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Akoya at St. Cloud Rooftop
This intimate enclave is a hidden gem specializing in artisanal temaki hand rolls and Japanese-inspired small plates. Designed by the LUCID studio, the space offers a secluded and sophisticated sushi experience elevated above the bustling city streets.
Neighborhood
Midtown Manhattan · Times Square
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is tranquil and luminous, focused on the zen-like ritual of handcrafted Japanese cuisine.
Key features
Led by Chef Taishi Yamaguchi and Charlie Palmer, Open-style sushi hand rolls, International sake pairings
Location
Akoya at St. Cloud Rooftop
6 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
About the hotel
John Jacob Astor IV first unveiled this Beaux-Arts masterpiece in 1906, instantly establishing it as the social epicenter of the Gilded Age. The design strikes a beautiful chord between that original opulence and a sharp, contemporary edge that honors the building's industrial soul. Beyond that, the building is celebrated as the legendary birthplace of the Martini.

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St. Cloud Rooftop
Rooftop · Garden · Bar
Perched above the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street, this expansive terrace offers three plush corner Sky Pods for unrivaled city views. The space integrates indoor and outdoor lounges with a sophisticated cigar room and greenery-draped walls.
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The Martini Lounge at Charlie Palmer Steak IV
Bar · HappyHour · Music · Lounge
Located within the Charlie Palmer Steak IV, this storied lounge celebrates the Knickerbocker’s legendary connection to the invention of the Martini. It serves as a classic node for pre-theatre cocktails and refined social gatherings in a historic setting.
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