Both November and Thanksgiving are right around the corner, if you’re getting ready to visit NYC during the festive season, you may be looking for a place to stay!
Especially with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade happening, there’s plenty of hotels to book that you can actually view the festivities from your room or street! They’re offering all sorts of special packages, room options, amenities, and even Thanksgiving dinners!
If you’re looking for a hotel near the Macy’s Parade route, here’s where to go:
1. Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental’s prime location at Columbus Circle makes it a great spot to view the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade from above. This year, they’re offering an incredible “Thanksgiving with a View” package that includes 3 night accommodation in a parade-viewing guest room or suite (with a required stay on November 27 – 29).
Plus, they’re hosting an exclusive breakfast with aerial parade views for hotel guests, and festive brunch and prix-fixe dinner menus throughout the day! Learn more about the hotel offer here and about the Thanksgiving dining options here!
Where: 80 Columbus Cir
2. 1 Hotel Central Park
Situated right on 6th Avenue, the 1 Hotel Central Park is right along the parade route, and they’re hosting a brunch buffet and prix fixe dinner, both crafted by Chef Jonathan Waxman. From 12:30 pm – 3 pm (brunch) and 3:30 pm – 9 pm (dinner) both hotel guests and visitors can taste the likes of roasted turkey breast, Faroe Island salmon, and crispy Kennebec potatoes. Meals range from $85 – $110 and you can book a spot by emailing jams@1hotels.com! Learn more about 1 Hotel Central Park’s offerings here.
Where: 1414 6th Ave
3. Warwick New York
Warwick New York is a great spot to either view the parade from the sidewalk on Central Park South and Sixth Avenue…or opt for an elevated aerial experience! They’re once again promoting a Thanksgiving Parade-view room offer, which offers guests a sky-high vantage point of the Macy’s Parade from the comfort of your room or suite.
We highly recommend their balcony rooms which overhang into a once-in-a-lifetime view of the parade…and also Central Park just five blocks up the road.
Where: 65 W 54th St
4. Hilton New York
The Hilton New York is right smack in the middle of 6th Avenue between 53rd and 54th Streets, giving guests the chance to get as close to the Macy’s Parade as possible! Their Thanksgiving Parade View Rooms offer unique views of dramatic floats and live musical performances, and they range in price and size.
With low, high, and corner floor rooms, guests can access street-level VIP outdoor viewing areas, double windows for viewing, and much more…starting at $1,100. See all of the accomodation options (which require three nights) here!
Where: 1335 6th Ave
5. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
While maybe one of the fanciest hotels on this list, The Ritz-Carlton Central Park is also located right on Sixth Avenue and Central Park South, giving visitors a great viewing spot for the parade. Specifically their Park View Corner Suite, which includes sweeping window views of the passing by floats and foliage views of the park. They’ll also be whipping up an all-day Thanksgiving prix fixe menu on November 25, as well as complimentary hot beverages and chef delights in the lobby for guests.
Where: 50 Central Park S
6. JW Marriott Essex House New York
The JW Marriott Essex House New York is right on the southern foot of Central Park and along the parade route, making it an amazing front row seat for the Macy’s classic. The historic Art Deco hotel has a ton of premium parade-view rooms and suites still available to book…which you can do so by chatting with their specific Thanksgiving Team (not online). Learn more about the offerings here!
Where: 160 Central Park S
7. LUMA Hotel Times Square
Watch the famous parade characters pass by the LUMA Hotel Times Square, who are also offering a “Grateful to Be in NYC” Thanksgiving Dinner package after the festivities! Hotel guests can enjoy a three-course meal of tortellini en brodo, turkey “ripieno” with sausage-fennel stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted squash, sage gravy, and limoncello tiramisu.
Plus, a fall-themed welcome amenity, a grab-and-go breakfast box for parade viewing, and a parade map and guide are included too.
Where: 120 W 41st St