the city and the crowd is usually pretty cool.
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My review is just based on the rooftop bar, not the hotel itself. If there is another forum for the bar let me know.An absolutely killer spot with an incredible view. That's just a redundancy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carl M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I tell people I go here for the view.But actually, I go here because I am too old and unhip and have a pot belly and can't get in anywhere trendy in the meatpacking district. Maybe I am exaggerating...
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just an over priced trend

My stay and the Gansevoort was horrendous. It was just terribly trendy and filled with the city's wanna be elties
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a f-king cool spot! The concierge of the hotel I stayed at recommended this place and it was awesome (at least in the summer). We went to the rooftop bar and had a great view of Manhattan, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Big Hipe Big Disappointment

My out of town friends wanted to do a spa day , they called and booked 4 mani/pedi and facials. We get there the "soaking pools" are broken ( they neglected to tell us that when we called) and there is only...
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Check it out!

A group of friends and I went out this past Saturday night only to be devastated at Buddha Bar down the street from G Lounge. My husband recommended we check out nearby G Lounge (which has a free cover). To my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Suepattra M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Forget staying anywhere near Central Park. You must come to this FABULOUS hotel located in the ultra cool Meatpacking district. The rooms are modern and lux, and the staff were very helpful when I um,...
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Great last resort

Anytime plans fall through or my friends and I just feel like lounging at the last minute, we always head to Hotel Gansevoort's G Lounge for a fun night. It's a fun hangout and the DJ mixes up the music from...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Hotel Gansevoort has an amazing rooftop deck that reminds me of the skybar at the Mondrian in LA. If you're looking for a swanky place to sip cocktails, enjoy a fabu views of NYC, then sign me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Very nice hotel

Recently had the pleasure of staying in one of the suites for 4 days.Very nice.Monster private bath in bedroom-Smaller nice BRoom off living room for visitors.Invisible perfect svc.I love large hotels like...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop bar is a great place to take in the view of the city and the NY socialites. Pricey, yes, but so is everything else in NY. It's a great space with plenty of room to mingle. The servers...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Gansevoort is a great place to feel like you are in L.A. but in NYC. It is is flashy and expensive ($15 martinis) but the view is gorgeous and there are lots of folks who have had plastic...
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Most stuck up staff ever

Heard and read so much about the G spa. Weird smell stuck up staff smelled like a chimney from all the smokers down there.
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Small hole in the basement

stupid and Boring. Place never has anyone in it. My girl friend and I always get a bottle of champagne and look at each other. Don't know why we keep coming back.The place is small, too bright, empty, no vibe....
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disappointment

I have stayed at many boutique hotels of NYC. This place seemed quite nice when it just opened but this time I was appalled by the crowds of teenagers in gold chains wondering all over the place. Rooftop bar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. very cool place with a great atmosphere and a nice roof deck - but the drinks are 14 bucks a piece and they don't taste top shelf.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Exceptional rooftop bar complete with plenty of banking hunks wandering around after work. Strong drinks, great indoor/outdoor lounge and a standing room only bar area that will satisfy almost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Great After Work and Pre Club Spot

I've been coming to this place for what seems like forever. The circular format of the bar is great for making eye contact and viewing all the cuties. The place can get very crowded during the weekend right...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Winnie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very cool roof top bar. We went there last night...which was a hot humid night in NYC. Yet, it was very comfortable up there -- we sat outside. There were plenty of seats and tables since it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place gets 4 starts on style points alone. First off you're on the roof top of the hotel, which for some reason seems less humid. The bar looks like a large greenhouse which is convertible,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Amazing view, lots of space, variety of seating arrangements, interesting drinks. Waitstaff was uber-attractive but not at all rude.Dig the rooftop, what can I say?
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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Watch the bartenders count tips and flirt

I stood at the outdoor bar on the main floor for 10 minutes around 1am on a Friday watching 4 bartenders count their tips and flirt with each other without serving one customer. If this place wasn't a hot-spot...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great views, and a very relaxed bar scene (on the roof). Must say the bartenders were far more attractive than the crowd. This is a place that I would go to park myself with friends for the night.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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rude svc & weak very pricey drinks

I was entertaining 2 nice young ladies from Russia & Latvia by way of Ireland so I went to the bar to order drinks (as the servers seemed a bit overwhelmed). I could not get my order in as I was by passed by...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Runt T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Talk about too cool for school. The views of the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings are beautiful but not nearly as much as how beautiful the patrons are... well, some of them. Everyone else (present...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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What was once a road map NOW a new Porsche!!

