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ILA Penthouse

Penthouse

#96 of 1548 Event Space venues in New York City
#50 of 375 Engagement Party venues in Midtown Manhattan
  11 reviews  â€“ 
253 West 28th Street, 7th Floor & Roof Deck, New York, NY 10001 –
Chelsea, New York City, NY
From $600
hire fee
Up to 150
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 4.7/5
11 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.7. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Penthouse venue within the FlowerSchool NY, featuring a rooftop deck and flexible music options, including PA system and BYO DJ. Great for stylish parties, weddings, and creative events.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at ILA Penthouse

ILA Rooftop at ILA Penthouse

ILA Rooftop
Event Space
·
Private space
125 seats
200 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Perched above Chelsea, our rooftop garden offers sweeping city views in a lush, open-air setting. Quick Facts: Capacity: ~225p Space: 4,500 sq. ft. outdoor space Access to 3 bathrooms ADA-Accessible Featuring lush greenery, outdoor seating options, tent, and beautiful city lights Twinkling lights for evening events Speaker and musical opti...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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ILA Bar Room at ILA Penthouse

ILA Bar Room
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
45 seats
75 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Bar Room A stylish space for cocktail hours, intimate events, private classes & brand activations. Capacity: ~60p Space: 1,200 sq ft (32" x 20") Access to 3 bathrooms ADA-Accessible Equipped with a full wet-bar set up, banquette seating, lush green plants, and ceiling greenery Ambient, twinkling lighting for evening events
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $1000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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ILA Sanctuary and Bar at ILA Penthouse

ILA Sanctuary and Bar
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
150 seats
150 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
ILA Bar Room & Sanctuary is a semi-private event space in the ILA Penthouse offering a blank‑canvas open interior for flexible event layouts. Design: The room is high‑ceilinged and industrial in character, with white painted walls, exposed ceiling beams and a gleaming concrete floor. The interior is sparsely furnished and punctuated by planted acc...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $600 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Reception - hors d' oeuvres – ILA Bar Room

$105 per person

• 3hr (Selection of three)
1. Fingerling Bites
2. Chicken & Waffle Bites
3. Pigs in Blankets
4. Vegetable Puff Pastry Bites
5. Meatball Sliders
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.7
Communication
4.7

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Jennifer S.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Kenneth A.
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Excellent communication
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ANASTASIIA S.
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Excellent communication
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Wyatt B.
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Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Bar Room
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Rooftop
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Sanctuary and Bar
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
Monday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $600–$1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Bar Room
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Rooftop
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Sanctuary and Bar
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $600–$1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Bar Room
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Rooftop
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Sanctuary and Bar
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $600–$1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Bar Room
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Rooftop
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Sanctuary and Bar
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per hour
Thursday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Bar Room
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Rooftop
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Sanctuary and Bar
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
Friday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Bar Room
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Rooftop
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Sanctuary and Bar
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
Saturday
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Bar Room
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Rooftop
7:00 am – 1:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
ILA Sanctuary and Bar
7:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 150
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About ILA Penthouse

ILA Penthouse is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

ILA Penthouse is a penthouse venue and café run by FlowerSchool NY that features large floral installations throughout its event spaces.

Venue highlights: ILA Penthouse pairs an indoor café-style penthouse with an adjoining roof deck, allowing a mix of seated dinners and outdoor reception segments. The venue provides in-house catering and staff-led event coordination to manage setup, timing and vendor logistics. The space includes elevator access to upper floors and the option to host promoted or ticketed private events.

Best for: Intimate weddings, seated private dinners, and product or book launches.

Location: Chelsea sits amid gallery-lined streets and a dense restaurant scene. The neighbourhood offers plentiful bars and restaurants for post-event gatherings.

What guests say: The venue's planning support handles remote coordination and last-minute changes, reducing host workload before the event. The in-house catering delivers promptly timed plated courses and accommodates dietary requests, and night-of staff manage logistics so hosts can focus on their guests.

FAQ

Yes, speciality cocktails can be customised.

If it rains, the event can be moved indoors to the Sanctuary.

Yes, the venue can host 18+ events with wristbands.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At ILA Penthouse, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at ILA Penthouse:

  • ILA Bar Room hosting 30 guests: $4376.70
  • ILA Rooftop hosting 120 guests: $4000
  • ILA Sanctuary and Bar hosting 100 guests: $5315.90

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

ILA Penthouse is located at 253 West 28th Street, in Chelsea, New York City, NY.

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