Started by Macy’s, a departmental store chain in America in the year 1924, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has since become an annual event and also the largest parade in the world. It happens on Thanksgiving Day in Manhattan and features helium balloons pop culture characters and cartoons. These balloons can go up to the height of a six-story tall building!
Among the many places to visit and fun things to do in New York City, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features at the top of the list. One of the world’s second-oldest parades, this one is put on every year in the bustling and colorful city. As crowds flock to have an Instagrammable tour of the parade from the streets, wouldn’t it be nice to watch it from the comfort of your hotel room? Check out this list of the best hotels with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for suitable stays.
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Art lovers visiting New York City to attend the parade can also visit the Museum of Modern Art - MoMA, which features the best collection of contemporary art and strives to promote the understanding of modern art amongst viewers.
Nature lovers visiting the city in spring can head to New York Botanical Garden, which transforms into a dreamy wonderland from Lewis Caroll’s popular story and boasts art installations, horticultural displays, and a glass house.
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About Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited annual events in New York that kick off the holiday season. It’s known for its giant balloons of Pikachu, Snoopy, and others along with new characters such as Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda), Scientist, and others. The 2.5-mile-long parade route begins from West 77th Street and Central Park, turns to Central Park South, and heads to 6th Avenue before finally reaching in front of Macy’s Herald Square. There are also live shows on Broadway and the parade finally concludes with the Santa, who announces the Christmas season. According to an article by Economic Times, the parade is viewed by 3.5 million live spectators and over 50 million home viewers.
Tips for visiting:
- It is advised to reach as early as 6am EST to find the best viewing spots for the parade. Some of the best viewpoints are on the west side of Central Park West (from West 75th to West 61st Streets) and from West 59th to West 38th Streets.
Recommended tours:
Hotels with views of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route
1. The Ritz-Carlton New York - Central Park (from USD 1723)
One of the best hotels to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from, The Ritz-Carlton New York overlooks beautiful Central Park. Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center are both within walking distance, as is the subway, giving guests easy access to the entire city. Each room here is designed to be elegant and modern, with light colors and comfortable furniture. Rooms with a city or park view are available upon request.
The La Prairie Spa allows guests to easily relax, with the opportunity to get massages, and facials, or enjoy the sauna. The state-of-the-art fitness center is ideal for all guests who want to keep up with their fitness routines. Food lovers like me will be delighted to know that Auden Bistro and Bar is an onsite restaurant with American cuisine, present for the convenience of guests who don’t want to go out for dinner.
Book the Avenue View Suite, which offers a view of the 6th Avenue, allowing you to view the parade from the comfort of your room.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Avenue View Room, Avenue View Suite
Alternative room with views: Grand Park View Suite, Park View Suite, Grand Park View Room, Park View Room (view of Central Park)
Awards and designation: AAA Five Diamond Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 50 Central Park South
1.15 km (0.8 mi) from Times Square
2. Mandarin Oriental New York (from USD 1948)
Are you searching for the best hotel in New York to watch the Thanksgiving Parade? Your search ends here. At the top of Time Warner Center, the Mandarin Oriental New York is an elegant hotel with fantastic views. The floor-to-ceiling windows in each room offer a great view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Each room also has a TV and DVD player. The spa is a great spot to relax, with a sauna and massage rooms, as well as an indoor pool. After a long of attending the parade, I would love to enjoy a relaxing dip in the pool. Tourist information and ticket services are easily accessible with hotel staff assistance, as well.
You can watch the parade while relishing a delicious breakfast at the MO Lounge. Alternatively, you can get a bird’s eye view of the parade from select units, such as the Presidential Suite, Premier Central Park View Suite, Central Park View Room, and more.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Central Park View Room, Premier Central Park View Room, Premier Central Park View Suite, Central Park View Suite, Two Bedroom Central Park West Suite, Presidential Suite
Alternative room with views: Hudson River View Room and Hudson River View Suite (river views); New York Skyline Suite (views of the city skyline)
On-site locations to check out: MO Lounge and Fitness Center (for gorgeous city views); lap pool (views over the Hudson River)
Mandarin Oriental, New York
Address: 80 Columbus Circle
1.26 km (0.8 mi) from Times Square
3. New York Hilton Midtown (from USD 880)
One of the best hotels to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade is New York Hilton Midtown, which is only 10 minutes from Central Park, Times Square, and Rockefeller Center. The rooms here are decorated with maple wood furniture and marble bathrooms, designed to be spacious and modern. Avid travelers like me can take advantage of the high-speed internet available throughout the hotel to research for their next destination. There is both an onsite coffee station and restaurant, for ease and convenience of guests.
