Review SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Ticket
Set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan (1,401 feet, 427 meters), SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, an observatory high atop Grand Central Terminal, was conceived as an installation that compels you to question your perception of the built environment, the natural world around you, and your sensorial reality. SUMMIT ups the ante on the NYC observatory experience through art installations, glass ledges, and exterior glass-floor elevators. Food and beverages, including cocktails, are available for purchase onsite at Après, located indoor and on the outdoor terrace.
Explore three levels of multi-sensory immersive experiences, a unique combination of art and design central NYC’s DNA with;
**Transcendence:** Part of AIR, a story-driven immersive experience designed by Kenzo Digital, mixing transparency and reflectivity to create the illusion of boundless space.
**Reflect:** On display in the most famous art galleries across the world, “CLOUDS” is comprised of stainless-steel cloud-like shapes, designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
**Affinity:** You are invited to connect physically to the space by playing with highly reflective orbs floating around the room.
**Levitation:** The sky boxes allow you to step out from the envelope of the building and stand on transparent glass 1,070 feet (325 meters) above Madison Avenue, with the hustle and bustle of city streets directly beneath you.
**Unity:** You are invited to become part of the space itself – your 3D face capture transformed into a cloud in a mesmerizing, infinite cloudscape display on a giant screen.
Charmaine ****
Fantastic
2025-05-12 00:45
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Had a great time at this interactive observatory located next to Grand Central Terminal. There were three floors of exhibits to explore and the view of New York City was exceptional from this observatory. The room with the silver inflatable balls was the most memorable experience of all. Very easy to redeem with the Klook QR code
Maricel ********
Fantastic
2025-03-11 19:39
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
I thought Summit One Vanderbilt is not different from the rest of the observation towers in NYC. I have already been to Empire State, The Edge, Top of the Rock and One World but each of them caters differently. I enjoyed the view, silver balloons and mirror concepts that they have put into their effect. overall, I was awesome and fantastic!
Klook User
Fantastic
2026-01-06 22:34
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
literally the coolest observation deck of all the ones i've visited. + most of it is indoors, except for the path to the exit. which was perfect for taking pics in winter in a controlled climate environment. also, it literally makes for the most insane pics and videos.
Kerie ****
Fantastic
2025-03-27 23:41
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
100000/10. BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!! Highly recommend if your wanting great views and pictures. We made reservations for 10 pm on a clear night. Breathtakingly beautiful & we got amazing pictures ❤️❤️❤️Worth every penny!!
elisha **********
Fantastic
2025-06-06 23:58
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Perfect location to see most famous buildings and central park! The balls are balloons haha so a bit underwhelming honestly. Don’t expect it to look like a museum, it’s not that special if you ask me.
Rose ***
Fantastic
2025-04-16 07:05
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
I think Summit One Vanderbilt is a must-visit to see the Empire State Building as well as the New York skyline. It’s located beside the Grand Central Station, which I also recommend visiting—either before or after, whichever works best for you. The experience inside Summit One was immersive and unique compared to other towers in New York, and I would choose this one if you can only visit one.
Tip: Bring sunglasses if you’re going during the day to protect your eyes.
Sufian *****
Fantastic
2026-01-11 23:51
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Visited here at night and the view is extremely beautiful with iconic ctiyscapes of Empire State Building and Bryant Park.
Joon *******
Fantastic
2025-03-28 23:09
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Awesome experience but go 30mins early to wait in line. Wear trousers (not skirts as the floors are mirrored!) and good shoes as there's nowhere to sit while waiting 30mins for admission. There's the security line, photo line, face scanning line, elevator line before you even get to the 91st floor! Expect to take 1.5-2hrs to take it all in!
Tushar *******
Fantastic
2026-02-18 01:06
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Very Good Experience, Worth the money and time, Amazong views , you can enjoy the views of entire Manhattan. get dressed to have good pictures taken.
Junior ************
Fantastic
2025-07-27 09:04
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
great views and experience. Recommend booking early morning and nights to avoid kids ruining your experience in the reflective inflated ball room.
Set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan (1,401 feet, 427 meters), SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, an observatory high atop Grand Central Terminal, was conceived as an installation that compels you to question your perception of the built environment, the natural world around you, and your sensorial reality. SUMMIT ups the ante on the NYC observatory experience through art installations, glass ledges, and exterior glass-floor elevators. Food and beverages, including cocktails, are available for purchase onsite at Après, located indoor and on the outdoor terrace.
