XVI 251 W. 48th Street @ 8th Ave
Midtown West
212.956.1300
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XVI:
The partially-covered, newly-revamped rooftop lounge atop the 16th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn, “XVI,” is sure to impress the American tourists who have chosen the hotel for its Times Square location. But for locals with gaggles of new al fresco drinking options, this attempt to boutique-ify a midtown chain outfit is a bit of a letdown. The décor tries a bit too hard with its mismatched metallic chaises and funky fiberglass “tentacles,” but luckily nothing can be done to mess up the real design attraction—a spectacular panoramic city view. Plus, there are several bars, a gilded movie projection screen and fireplaces for those endless winters. So while the cocktails (like the “Airmail” made with rum and champagne) might not break the mold and the flatbreads are priced sky-high (Proscutto, Ricotta and Arugula, $19), stopping by for a pre-show drink will duly impress an out-of-town aunt, and offer New Yorkers a breathtaking reminder of why their city is tops.
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