The Empire Hotel
About This Location
Chuck Bass's personal kingdom from Season 3 onward. In Season 3, Episode 3, Chuck purchases The Empire Hotel on the Upper West Side, making it both his home and business headquarters. The Empire Hotel became his base of operations, hosting countless schemes and soirées on its iconic rooftop bar. Located directly across from Lincoln Center, this real boutique hotel saw its popularity skyrocket after being featured on the show. Fun fact: The Empire Hotel was also used as a filming location for Sex and the City 2. The rooftop bar, with its stunning views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, became one of NYC's most sought-after nightlife destinations thanks to its Gossip Girl fame.
Featured Scenes & Episodes
Chuck's residence and office from Season 3 onward, legendary rooftop parties, Chuck and Blair's emotional reunions and breakups, business confrontations with Jack Bass, Nate's stint living at the hotel (S4), the battle to save the hotel from Russell Thorpe (S4), and the penthouse suite scenes. The lobby and rooftop appeared in over 35 episodes.
