Hotel Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel

We received such a warm welcome from the hotel with champagne, cupcakes and a sweet note. This is the nicest, trendiest hotel in Manhattan with the best staff!

I saw someone else reviewed that they are obsessed with kimpton hotels– and so am I! When you shuffle into a well decorated, hip lobby looking like a travel weary hobo and are treated like royalty, you keep coming back!
The Eventi was above and beyond my expectations. The price to stay for the location you are in and the services you receive is not balanced. It’s too cheap! The always popular free wine hour is held under a lovely tent on a fifth floor terrace with views of the Empire State Building. The bathroom was fit for a Greek god. The view in our «standard» room was amazing!
Their our three restaurants in this hotel and they are all so good. We only left to go to MSG for the concert we were in town for. Taking the train, we could walk to the hotel and back, and to many destinations.
I icing on our (cup)cake though was the special note we received from a man at the front desk. We had chatted about seeing the Cure that night. We came home late to find a bottle of wine, two bottles of sparkling water, and two cupcakes along with the lovely note. I mean, come on! What hotel does that???
I refuse to stay anywhere else in a city that has a kimpton. From free bike rentals to the infused sparkling waters available at all times, these guys really know how to make you never want to leave thank you Eventi!!!

Gotta give it 5 stars now. Restaurant is done with outdoor seating. Food is great. Hotel is super clean and comfy. They changed their amenities which I like better than co bigelow.
Wifi is good for streaming. Always want to stay here in NYC.

Stay away — don’t recommend booking online. My boyfriend made a reservation online for 2 nights and we had to cancel our trip at the last minute. We spent $ 529 and wanted to use the credit for a future stay and were declined. We were told there’s nothing that can be done and $ 529 credit was lost. We are both members of Kimpton. Will never be staying at a Kimpton property again. I also went to Three Degrees in Portland — Kimpton owned restaurant and the food was ghastly.
If you want to stay in a spanky, cool place in NYC, I recommend Carlton Autograph hotel in mid-​town. Marriott’s Autograph collection is nicer with better customer service than Kimpton’s.

Eventi is a modern hotel in a good location relative to Madison Square Garden and situated four blocks away from the Highline. It is in midtown near the Fashion Institute and Flower District.
You get incredible VALUE for what you pay. Amazing… no matter which room you get they ALL have great views of the city. The rooms are cozy and artfully decorated. The bathroom is marbled and fully stocked with toiletries.
The hotel has a happy hour on the rooftop that serves free wine and sangria which is a nice gesture for it’s guests.
The restaurant opens onto a lovely outside patio. The service is excellent particularly the front desk was very helpful and friendly.

This hotel ruined my wedding. I tried to check in at 3pm, and no one told me about the $ 100 deposit when I booked. Luckily, my (now) mother in law was able to help, but the process took two hours. No one was competent enough not only tell me about the deposit when I booked, but also lacked the ability to just simply process a payment. Due to them leaving us with no time to get ready for our biggist ceremony of our lives, the most important event that we will only be able to have once ever, I HAD TO PUT MY DRESS AND VEIL ON IN THE CAR. IN THE CAR. MY HUSBAND HAD TO WATCH ME TEAR THE THING ON IN THE HATCH OF HIS KIA SOUL. I was hyperventilating because I was so damn upset. With that, my mother in law had to call them infuriated to let us check in.
So we finally get the room, and after the most frustrating two hours of my life, THEY GAVE US THE WRONG ROOM. So I had to go back to the lobby to inform them, and we had to wait another 20 minutes for them to set up our new room. They should have given us a discount after what they put us through.

As a principle I do not write reviews for hotels. But I thought this was a special situation.
Eventi goes along the same lines as Soho/​Tribeca hotels: a bit dark, a bit hipster, a bit of a hotel. But in this case, Eventi is a better hotel than others. The rooms are proper. The bell service etc is proper. In fact I would look for this hotel on my next trip.

Jesus Christ! The bathroom tissue feels like cardboard and the Kleenex is the same. The tables in the room hadn’t been wiped down… So dirty. The mirror in the bathroom had stains as did the comforter.
The location is decent and our view happened to be quite sweet! But please, invest in some Charmin for your guests!!! My butt was bleeding!!!
The Vine has delicious pizza and breakfast. L’amico was mediocre at best– the flank steak was overcooked and the staff was pretentious. The windows were dirty and again, my butt was all cut up from the toilet paper. :/

Not a five star hotel at all, receptionists are very helpful but floor staff is very rude. Beds are very uncomfortable, they put this thing between the mattress and the sheets, that makes rhe bed very lumpy. Restaurants are ok, but the hotel
Is not nice at all. You can get a lot better hotels for the same price, and real 5 stars too.

