If you’re hoping to snag a last-minute spot to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade without braving the crowds, it’s time to act fast and spend some serious cash. The longest stretch of the route runs 25 blocks along Sixth Avenue, making it the prime location for hotel views. New York City hotels with parade-view rooms and brunch packages are filling up quickly, and the remaining spots come with a price tag that matches the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Package deals
BucketListEvents (mybucketlistevents.com, 512-261-5140) still has a few spots left for its two-night “Quick Trip” package at either the W Hotel Times Square for $1,695 per person or the Lotte Palace for $1,895 per person. Packages include two nights at the hotel, a parade-viewing brunch and orchestra seating for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Next year’s 100th-anniversary parade will be the ultimate celebration.
“Next year is the big one,” chief experience officer Brian Peters said. “We are only offering our three-night packages for that.”
MORE INFO Brunch-only spots are available by contacting Brian at brian@bucketlistevents.com or calling 512-377-1668. You can book your reservation online.
JW Marriott Essex House
Secure a prime view of the Macy’s Parade with exclusive hotel packages in New York City. Credit: Michael Kleinberg/Marriott International
At the JW Marriott Essex House (160 Central Park S, www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nycex-jw-marriott-essex-house-new-york, 212-247-0300) parade-view rooms are among the most coveted in the city, with sweeping views of Central Park. The hotel offers a selection of rooms and suites facing the route from the third through seventh floors, with a few still available. All rooms have a three-night minimum.
- Parade View Suites: Starting at $14,250 to $17,500 per night, 3-night total $42,750 to $52,500
- Parade View King: $3,495 per night, 3-night total $10,485
The hotel’s Parade View Breakfast offers a buffet experience in the lobby-level restaurant, which features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the parade. Seating is arranged in three tiers by proximity to the windows and can accommodate tables of two or more guests.
- Platinum Section: Starting at $10,000 for up to four guests
- Gold Section: Starting at $7,500, $1,000 per additional guest
- Silver Section: Starting at $3,500
The breakfast includes food, drinks and a welcome gift, plus a reserved outdoor viewing area for guests who want to step outside once the parade begins. Family-friendly entertainment such as face painting, balloon artists and crafts are offered in the lobby.
MORE INFO Guests can join the interest list by emailing EssexThanksgiving@Marriott.com, which also helps secure early access for next year’s parade.
Hilton New York Midtown
Take in the parade from dramatic high-rise views at the Hilton Midtown (1335 6th Ave., hilton.com, 212-586-7000) Room prices per night range from the$815 side view to the $3,250 ultimate corner view, with minimum stays of three to four nights.
- Ultimate corner view: $3,250 per night, 4-night total $13,000
- Low floor full view: $2,500 per night, 4-night total $10,000
- Low front side view: $2,050 per night, 4-night total $8,200
- Corner view high floor: $1,500 per night, 4-night total $6,000
- Full view high floor: $1,200 per night, 4-night total $4,800
- Front side view high floor: $950 per night, 3-night total $2,850
- Side view: $815 per night, 3-night total $2,445
MORE INFO More options available online. Book via email at ThanksgivingHiltonNYC@Hilton.com.
1 Hotel Central Park
Opened in 2015, 1 Hotel Central Park (1414 6th Ave., 1hotels.com/central-park, 212-703-2001) holds prime parade views directly above the route. Rooms with cozy window seat nooks provide a “bird’s-eye view” of the parade when you add on the partial Thanksgiving Day Parade view package for $550 per night with a two-night minimum stay required.
- Park Suite with window nook: $3,495 per night, 2-night total with view $8,090
- Studio King with window nook: $1,644 per night, 2-night total with view $4,388
- City King with interior view: $1,375 per night, 2-night total with view $3,850
- Alcove Queen with interior view: $1,245 per night, 2-night total with view $3,590
MORE INFO Reservations can be made online.
Last-minute tip: Call these hotels directly to ensure the room you’re paying for actually has a parade view. Check details like whether nonregistered guests can join you. If you miss out this year, start planning early for next year’s 100th-anniversary parade — it’s going to be a big one.
