9 Best Hotels to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Mandarin Oriental, New York
Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square
Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square
Credit: Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square by Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square

One of the best hotels to stay in if you’re interested in seeing the Macy’s Day Parade action up-close, Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square is just a block from Seventh Avenue and is on the parade route on Sixth. A perfect choice for budget-friendly families, you’ll find a cozy home-like setting with full kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, and a full breakfast buffet to start your morning off right. Just steps from some of New York’s biggest attractions, including Bryant Park, it’s a great location for exploring Manhattan, while its spacious rooms offer large windows and an on-site restaurant and bar where you can marvel at New York City’s glittering skyline.

Key Amenities:

  • Family-friendly rooms featuring full kitchens and large windows

  • On-site restaurant and bar with skyline views

  • Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily

New York Hilton Midtown
New York Hilton Midtown
Credit: New York Hilton Midtown by hilton.com

Are you looking for a prime location to catch the parade? Stay in New York Hilton Midtown, as this top Hilton hotel in NYC is nestled in the heart of Manhattan on Sixth Avenue, right on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route. There are numerous rooms, including connecting rooms, that offer either partial, passing, or full, unobstructed views of the parade from its oversized windows, while you can also enjoy its array of amenities that include flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms. After a day of sightseeing, unwind with a pampering in-room massage, grab a drink at the bar or restaurant, or maintain your fitness at the massive gym.

Key Amenities:

  • On-site restaurant serving sustainable cuisine and sophisticated cocktails

  • Home to the largest hotel fitness center in Midtown Manhattan

  • Option to book connecting rooms

Mandarin Oriental, New York
Credit: Mandarin Oriental, New York by Mandarin Oriental, New York

An ideal choice for couples looking for a bit of romance over the holiday weekend, Mandarin Oriental, New York, is located in the same building as some of the city’s most iconic restaurants, while Central Park is right across the street. While it’s known for its stunning NYC views that include Central Park and the Hudson River, it’s also a great spot to catch the floats passing by during the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Sit and watch the colorful holiday celebrations from your floor-to-ceiling windows, then take a dip in the window-lined pool or book a massage at the on-site spa.

Key Amenities:

  • Located across from Central Park and within the same building as iconic restaurants

  • Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Central Park

  • On-site spa with fitness center, window-lined pool and tea lounge

Hilton Club The Quin New York
Hilton Club The Quin New York
Credit: Hilton Club The Quin New York by Hilton Club The Quin New York
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Credit: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park by The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Warwick New York
Warwick New York
Credit: Warwick New York by warwickhotels.com
JW Marriott Essex House
JW Marriott Essex House
Credit: JW Marriott Essex House by marriott.com
1 Hotel Central Park
1 Hotel Central Park
Credit: 1 Hotel Central Park by 1hotels.com
Millennium Times Square New York
Millennium Times Square New York
Credit: Millennium Times Square New York by Millennium Times Square New York
Interior of a hotel room with NYC view
Interior of a hotel room with NYC view

Top 10 NYC Hotels with Free Parking

Pavlo Fedykovych Nov 10, 2023