On my initial check in the front desk staff was, for lack of a better word, squirrelly. I couldn’t really get a solid answer on early check in. I think the right answer is, no, you will not get checked in early. Otherwise, the room, the amenities and the rest of staff were nothing less than marvelous. The lobby is always crammed with people waiting, either to leave or for rooms, so you won’t have a place to sit and wait for others. There is a nice lobby on the fourth floor. Use that. It’s almost always empty.

I am a total Kimpton fan girl and Eventi just confirmed why I love this brand so much. It was a quick and easy walk from Penn Station to the hotel. Upon arrival, I was treated to some exceptional service by Buddy at the front desk. Fortunately, I checked in just in time to catch the end of the complimentary wine hour. Seriously, how can you not love a hotel that offers free wine? The room was small because it’s New York, but the bathroom was fabulous and the view of the city and the Empire State Building was incredible. And the location is really central — it was easy to get around to my conference at NYU and then explore some local restaurants and sights. I have nothing bad to say — this was my third stay at a Kimpton this year and I foresee many more visits to come because of the great value and wonderful service.

I’m obsessed with Kimpton hotels, and my obsession keeps growing with the more stays at different hotels that I experience.
My fiancé and I came into the city to celebrate my birthday, and had no doubt that we wanted to stay at Eventi. Eventi is centrally located in Chelsea, close to all transit, and while it’s in a touristy area, the hotel itself is very unassuming (you’ll actually notice the restaurants flanking both sides of the hotel before you even notice they’re situated in an actual hotel).
We were met at the front desk by Buddy, who was so warm, friendly, and endearing — exactly who you want to meet when checking into a hotel. When he read that it was my birthday (fiancé had mentioned that while making the reservation), he sang «happy birthday,» (pretty well, actually, so extra points), gave us our credit for the «raid the minibar» (seriously, if you are staying even once at a Kimpton, sign up for their free Karma rewards, as you get free Wifi and minibar credits), told us the floor for Wine Hour, and then pointed us in the direction of the elevators so we could go to our executive suite on the 22^nd floor.
The suite itself is gorgeous — you enter through a long hallway into a living room area with a desk, couch, flatscreen on the wall, and huge floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson and rooftops of so many gorgeous city views (perfect for watching the sunset). The next room has a king sized bed (super, super comfortable with very soft sheets) with bathroom attached to it. The place itself is bigger than some of our friends’ Manhattan apartments, and was so stylishly decorated (as per usual, with Kimpton hotels).
Wine hour is always a favorite feature of Kimpton hotels. This particular night, the wine hour had the standard offerings of red and white wine, but also a winter sangria to add a third choice into the mix. We got there shortly after wine hour began and were able to get a seat, but be prepared to come early if you want somewhere to sit (you can also grab a glass and go back to your room, which we saw a lot of people doing who did not want to stand). It’s just a nice way to mingle, get out of the room, and enjoy the hospitality that Kimpton hotels are known for.
I think to me what makes Kimpton, and Eventi in this particular case, stand out, is their hospitality and customer service, which just exceeds expectations. While my fiancé and I were getting ready for wine hour, there was a knock on our door from housekeeping. When I opened the door, the woman who met me there asked if it was my birthday. When I said that it was, she said that she had a gift for me from Eventi, and then brought in a tray with two cupcakes (delicious!) and a bottle of wine for my fiancé and I to share. There was also a note from Sarah the concierge welcoming us, and wishing me a happy birthday. It was just so above and beyond, and we raved about just the thoughtfulness of this action, that is so unexpected, but appreciated.
Whether for business or personal trips, my fiancé and I both will continue to actively seek out Kimpton hotels. The classy decorations, exceptional service, and care for their customers in an industry where that is often a rarity deserves to be rewarded with repeat business.
(Now please, Kimpton, open a hotel in Hawaii, where we’re going on our honeymoon!).
Thank you again, Eventi, for making my birthday so special. Your staff should be applauded for all of their hard work and focus on customer experience.

