PUBLIC Hotel, an Ian Schrager Hotel


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $35,000 for off-peak dates, and $46,000 for peak dates

Catering services pricing

$450 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $25,000

Guest capacity

Up to 110 seated guests


About this venue

PUBLIC Hotel, an Ian Schrager Hotel, offers a contemporary venue with minimalist design and luxurious amenities. Located on the Lower East Side, this venue features versatile spaces, including a rooftop with panoramic views and a stylish indoor area for receptions. The personalized service ensures every detail is meticulously handled, from the innovative menu to the cutting-edge lighting and sound systems. Couples seeking a modern, high-end venue that combines sleek design with top-tier service will find PUBLIC Hotel an exceptional choice for their wedding celebration.


Our event spaces

Ava & Sunrise Terrace

Open-air space on our light-filled 17th-floor private event spaces with jaw-dropping 360-degree views of New York City.

Adjacent to Sophia, Ava is a perfect New York venue for break-out meetings, intimate dinners and cocktail receptions. The connected 1500 sq. Ft. Sunrise Terrace offers an open-air space with jaw-dropping views of NYC's skyline.

Guest capacity

30-120 Seated

30-200 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Charming”

Included in this room:

Custom-curated chef-driven menus | Offers an indoor and private outdoor experience | Pre-function space with lounge furniture | Built-in sound and the latest technology capabilities | Flip charts, podium, easels, blackout shades | Floor boxes with hook ups for the following inputs: tv, hard-wired internet, audio, video, DJ | Complimentary high-speed wifi | Natural light

Popular

Popular provides authentic, healthy, and globally inspired Peruvian cuisine by award-winning chef Diego Muñoz.

At POPULAR, diners have a special opportunity to enjoy authentic, original, healthy, and globally inspired Peruvian cuisine by Chef Diego Muñoz, who helmed the world's 50 best restaurants' #1 rated Latin American Restaurant, Astrid y Gastón, in Lima.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

The Roof

A cozy, private escape 18 stories above the bustle of the city.

The roof is a vibrant and energetic bar, that appears to be floating in the sky, with jaw dropping 360-degree panoramic views of nyc through floor-to-ceiling windows and a spectacular outdoor terrace offering the best views of new york city. It’s the perfect venue for private birthday celebrations, cocktail receptions, and showers.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Custom curated chef-driven menus | Comfortable lounge furniture | Existing DJ capabilities | Outdoor terrace with lounge furniture, private outdoor bar, and jaw-dropping views | Private roof entrance- exclusively for your guests | Private restrooms

Artspace

A cutting-edge, progressive and avant-garde multi-media performance space like no other.

The perfect venue for any type of event, from live performances, private screenings, art exhibitions, lectures, talks and product launches to weddings, social events and birthday celebrations. Under public fits up to 420 people and features a private entrance, a dance floor, built-in banquettes, full lighting capabilities and state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 420 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Bar Chrystie

Find peace and productivity oasis Bar Chrystie. Relax, make calls, and get work done in elegance.

A sexy, moody “modern classic cocktail bar”, bar chrystie is elegant, refined and focused on intimacy and conversation—a place to go for a tete a tete. It’s a “piano bar without the piano” celebrating the famed nyc cocktail culture and that of hollywood’s glamourous golden age of the 1920s.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Exquisite”

Included in this room:

Curated Chef-driven Menus | Comfortable Lounge Furniture | Fireplace

Bowery Garden

Adjacent to Popular, Bowery Garden is an expansive open-air terrace inspired by Tuileries garden in Paris and the gardens of Italy.

Upon entering, you feel as if you have been transported right to Europe. Perfectly enveloped by an English ivy privacy fence, Bowery Garden is an ideal spot for special private events during the day or al fresco dining. Ideal for showers, birthday/anniversary celebrations, corporate dinners, and rehearsal dinners.

Guest capacity

40-100 Seated

50-150 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Sal I & Sal 2

Our conference rooms Sal I & II are so comfortable and spacious, you might forget you're actually there to work.

Located on the lobby level with natural light, the two rooms offer a distinct setting for executive meetings, break outs, private group check in, receptions, hospitality suite and private dinner parties. Choose either the comfortable living room setting or the executive boardroom with the option of combining the spaces to create a unique environment.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Comfortable”

Included in this room:

Custom menus | 70” wall mount tv and blu-ray dvd player. | Multiple hard-wired inputs for music and video. | Multiple convenience outlets with usb ports for charging. | Conference table to accommodate up to twelve people in wire brushed white oak and courtroom chairs | Lounge-like living room setting with a jean-michel frank-style sofa and armchairs with 1930s jindrich halabala easy chairs upholstered in sheepskin.| Black walnut vintage 1940s credenza. | Complimentary high-speed wifi

Sophia

Public offers a vast array of unique and innovative private event spaces spanning multiple floors which include pre-function and outdoor areas.

