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The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in New York, United States, hosting 120 at dinner and 140 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$86,000 (our estimate), reached from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 40–60 min by car depending on traffic. Best months: May, June, August, September.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

New YorkNY, United States

The Carlyle has anchored the Upper East Side since 1930, and its bones.

Guests
120 at dinner140 at the ceremony
Rooms
192 rooms
Cost
About US$86,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Season
Best weather May–JunAisle estimate
Getting there
JFKabout 1 h by carAisle estimate

About the venue

The Carlyle has anchored the Upper East Side since 1930, and its bones.

Art Deco detailing, gold leaf murals, Venetian plaster, and hand-painted Ludwig Bemelmans panels, make every event feel less like a hired room and more like a private institution opened for the occasion.

Ceremonies and receptions are held across five distinct spaces, from the Trianon Suite, a Parisian-inflected salon built for candlelit dinners and dancing, to the Versailles Suite, which brings a more streamlined polish to cocktail hours and seated receptions.

Café Carlyle, the hotel's legendary supper club, carries decades of cabaret history into whatever gathering unfolds within it, the sightlines are theatrical, the atmosphere deliberately performative.

  • Five named event spaces: Trianon Suite, Versailles Suite, Bemelmans Bar, Café Carlyle, Dowling's
  • Presidential Suite on the 26th floor with 360° Manhattan views for post-wedding stays
  • Bemelmans Bar features original Ludwig Bemelmans murals, one of NYC's most storied rooms
  • Café Carlyle: active supper club with nightly cabaret, available for private gatherings

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel cost?
Aisle estimates about US$86,000 for 80 guests. Hire, fees, food and drink. Rooms are extra.
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How many guests does The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel hold?
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel holds 120 at dinner and 140 at the ceremony.
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Can guests stay at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel?
Yes. 192 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel?
Best weather: May – June.
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How do guests get to The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel?
Fly into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 1 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
180 guests
Ceremony, seated
140 guests

Staying over

Rooms
192 rooms

House rules

Pets
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: out of season
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
JFK, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
(212) 744-1600
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Reviews of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

“Absolutely wonderful stay! I stayed for only one night duirng what appeared to be the coldest week of the year in New York, the staff at this hotel could not be warmer.”

Gavin GaebeRead the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 1,231 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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What is the maximum guest capacity for a wedding?
The Carlyle does not publish specific seated capacities for each space, but the combination of its five event venues. Trianon Suite, Versailles Suite, Café Carlyle, Bemelmans Bar, and Dowling's, supports gatherings ranging from intimate ceremonies of 10 to 20 guests up to receptions of approximately 150 to 200 guests depending on configuration. The wedding team will advise on room combinations for larger headcounts. Contact the property directly for precise layout options.
Are exclusive buyouts available?
Individual venue spaces can be reserved exclusively for private events. A full hotel buyout is theoretically possible given The Carlyle's boutique scale, it has 190 rooms and suites, but would require direct negotiation with the hotel's group and events team. The property is better positioned as a partial buyout for wedding room blocks anchored around the Presidential Suite or other suites on upper floors.
When is the best season to marry here?
The Carlyle is an urban hotel with fully interior event spaces, so it operates year-round without weather dependency. December carries strong atmosphere for evening events.
What's the food and beverage approach?
The Carlyle's culinary team creates custom menus for each event rather than working from fixed packages. Menus are developed in consultation with the couple and can reflect specific dietary preferences, cultural traditions, or seasonal ingredients. The hotel's existing restaurant and bar program, including Dowling's and Bemelmans Bar, informs the broader F&B sensibility. Pricing is structured on a per-head basis for catered events; alcohol and service charges are generally itemized separately. The hotel recommends confirming all inclusions and minimums directly with the catering coordinator.

A sample wedding weekend

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Day 1 · day 01
  • 6:00 PMWelcome cocktails at Bemelmans Bar, guests gather beneath the original Ludwig Bemelmans murals for martinis and passed hors d'oeuvres
Day 2 · day 02
  • 4:30 PMCeremony in the Trianon Suite, a private salon set for a seated gathering of family and close guests
  • 5:30 PMCocktail hour in the Versailles Suite. Champagne service, canapés, and a first look at the custom reception menu
  • 7:00 PMSeated dinner and dancing at Café Carlyle, the supper club format with live entertainment and a custom tasting menu
Day 3 · day 03
  • 10:30 AMPrivate farewell brunch at Dowling's, a relaxed close to the weekend with the wedding party and immediate family

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