The Marmara Park Avenue suits board meetings, business lunches and small receptions for up to 50 guests, with 126 guest rooms upstairs for teams coming from out of town. The hotel occupies a 21-story building from 1927 at 114 East 32nd Street, just off Park Avenue on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan.
Seminars and company events
The hotel lists corporate meetings, business lunches and retirement parties among the events it hosts. Its meeting space covers about 926 square feet across two rooms off the lobby, plus a rooftop room for receptions. That scale fits a leadership offsite, a client workshop or a training session for one team rather than a conference.
Support is handled in house. An IT manager and team on site help with microphones, presentations and video recording. High-speed wifi runs through the meeting space, and Apple computers are available in the Lobby Lounge. A receiving office stores boxes sent ahead of an event, engineering staff work around the clock on lighting and temperature, and the concierge ships packages. The conference services team can also arrange entertainment, welcome gifts for VIP guests and a program of activities in the city for a group.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings and birthdays appear among the events the hotel accepts. With a banquet capacity of 50, it suits a rehearsal dinner, a small reception or a gathering after a city hall ceremony. Couples plan menus and details with the catering and conference services team, and out-of-town guests can stay in the same building.
Rooms and capacities
The Lex Room, on the lobby level, measures 550 square feet and takes up to 25 people, or 20 in a U shape. The Nook, also off the lobby, measures 376 square feet and seats 12 around a table. Balcon, on the roof, covers 1,070 square feet and takes 40 guests for a standing reception, with views toward downtown Manhattan. Balcon also runs as a seasonal rooftop bar, so check its dates for your event.
Accommodation
The hotel has 126 guest rooms, from Deluxe Queen and Deluxe King rooms to Deluxe Double Queen rooms that sleep four, plus suites, residences and a penthouse. Some rooms have a wet bar with a sink and microwave, and the hotel also offers extended stays. Guests have access to a pool, a gym, a spa and a Turkish hammam.
Catering
Event food and drink are organized through the hotel's catering and conference services. The Tuti Lounge & Bar serves light bites and coffee, and the rooftop bar opens in season. Special requests, such as champagne, a fruit basket or a New York gift basket for VIP guests, go through the same team.
Getting there
The 33rd Street subway station is a few minutes' walk away. Grand Central Terminal is about seven minutes away, and the Empire State Building is close by. LaGuardia is the nearest airport, with JFK and Newark also serving the city.
