Manhattan Penthouse & Alger House

From start to finish, MP went above and beyond our expectations. Monika always responded to my endless emails in record time and handled every detail without a hitch.

Since our wedding, we have received nothing but compliments on the food (get the lamb! Its amazing!) and the ambiance of the space. Most of our guests had never attended a NYC wedding and were impressed with the 360 views provided by the arched windows. We had nearly 190 guests and the space was a perfect fit – the dance floor was full and open flow between the cocktail room and the main room(and the window seats throughout) ensured that the space never felt cramped.

I really cannot say enough about the venue – they were accommodating and from the minute I booked, the space set the stage for the rest of the wedding details.

Everything was amazing. From our first contact until the end of our wedding, everything with the Manhattan Penthouse was perfect. Jeno (who runs the place) is incredibly responsive, never forgets anything, and takes care of every detail. The space is gorgeous and the food is excellent. We received so many compliments on the food and the views. Jeno took care of everything the day of the wedding, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. I am so happy that we went with the Manhattan Penthouse. I don't have a single complaint. It really was perfect through all of the planning and the night of the event. I enthusiastically recommend the Manhattan Penthouse without any reservations at all.

We had THE BEST time at our wedding at Manhattan Penthouse. Monika was our contact person there, and she performed her duties while simultaneously having a calming influence over my husband and I. We decided to have both our ceremony and our reception in the space. Imagine the Empire State Building as your ceremony backdrop! Many of our guests complimented the venue and said it was "the best wedding" they'd ever attended. I highly recommend this space. The food, which is catered by the venue, was phenomenal! Overall a really wonderful place to have your NYC wedding.

We had our wedding at Manhattan Penthouse in October 2011 and we could not have been happier. The space is beautiful - huge windows with views of Manhattan. The coordinator, Jeno Steiner, was fantastic. He was flexible about both showing us the space and allowing us to show our vendors the space. We delivered boxes of table numbers, guest books, favors etc the day before our wedding and Jeno and his team had set up everything perfectly with no instruction from us (we were thinking we'd have to do it ourselves before the wedding). Guests couldn't stop talking about how happy they were with the venue and the food.

Price for venue space in Manhattan was great.

We are very happy with our decision to have our wedding at Manhattan Penthouse.

I just got married in October and Monika has made the experience wonderful. Her professional attitude has made the event better than I could've asked for. She was very friendly, extremely helpful and responsive to our needs. I highly recommend Mansions Catering. Ask for Monika.

Married at Alger House in September '11. It was a fantastic party, due in no small part to the skills and attention of the amazing and wonderful manager, Jeno Steiner. From the beginning, showing us the party space, through the planning process in the middle, to the event itself at the end (He even helped me bustle my dress! Don't worry, it was an outside button ☺), Jeno helped us plan the perfect wedding. We had 80 people and the size was just right. We had the ceremony there as well, then they flipped the tables for a seated dinner reception and dancing. The dancing space was perfect—we just hooked up an ipod system—and we even fit in a photobooth (go see my review for SweetBooths—awesome!). Jeno recommended Ariston for the flowers (go see my review for Ariston—they were great!)

In terms of meal specifics, I specifically heard rave reviews about the cocktails and the appetizers and the brownie things they served along with our wedding cakes. We brought in our own wine but hard liquor was included and everybody had as much as they wanted. Bottom line: we were going for a fun wedding with a personal feel that didn't involve schlepping guests from one venue to the next, and we got exactly what we wanted with Jeno and Alger House.

I cannot say enough positive things about The Manhattan Penthouse, and both Monika and Jeno, whom we had the pleasure of working with on our wedding three weeks ago. From the get-go they were warm, accommodating, and unbelievably responsive -- I swear they answered emails before I even sent them sometimes! I was no easy customer -- and no question or concern seemed to phase or frustrate them. They allowed me to transform the space into an Art Deco inspired, 1930s black-tie affair. The value is fantastic, the space is gorgeous, and their flexibility is unparalleled. I was able to pop into the space to take measurements, rearrange tables...or just sit and envision the room (no joke), as often as I pleased! We even had a change of venue director, when Monika had to move her vacation to our wedding week. The transition to Jeno was seamless, as they are in constant communication. I should also mention (this is kinda important), that the food is FANTASTIC. I'm a foodie, and own a company in which I work with chefs, so I'm a tough critic! The guests RAVED about the food both during cocktail hour and the reception. Don't pass up an opportunity to hold your wedding or even at MPH. You'll be so pleased that this one aspect of your planning you won't have to worry about!

