The Cigar Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

1. The Cigar Inn

8.8
1016 2nd Ave (btwn E 53rd & E 54th St), New York, NY
Smoke Shop · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews

House of BonhoefferHouse of Bonhoeffer: Our guys love a good smoke at Cigar Inn. This plush lounge doesn't offer quite the welcoming feel of Velvet on the LES, but it's more spacious and offers a wider variety of cigars.

Stephen Y.Stephen Y: A comfy lounge makes you feel right at home.

Francisco S.Francisco Sanchez: The place that feels like home and almost everybody knows your name. The owners are very knowledgeable and always willing to help. The lounge is nice with TVs all over and a friendly atmosphere.

Hotel 48LEX New York is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

2. Hotel 48LEX New York

7.9
517 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Hotel · Turtle Bay · 15 tips and reviews

Carly L.Carly Levine: Visit the awesome, friendly concierges at the 2nd floor Lexicon Lounge to reserve Broadway show tickets, NY sports tickets, bus tours, airport transfers, dining reservations and other fun activities!

Robin's T.Robin's Travels:: Visit the nice lounge on the 2nd floor.

Gabe L.Gabe Lopez: The coffee,wine and cheese lounge is a nice way to relax and the hostess were very friendly

Ground Central Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

3. Ground Central Coffee Company

8.3
155 E 52nd St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 198 tips and reviews

Thomas H.Thomas Holaday: The lounge area has a comfortable feel blending speakeasy and undergraduate common room.

Amy R.Amy Robertson: The lounging space in the back is really nice to unwind with your coffee

Amy C.Amy Cummings: Love the area in the back, like a library meets lounge area. Good for working.

New York Public Library is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

4. New York Public Library

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · 529 tips and reviews

M A.M Alberto: People need to lift their chairs!! Too noisy; resonates in entire study room!

shal923hshal923h: Great studying spot despite the tourists. Fast and stable wifi. No drinks allowed in the reading rooms

Jackie N.Jackie Napalan: Quiet study spot and beautiful architecture. Rose's Reading Room is temporarily closed, but there are other areas that are just as nice that are open.

Baccarat Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

5. Baccarat Hotel

9.1
28 W 53rd St, New York, NY
Hotel · 34 tips and reviews

The Fun Consultant!The Fun Consultant!: The lounge is very beautiful, had best soufflé 😋

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Simply impeccable service, experience. Lounge area reminiscent of a jewelry box. Afternoon tea service opulently curated by chef Gabriel Kreuther. A feast for all senses. Excellent people-watching.

Soeske H.Soeske Hartjes: I love drinking an espresso here. It's so relaxing and a perfect, zen, tranquil environment. Amazing.

Bryant Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

6. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews

Liang S.Liang Shi: My favorite place to bring a book to in the summer, lounge in the grass and read.

Julio M.Julio Montoya: Agradable parque con muchas actividades para distraerse y pasarla bien! Desde salones de moda hasta pista de hielo y bazares

Karl W.Karl With A "K": They have tables on the east end for sitting and reading. Perfect for a nice day of lounging and people watching.

The Fifty Sonesta Select New York is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

7. The Fifty Sonesta Select New York

8.1
155 E 50th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Turtle Bay · 40 tips and reviews

mistermedicimistermedici: Check out the working lounge on Floor 2. Super chill and free wifi! Good place to put your feet up and chill for a sec.

Brianna N.Brianna NM: Staff was very friendly and helpful. 2nd floor lounge is a relaxing place to hang when you don't want to be in your room. Definitely would stay here again!

Atika A.Atika Al-Bimani: My daughter & I staying in this excellent Hotel, very polite staff, nearby to many things. We are enjoying our stay

Davidoff of Geneva is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

8. Davidoff of Geneva

8.2
515 Madison Ave (53rd St & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Smoke Shop · Midtown East · 11 tips and reviews

Biz T.Biz Traveldude: Great selection and nice lounge

Ramon T.Ramon Trotman: Try the short perfecto if you want something light. Great staff, very knowledgeable.