Located on the 17th floor this Manhattan private event venue is designed with floor to ceiling windows showcasing the downtown New York City skyline. Versatile space for dinner and dancing, formal dinners, buffets, and receptions, corporate meetings, product launches and press junkets. 

Guest capacity

40-140 Seated

40-175 Standing

Square footage

1,650

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Custom Curated Chef-driven Menus | Pre-function Space With Lounge Furniture | Dance Floor | Built in Sound and the Latest Technology Capabilities | Flip Charts, Podium, Easels, Blackout Shades | Floor Boxes With Hook Ups for the Following Inputs: Tv, Hardwired Internet, Audio, Video, Dj | Brushed Oak Wood Paneling | Natural Light | Complimentary High-speed Wifi

Cantina & Pisco Bar

A globally-inspired Peruvian fine dining restaurant complete with custom Pisco cocktails and live Latin jazz nights.

Cantina & Pisco Bar provides authentic, healthy and new york inspired classics by award-winning chef diego muñoz. Host cocktail receptions and special events for any type of occasion from a business coktail hour to a birthday celebration. The restaurant can accommodate 55 guests for a standing reception buyout.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 55 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Ava & Sunrise Terrace

Open-air space on our light-filled 17th-floor private event spaces with jaw-dropping 360-degree views of New York City.

Adjacent to Sophia, Ava is a perfect New York venue for break-out meetings, intimate dinners and cocktail receptions. The connected 1500 sq. Ft. Sunrise Terrace offers an open-air space with jaw-dropping views of NYC's skyline.

Guest capacity

30-120 Seated

30-200 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Charming”

Included in this room:

Custom-curated chef-driven menus | Offers an indoor and private outdoor experience | Pre-function space with lounge furniture | Built-in sound and the latest technology capabilities | Flip charts, podium, easels, blackout shades | Floor boxes with hook ups for the following inputs: tv, hard-wired internet, audio, video, DJ | Complimentary high-speed wifi | Natural light


Available services that can be provided by PUBLIC Hotel, an Ian Schrager Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

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

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  • Hire A Team

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    RSep 24, 2024

    Note that Lauren is no longer working managing events for the Public and in general our experience with their team was extremely disappointing. This was one of the most disorganized and unprofessional teams I have ever worked with. I do small scale event production and was so disappointed to see how the hotel handles their event management. This is absolutely NOT a full service event space and one of the best things you can do whether you are having a wedding or other event here is to have a well organized team working for you in order for your event to go off without a hitch. Do not rely on the hotel to handle details in a timely manner. Without our wedding coordinator we would not have been able to have the ceremony and reception happen. Communication with the hotel's events manager is pretty much non existent and many important details concerning the sound system and lighting were left to just days before our wedding. We were told we had a room booked for the day before and day of and when we arrived they didn't have any rooms booked for us. They also charged us for our wedding night when in fact it was supposed to be comped. The hotel is in need of a proper team of people to handle all events and to ensure people who have booked the space are given all info about what the space actually provides in a timely manner. Just days before our reception we were still waiting on our questions about the space to be answered.

  • My Dream Wedding!

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    Bethany A.Jan 27, 2024

    I cant begin to put into words how perfect my wedding was at Public! Lauren and the team were so patient in the planning stages, they made the process fun instead of overwhelming. We enjoyed every second and went into the weekend with our minds at ease as the level of professionalism was so clearly there! All the the details were brought to life and everyone was willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect! The staff is friendly and welcoming and made all of my guests feel at home. The food was perfect! The service was 5 start and overall the team and the venue that is so unbelievably beautiful made my dream wedding a reality and I cant thank everyone enough! I will always think of Public whenever needing a venue for a special event in the future!!

  • The view & vibe itself are already everything!

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    DZC Events ProductionNov 22, 2022

    As an Event Producer; willingness to work in team to make my weddings unique, transparency and responsiveness are EVERYTHING! I worked with Lauren and the planning process was smooth, despite being a Destination Wedding all the details and million emails back and forth. She was always there, active, patient and working solutions as a team. The day of the floor team was immaculate! On it, responsive, helpful and gave TOP service to my couple and their guests! So New York! Looking forward to work with you again! Thanks Dani

  • All Around Delight

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    Rachel Cho Floral DesignNov 18, 2022

    It's always delightful working at the beautiful Public Hotel. It is a truly special space. From their amazing views to their attentive staff, it is an absolute pleasure, we look forward to next time!