Caterina Marra is FABULOUS!!! She loves what she does and it shows. My facial was not rushed, she took her time & and I look radiant. They found a new devout customer in me! Thanks Cat, I look and feel like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Best Facial EVER!

I'm not sure who serviced AdGirl at G Spa, but shame on them. I had a fabulous experience there with Katerina. She was knowledgable, sweet and her hands felt like BUTTA! All joking aside, the experience was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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Much Ado About Nothing

I have completed my tour de the boutique hotels of the Meatpacking District and it appears that I saved the worst for last. I can describe my visit as if I was living in a fancy frat house. Guests are the ones...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Cool bar if you are into walking down several flight of stairs (not good in heels) to spend your evening and all your cash in a chlorine filled environ. It's a scenster place with a great DJ, but be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by roger k.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's something about rooftop bars I really love. Maybe it's the fact that you are way high up, drinking libations and living it up above the rest of the crowd, or maybe it's the views, or it could...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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Average Place...Not what I expected

I WENT HERE TWICE..without been on the list and GOT IN. I have an exotic look & petite...so I guess that helps....the place is WAY too small..and there really is no dancing at all..I am not into celebs or...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just returned from NYC and LOVED our room here. Huge for NY standards, super comfy beds and high end stuff- toiletries, magazines etc. Sure it's expensive, but who cares when you can contribute to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mara S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Forget the rooftop and go to the Garden on the lower level. Not only can you smoke (sorry, cough, cough, to all you anti-nicotinists) but there is a raised section called the Cage that is very sexy.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nellie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The roof deck view is unreal! The drinks and the music are good. The crowd is mixed and fun. Minus one star for the service.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Cheezy

Since it's in my neighborhood, I stayed here a couple nights while my apt was being renovated. This place is an ugly wart in an otherwise quaint neighborhood. Bad service, small rooms, ugly building, gross...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Don't make the trip

I have to be honest, I thought the spa was a cool idea...but when you're there and you know that it was a bar just a few short hours before and you're getting a facial 2 feet from a banquette that doesn't look...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Almost as good as they say

Went on a Thursday night, was on the list and we are two pretty girls. Inside the decor was really cool, the pools and the lights are a nice effect. The drinks were large and worth the price. The crowd was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a blast whenever I hit up the rooftop bar. Stiff drinks, a beautiful view, and pretty people always are consistent with this hotel. I wouldn't hang out here an entire night but I think its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriel S.

2.0 of 5 stars. A very chichi-miki scenester bar located in the basement of the Hotel Gansevoort. It features hot tubs and waitresses in bathrobes. Whatever scenester cred might have been granted by the presence of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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Best French Martini

Great pre-drink bar...check out the rooftop bar, service is great and I had the best French martini I have ever had...and trust me I have been drinking them all over the city. The views are amazing, even if...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. While I understand all the other reviews saying the bar is overrated, overcrowded and overpriced, I really like this place. The scene is always fun because there are tons of people, the views are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ko i.

3.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop bar is overrated, with horrible service and plasticky Starck furniture. The rooms are a different story...The decor is distinctively modern with a plasma screen tv in every room and unique...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bartholomew K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I spent the whole summer '04 there when the hotel first opened and it was a blast. Great crowd and just fun. After that the place went downhilll fast. The rooms are nice, the staff is friendly most of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by patrick c.