Manhattan Penthouse is where we had our wedding. From the moment I met with our contact, Monika, till the day of our wedding, she was there for every little question or concern I had. She was very easy to contact by email, and she responded within minutes. On the day of the wedding, everything went so smoothly and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Monika was very organized and the walk down the aisle, as well as the rest of the night was perfect. I've been in other weddings, and have heard horror stories, but Manhattan Penthouse was a dream. The venue itself is beautiful, with wall to wall views of NYC. For someone who loves this city, Manhattan Penthouse is the perfect venue to highlight everything good about NYC. Green Mansions Catering is the in-house caterer for this venue, and the food was delicious. The price was reasonable too, by NYC standards, but our guests thought we paid a lot more than we did. I highly recommend this venue for a wedding, it's beautiful, classy, and you will save yourself a lot of stress!

Having my wedding at Manhattan Penthouse was the easiest, best, smartest choice in my wedding planning. The space is beautiful, the food is delicious, and most of all, the people running it - namely, Monika - are true professionals, with tons of patience and experience. I am so grateful for their help in making my wedding a calm, organized, wonderful experience. As far as I could tell from my research around NYC, there is no better value that you can find. I am thrilled to recommend Manhattan Penthouse! Go check it out!

Jeno Steiner made our wedding perfect! He was always quick to respond, provided us with a list of vendors (transportation, etc) that proved to be very high quality, and basically organized everything so efficiently that not one thing went slightly wrong the day we were married. The views from the penthouse are beautiful, and most of all the food was all servied timely, hot, and everyone loved it. We couldn't believe the price when we first started looking for a wedding venue, it seemed too good to be true! I highly recommend the Manhattan Penthouse to anyone looking for a great NYC wedding at a great price.

I can't even put into words how happy we are that we went with Jeno Steiner and the Manhattan Penthouse for our wedding. We were so impressed with the professionalism, the value for the cost, and the overall ability to provide a wonderful venue for a wedding. The food was fantastic, the sushi chef that Jeno brought in was fantastic, and the set-up was perfect for our 155 person wedding. Would recommend to anyone!

We had our wedding at the Manhattan Penthouse on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We only had six weeks to plan it and it would not have been possible without Jeno Steiner. He was simply amazing. Jeno knows his stuff and is a very patient guide. We had many guests from out of town and the Penthouse views and food were amazing. Highly recommend Jeno and the Manhattan Penthouse.

Our wedding was fantastic. I cannot say enough great things about the Penthouse. Jeno Steiner was always quick to answer any questions, and he was so easy and fun to work with. The big beautiful windows are impressive, especially at night. I was looking for a raw space with a manhattan feel, and that is what I got from this venue. I was nervous about the capacity at first, but we pulled off a great party with 200 people. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. Very happy : )

We just had the most perfect wedding reception at Alger House. Located on a charming street in the West Village,this beautiful carriage house enchanted us all. From the superb food, premium bar, extraordinary maitre'd and attentive servers,everything exceeded our expectations. It is a rare gem. Our family and friends will remember this occasion for many years to come. Everyone is still raving.

I just had my wedding for about 170 people at Manhattan Penthouse and it was fantastic! The guests were in awe of the views. The room while empty doesn't look like much transforms into a magnificent ballroom for an affair. The dance floor is a great size. The food is superb but what really makes this place special is the catering executive - Jeno Steiner. He is simply outstanding - his patience, responsiveness and knowledge are unparalleled. He can put anyone at ease and it's not just words - my wedding was seamless. Everything happened the way it should. It truly is a spectacular place to get married!