You can book an Ultimate Corner View or Premium View to get unobstructed views of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from your spacious units. Other than this, the property offers several units on higher floors as well to admire the colorful parade. You can also book a package to get exclusive access to VIP Outdoor Viewing Area for the best views.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Ultimate Corner View, Deluxe View Low Floor, Low Floor Full View, Low Front Side View, Passing View Low Floor, Corner View High Floor, Full View High Floor, Front Side View High Floor
Alternative room with views: City Room 1 King Bed (view of the city); City Room Two Double Beds (view of the city); Skyline Room One King Bed (view of the city skyline); Executive Suite 1 King Bed (view of the skyline of midtown Manhattan)
Awards: World Mice Awards (New York’s Best MICE Hotel 2022)
New York Hilton Midtown
Address: 1335 Avenue of Americas
718 meters (0.5 ft) from Times Square
4. Warwick New York (from USD 140)
Warwick is a historic hotel in midtown Manhattan, near Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Park Avenue, and plenty of shops and restaurants. For those interested in art, the Museum of Modern Art is also quite close. It has concierge services available, two restaurants on-site, and a fitness center. The rooms are stocked with a minibar, TV, international plugins, and marble bathrooms.
This property offers beautiful views of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. You can book the Premier City View and Junior Suite, which offers a direct view of the 6th Avenue which falls on the route of the parade.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Premier City View, Junior Suite,
Alternative room with views: Premier City View Suite, Rooms with Terrace, 54th Suite (views of 54th Street)
On-site locations to check out: Fitness Centre (sweeping views of the 54th Street)
Warwick New York
Address: 65 West 54th street
784 meters (0.5 ft) from Times Square
5. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square (from USD 603)
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square offers hotel rooms overlooking Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s near Times Square, the New York Public Library, Radio City Music Hall, and plenty of great shops! Grand Central and Penn Station are both just over half a mile (.8 km) away.
A breakfast buffet, complimentary WiFi, a fitness center, and a bar are all available with a stay at the Residence Inn. Suites here also have kitchens or kitchenettes, to make cooking at home easier.
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square has some of the best hotel rooms to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The property has different packages, including a prime view package from a room between the 4th and 12th floors and a partial view package to enjoy a bird’s eye view from higher floors. Alternatively, you can also watch the colorful parade from Bryant Park Lounge and the event space on the third floor.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Bryant Park View Suite
Alternative room with views: City View Studio Suite
What guests are saying about the view:
“Great stay as usual. We had a hot breakfast and a toasty warm view of the parade.” - by Google reviewer, Kathleen Heath
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 1033 Avenue of the Americas
566 meters (0.4 ft) from Times Square
6. Hilton Club The Quin New York (from USD 569)
Hilton Club The Quin New York is a boutique hotel located in Midtown. Many rooms here have views of the city and also views of the parade! Be sure to request these in advance. The on-site fitness center will allow guests to keep up with their fitness routine. A 24-hour reception area is available to help guests with any needs.
If you wish to enjoy the parade from the comfort of your room, book Penthouse Suite Deluxe Plus, which offers vistas of the 6th Avenue.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Penthouse Suite Deluxe, 1 King Penthouse Suite Plus
Alternative room with views: 2 Bedroom Penthouse Duplex, 1 Bedroom 1 King Penthouse Suite - Duplex (views of the city)
Hilton Club The Quin New York This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 101 West 57th Street at Sixth Avenue
1.01 km (0.7 mi) from Times Square
7. JW Marriott Essex House New York (from USD 1102)
JW Marriott Essex House New York has an ideal location at Central Park, 15 minutes from Times Square on foot. This luxurious hotel has spa services, a 24-hour fitness center, and on-site dining options. While traveling, I am always excited to meet new people and feel that these amenities are the best place to socialize and make new friends. The custom-designed rooms all have a minibar and flat-screen TV with connections to Netflix, HuluPlus, YouTube, and Pandora. The concierge desk is available to offer information about tours, entertainment, and shopping to all guests.
You can book the Meadow Terrace Suite and Central Park Deluxe Suite, which overlooks the 7th Avenue street and falls on the route of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Meadow Terrace Suite, Central Park Deluxe Suite, Central Park View Suite
Alternative room with views: Artisans Terrace Suite (views of the city), Manhattan View Suite (view of Manhattan skyline)
JW Marriott Essex House New York
Address: 160 Central Park South
1.12 km (0.7 mi) from Times Square
8. Trump International New York (from USD 1152)
Another one of the luxury hotels on the Upper West Side in Manhattan is Trump International New York. You’ll get an unobstructed view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade when you stay at this property, especially at the corner suite! New York’s finest, like Broadway and Columbus Circle, are only a few steps away from the hotel, as well as Jazz at Lincoln Center and Merchants’ Gate. After you witness the Thanksgiving festivities, indulge in a luxurious experience at the spa.
