Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Kansas City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the Empire! Great cocktails and food for good value. Amazing views.
   

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   Jeanne

   Greater Boston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything went so smooth from making reservation and service was excellent
   

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   Alejandra

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time especially the views! The food and drinks were amazing. Totally recommend the Gossip Girl experience!
   

   Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 9 December 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time. The Gossip Girl experience is definitely a fan favorite, and we’re so glad you had the chance to try it! We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another unforgettable experience!
   

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   Owen

   Charleston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great! Guy manning the elevator was not - very condescending.
   

   Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 9 December 2024

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the service was great, but we sincerely apologize for the experience you had with our lobby host. That’s certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we’ll be addressing this with our team. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience.
   

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   Alejandro

   Mexico City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I didn’t really expect much since I’ve only watched the Gossip Girl series once, but even though I liked how they gave us one pretty cool mocktail that allowed for a pretty awesome picture, the rest of the food felt very poor. The food tower took around 45 minutes until it got to our table, and they were just some simple and small sandwiches, a croissant and a few macarons. I went with my girlfriend and I would’ve definitely preferred just to get the cocktail, a few pictures and then order something else from the menu. Also didn’t seem like they really cared that we were there to get the experience, it felt like they were doing us a favor even though this cost 50 dollars per person.
   

   Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 5 December 2024

   Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the mocktail and had a chance to capture some great photos! However, we’re truly sorry to hear that the rest of your experience didn’t meet expectations. We take your comments seriously and will be sure to review both the timing of the food and the overall guest experience to ensure we provide a better experience moving forward. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’d love the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable visit.
   

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   Gabriellal

   New York City

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I definitely enjoyed the gossip girl cocktails, as well as the beautiful view. The service was not great, but it also wasn’t bad. Me and my friends had a great time. It was very convenient. Everything was clean. I definitely will go back in the summer for the gossip girl experience and I still highly recommend for New Yorkers and visitors. Food was good!
   

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   JamesQ

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great vibe, drinks and view. Food quality could be better, then the place would check all the boxes!!
   

   Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 25 November 2024

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the vibe, drinks, and stunning views at The Empire Rooftop. We appreciate your comments about the food and will share them with our culinary team as we’re always striving to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide an experience that checks every box!
   

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   Raju

   New York City

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely for a drink and depending on where you sit, chat
   

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   Luan

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Português Tive uma experiência terrível no Empire Rooftop em NY e preciso compartilhar. Fiz uma reserva com uma semana de antecedência, e o pagamento antecipado foi exigido. Quando cheguei ao local, nos colocaram em uma mesa alta logo na entrada de um bar fechado e informaram que o rooftop estava com um evento privado, ou seja, não teríamos acesso. Agora, me diga: qual é o sentido de reservar um "rooftop" e acabar preso em um bar comum e fechado? A sensação foi de total descaso com o cliente, sem nenhuma tentativa de solucionar a situação ou sequer um aviso prévio. Frustrante e desrespeitoso! English I had a terrible experience at the Empire Rooftop in NY, and I need to share it. I made a reservation a week in advance, and they required prepayment. When I arrived, they seated us at a high table right at the entrance of a closed bar and informed us that the rooftop was hosting a private event, so we wouldn’t have access. Now, tell me: what’s the point of booking a "rooftop" and being stuck in a regular closed bar? It felt like complete disregard for the customer, with no effort to resolve the situation or even provide prior notice. Frustrating and disrespectful!
   

   Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 25 November 2024

   Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. Our rooftop has two terraces and a main lounge on the same floor. One terrace is open-air, and the other has a retractable roof for flexibility in varying weather. On the day of your visit, the open-air terrace was closed due to cold temperatures, and the covered terrace was reserved for a private event. As a result, guests were seated in our indoor lounge. We regret any disappointment this caused. Also, credit card information is requested only to secure reservations for cancellations, not for prepayment. We value your feedback and hope you’ll allow us to provide the full rooftop experience on your next visit. Please feel free to contact us directly for assistance!
   

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    David

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    While signs of wear and tear are showing in the rooms embarrassingly so, the bar is a gem! Please make time to go the the twelfth floor and enjoy the this gem.
    

    Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 13 November 2024

    Thank you for the kind words about the Empire Rooftop! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time on the twelfth floor with us. Our goal is to provide a memorable rooftop experience with fantastic views, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere and we're so glad we achieved that. We hope to see you again soon for another enjoyable visit!
    

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