Beautiful wedding, many guests said it was best ever, laid back venue.
Manager, Jeno Steiner is amazing

The Manhattan Penthouse was a perfect setting for our wedding. The views are amazing, the food is delicious and the staff very attentive. Jeno Steiner is fantastic! He responds immediately, makes everything feel easy and has a great eye for detail without ever feeling pushy. He allowed us to just relax and enjoy the party knowing that no details were being missed.

Truly, I cannot say enough about Manhattan Penthouse. I first went to a holiday party there shortly after it opened (which was probably 10 years before my wedding) and from that day on, I KNEW that was where I wanted to get married.

Within minutes of meeting Jeno Steiner (all those many years later) I knew my wedding was going to be an amazing night. And he did not disappoint. He was so easy to work with, very responsive to all my questions and needs and totally accommodating.

The view, the food, the staff . . . and especially Jeno, made it truly an unbelievably special night.

And to this day, Jeno has become an extremely close friend and I would recommend both him and Manhattan Penthouse to anyone wanting a truly special experience for their wedding.

This is probably one of the best values you can get in the city. I had my reception at Manhattan Penthouse (we had a church ceremony). It is a beautiful penthouse location with a gorgeous view, great dance floor, great amenities and a great lay-out, for up to 250 people. I could not believe the price they quoted for me, it seemed to good to be true for New York City standards, and I had contacted a LOT of venues. Jeno Steiner, the Catering Executive, is a consummate professional who really knows what he is doing, down to the details of timing of event details. My husband and I felt so safe and comfortable knowing that he was overseeing the event. Jeno was extremely responsive to all my questions until the very last minute. Then the food! The food was amazing (and hot) - we got so many compliments from our guests about the location and the food. We had a sushi chef for the cocktail reception, which Jeno had recommended, and Manhattan Penthouse did not charge a surcharge. We were also able to bring our own cake from a French Patisserie without being charged any surcharges or cutting fees by Manhattan Penthouse.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue. I was apprehensive about signing because I couldn't find many reviews from brides. I thought there must be a "catch" but I was beyond satisfied with the whole process. Every aspect was amazing, the view, the food, the service. I have not one bad thing to say about the Manhattan Penthouse.

I could never have dreamed of having a more perfect wedding! We wanted a venue where we could get married at the same place as the reception that had terrific views of the city. We found it with the Manhattan Penthouse. Jeno was so easy to work with. He has ran over 1000 weddings and it really showed. His professionalism and responsiveness made the day less hectic. The food was great. We got to choose about 7 apps and had a choice of Chilean Sea Bass or Filet Mignon for dinner. everyone said the food was god and no one left hungry. Also, it was conveniently located near Union Square. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue anyone who is looking for a quintessential NYC wedding.

We had our ceremony at the Alger House less than 2 weeks ago and it was INCREDIBLE! I heard about this venue through one of my friend's coworkers. She had done a lot of research on affordable wedding venues in Manhattan and the Alger House made it on her list. So we decided to visit it and as soon as we walked in, we fell in love with the place.

Monika, the maitre d'at the Alger House was a pleasure work with! At one point we were worried when we found out that they were having another wedding earlier that day, but we were so incredibly pleased with the way everything turned out. It was better than we imagined and could have hoped for. Monika was so helpful and I really appreciated her flexibility, advice, and all the work she put into preparing our perfect day.

Not only were my husband and I very happy with Monika and the Alger House, but so were our parents and all of our guests! Everyone remarked about the delicious food and the gorgeous decor. Even more interestingly, many, many people told us that their servers were considerate, friendly, and fun--something you hardly hear these days and actually makes a big difference.

Again, I am so grateful to Monika and everyone at the Alger House for making our day so memorable. We'll never forget Monika and the wonderful attention she gave us. Consider The Alger House, you won't be sorry...

We recently had our wedding at the Alger House. Guests raved that it was "magical" and "elegant". The positive outcome was in no small part due to the hard work of Sam (the owner) and Glen (the maitre d') combined with the beautiful setting of the Alger House. Guests also highly praised the Dominican food cooked by Chef Dimas. We loved it, too! Sam was extremely flexible and patient during the entire planning process, which was complicated by the fact that we were planning it from overseas. From start to finish, our experience at the Alger House was a positive one. I would highly recommend the Alger House to anyone planning an intimate (small) wedding in NYC.