M. K.M. Khalid: Best cigar shop in town!

Gucci is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

9. Gucci

8.5
725 5th Ave (btwn E 56th & E 57th St.), New York, NY
Women's Store · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rowe: ...visit this world's largest Gucci Store on 5th Ave and indulge in all that Italian luxury. The ultimate is the VIP lounge on the 3rd floor!!! Read more.

MR_SC23 ..MR_SC23 .: Amazing customer service. Check out the VIP Lounge on the 3rd floor.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Gucci is one of my favorite luxury brand and I always make some time to visit this location. Besides having every item you might be looking for, sales associates are helpful but without being nosy

The Peninsula New York is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

10. The Peninsula New York

8.8
700 5th Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Going to a show at Radio City or at another theater nearby? Make sure you check out the Penn Top Bar for the view or the Gotham Lounge for tea. Well worth it.

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth Otaola: Its an overall beautiful hotel. I had breakfast here at The Clement. AMAZING. Had the banana-pecan pancakes and fell in love with them.

Angel Hana A.Angel Hana A.: Christmas Decoration. It's So beautiful.

The Park Lane Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

11. The Park Lane Hotel

7.6
36 Central Park S, New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 57 tips and reviews

Noe G.Noe Guercetti: Wifi isn't great. Rooms are not big enough. Amazing views, great location, beautiful - luxury lounge and lobby.

Rob C.Rob Carroll: Fabulous hotel on Central Park with fantastic views! Amazing renovations completed in 2022 with a stellar rooftop lounge on the 47th floor.

Joseph B.Joseph Brueggen: Absolutely incredible views overlooking Central Park, solid service and amenities. Overall fantastic location.

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

12. Saks Fifth Avenue

8.8
611 5th Ave Fl 8 (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 290 tips and reviews

Natt K.Natt K: Place to use restroom. They call it lounge there.

Katherine D.Katherine DePasquale: Women's lounge on 4th floor=great place for breastfeeding, with two small couches. Make sure you go to the correct lounge: past Lafayette and to the right (the other lounge only has toilet stalls).

@HungryEditor B.@HungryEditor Ben Setiawan: If you need to use the restroom, both the men's and the women's lounges are on the 4th floor. (Men's just off the north elevator bank. Women's in the back NW corner of the building.)

Lotte New York Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

13. Lotte New York Palace

8.5
455 Madison Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews

Lotte New York PalaceLotte New York Palace: Have you discovered our newest lounge, Rarities? Rundown | NYC recently featured the exclusive space which 'by reservation only' learn more here: http://rundown.com/nyc/8619-liquid-gold

Alan x.Alan x el mundo: Pidan al Concierge que les de un tour por la antigua mansión, hay salones preciosos y una biblioteca.

Kelly A.Kelly A: Expensive, but beautiful! I love this hotel, they really treat you great and the views are great! Great location.  Hotel with many productions filmed here.

Upstairs is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

14. Upstairs

7.5
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 80 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: We love this rooftop lounge for its views, sure: but the spiced duck “cigars” with pomegranate dipping sauce are the real reason we keep going back.

Matty C.Matty Cito: Good Rooftop lounge year round, smokers section behind the main bar makes it better

Zara K.Zara Khan: Loved the ambience and the view. It also has a really cosy patio. Great place for dates and drinks.

Radio City Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Lounges in Midtown East, New York.

15. Radio City Music Hall

9.3
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 390 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Suellentrop: Before the show... If the lobby is crowded, head downstairs to the bars by the gentlemens lounge... Lines are shorter, space is easier... And you're close to the bathroom!

JenKuduJenKudu: Powder your nose in the awesome powder room in the ladies lounge!

MrsCorksterMrsCorkster: Beautiful space. Lounges were so civilized. Incredible leg room.