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Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios

125 West 18th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10011
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About us

Located in the heart of Chelsea, NYC, Metropolitan Pavilion and Creative Studios combine historic charm with modern versatility, offering a range of spaces for events of all sizes and functions. From small corporate meetings of 50 people to large-scale events of up to 15,000 over the course of an event, this highly-regarded venue features six unique spaces: The North and South Pavilion, contriving the eminent Full Pavilion, The Suite, The Gallery, The Level, and the newly added Metropolitan Creative Studios—a thoughtfully designed layout combining style and functionality to accommodate both professional meetings and creative pursuits. With flexible configurations, comprehensive services, and an accessible location, Metropolitan Pavilion is dedicated to meeting the needs of today’s clients by providing a seamless and elevated experience for every event.

Venue Details

Total meeting space80,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity1,565
Seating capacity1,350
Built-
Renovated2019
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Amenities

Facilities
  • Furniture
  • Furniture (Bring your own)
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Lighting (Preferred vendors)
  • Other decor
  • Other decor (Bring your own)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Table linens
  • Table linens (Bring your own)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
  • Loading dock
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 10, 2026 - Apr 1, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 09 - Dec 22Feb 01 - May 23
Shoulder season
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 29

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
80,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
25,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
60,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
25,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
40,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
25,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,565
Seating capacity
1,350

Floor Plans

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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios in New York

  • Venue Costs
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 3000 - USD 24000
    Venue Daily fee

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
T-Shape
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Full Pavilion
25,000 sq. ft.
-
16 ft.
1565
-
750
1500
950
700
750
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The Metropolitan Suite
8,500 sq. ft.
-
16 ft.
300
-
300
300
300
200
300
200
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The Gallery
7,000 sq. ft.
-
14 ft.
290
-
280
290
290
200
-
200
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The Level
7,500 sq. ft.
-
14 ft.
300
-
300
300
300
200
-
200
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Creative Studios
25,000 sq. ft.
-
12 ft.
440
50
150
440
125
65
150
-
50
150
50
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The Creative Chamber
700 sq. ft.
-
12 ft.
100
-
10
100
80
-
40
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The North Glass Room
500 sq. ft.
-
12 ft.
65
-
4
65
60
20
25
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The North Lounge
1,100 sq. ft.
-
12 ft.
200
-
100
150
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The Innovation Boardroom
300 sq. ft.
-
12 ft.
10
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10
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Location

Getting Here

https://www.metropolitanevents.com/directions/
Distance from airport 10 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Street parking

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10 mi
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LaGuardia Airport
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Airport
7 mi
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Additional Information

Event Insurance

Event insurance is mandatory.

Facility Restrictions

operating for events 6am-12am only

Cancellation Policy

Liquidated Damages/Cancellation: If Licensee cancels any Event covered by this License Agreement, Licensee agrees to pay to MP the following amounts as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, and the parties agree that such amounts constitute reasonable provision for reasonable damages: a) If Licensee cancels more than one year before the first load-in day of the Event, MP shall retain the Reservation Fee as liquidated damages. b) If Licensee cancels more than six months before the first load-in day of the Event, but less than one year before the first load-in day of the Event: MP shall retain the Reservation Fee as liquidated damages and Licensee shall pay one half of the remaining License fees to MP as liquidated damages. c) If Licensee cancels less than six months before the first load-in day of the Event, the entire License Fee shall be payable to MP as liquidated damages within ten (10) days of the invoice. d) If License at any point cancels an event that was a rescheduled event in accordance with Sec. 33 (below), the entire License Fee shall be payable to MP as liquidated damages within ten (10) days of invoice.

Additional details

Seven Professional & Creative Meeting Spaces all located on one floor. Newly added to the Metropolitan Pavilion, Metropolitan Creative Studios is an all-new floor thoughtfully designed for elevated corporate meetings and collaborations. Discover our newest venue offering stylish meeting spaces and boardrooms fully customizable to your needs. Enjoy spacious common areas, private rooms, and premium services. Take Our Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=CNNAUHugbTk

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Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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