Alcohol Policy

Updated April 2026

Regretfully, the previous operator surrendered the liquor license instead of coordinating a lawful transfer or transition to the new operator. Consequently, the new management has initiated the process of applying for a new license, which may take up to a year. 

Currently, under New York ABC Law §64-b, a for-profit establishment with a capacity of 20 or more people [that applies to this hotel] may not allow individuals to assemble on the premises to consume alcohol brought onto the property unless the operator has the proper New York State Liquor Authority license. This creates a clear compliance risk for hotel-controlled areas such as the breakfast room, lobby, common areas, meeting rooms, banquet rooms, restaurant space, and other public areas of the hotel. 

The New York State Liquor Authority also treats BYOB privileges as connected to a licensed premises. A licensed restaurant may allow BYOB only for the type of alcohol covered by its license. Additionally, the SLA states that while an application is pending, alcoholic beverages may not be present on the premises until the license is issued. 

Guests who legally purchase beer or other alcoholic beverages may consume them inside their private guest rooms, provided they are at least 21 years old, do not disturb other guests, do not carry open containers through public or common areas, and comply with hotel & ABC policy. However, the breakfast room, lobby, meeting rooms, banquet rooms, restaurant space, and all other hotel-controlled common areas must be treated as alcohol-free until the hotel obtains a valid license, permit, or uses a properly licensed third-party operator.

This rule is strictly enforced by the hotel.