The Gold Room is literally as it sounds, stunning! A beautiful space tucked inside the Lotte Palace. Timeless glamour describes its decor and excellent service. The staff is very polite, well dressed, and very attentive. The menu is quite a read... so much to choose from. I came here for drinks after work one night and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. I pictured a pretentious vibe but instead felt warm and cozy. There are different little pockets of places to sit, think at the bar, side tables with oversized leather chairs, but I opted for a small table with banquette seating on one side since it was two of us. The tables are decorated with a mini vase and a lamp for light as it is dimly lit here. The menu has cocktails starting at $24-$40 and a lot of wine selections. Glass and bottle options. The small bites menu did not disappoint. In fact, it was quite hard to decide what to get but we know we wanted something to snack on with our fantastic cocktails, "Mutauhito" which was a Japanese Gin, yuzu, jasmine tea, aquafaba and blossom. We chose the cheese plate which was a very pretty board. Filled to the edges with nuts, fig jam, honey, 5 cheese varieties and other accompaniments (fruit). Warm sliced baguettes served on the side. I would totally return for an after work drink, a small social gathering or just as a place to chill before commuting home (steps from Grand Central). Just bring cash or card, it is quite pricey. read more

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It was our first time visiting Gold Room and staying at the hotel. Jose Arbona was our bar tender and he was amazing. Most serving, kind and joyful spirit and he has amazing people skills --he truly made our stay great, and if a manager see's this... the man deserves a raise. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

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My fiend and I went there for an evening cocktail and a snack. We didn't have a reservation, but since my friend and her husband were staying at the hotel, we were able to get a table. Seems like if you don't have a reservation during the busy hours, you might not get a table. The inside was beautiful and elegant. All the history behind the room is interesting from what I heard. I ordered Mrs. Astor Cocktail, and it was pretty good. A bit too sweet but that was ok. My friend wanted Tuna Tartar, so we got that as well. It came with bagel chip which was fun. What the menu didn't mention was that it had a spicy pepper that was cut up. My friend couldn't do spicy food, and although I enjoy spicy food, it was quite spicy for me too. So we had to pick at it and remove all the small red bits off it. I think that should've been indicated on the menu... Other than that, we did enjoy the tuna tartar, it was fresh and tasty. We had a nice time there. read more

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Very cool interior. Great for a night cap or a nice drink. Expensive. Beautiful inside. read more

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Found this place after searching for cocktail bars nearby after dinner. It was located inside of a hotel. Beautiful gold room. Got seats right at the bar so it was perfect. I would've given five stars but had a very weird encounter with the bartender. We sit down and are given menus. There's an empty seat next to his and another couple. My partner walks away to go to the restroom and some new patrons walk in looking for a place to sit. They asked our bar tender if the seats were available and I told them the one closest to me was unavailable. The bar tender looks at me and asked "someone is sitting there? where are they?" I respond "the restroom" he then turns to them and says "no one is sitting there" and proceeds to put menus down. BRUH. I was bewildered. So I instead looked at the couple and said someone was sitting there and continued looking at the menu because I wasn't sure if he was hard of hearing, a bigot or just lacked customer service skills but it was Valentine's Day, I just had an amazing dinner and all I wanted was a nightcap. THEN I put my AMEX down, go to the restroom and return to my partner telling me my card was declined and he had to use his. VERY CONFUSED. There's no reason for my card to be declined, I didn't receive a notification from AMEX saying it was declined and it worked perfectly fine the next day. Beautiful venue. Not the most welcoming environment. Cocktails were just OK. Probably wouldn't return or recommend. read more

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Never had a bad experience here, ever. I always sit at the bar, and the bartenders are AMAZING. Very attentive, fun and incredibly nice. And they make a mean martini :-) They do not open until 5pm, and highly suggest if you want a seat at the bar - - get there when they open. Hard to get a seat or a table in middle of happy hour times. If you want a true classic NYC luxurious spot, look no more. If you also go during holiday times, the tree and holiday decor are completely iconic. They also have a fantastic hot chocolate bar outside in the courtyard to warm up and enjoy the decor read more

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What an amazing location to grab a cocktail and gawk at all the beauty in this room. It's like you step back into time. The truffle fries are the perfect mix to end your night. read more