If you don’t wish to miss the excitement of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, book the Park View Suites, which overlooks Central Park West Street.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Deluxe Park View Room, Park View One-Bedroom Suite, Executive Park View One-Bedroom Suite, Park View Two-Bedroom Suite
Alternative room with views: Executive City View One-Bedroom Suite (views of the city); Junior Suite (views of Manhattan)
On-site locations to check out: Jean-Georges (views of the Central Park)
Awards: AAA Five-Diamond Hotel Award (2011-2018); AAA Four-Diamond Hotel Award (2019-2023, 2009-2010)
Trump International New York
Address: One Central Park West
1.29 km (0.8 mi) from Times Square
9. 1 Hotel Central Park (from USD 1222)
1 Hotel Central Park is a comfortable, modern hotel, that guests are sure to enjoy. It has an onsite restaurant, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are all air-conditioned, with a seating area, and private bathroom. There is even a desk, a safety deposit box, and a laptop box. For those who need meeting space, the hotel has meeting facilities available for use.
The property is located on 6th Avenue, where the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade passes. You can contact the hotel to get details on the room which offers a view of the parade.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Park King, Studio King, City Lounge King, City Suite
Alternative room with views: City Two Beds (58th Street view)
1 Hotel Central Park
Address: 1414 Avenue of the Americas
1.06 km (0.7 mi) from Times Square
10. Refinery Hotel (from USD 500)
Located on 38th Street near the metro station, Refinery Hotel is the place to be if you are planning to view Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Explorers like me can visit the nearby attractions, as the luxury hotel is steps away from Times Square and the Empire State Building.
The guestrooms are clean and spacious and come equipped with air conditioning and lavish beds for a comfortable night’s sleep. Guests can unwind by watching movies on the LCD TV. The in-house restaurant serves delectable spreads of American cuisine. A full breakfast can be savored every morning of your stay here.
The best place to view the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is from Refinery Rooftop, which overlooks 6th Avenue. However, it’s advisable to check with the hotel if you can view the parade before booking a room here.
Best room with a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route: Not specified
Alternative room with views: Deluxe Double Queen Rooms, Studio King Room, Atelier Room, Deluxe Double Queen, Studio Double Queen Room, Studio King Room, Studio Queen Room (city views); Empire State King Room (view of the Empire State Building)
On-site locations to check out: Refinery Rooftop (overlooks the 6th Avenue)
Refinery Hotel
Address: 63 W 38th St
652 meters (0.5 ft) from Times Square
Accommodations near the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route
11. New York Marriott Marquis (from USD 460)
This premier hotel is set in the entertainment district of Manhattan in New York and is steps away from Central Park and Bryant Park. WiFi can be used for posting photos of the festive parade on social.
Guests can relish a sumptuous lunch at the on-site restaurant before hopping over to the bar for a drink. Fitness enthusiasts will find a well-equipped fitness center for workouts.
Although there are rooms that offer a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the 6th Avenue street is just a five-minute walk away from here. You can go there and reserve a spot to view this colorful parade.
Alternative room with views: Floor to Ceiling View Rooms (view of the Times Square)
On-site locations to check out: Broadway Lounge (views of the bustling Times Square); Perch Outdoor Terraces (offers views of the New York City skyline)
New York Marriott Marquis
Address: 1535 Broadway
60 meters (197.2 ft) from Times Square
12. Millennium Times Square New York (from USD 295)
Another luxurious stay right in midtown Manhattan is Millennium Times Square New York, just two minutes from Majestic Theatre and Palace Theatre on Broadway. This one has floor-to-ceiling windows in the deluxe suites and is one of the best hotels you can see Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade from. Hotel guests are welcome to enjoy the free continental breakfast and weekday evening receptions. After the parade, I would love to explore the nearby landmarks such as Madame Tussauds and Times Square. Thanksgiving Day may be busy, but there’s always something to do in NYC!
Although there are rooms that offer a view of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the 6th Avenue street is just a two-minute walk away from here. Thus, you can spot your favorite characters in the world’s longest parade.
Alternative room with views: Superior Room Times Square View, Junior Suite (views of the Times Square); Millennium Suite, Accessible Superior Room, Superior Room, Standard Room (views of the city skyline); Deluxe Room, Ball Drop View Room (views of New York City)
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Address: 145 W 44th St
132 meters (433.8 ft) from Times Square
Watch the iconic parade from the comfort of your room
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is always a sight to behold. Make it an extra special experience with a room with a view! Be sure to call with plenty of time in advance to get the best room possible! After the parade, head out to the must-visit food markets and have your own Thanksgiving feast. While you’re at it, anticipate the holiday season, and check out the top things to do in New York this Christmas.
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