I loooooove Kimpton hotels! Their staff is always pleasant, helpful and accommodating even though I’ve only been to two of their hotels so far. We lost our room key, and the front desk gave us a new one without any problems and judgment at 3am.
You also have to use your room key card in order to use the elevator, which I think is a genius idea that all hotels should adopt. That way it weeds out all the Craigslist killers and heightens the sense of safety.
Make sure you sign up for their rewards program. You get free upgrades to better rooms (although this time I didn’t, boo) as well as that $ 15 bar credit which you’ll need for that ridiculously priced $ 7 water bottle that has that weird plastic aftertaste.
The only thing that I thought was weird about this hotel was the shower literally had no door. I spent like ten minutes looking for some sliding door contraption because I couldn’t believe I was just expected to take a shower without any barrier, but the interior design for that was actually intentional, as impractical as it was. A little weird, but I guess progressive and avant– garde is their mantra.

For my first real visit to New York City, the Eventi Hotel was the perfect place to stay.
For the money, I was blown away at what you get. Having been to New York for only a total of two nights before in my life, I was expecting teeny tiny. The Eventi Hotel keeps the Kimpton standards even in a city like New York. Also, Buddy at the front desk was so kind to offer us a free upgrade so we could see the Empire State Building out our window, and it totally made our first touristy trip that much better!
Location-​wise, it’s close to two subway stops and just a short walk or train ride away from things just to the north like Times Square and Central Park AND things just to the south, like SoHo and the West Village. We got our walking in, and we got to see every part of the city on our list without traveling too far in either direction. Seriously, it was perfect.
There were a couple of downfalls: our room wasn’t totally restocked when we checked in, there were stains on some of the furniture, and the advertised «free wine hour» left something to be desired with only two very basic wines. But still, I’d stay here again, and I definitely will stay here again next time I’m visiting New York. For the money, the location, and taking into account how incredibly friendly the front desk staff were, I couldn’t imagine a better place to stay.

In the land of…“a thousand expensive, small, quirky, boutique-​esque” hotels, the Eventi stands out for its low-​key yet tasteful décor, outstanding location, and… wonder of wonders… decent food.
I’ve now stayed at the Eventi two years in a row, and had a pleasant experience both times. Whether you’re in Philly, NYC, DC, or just about another major city, a new Kimpton renovation is almost always a good bet, and so it was with the Eventi. Last year, just after the Eventi reopened, we were pleased to find a quiet midtown hotel with nicely appointed rooms and outstanding service. This year, in an attempt to reverse a recent Kimpton trend of decimating their restaurants by turning them into upscale sports bars… Palomar (Philly) and Monaco (SLC)…Kimpton has upgraded the Eventi with not one but three decent restaurants. Gone is the completely forgettable patio, replaced by The Vine, a clubby lunch/​dinner spot.
The only thing that marred our visit this trip was service that was not quite up to the standard of the previous year, but in NYC… the Eventi still stands out.

Yet another superb Kimpton Hotel. Honestly, I don’t think they ever miss.
I stayed at the Eventi over a year ago and was a bit confused when I walked in last week. They have made some significant changes to the lobby /​bar /​restaurant area. Of course in true Kimpton fashion all for the better. It is just open and much more inviting… especially the bar area.
The location works. You are far enough from the craziness of midtown to grab an Über anywhere you want to go. They also have a subway station a few blocks away if you prefer to go that route.
Our room was gorgeous! We were in one of the suites since we needed the extra room to put the young ins on the pullout. The bathroom was huge with a shower and tub if you would like to take a soak. I have stayed at all of the Kimpton properties in the city and this seemed to have the most room. There were four of us and we had plenty of room.
The staff? As always great! What else would you expect from a Kimpton. I will be back!

I love Kimpton Hotels! Quite honestly you can’t go wrong! I really enjoyed the Eventi…
Location, location, location, you are close to everything you want to visit!
Parking is tough in NYC and the valets were attentive and helpful getting us in to the hotel. The front desk staff are always courteous and friendly. The renovations have made the lobby lay out much better.
The rooms were a nice size which is hard to find in NYC! The bathrooms rocked… Combo tub/​shower, 2 sinks, and separate toilet area. The beds, pillows, and linens were comfy. I like the privacy light feature. Bonus are the fantastic views of the Empire State Building out our windows!
The bar area was nice, the bartender was great, and after a very long day it was a great place to enjoy a night cap.
I would highly recommend the Eventi!

