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Hiro Ballroom New York

371 West 16th Street

What is it?

Packed and energetic Sunday evening gayparty in an Asian-style area located in the base of the Maritime Hotel at the border between Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.

Details

Name
Hiro Ballroom
Category
Mostly visited by:
  • mostly men, 
  • mixed, 
  • local guys, 
  • students, 
  • trendy guys, 
  • muscle mary's
Also visited by:
  • tourists, 
  • guys from out of town, 
  • jocks, 
  • fashion queens, 
  • sportswear guys
Age range:
  • 25-30, 
  • 30-40
and also:
  • 18-25
Music:
  • dance music
also playing:
  • vocal house, 
  • techno, 
  • progressive house
Features:
  • coat check, 
  • live DJs, 
  • dance floor, 
  • gogo dancers, 
  • security

When is it?

Weekly

Sun
22:00 - 04:00
Hiro

Favorite of 2 Nightdudes

photo airrex photo Haico

User Reviews

Globalaza Mon 28 Apr 2008, 19:27 rating 4 stars

Hiro is located in the basement of the Maritime Hotel, which is at the lower end of Chelsea on 9th Avenue, with the entrance to Hiro on W16th. It is a popular place on Sunday nights with really good music and a diverse and interesting crowd. Mainly "b-boys" [bartenders, busboys, bouncers and bar-backs as well as designers, hairstylists, and college kids], who don't have to work on Mondays, and those who love them. The crowd gets going after 11p.m. It can get very crowded and you may find yourself dancing between tables.

The music is the draw -- usually deep house -- as well as the swank East (Japan) meets West decor. It is cavernous and looks like you are in an underground warehouse, with cool tables, hanging Japanese lanterns, red decor, an elevated standing table area, and even a sort of upper (VIP-looking) viewing booth with its own bar and comfortable couches.

I don't recall ever paying to get it, but can't say there is no door charge.

Consider the Maritime Hotel roofdeck on Saturday night for visiting djs that are generally pretty good, locals who want a bit of less raucous lounging and occasionally a celebrity spotting. It has a secluded outdoor garden feel that is partially covered with a bar under the cover and benches along the perimeter and lighted planters/trees dotted under the open sky.

Great location, cool vibe, usually a very good time.

Haico Fri 14 Dec 2007, 13:13 rating 5 stars

Although I was tired of the days in NYC and just wanted to take a look: This place gave me lots of energy and stayed the whole night.
Really good music, nice area, lots of cute and hot guys. Real party atmosphere. And that all for free! (although I am not sure if the entrance is always for free)
This party made it to one of the top-parties I visited!

airrex Fri 14 Dec 2007, 13:10 rating 5 stars

Wow what a steamy party! Great fun, good music, nice guys. Hot and wild!

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Last modified on: 4 July 2008 by DANNY | © 2009 Nighttours.com gay guide to New York
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