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Was here yesterday, Was really hard to get in. Only because we had a contact we were able to get in. Honestly I thought was going to be an amazing experience but the place is not even that wow, it's very small and didn't feel Christmasy , our waitress never came back after she dropped off the food and we wanted to order croissants or the cinnamon roll so we ended up not ordering and left. The food did taste really good I got the short rib with poach egg read more

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Wow, this place is stunning! Located inside the Palace Hotel, just off to the right, up the staircase when you walk in. I showed up at 5:05pm (they open at 5pm) and the entire place was already filled. I managed to squeeze into a seat at the bar. I am unsure if they take reservations. The space isn't too big but they do have a lot of tables and the bar seating. The staff at the bar were very kind with good sense of humors. It felt like hanging out with old friends sitting up there with them. I had The End drink and a cheese plate. The drink was awesome. The cheese plate was very good but one of the more expensive cheese plates I've had around town (I think it's like $42). There was other food on the menu that looked good too. The noise level in the bar was just right, not too loud and not too quiet. It had a lively, energetic vibe to it. This also feels like a very old New York spot. Don't forget to look up and appreciate the stunning architecture in here. I'm sure there's a bathroom here but I didn't have to use it so can't comment on it. Very nice place to come for a quick drink alone or with friends. I made friends with another person who was there alone. They ordered a Manhattan but they were not happy with it as they felt it was too bitter. I'm not a Manhattan drinker but this person said compared to other Manhattans they've had, this one was not for them. I had an awesome time and made some new friends. While the decor of the bar may feel intimidating, with its luxe environment, I didn't feel like this bar was pretentious at all. I've definitely been to other bars that do carry an air of pretentiousness but this one was refreshingly not like that. On that note, I didn't observe a dress code being enforced here. There were many tourist folks here in jeans etc. I personally showed up in my work clothes but didn't feel over or under dressed either. read more

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Cocktails at the exquisite Gold Room at the Lotte Hotel (formerly the Helmsley Palace). The bar was part of the original gilded age mansion designed by Stanford White in 1882. read more

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What a sexy space! It's gold and dark and elegant and historic and mysterious all at once. Oh, and they pour great drinks. The BEST Manhattan of my life. Ever so subtle spice. We were guests of the Lotte hotel, where the bar is housed. But I would certainly come here were that not the case. If you are near Saks/St Patrick's Cathedral and looking for a cool gathering spot, this is it. read more

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Amazing decor 25-26$ cocktails to start - shoutout for the potency of the boulevardier Decent food menu as well Definitely worth a visit if in the area. The opulent gold decor adds to the elegance of this place :) read more

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Very nice, chic atmosphere. Good option for after work drink. Elegant area, very good hotel. Professional barmen. read more

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Nice cocktails in a very cool atmosphere in the Lotte Palace hotel. Definitely worth a pre dinner stop and great bar snacks too!

While staying in New York City for two nights at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel before boarding Insignia, Diane and I ate breakfast here twice. The Gold Room is an elegant and classy dining room. When we were there, stylishly dressed waiters shared service at individual tables. The first time, famished from flying all night without a meal, I had an American Breakfast of two Sunnyside Up Eggs with Bacon and Roasted Potatoes, along with Smoked Salmon with a Bagel and Cream Cheese. On the next occasion I finished off an American Breakfast of Scrambled Eggs and Sausage Links. All ingredients were of high quality, and all dishes were well prepared. Meanwhile, Diane ordered Brioche French Toast, which she liked. Prices seemed high, but not really for New York City! read more

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The ambiance is why you come here. The cathedral heigh ceiling and the details are breathtaking. However I wish the service matched the beauty of the decor. I'm a nyc local and was excited to fun a new place to impress clients. Unfortunately this isn't it. This is why I test places before bringing clients. Our server was aloof at best, he was more bordering on a vibe I would call perpetually annoyed. My friend/date and I ordered 2 cocktails off the menu each was over $25 per drink. We also requested a glass of water each cocktail as well as ordered two appetizers to share. My date asked for a glass of ice for her martini 3 times and it never came Water came once and I drink a lot of water, and glass was only refilled when I asked 2x. First time asking never got a refill. We had to ask for the check and ask for them to take it. If you're going to call yourself the gold room, make sure it's solid, this felt more like gold plated with an interior of aluminum. The room was crowded with tourists and they let people in wearing sweat pants and hoodies. If you're going to be elevated....be elevated. read more

Fine place but they charge 20% gratuity without any indication. Not a way to run a business.