It was pricey but we were on a negotiated rate… at least some of us were until they ran out of negotiated rate rooms (?) — they’re not the most organized and aren’t very responsive. They quoted one price and gave us another only because they took a week to respond and by that point they’d sold their rooms. That same person just went missing and we had to find someone else who’d respond to us. It was a total mess.
HOWEVER this hotel is lovely. The ambience is great, the rooms are clean, and the location is deadly.
I guess I’d say stay here if you’re not going in a group and need multiple rooms.

Cute hip place. The exterior was underwhelming but once getting into the space you discover a quirky inviting gathering place. Our room was larger than the average NYC closet sized one. We had a view of the Empire State Building — I’d imagine most of the rooms on the front of the building would as well. If you’re on the back side of the property you still have a rad little courtyard to enjoy.
The nicest treat if all though was the bottle of wine and cupcakes the front desk sent up complimentary when I was sad that I missed happy hour. Hospitality on point Kimpton. Thanks!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night in the Première Suite. I was very excited, I had done A LOT of searching to find the perfect hotel and the perfect room at a reasonable price. I read reviews for Eventi and kept it in mind, but there are a considerable amount of negative reviews and I was terrified of spending a sizable chunk of change and having an unpleasant experience.
I’m elated to say that it was a great experience from check-​in to check-​out. (Loving the 12pm check out; most places are 11am and that extra hour was wonderful for me since I’m a late sleeper and not such a morning person)
Tyler checked us in. He was so super pleasant and informative. So, thank you, Tyler, if you ever see this.
I read that some people were sent to the incorrect rooms or that they were unhappy with the housekeeping; I have no such complaint. We were given the correct suite and the rooms/​bathroom were immaculate. Thankful for the mini shampoo and conditioner since I forgot mine. Mini bar was stocked up, although we didn’t eat/​drink anything from it. I did crack open one of the big water bottles when we got there, it was $ 9. It pained me, but I was thirsty and it was just staring at me. LOTS of TV channels and movies to choose from. The bed/​pillows/​sheets were very comfortable and soft. We ordered room service for breakfast and it was very very good. Came right on time as well!
I truly wish that I had looked at the name of the gentleman that checked us out in the morning, he was also very pleasant and had us laughing.
All that being said, had a great stay. It’s in walking distance of so many things; MoMA is just a few blocks away if you’re interested in Art.
I know a lot of people complain about the view from their rooms and that the surrounding streets aren’t pleasant to the eye; but I personally don’t spend my night staring out of the window, so.
I highly recommend this hotel whether it’s for one night or more. I wish I had booked for longer, but truly, we just wanted to get away from work for two days.

Cleanliness: ⁵⁄₅
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Even before I entered the hotel, I was excited because of what they offered: great tasting La Colombe coffee and healthy juices from Liquiteria? For a foodie like me, it was a perfect fit.
As my husband checked us in, I looked around the lobby a bit and I fell in love with their interior décor. It had a great classic feel to it with chic modern touches which I loved. Their hotel restaurant and bar was to the back of the building which I never got to enjoy or visit (too many other places to see and eat!). The hotel offered valet parking which we took advantage of because its prices were competitive with other regular parking garages. Valet was very easy; it was conveniently right in front of their main doors and a quick phone call was all we needed to have our car ready. Be sure to call 10 – 15 minutes ahead if you don’t like waiting.
Our check in was also a breeze; we were given a complimentary upgrade to one of their CityView Deluxe King Room with 1 King Bed. I quickly checked their hotel website just now and they currently offer some great promotions! From free parking, bed and breakfast packages, and a special rate for Summer stays, it’s really worth checking them out before going over to a 3^rd party website.
As we walked into our new home for the weekend, we were very pleasantly surprised with everything. Not only was our room very well designed and put together, we couldn’t take our eyes off the view! The Empire State Building was very close to the hotel and we were thankful that we got to see its beautiful lights every night before going to bed.
Our bed was ultra clean and very comfortable! The sheets were also quite soft and the mattress was also perfect for us — not too hard nor soft. There were individual reading lights for each of us if we needed it, and iPhone/​iPod docking stations were also available though I don’t think they had the new chargers.
Across from our bed was the wall mounted TV and a long desk. I especially liked their lounge chair because it was very comfortable and quite closer to the desk as well. The individual reading light was also a nice touch.
The wifi at the hotel was complimentary for Kimpton Karma Rewards Members. This membership is completely free to join so you should definitely apply and have complimentary wifi! If you’re not a member, the wifi is unfortunately not free (even in the lobby).
There was a dresser in the hallway of our room where we stored our clothes and amenities for the weekend. There was a bottle of hipster water welcoming us as well as their room service menu which was available 24 hours. We also noticed that there was a mini fridge fully stocked for us if we chose to have some. There were several bottles of wines, drinks, and other goodies. I’m not sure if there was a separate sensor in the mini fridge; on the morning of our check out, a hotel worker came and wanted to check our mini fridge before we fully checked out.
For the rest of our hallway, we had a full length mirror and a closet on one side and our washroom with sliding doors on the other. The closet had two bathrobes waiting for us which we took immediate advantage of (at least I did). Everything else that you would expect of a hotel closet was there as well.
I especially liked the bathroom because of its chic simplicity. It was quite large as well. Instead of a full bathtub, showering was the only option available. We particularly didn’t mind as we loved the rainshower head. A small stool was available if need be — I personally used it to lay out my bath necessities (the shampoo and all). Clean towels hung from the towel racks and the clothing hanger was also there which I used to hang my bathrobe before my shower. Everything we needed was already there waiting to be used or it was only a short phone call away. We forgot to pack our toothbrush and the front desk was very quick in getting some to us with toothpaste. There is a sign beside the bathroom sink that tells you to let them know if you need anything — they will even go get it for you if they don’t have it in stock! How nice.
Throughout our weekend stay at Eventi, all the staff that we encountered were very friendly, helpful and generous. We denied housekeeping service for most of our stay because we like privacy and the housekeeper made sure we had at least fresh towels and new amenities during the days that we didn’t get housekeeping service. I thought that was incredibly thoughtful of her as we’ve been to many other hotels that weren’t as that thoughtful.
Overall, we were more than satisfied with our stay at Eventi and would love to revisit the hotel when we go to Manhattan next time. Not only was the hotel very well kept, it was also incredibly close to everything!

