06/27/09

The Worst Place Ever

by robert35

After getting pass all the what seemed like Secret Service security to get in (which was rude) We get upstairs to find out the treament is only for some. We celebrated friends birthdays one of who found a Long HAiR in her salad. Waited over an hour just for our appettizers and another for the main course. The water pitcher was filthy....Not worth the money! too many hot spots in NYC to go thru that!!!

NEVER AGAIN

• Pros: Some of the staff
• Cons: Everything

02/19/09

Nice views, cool staff

by suedufresne82

The experience starts with a long line and a well dressed, large, imposing doorman that scans your ID in a handheld scanner. This allows them to track VIPs and banned customers. I love technology. The doorman was very polite and explained the device while we were waiting. Once upstairs, you see great views and cool, loungie furnishings. The staff is efficient, and the drinks are delicious. It's worth the wait.

• Pros: It's all about the view
• Cons: The wait

12/10/08

My last trip to NYC

by shidster

Overall, I enjoyed my time there. It was cold outside, so It's probably better in the summer.

The music wasn't that great either, it didn't match the environment.

• Pros: Great sunset
• Cons: drinks not so great

10/29/08

Great Spot

by pbodystan

Beautiful mix of ppl, very diverse, great dj, plays everything from hip hop/pop/reggae, etc...wonderful setting, i've only been there twice, but it keeps getting better!! I recommend this place to anyone new to the city looking for an upscale hotel bar/lounge to hang out! And the best part is, it's FREE entry!!!

• Pros: Beautiful crowd, free entry!
• Cons: Slight line!

09/13/08

Amazing!

by LGBTBOY

One ultra hetero hangout spot! The boys and I go out to play here weekly in the summer here. I go to the party at the Ono Garden just about every Sunday and we tend to use the bathroom in the Hotel Gans lobby when the Ono bathrooms get overcrowded. Never any problems. The staff is very gay-friendly as well which is why I also stay at the hotel quite often. The black dreadlocked bouncer even lets my friends and I up even when we're not dressed appropriately and when I'm not staying there. He just asks that we behave ourselves. The only things negative thing that I can remember was one, this sassy fat black girl giving the doorman some grief when he was checking IDs. She was verbally abusive to and very flippant with him but her friends were not. He took it all in stride when it happened approximately two weeks ago.Don't know if she was just queening out drunk or both but she caused a scene but was dismissed almost as soon as she caused it. Thank goodness he didn't let her in, she looked a hot mess and had a helluva mouth. Too bad for her friends though, they looked great! Once pass the discerning doorman, be careful when upstairs too. As the last negative thing were the waitresses who aren't very responsive unless you are dressed a certain way. We had to constantly get up and find who is attending to us. This can be quite annoying especially when you see these girls just hanging around doing nothing on these slow and easygoing nights. I refuse to go during the weekends. The crowd is just too aggressive. Give it a try because you'll love the great drinks and great people! It would be great if they played house music though!

• Pros: Great workers, good people, good drinks, nice finger food, great views, very lax security
• Cons: Dress code rules, nasty bathrooms, people making out almost having relations all over the place

08/30/08

packed, good looking ppl, but staff definitely sub-par

by joehoya

i've been to gansevoort a handful of times, most recently last night. every time i've been there, we've had a great time overall - the views are spectacular, it's packed and bumping, gorgeous people who are generally friendly, and you can smoke at the outside area, but there are definitely downsides. drinks are pricey ($14 for a small vodka soda), so bottles are not a terrible option if you'll be drinking a lot. i have to agree w/ some of the previous reviews though about the staff. the bartenders are avg, and the guys at the door can be either good or terribly surly. last night we had no problems at all (2 guys, 2 girls), and i've gone in myself to meet friends w/o any trouble in the past. however, one time in december, even after we had bought a bottle, i went downstairs to pick up a female friend and they wouldn't let us back in (and it was ~20 degrees outside). after about 15 minutes the security finally got their sh*t together, and the rest of the night was fine. but seriously. i agree w/ the guy that said the crowd gets sketchier later at night. there were definitely some really aggressive dudes more or less molesting girls, but that's definitely not the norm. overall, though, highly recommend if you don't mind the usual meatpacking bs.

• Pros: view, crowd, partially outside
• Cons: pricey drinks

08/25/08

Bad Customer Service with Security Personnel at Hotel Entrance

by Jamkee3

I've visited this bar/lounge before in the pass and decided to pass through again to finish off the remainder of celebrating my birthday. Upon arrival at the hotel's entrance was bouncer/security personnel checking id's, which is not at all a problem. My problem is the fact that this particular security personnel (big african-american guy with dreads) made it difficult for me to get in because he feels as though I have an attitude. The situation all started where he asked us for ID; we glady comply. The he asked us where we from or where we were coming from. I looked at him with a puzzled look on my face to try to figure out why is he asking us this question. I in turn asked him if we looked like out of towners with a smile on my face because we're just making a little convo and he said no, its just that he has been seeing many people of color go in the lounge tonight. I said oh ok, we've been here before and all. Then he goes on to say that I have an attitude and I asked where is he getting that I have an attitude. So we are going back and forth about attitude for like five minutes. For the five minutes I kept saying I have no attitude over and over and nothing more. Finally, he says the three friends I came with can go in and I can't. I told him I do not care and my friends and I walked away only to spend our money elsewhere. I hope this ahole is not at the door every night because the lounge will most certainly loose money if you they have this fool standing there worried about who has an attitude and who don't. What a looser! I don't think I ever will be making a stop to this decent little hang out spot if this idiot is going to be at the entrance. It looks like he has some issues of his own he needs to take care of before servicing customers. Bad service at the door, WATCH OUT!!! (Occurence Sun. 8/24/08)

• Pros: Scenery, atmosphere, tranquility
• Cons: security personnel - needs to keep his mouth shut and just check id's

08/04/08

Beautiful place

by chad1209

This place is nice if you are looking for a drama-free night. It is not difficult to get in at all. The drinks were super expensive (like all trendy places in the city) but the service was fast and friendly. My friend and I sat at a nice table on the patio and the views were incredible. The music was okay, mostly hip-hop and top 40s which isn't what I would listen to normally but it's fine at a bar. The only bad thing was that later on (towards 3am) the crowd started getting sketchier/uglier, so I would recommend leaving around then. Overall a fun night!

• Pros: view, drinks were good, decent music
• Cons: sketchy late-night crowd

07/28/08

We went early...

by grouchomarx

We were there from 8:00-9:30 on a Friday and it was no effort to get in, get drinks, and get a nice spot with a view. Bartenders are good looking chicks who make great drinks and are very friendly. There were all kinds of people there, not just the beautiful ones (who I'm sure show up much much later in droves) and I was glad to see some diversity. The views are lovely and I have no complaint other than I wish the outdoor space were just a little larger. Patrons were well behaved and reasonably well dressed for the most part. I would recommend you try it at least once. Don't know what it's like later on, but I'm definitly not into lines and bouncers. The Gansevoort glows in the dark and is just a tad too cool for itself, but it's a good time nonetheless.

• Pros: Views, drinks, staff
• Cons: A little on the small side

07/07/08

Cool rooftop, decent drinks, bring a girl to skip the line fuss

by PK2008

I barely waited in line Saturday night with my girlfriend and we got in right away. No cover. We managed to get a tiny table near the glass wall. Nice view of the river. Cool place to bring a chick or friends for a few post party drinks.