As a native New Yorker shelling out $25 for a martini better come with ambience and that's what this place provides. $11 beers and a 15% mandated service tip is on the higher end but honestly it's worth every penny. Two beers and a martini ran us about $50 with an extra tip close to 20% but in my opinion it's really an experience. Definitely something you should do once. The hotel itself is gorgeous and the the architecture is something that is worth visiting. I've been there twice and both times were fine. I recommend catching the magic show in the hotel if you are nearby! read more

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Hanging with some great folks at the Gold Room for the night. Music is on point. The crowd appears lovely and having a great time. The deserts were delicious and we shared both which made it better calorie wise lol. It's been a while and nice to be back. Until next time. read more

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Great place to meet up with friends - very stylish, wait staff are very attentive and drinks were great!!

Hands down the most opulent bar I've been too. Lovely live music and the old fashioned at the bar was spot on. Potent! Totally worth a visit. And a go to for when you want some extravagance in your life. read more

Just had drinks with our corporate sponser so I don't know what they cost. Oh we had some appetizers as well which were good. The interior decor is wild, you really should pop in and just look at this place. I went to the bathroom twice just to have an excuse to walk around. read more

The place is great for a date night for some drinks! The venue is pretty big with high ceilings and luxurious and elegant vibes. The specialty cocktails are on the pricer side but worth a try! We were here on a Friday night so the place was pretty busy but was able to slip in with the corner seat for 2 at the bar without a reservation but would suggest making one if you can! read more

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As a Gossip Girl fan or someone who appreciates a restaurant/bar with exceptional ambiance, this is definitely a place to go for a drink in NYC. However, I personally would argue that it is somewhere you go once just to try it. The interior was beautiful and staff was polite, but the drink didn't blow me away for a $25 price point and we were seated very awkwardly in a corner where staff and a cabinet felt like they were directly on top of us. read more

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The place looked like it was taken straight out of Gossip Girl (OG series)! The decor was so decadent, opulent, and luxurious - as you might expect from a place called the Gold Room. We both got some specialty cocktails, which were delicious. The cocktails are on the pricier side at $25 per drink, but will definitely say it's worth a try. The place was so busy, but the bartender was very friendly and attentive, which definitely added to the experience. Would highly suggest a visit here for a fancy date night or for a special occasion! read more

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Such a classic hotel. Amazing space to grab a drink. Great drink menu. The food menu is ok. I thought the carpaccio and cheese plate was great. I thought the shrimp was only ok read more

Wow, love the nostalgia feel of this place, really is old school NYC and I'm loving it. I am not a fan of trendy places and this place speaks to my soul, beautiful and the nicest bartenders with the best cocktails I have had in the city. Love and will be returning. read more

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A true hidden gem, in New York, which are there many hidden gems left there? The Gold Bar is beautiful. Yes, it's adorned with so much gold decor. It's beautiful. It's opulent and it's everything one would want for a happy hour, business meeting, or perfect date spot. Also, did you know there is a nightly magic show there? Now, sadly it's not free, but you can purchase a ticket online and be wow'd by a magician. Another reason why this place is so unique. The bar isn't big so it fills up rather quickly and with the magic show the crowds do come in waves so be patient if you can't find a seat at the bar. I had two drinks: The Gossip Girl (named this because the show filmed scenes at the bar) Rosé Sparkling Wine, Codigo Rosé Tequila, House Made Thyme Cordial, Lemon, Absinthe. Delicious. Very sweet/tangy, but delicious. And I ordered The Mrs Astor which is Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Campari, Lemon, Strawberry Reduction, Aquafaba, Balsamic. This I could have four or five of. I'd need a Lyft to get me but that's okay. I loved this place. The atmosphere. The bar. The drinks. Everything. I can't wait to return. read more

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Absolute gem located on the second floor of Lotte New York Palace in the Villard Mansion. I almost didn't want to write a review out of selfishness, fearing that it would draw a crowd. So happy that I discovered this place when I was looking for cocktail bars to go to after Wicked (highly recommend, btw). Came here Thursday around 10pm and snagged the last available table. Our waiter was attentive. I got the Mutsuhito and it was very refreshing albeit strong. If you like yuzu definitely get this drink. Later I got the Villard and it was more bitter than I had expected. Beautiful, grandeur interior, and extremely comfy seats. The crowd is on the more mature side but sans the formality and pretentiousness. Complimentary snacks were offered as soon as we sat down. I only wish that they served us water before taking our drink orders. I will definitely be back to try their food! Trouble's Trust is the other cocktail bar in this hotel - ironically more popular but less impressive. read more

