Hotel Rooms with Views of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is or should be on everyone’s Bucket List.  It’s a 90+ year tradition that just keeps getting better and better. 

Each year, the parade features unique floats, world-class performers, marching bands, clowns and much more!  One of the best and the most comfortable ways to see it is from a New York hotel room on the parade route. 

A hotel room provides guests with breathtaking views of the action without the hassle of crowds and cold weather.  And it sure beats watching the giant balloons go by from the street! You’ll just need to be prepared to splurge! 

If you want a room with a view of Snoopy, Spidey, Hello Kitty and their other inflatable pals, you’ve really got to book that room now—for next year!

Here is a list of NYC hotels that offer a room with a view of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Trump International Hotel and Tower

This luxury hotel on the parade route is usually the first one to get booked up, usually a year in advance. Guests also have access to the parade route from the steps in front of the hotel.

The hotel is family-friendly.  Trump® Kids includes kid-friendly amenities like kiddie cocktails, coloring books and no-tear bath amenities.  Trump® Pets allows little reason to leave your four-legged friends at home with pet-friendly hotel amenities including toys, plush bedding and walking services.

• Room Details: The “Celebrate Thanksgiving at Trump” package includes rooms with 10-foot windows, offering expansive views of Central Park and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
• Unique Features: The hotel has been featured in popular culture, with the parade being re-created for the movie “Tower Heist”, which was filmed just outside the hotel​

New York Hilton Midtown

The Hilton Midtown has a spectacular location in the heart of Manhattan within walking distance to attractions like Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue shopping, Broadway theaters/Times Square, Central Park.  The hotel offers four Thanksgiving Parade packages (though up to a four-night minimum stay is required for the grandest ones).

All of the views, both full and partial, look out onto Sixth Avenue. Got questions? The staff includes an entire Thanksgiving Parade team set up to answer them email at ThanksgivingHiltonNYC@Hilton.com.

Variety of Views: The hotel offers a range of rooms with different views of the parade:

• Ultimate Corner View: VIP full front view from low floor (Floors 7 – 18), with a minimum stay of four nights and a nightly cost of $2,800​​.
• Premium View: Full front and corner view from low floor (Floors 6 – 18), requiring a minimum four-night stay at $2,600 per night​​.
• High Floor Corner View: Located on floors 19 – 33, offering a higher vantage point with a minimum four-night stay at $1,300 per night​​.
• High Floor Full View: Floors 19 – 33 provide full views with a minimum four-night stay at a nightly cost of $1,100​​.
• Low and High Floor Passing Views: These rooms offer views of the parade passing by, with varying costs depending on the floor level​

The Ritz-Carlton New York

A minimum two-night stay is required for the Ritz-Carlton’s Thanksgiving Day package. Options include Premium View and Partial, and the massive windows come with a ledge large enough to sit on.

Guests are treated to a champagne brunch in-suite and Thanksgiving Dinner later in the day in the Ritz’s restaurant.

• Thanksgiving Day Parade Offer: Includes luxury overnight accommodations, a welcome gift, and a $250 credit for in-suite Thanksgiving brunch or dinner for up to 8 guests (available in specific suite types).
• Accommodations: Parade View accommodations allow guests to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from the comfort of their luxurious rooms.
• Pricing and Validity: Starting at $2,395 USD per night, valid for November 23 & 24, 2023​

Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square

This hotel offers both parade-view rooms and a special family-style brunch in its event space with a prime view of the action. To guarantee your room has the view you want, make your reservations by phone!

• Prime View Room Package: Offers the best view of the Thanksgiving Day parade with unobstructed, eye-level views of the balloons. Includes Studio Corner King rooms with a full-sized pull-out sofa bed, located on the 4th to 12th floors.
• Partial View Room Package: Features North or South-facing studio suites on higher floors, offering a bird’s eye view as the balloons make their way to Macy’s Herald Square.
• Pricing: Prime View Rooms start at $2,200 per night with a minimum four-night stay for Tuesday arrivals (rates from $2,500 per night for Wednesday arrivals). Partial View Rooms start at $900 per night with a minimum three-night stay

Mandarin Oriental New York

Guests who book Premier Central Park view rooms can watch the festivities from floor-to-ceiling windows right in their suites. However, if your windows happen to face in another direction or you’re stuck on a low floor, the hotel’s “I Love a Parade” package also grants you exclusive access to the Mandarin Ballroom, which boasts spectacular views. The package requires a two-night minimum stay.