4.0 of 5 stars. wonderful panoramic view. Don't miss a brunch over there ...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne R.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is extremely OVER-rated. The doorman tried to convince my friends and I that we could get 3 tables and buy just one very-overpriced bottle. Of course that wasn't the truth, we were expected...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Good Food

The Japanese restaurant serves great Fro Groa, very fresh sashimi, with very good decorations. Just don't sit at the sushi bar, not much too see and too much restaurant work to be noticed. Overall my friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Krissy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a view! Not only can you see a great skyline of the city but you can also spy on the bathers on the roof to the west of you! The drinks are so-so at typical over-priced Meatpacking district...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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Definitely don't

This hotel doesn't live up to any of the hype. We checked in and immediately checked out. The front desk staff was completely useless as they could not fulfill any of the requests we had made over a month...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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Bring lot's of money.

The rooftop lounge/bar has a great 360 degree view of the area. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Lot of beautiful people. The bad news...$9 for a draft beer that's not even a full pint, and $14 for a mixed...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Location, Location...and then some

Check-in was swift. I opted for the Grand Deluxe King room with Hudson River views. My first impression was that it was on the small side, a little narrow and the river views were quite distant since the hotel...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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Beautiful Hotel, Poor Service

This nicely appointed hotel is good to stay in as long as you do not ask for anything. The hotels service is poor. Consistently, requests for service had to be made repeatedly for them to be fulfilled. And we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The acceptably priced roof deck bar at the Hotel Gansevoort is a great sunset experience; with good views of NYC, the Hudson, and the Jersey skyline, the generally uncrowded bar is a great after-work...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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I thought I was transplanted to Vegas.

This place is a total eyesore in the Meat Packing District. A very sad addition! I didn't stay in the hotel but the drinks in the rooptop lounge were so overpriced, even for New York! Don't go there.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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TripAdvisor

I recently stayed at the HOtel Gansevoort and suggested to my Clients that they rebook their reservations...
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TripAdvisor

The room/suite we got was a bit small for the price that we paid, but the place is nicely/modernly appointed...
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Yahoo! Travel

we loved the clean retro yet comphortable settings.very modern updated rooms with flat screan tvs.The beds were so incredible almost dangerous we almost didnt see the city because we couldnt get...
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Yahoo! Travel

Service is nonchalant as though they don't care about you but this is a great place to stop for drink while in the Meatpacking district. The lounge on the top floor gives great views.
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TripAdvisor

We checked into our suite and our mini-fridge was broken -- the door wouldn't close all the way and thus...
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Fodor's

Opened in 2004, this tall glass of cool water in the Meatpacking District finalized the area's transformation into a SoHo-style shopping and nightlife district. The rooms are well-appointed with plasma TVs and...
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TripAdvisor

Relative to the many overhyped and cookie-cutter "hot" new hotels, this one separates itself from the...
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Travelocity

I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, they treated my friends and I like gold, the complimentary breakfast was delicious and the complimentary wine and...
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TripAdvisor

We reserved two rooms at the hotel for a girls weekend away, and everything about the hotel far exceeded...
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TripAdvisor

> The check-in process was rather chaotic. At noon, there were many folks waiting in line with just two...
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New York Times

Opened in 2004, this tall glass of cool water in the Meatpacking District finalized the area's transformation into a SoHo-style shopping and nightlife district. The rooms are well-appointed with plasma TVs and...
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TripAdvisor

This nicely appointed hotel is good to stay in as long as you do not ask for anything. The hotel's service...
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Travel Intelligence

The first full-service luxury hotel in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. A 45-foot heated outdoor, glass-surrounded, swimming pool with underwater music, the first of its kind in Manhattan. An expansive event...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel Gansevoort in New York, New York. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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TripAdvisor

I recently stayed here with a few of my girlfriends for the weekend and we all loved it! The pool is...
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TripAdvisor

I travel alot for business, so when a holiday arrives, the last thing that I want to be is on a plane...
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TripAdvisor

I just got back from a weekend at the Gansevoort Hotel and can't wait to go back. The staff was friendly,...
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Orbitz

Sleek and stylish. Hotel Gansevoort is the first luxury, full service hotel in Manhattans vibrant Meatpacking District. Located on Ninth Avenue at 13th street steps from New Yorks most notable restaurants,...
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