{"id":54096,"date":"2025-11-27T14:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/54096\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:37:10","slug":"9-hotels-with-views-of-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/54096\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Hotels with Views of the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to book a top-notch view of the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade? You\u2019ve got options.<\/p>\n

Videos by TravelAwaits<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s annual parade marks the 99th anniversary of the larger-than-life, balloon-filled festivity. That means one thing: you\u2019ve got a year to book a room for the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade\u2019s centennial.<\/p>\n

While the vast majority of the parade\u2019s 3.5 million attendants line the streets<\/a> to get a glimpse of he parade as it inches from Central Park West to 59th street and then to 6th avenue, the hotels lining the route are also packed. If you\u2019re a hardcore fan of the marching bands, clown troops, and massive balloon floats<\/a>, then getting up close to the action might be on your bucket list.<\/p>\n

Or maybe not.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d rather get a birds-eye view of the action, then you need a list of hotels with views of the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Depending on where you stay, you might even catch the popular balloon blow-up ceremony from the day prior. Start with the options listed below.<\/p>\n

Quick tips for first-timer Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade visitors<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re brand new to the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade, let me give you three important tips.<\/p>\n

First, the Upper West Side is considered the cr\u00e8me of the crop when it comes to parade-viewing. Herald Square (where the route ends) is viewed as the worst.<\/p>\n

Second, if you don\u2019t want to rent a hotel room, you can get a solid view from the Shops at Columbus Circle. There are also restaurants that you can reserve\u2014which you should do as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Third, always check and re-check the parade route. It is subject to change, which could impact your view from the hotel.<\/p>\n

Hotels with views of the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade in order of parade route<\/p>\n

Mandarin Oriental (Columbus Circle)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental<\/p>\n

When it comes to hotels with views of the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Mandarin Oriental is one of the most famous. Its Columbus Circle high-rise makes watching a pleasure, as rooms are located on the 45th to the 52nd floors. Plus, you get to see the parade switch from Central Park West onto 59th Street. Book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

JW Marriott Essex House (Central Park South)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Essex House<\/p>\n

Located on Central Park South, the JW Marriott Essex House offers views of the parade from select rooms. They also have a program in place that lets you easily book a window-seat for the big day\u2014which includes a backdrop view of Central Park, too boot. Just make sure to call the Thanksgiving Team to make a booking. They aren\u2019t available online. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park (Central Park South)<\/p>\n

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Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re into luxury hotels, you can book a room with a view at the Ritz-Carlton Central Park South location. They offer a Thanksgiving Parade Package that lets you choose from rooms with different views. They\u2019re guaranteed to be great thanks to the Ritz-Carlton\u2019s bird\u2019s-eye vista, along with its proximity to Central Park. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New York Hilton Midtown (6th Ave)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of New York Hilton Midtown<\/p>\n

New York Hilton Midtown is located on 6th Avenue, which is one of the main parade drags. (It\u2019s also a fantastic place to set up in Midtown, regardless of the season.) New York Hilton Midtown is a preferred hotel not only for its views but also for its easy-to-book programming. IN short, the hotel knows that it has massive Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade appeal, and makes it easy for you to book a room with a view (or even just a seat) straight from its website. Book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Warwick New York (6th Ave)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Warwick Hotel<\/p>\n

This upscale hotel has been around since 1926, offering some of the most legacy and exclusive Thanksgiving Day Parade views in the city. It\u2019s located right on the corner of 54th Street and 6th Avenue, letting you watch the fun pass by in a legacy hotel. As with the JW Marriott Essex House, bookings should be made by calling ahead. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1 Hotel Central Park (6th Ave)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of 1 Hotel Central Park<\/p>\n

Located on the corner of 58th and 6th Avenue, 1 Hotel Central Park offers straightforward pricing for Thanksgiving Day Parade rooms, along with excellent bird\u2019s-eye view angles of the parade. There are other perks available, too, such as a Thanksgiving Day dinner and a post-parade brunch. Just make sure to book well ahead of the 2026 parade! Book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square (6th Ave)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Residence Inn by Marriott<\/p>\n

Residence Inn specializes in long-term stays, meaning many rooms have kitchens and sitting areas. That makes it particularly great for Thanksgiving Day Parade viewing\u2014assuming you can land a room. The hotel has rooms with views on floors 4-12, along with a special brunch program located in its third-floor ballroom. Even if you can\u2019t swing a room, that brunch ticket should be pretty accessible. Book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hilton Club The Quin New York (6th Ave)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Hilton Club The Quin<\/p>\n

Select rooms at the Hilton Club The Quin New York offer views of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. The hotel also puts together a small viewing section in the restaurant, so you can plan on getting a solid view even if you didn\u2019t get a room overlooking the parade. Once again, you should speak with a representative on the phone if you want to book a hotel room with views of the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Courtyard New York Manhattan Times Square (6th Avenue)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott<\/p>\n

This Courtyard by Marriott is located on West 40th Street, very close to 6th Avenue. Some of its rooms offer partial views of the parade because it\u2019s only a half-block away, making it a nice option for anyone who wants to be semi-close to the action without right in the middle of it. They also offer a special Thanksgiving Day package. Book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking to book a top-notch view of the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade? You\u2019ve got options. Videos by TravelAwaits…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":54097,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[810,29215,9,24,55,54,56,6967,28768],"class_list":["post-54096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york-city","tag-hotels","tag-macys-parade","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-new-york-city-headlines","tag-new-york-city-news","tag-ny","tag-thanksgiving","tag-thanksgiving-day-parade"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54096"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54096\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}