Explore three levels of multi-sensory immersive experiences, a unique combination of art and design central NYC’s DNA with;
**Transcendence:** Part of AIR, a story-driven immersive experience designed by Kenzo Digital, mixing transparency and reflectivity to create the illusion of boundless space.
**Reflect:** On display in the most famous art galleries across the world, “CLOUDS” is comprised of stainless-steel cloud-like shapes, designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
**Affinity:** You are invited to connect physically to the space by playing with highly reflective orbs floating around the room.
**Levitation:** The sky boxes allow you to step out from the envelope of the building and stand on transparent glass 1,070 feet (325 meters) above Madison Avenue, with the hustle and bustle of city streets directly beneath you.
**Unity:** You are invited to become part of the space itself – your 3D face capture transformed into a cloud in a mesmerizing, infinite cloudscape display on a giant screen.
Explore three levels of multi-sensory immersive experiences, a unique combination of art and design central NYC’s DNA with;
**Transcendence:** Part of AIR, a story-driven immersive experience designed by Kenzo Digital, mixing transparency and reflectivity to create the illusion of boundless space.
**Reflect:** On display in the most famous art galleries across the world, “CLOUDS” is comprised of stainless-steel cloud-like shapes, designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
**Affinity:** You are invited to connect physically to the space by playing with highly reflective orbs floating around the room.
**Levitation:** The sky boxes allow you to step out from the envelope of the building and stand on transparent glass 1,070 feet (325 meters) above Madison Avenue, with the hustle and bustle of city streets directly beneath you.
**Unity:** You are invited to become part of the space itself – your 3D face capture transformed into a cloud in a mesmerizing, infinite cloudscape display on a giant screen.
Charmaine ****
Fantastic
2025-05-12 00:45
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Had a great time at this interactive observatory located next to Grand Central Terminal. There were three floors of exhibits to explore and the view of New York City was exceptional from this observatory. The room with the silver inflatable balls was the most memorable experience of all. Very easy to redeem with the Klook QR code
Maricel ********
Fantastic
2025-03-11 19:39
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
I thought Summit One Vanderbilt is not different from the rest of the observation towers in NYC. I have already been to Empire State, The Edge, Top of the Rock and One World but each of them caters differently. I enjoyed the view, silver balloons and mirror concepts that they have put into their effect. overall, I was awesome and fantastic!
Klook User
Fantastic
2026-01-06 22:34
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
literally the coolest observation deck of all the ones i've visited. + most of it is indoors, except for the path to the exit. which was perfect for taking pics in winter in a controlled climate environment. also, it literally makes for the most insane pics and videos.
Kerie ****
Fantastic
2025-03-27 23:41
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
100000/10. BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!! Highly recommend if your wanting great views and pictures. We made reservations for 10 pm on a clear night. Breathtakingly beautiful & we got amazing pictures ❤️❤️❤️Worth every penny!!
elisha **********
Fantastic
2025-06-06 23:58
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Perfect location to see most famous buildings and central park! The balls are balloons haha so a bit underwhelming honestly. Don’t expect it to look like a museum, it’s not that special if you ask me.
Rose ***
Fantastic
2025-04-16 07:05
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
I think Summit One Vanderbilt is a must-visit to see the Empire State Building as well as the New York skyline. It’s located beside the Grand Central Station, which I also recommend visiting—either before or after, whichever works best for you. The experience inside Summit One was immersive and unique compared to other towers in New York, and I would choose this one if you can only visit one.
Tip: Bring sunglasses if you’re going during the day to protect your eyes.
Tip: Bring sunglasses if you’re going during the day to protect your eyes.
Sufian *****
Fantastic
2026-01-11 23:51
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Visited here at night and the view is extremely beautiful with iconic ctiyscapes of Empire State Building and Bryant Park.
Joon *******
Fantastic
2025-03-28 23:09
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Awesome experience but go 30mins early to wait in line. Wear trousers (not skirts as the floors are mirrored!) and good shoes as there's nowhere to sit while waiting 30mins for admission. There's the security line, photo line, face scanning line, elevator line before you even get to the 91st floor! Expect to take 1.5-2hrs to take it all in!
Tushar *******
Fantastic
2026-02-18 01:06
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
Very Good Experience, Worth the money and time, Amazong views , you can enjoy the views of entire Manhattan. get dressed to have good pictures taken.
Junior ************
Fantastic
2025-07-27 09:04
Product: SUMMIT Experience (General admission)
great views and experience. Recommend booking early morning and nights to avoid kids ruining your experience in the reflective inflated ball room.