I have stayed with Kimptons since 2013, if my travels take me someplace Kimptons don’t exist (yet) like Hawaii or Puerto Rico I am immediately discouraged!
My trip to Eventi reminded me why I go out of my way to stay at these hotels. I stayed in Ink48 as well in NYC and Eventi beats it by far.
I tweeted that due to a delayed train I would miss wine hour, which at this location is only an hour and throughout DC is a few hours long. They showed up to my door with complimentary wine– a whole bottle! :) I forgot toothpaste and they offered to go to the store if I did not like the brand they had in house!
With Kimpton always ask for a corner room– they’re regularly the best like at most high rises in cities.
Join Kimpton’s loyalty program, it is free and the perks are well worth joining the email list. I’m so excited to make it to Tier 3 this year, fingers crossed.
The Queen room on the 22^nd floor had an outstanding view of the Empire State Building and surrounding city blocks. The double paned glass is real! I never heard howling wind or the taxis below on the street. The room is large (even by outside of Manhattan standards). The most important part– the bathroom is well lit and has a walk in shower. It is very large and private in case you’re doubling up!
Eventi’s block has construction going on and their entrance can be easily missed. Once you walk in you’re greeted by the front desk to your left, concierge has a separate desk and then there’s a 1,000 sq ft of sitting area. The complimentary wine hour is on their 2^nd floor and for good reason. At Eventi you get an awesome view of their outdoor park area and more seclusion from the hustle of the lobby.
Their restaurant at night is busy and dimly light. I was able to be in and out within 40 minutes eating alone which was important to catch my train out of town. The bread is to die for and I got a salad. Their drink menu looked tasty. Outdoor seating available. Pay with the same CC on file for your room and you’ll get extra loyalty reward points for eating in house :)
Very convenient location. My run took me to some cool places within 3 miles and Penn station is only 1 mile away.

Absolutely loved this hotel! Ive always heard great things about the Kimpton brand and they truly delivered! From an early check in,
Room upgrade to a free bottle of champagne for my boyfriend and I. The rooms are very clean and modern. It has a very cozy feel to it. I actually felt like we were at home. Im looking forward to being apart of their rewards program and visiting more Kimpton hotels!

Das Eventi liegt gut gelegen, mitten in New York. Zu Fuss (und das heisst was in New York) ist der Times Square und der Madison Square Garden gut erreichbar. Freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal und saubere grosszügige Zimmer. Die Hotel Bar mit viel Platz war leider leer als wir da waren. ÖV technisch super erschlossen zu jeder Tages/​Nachtzeit.