I had my wedding at Alger House on a beautiful September day. Monika, the catering manager, was fantastic. She put together a lovely event at a price that was within my budget. The staff was professional and served delicious food. The loft was whimsically decorated with various nooks for my guests to explore. And best of all, I was able to have my 90-person wedding in a venue that didn't out-size the occasion. I'll always remember the day as being intimate, romantic and fun.

Note to local brides: photos of the place don't do it justice. If you live near the West Village, I wholeheartedly recommend stopping by in person.

I didn't find a lot of comments about this vendor, so I took a chance. I was sooooooo pleasantly surprised! The site manager, Jeno Steiner, was amazing. He really worked with me from start to finish to make a beautiful reception. He was very flexible and quickly responded to my every question. Everyone talked about how lovely the food & views were. My budget wasn't extremely high, and I was a little worried I wouldn't have enough food, but the food was plentiful and it was excellent quality. My only concern was that one of the choices of food ran out, so if you book this place make sure you indicate which dish you expect will be the most popular so they have enough. It wasn't that big of a deal, though, only 1 person mentioned to me she didn't get her 1st choice entree. The wait staff was also really nice and let us come in early. I don't think you would be disappointed if you chose this site for your wedding!!

The food was great, the space beautiful, and Monika was amazing. At first she seemed less enthusiastic than other people we'd met with, but it turns out that's just because she's superwoman and has it all handled. Highly recommended.

Beautiful views, central location, fabulous food and great service. Jeno Steiner was very responsive. The wait staff were wonderful. Everyone has commented on how beautiful the place looked and how amazing it was to see the room transformed from the ceremony to the reception so quickly. Hors d'oeuvres were plentiful and delicious. The 3 course meal was very good for a wedding. Usually the food at a wedding is poor to passable. This was actually very good. Highly recommend.

I cannot speak highly enough of this venue or its manager, Monika. She was a consummate professional. Pricing was competive and gave us an excellent value for what we spent. We had the cosmopolitan, NY loft atmosphere but with all the accoutrements (lighting, full bar/catering service) already in place. I trusted them to do things as we'd discussed and they did. Serviing staff were excellent and they were generous with the bar and appetizers.

I had the wedding of my dreams in a venue optimally located for friends and family from NYC and beyond. I absolutely recommend the Manhattan Penthouse.

Manhattan penthouse was a great choice for us, we wanted a view in a clean space and didn't want to spend crazy amounts of money. they were extremely flexible with customizing the menu, i even picked my beer, and everyone i talked to loved the food. i also had a few people tell me that the staff was a bit rude during the reception but that's the only complaint i really have.

Everyone commented on how amazing our food was, "especially for a wedding." Also you could not have a more amazing backdrop then the view of the Manhattan skyline. Smokers beware, you have to take a smaller, not so fast elevator to the street level for your cigarette.

Food was great and the photos came out lovely.

I was completely satisfied with the venue. The ecclectic of the Alger House was perfect for a city wedding. The food was excellent and the service was great. Monika and Glenn were both a great help.

We visited this venue after attending a wedding at the Alger House. It's very historic and is perfect for weddings up to 125 guests. The skylight on the second level is just lovely and the main dining room has a lot of character. The surrounding neightborhood in the West Village is also full of charm. A must see.

Great venue and location in NYC. Everything went as planned except that they mistakenly threw out the top of our Wedding cake. This is the one negative on the venue.

Beautiful venue with a great service staff and outstanding food. However, the planner we were assigned was a bit condescending and difficult to work with. We received numerous comments from guests and other vendors on the "snotty" attitude he seems to have chosen to adopt in his approach. I would definitely recommend this beautiful location for your event, but be prepared for a bit of attitude along the way.

I love photographing the views from the Manhatten Penthouse and also using the surrounding city scape for portraits. It's hip and elegant at the same time.

You can see my New York City Wedding Photography at Exhale Photojournalism by Erik Guzowski.

Cheers, Erik

www.ExhalePhotoJournalism.com

Fantastic locations in the heart of New York City. Always a pleasure to work with!