Kimpton Hotel Eventi In New York City
- Charles I. Guarria
- Sep 28, 2025
- 5 min read
Want to stay next to Broadway, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and Pennsylvania Station? Then the Kimpton Hotel Eventi might be your best choice, as those are but a few of the nearby landmarks to this Chelsea neighborhood-based hotel.
Let's take a look at what's inside.
The front desk has an eclectic, funky design.
The folk at the front desk are super nice; however, I've had a few glitches.
On one visit, I got to the hotel at 9:30 a.m. I was informed I would receive a text when my room was ready.
Hours later, before going to see family and friends, I swung by the front desk to inquire about my room. It was ready. What happened to my text?
It is a low probability that my room was ready at the exact moment I asked for an update. It seems that the text was never sent.
I know, I know, it could have been my phone, but if a text was sent, wouldn't they have apologized for it not going through? Or at least made reference to it?
Having my room a few hours earlier would have been nice; waiting it out in the bar, lobby and restaurant is by no means a hardship at the Eventi.
The other glitch happened last year. Security was mistakenly sent to our room at 11:30 p.m. Donna and I were sleeping. It was a disturbing situation that the night manager immediately corrected, had an explanation for the mishap, and comped us for the night's room rate. Nice comeback, Kimpton.
Those pratfalls aside, I maintain the front desk folk are pleasant. I am there often enough that one of the front desk personnel knows me by face, if not by name. Kimpton is my home away from home.
I've been to Kimpton's across the United States and in London; to my knowledge, they do not own the restaurants within their hotels. I am not implying that all 81 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants operate as sole proprietors; just relaying my experience.
At Eventi, there are three dining experiences to choose from: Back Bar, L'Amico, and Skirt Steak. They are all owned by Chef Laurent Tourondel. Mr. Tourondel has been a James Beard Award nominee on multiple occasions and earned Bon Appétit’s Restaurateur of the Year.
When I ate at the Back Bar (above), it had the moniker of The Vine. The wait staff was busily attentive. Though my waiter was professional, he was not too friendly. I reminded myself that this is New York City; I was not in Florida anymore, far less people want to chat you up.
For breakfast at Back Bar, I ordered the farmer's omelet. You get a choice of what goes in it from a list of 12 items. It is served with potatoes, toast and roasted tomato. I skipped the toast in favor of doubling the tomato. The omelet overflowed with vegetables. I savored a hint of parmesan cheese in those veggies. It was outstanding,
I'll give a nod to the challah French toast with cinnamon-caramelized apples. The health freak in me wouldn't allow such a thing on my plate. However, I bet it would be as delicious as the farmer's omelet.
Satisfied with my meal, still waiting for the 'room is ready' text that never came, I moved to the reading room couch area located just off the Back Bar's main dining room. A fireplace lit a warm glow as I sipped champagne and wrote. There, the waiter had all the courtesies one expects at the Kimpton.
When the room was ready, I upgraded to a suite for a mere $75 more. I believe the person at the front desk, Jennifer, read the moment perfectly. A delay in getting my room, an open suite, and being an IHG One Rewards member combined for the suggestion of the inexpensive upgrade.
That moment reflects well on Kimpton and how they train their employees. Of which, the bellhops are always attentive and friendly. I once had a great conversation at 4:30ish a.m. with one of the Eventi bellhops who loves rock n roll.
The 500-square-foot suite I upgraded to was amazing and have been in it more than once. Its king-sized bed could not be more relaxing. The parlor seating area is suitable as a workspace with floor-to-ceiling windows, the bathroom is impeccable
On many other stays, I dined at L'Amico. The service is excellent, the food has been excellent at times; other times it has been very good.
Standouts include the breakfast selections of mixed berries with organic yogurt (with an amazing granola), the farmer eggs check in as outstanding, it is served with a nut and red pepper sauce that is to die for, as well as a tasty small salad. Also try the Frittata Caprese (roasted heirloom tomatoes, Fior di Latte, basil, toasted filone).
By all means, sip a Pure Green while watching the hustle of Avenue of the Americas through near completley glassed in restaurant. The drink consists of kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, lemon and ginger.
For lunch at L'Amico I dined on roasted chicken with Tuscan kale. It was excellent. For dinner, the Branzino was very good. Even though it wasn't the whole fish, the tail was on, and that was off-putting. I enjoyed the baby Brussel sprouts.
I grabbed a table at Skirt Steak with the intention of trying the Cauliflower steak, as eating a Cow's diaphragm is unappetizing to me. Unfortunately, the Cauliflower steak is cooked in butter, and the only sides that evening were French fries, no greens, the waiter informed.
Politely stating that neither fit my diet. The waiter understood and suggested some restaurants nearby that I would certainly find to my liking. A nice gesture that was not followed up on, as I was pressed for time and went to L'Amico for the aforementioned Branzino and baby Brussels sprouts.
Bottom line? I go every time I'm in Manhattan. The Kimpton Hotel Eventi presents a stately, impeccable feel. It is loaded with wonderfulness, making it a must-stay in New York City.
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