West Chelsea is one of the easiest places in Manhattan to bring a team together: galleries, the High Line and Hudson Yards within a few blocks, and plenty of offices nearby.
If you are planning a team night, a client event or the holiday party, here is how to pick a lounge venue, and what Music For A While beneath the Hotel Alameda offers.
Choosing a lounge venue for a company event
The right room depends on the format more than the headcount.
- Happy hours and team nights: seating to sit and talk, a private bar, music at conversation level
- Client entertaining: somewhere that feels like a find, with table service and a polished room
- Holiday parties: a dance floor, a real sound system and a bar package that keeps things simple
- Launches and brand nights: two rooms, so one can host the moment and the other the party
Two rooms, one floor below West 27th
Music For A While has the Vinyl Room on one side and the Club Room on the other, each with its own fully private bar, and a separate entrance and private elevator so guests never cross the hotel. Up to 300 guests standing.
The Vinyl Room suits a reception or a seated hang, with banquettes, lounge seating and table service. The club room has the laser ceiling, DJ booth and sound system for when the party starts.
Packages for corporate groups
Bar and catering are in house: beer and wine, standard or premium open bar packages priced per guest for two hours, passed canapés for the first hour, stationed platters for ten to twelve guests each, or a family style dinner.
Add-ons include photo and 360 booths, photographers, espresso carts and dessert tables. Every inquiry gets a tailored proposal.
Book holiday parties early
December weeknights and Fridays are the first dates to go in New York. If you already know your headcount and a rough date, send the inquiry now and the events team will hold options while you get sign-off.
Need more space? The Hotel Alameda's Creatures Rooftop and Lobby Bar & Garden can be added, up to the whole building.
Ready when you are.
Questions
How many people can Music For A While hold for a corporate event?
Up to 300 standing across two rooms. Smaller groups can take one room.
Where is it?
518 W 27th St in West Chelsea, on the lower level of the Hotel Alameda, a few blocks from Hudson Yards and the High Line.
Do you offer open bar packages?
Yes: beer and wine, standard and premium packages, priced per guest for two hours with additional hours available.
How quickly will we get a proposal?
The events team replies within one business day with availability, sample menus and pricing.