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Hotel maven André Balazs unveils the first of a series of upper-level venues in his trendy Meatpacking hotel, the Standard. This one, on the 18th floor, offers 360-degree views (a sunken bar and banquette seating allow for nearly unobstructed sight lines), along with two outdoor terraces, one of which has a glass floor that looks down to the street below. A full bar serves mixed drinks, beers and wines, but you'll have to plan your visit accordingly: After 10pm, entrance is granted only to those on the guest list; your best bet for getting up there is to arrive before 9pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays, when the door policy is less strict.

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