Ravel Hotel Rooftop (The Penthouse / Penthouse 808) — Long Island City, NY

Unmatched skyline views of Manhattan sitting directly on the East River.

Perched 6 stories high atop the boutique Ravel Hotel right along the Queens waterfront, the Ravel Rooftop is a 9,500-square-foot indoor/outdoor lounge and event space. Renowned for its panoramic views of the Queensboro Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, the space operates year-round thanks to a fully climate-controlled retractable glass roof. By day and early evening, it serves as an upscale restaurant and wedding venue; by night, it transitions into a high-energy rooftop club featuring Latin, house, hip-hop, and top-40 guest DJs.

TYPE

CLUB

CAPACITY

500

SETTING

BOTH

AGE

21+

8-08 Queens Plaza South · Long Island City, NY · 11101

MAP ↗ WEBSITE ↗ (718) 289-6118

Stages · 2

The Penthouse / Main Rooftop Stage

A 9,500-square-foot bi-level rooftop lounge featuring a climate-controlled retractable glass roof, panoramic Manhattan skyline views, full bar service, line array sound, and VIP booth seating for nightlife DJ events.

The Summer Club & Poolside Deck

An open-air outdoor rooftop lawn and pool deck space featuring private cabanas, daybeds, and an outdoor stage for daytime pool parties and summer electronic music events.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Retractable Roof: Operating rain, snow, or shine, the retractable glass canopy shuts tight during winter/rain or opens wide for open-air summer nights.
Nightlife Dress Code: Smart, upscale nightlife attire is strictly enforced during evening club hours (no athletic wear, work boots, or baggy clothes).
Mandatory security screening and bag checks are performed upon entry.
Strictly 21+ for late-night club hours and special music events (valid physical government-issued photo ID required).
Smart, dress-to-impress nightlife attire is enforced during evening party hours.

PARKING

Valet parking is available at the hotel entrance. Additional paid parking garages and limited street parking spaces can be found in the surrounding Queens Plaza neighborhood.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Transit-accessible via the NYC Subway; it sits a 10–12 minute walk from the Queensboro Plaza Station (7, N, W trains) or the 21 St-Queensbridge Station (F train).

ACCESSIBILITY

Fully ADA compliant with elevator banks servicing the main lobby directly up to the rooftop level.

PERMITTED

Dress-to-impress nightlife apparel and cocktail wear.
Small personal purses/clutches (subject to security check at entry).

NOT PERMITTED

Outside food, beverages, or alcohol.
Weapons of any kind, professional camera rigs without prior press approval, or large backpacks.