Special services for families include babysitting, a children’s menu in the restaurant, roll-away beds, childproofing accessories, bottle warmers, high chairs, coloring books, gaming consoles and kids’ DVDs.

• Room Details: The “I Love a Parade” package provides stays in rooms or suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring panoramic views of Central Park and the parade.
• Additional Amenities: Guests have exclusive access to a parade party in the Mandarin Ballroom, located 280 feet above the city. The party includes kid-centric activities like face painting, origami, and cookie decorating​​.
• Views: The hotel offers bird’s eye aerial views of the parade from its high-rise rooms and suites​

JW Marriott Essex House New York

The Thanksgiving Day Parade package comes with overnight accommodations in a room with a guaranteed view along with a bottle of champagne. The Essex House has on-site laundry and food delivery from local restaurants if its in-house tavern isn’t to your child’s liking.

• Parade View Rooms: Offers a fantastic view of Central Park and the parade below. Guests can book Parade View Rooms or Parade View Suites.
• Pricing: The price for these rooms can be as high as $10,000 a night​

Courtyard New York Manhattan/Herald Square

This hotel’s rooms have great sight lines.  The parade ends in Herald Square and though there’s little public viewing in the area since that’s where the broadcasters are set up.

Another advantage is that you’ll be able to sleep in a little later.  The starting time for the parade is 9 AM but it will take almost 3 hours to reach here.  A two-night minimum stay is required.

• Room Options: Provides partial parade view, parade view, and premium parade view guest rooms.
• Location Advantage: Located where the parade makes its final turn and stops in front of Macy’s Herald Square. No public viewing is available at this spot, but guests can watch this section from their rooms.
• Pricing and Stay Requirement: The minimum stay is two nights, and rooms start at $679 per night​

Booking Tips and Tricks for Viewing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from a Hotel Room

1. Early Booking: Most of these hotels are in high demand during the parade, so it’s essential to book as early as possible. For instance, rooms at the Trump International Hotel & Tower and other popular hotels on the parade route may need to be booked a year in advance.

2. Package Deals: Look for special parade viewing packages. Hotels like the Mandarin Oriental and the New York Hilton Midtown offer specific packages (e.g., “I Love a Parade” or “Ultimate Corner View”) that include rooms with optimal views and additional amenities.

3. Room Selection: Be specific about the room type when booking. For the best views, request high-floor rooms or corner suites. For example, at the W Hotel Times Square, corner rooms between the 32nd to 57th floors offer panoramic views of the parade.

4. Stay Duration: Be aware of minimum stay requirements. Many hotels, such as the New York Hilton Midtown, require a minimum of three to four nights stay during the parade period.

5. Cancellation Policies: Understand the cancellation policy of the hotel. This knowledge is crucial if you need to change your plans or if you’re trying to book a last-minute cancellation.

6. Direct Contact and Confirmation: Call the hotel directly to confirm your booking and the type of view from your room. Personal interaction with the hotel staff can sometimes yield better results or insider information.

7. Waiting List: If your preferred hotel is fully booked, ask to be put on a waiting list for cancellations. Last-minute changes are common, and a spot might open up.

8. Alternative Options: If you can’t find a room on the parade route, consider booking a nearby hotel and then scouting a spot on the route to watch the parade. You can then book a room at your desired hotel for the next year.

9. Price Considerations: Be prepared for premium pricing. Parade view rooms are often more expensive due to high demand.

10. Accessibility Requirements: If you have specific accessibility needs, discuss these with the hotel in advance to ensure they can accommodate you comfortably.

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