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Ambiance was beautiful. Service was so attentive and recommendations was spot on. Good food made the evening complete. read more

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Located in the Lotte Hotel on the 2nd floor, the entrance to this bar is quite grand with a dramatic gilded ceiling. The building overall is beautiful, but $28 a cocktail is honestly ridiculous when I can get similar for less in the city. Most people come after work in suits and are dressed up. It honestly felt more like a scene than anything else. Interesting to check out once if you must, but I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. read more

It's like you're walking into a palace with all the gold on the walls and ceiling. Fun place to relax and have a drink. It's great just to be in there. read more

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Amazing ambiance and moody/romantic vibe - great for a date night or even a nightcap cocktail at the bar. Service was great and attentive. read more

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Great atmosphere - all gold as the name suggests. Drinks are a bit on the pricey side $26 each), but well made. Service was immaculate - servers were dressed in vests and ties, which gives you an idea on the clientele you'd expect in midtown. Ambience resembles something out of the Italian Renaissance, with the entrance akin to the Palace of Versailles. read more

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Beautiful spot - definitely an upscale lounge. Their signature cocktails are strong and interesting. The drink names were fun and were directly related to the city or Gossip Girl. This place would be a good date spot - however, be prepared since the drinks are on the pricier side (that NYC Premium). read more

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I have never written a poor review of anything. That I felt compelled to do so in light of my visit here should tell you something about this place. My experience in this cocktail lounge was a disaster almost from top to bottom (besides a kind and responsive hostess and a serviceable bartender who served us). The prices here are upper end Manhattan cocktail lounge prices ($24-26 cocktails, $30-40 appetizers, a mandatory 15% service charge on everything (even 1 cocktail)), so with that in mind you would expect top end service. What we received is the worst service I've had in New York. After getting our first round of cocktails (no complaints about the cocktails here, they are decent, though overpriced) and putting in a 3-appetizer order we were moved from the bar to a table. There we sat waiting at the table for 45 minutes before realizing none of our food had yet come out (we ordered jamon, chickpea arancinis and FRIES). No one came by to check if we wanted fresh cocktails, a water refill, or to clear our empty cocktails. After asking about our food we waited for another 30 minutes or so for our first plate to come out (just one), the fries. Which were completely cold. I almost never send the food back but not one apology had at this point been uttered for the atrocious service received so far. And these fries were colder than room temperature. So we sent them back. The manager apparently handled getting us warm fries, though he barely spoke to us and treated us like roaches for having the temerity to complain about 65 degree fries. We waited another 10 minutes for mediocrely warmed fries to come out (mind you these are $20 fries), and then another 10 or 15 to get mediocrely warmed chickpea arancini and the jamon slices (basically raw ham slices with toast that some how to 1.35 hours to plate). In total we waited about an hour and 35 minutes to get all of our food (3 appetizers). At the end we were asked if we wanted a water refill and more cocktails, which we ordered. Paying the 3.60 mandatory tip on each of those cocktails was the ultimate insult to be added to our injury for the night. Avoid this place like the plague, the beautiful environs are utterly sullied by the disaster that is the operation of The Gold Room. read more

Inside a former palace super swanky vibes food and drinks are a bit pricey but worth it for a special occasion or at least going once! Service is attentive. Cocktails are above average for nyc but delish! read more

Beautiful space with pricing that is commensurate with midtown and a nice hotel like Lotte. The small dining room is an intimate setting with a super lux vibe. The food is really good and while the price points are typically high, it didn't disappoint. Service was a bit distant and detached. If you're in the neighborhood I would pop in for a cocktail and platter of oysters. read more

Came here with my boyfriend after dinner on a bustling weekend night. Nice spot for cocktails in the city! A bit overpriced, but a gorgeous interior. read more

Beautiful room. Stunning actually. The cocktails, although expensive, were delicious. And the food was good. The service left a little to be desired. We had to ask numerous times for everything, and the dishes did not all come out at the same time which left people's food getting cold while they waited for everyone to be served before starting. All of our dishes were put in front of the wrong people. All that being said, I would return again. The experience on the whole was very chic, very classic. Very New York. read more