The First Luxury Hotel in Times Square Is One of New York’s Most Legendary Wedding Block Picks
An icon in Times Square since it was first built in 1906, The Knickerbocker Hotel is a New York City landmark that has been welcoming guests for over 120 years. Established in the heart of Midtown, this historic property blends timeless character with modern sophistication, creating an atmosphere that is both glamorous and inviting. Perfectly situated between the serenity of Bryant Park and the energy of Times Square and Broadway, The Knickerbocker offers the ideal balance of calm and iconic New York vibrancy that makes it a great gathering place for wedding guests from near and far. The Knickerbocker is widely credited as the birthplace of the martini, a detail that adds a legendary flair to every cocktail served on the premises. Our team at LM Media Worldwide is always drawn to properties with a story worth telling, and The Knickerbocker has one of the most compelling stories in New York City.
330 Beautifully Appointed Rooms and Suites
The Knickerbocker’s guestrooms and suites offer the perfect escape from the high-octane energy of a vibrant city. Finished with sleek and contemporary design, each room features oak wood finishes, marble bathrooms, and double-paned noise-cancelling windows for ultimate comfort and serenity. The hotel’s 27 Junior Suites and four Tribute Suites — the Caruso, Cohan, Martini, and Parrish — each named for an NYC notable, offer incredible city views, and a level of personalized luxury that makes them the natural choice. The hotel also features a sophisticated Martini Lounge on the fourth floor and two full fitness studios, ensuring guests have everything they need for a complete and indulgent wedding weekend experience. Through Kleinfeld Hotel Blocks, we love placing couples at historic properties where the room itself becomes part of the story.
St. Cloud Rooftop Bar: The Chicest Rooftop in All of New York City
Crowning The Knickerbocker’s renowned Times Square location is St. Cloud, the city’s most spectacular rooftop bar. With 7,800 square feet of both indoor and outdoor space, and the exclusive Club Macanudo Cigar Lounge, St. Cloud offers rotating live entertainment, a progressive cocktail menu, and a seasonally focused small plates menu that changes throughout the year. Hidden within St. Cloud is Akoya, an intimate rooftop temaki experience led by Sushi Chef Taishi Yamaguchi in partnership with iconic Chef Charlie Palmer. A unique dining experience that wedding guests will be talking about long after the weekend ends. Our hotel block specialists know that a rooftop this celebrated and this spectacular transforms a wedding weekend into a full New York City event in its own right.
Charlie Palmer Steak IV, Jake’s Cafe, and Martinis on Demand
The Knickerbocker’s culinary offerings are nothing short of extraordinary for a wedding hotel block. Charlie Palmer Steak IV is the hotel’s signature restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily with Charlie Palmer’s critically acclaimed Honest American Cuisine. Jake’s at The Knick is the hotel’s artisanal lobby-level cafe and coffee shop open daily from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, giving the wedding party a welcoming gathering spot before heading out for the day’s celebrations. The Martini Lounge features tableside martini carts, and Martinis on Demand allows guests to order a bespoke martini via room service at any hour of the day or night. In a hotel that claims credit for inventing the martini, this feels entirely appropriate, and it is exactly the kind of hospitality detail that makes The Knickerbocker unforgettable.
The Perfect Times Square Wedding Hotel Block Between Broadway and Bryant Park
The Knickerbocker Hotel sits directly above the Times Square 42nd Street subway station, offering immediate access to the entire city, making it one of the most transit-accessible wedding hotel block options in all of New York. Bryant Park is just 200 meters away, the New York Public Library is a three-minute walk, and Broadway theaters, 5th Avenue shopping, and Midtown’s best restaurants and attractions are all right outside the front door. Whether hosting friends and loved ones for a rehearsal dinner or any milestone celebration, The Knickerbocker Hotel provides the perfect combination of historic character and a location that puts the best of New York City within reach for every guest. Our team at LM Media Worldwide is always happy to help couples secure hotel blocks that make the entire wedding weekend feel as extraordinary as the celebration itself, and The Knickerbocker is one of our most treasured Times Square picks.
