NYC Hotels with Parade Views

Luxury Hotels in New York City Have Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Views

Oct 21, 2006

There are many upscale hotels in New York. If your Thanksgiving travel plans include NYC, you may want to book a hotel room with a view of the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

One of the most popular Thanksgiving travel destinations is New York City, because the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is such a massively celebrated attraction. Luxury travel fans shouldn't just wander into NYC unprepared, however; popular urban tourist attractions are by nature very crowded, and you need a plan beforehand to manage the city.

I've stood outside to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and I can tell you assuredly that the crowd is extraordinary. Enthusiastic, yes, but it can be overwhelming. If being squashed by an indifferent mass of humanity sounds uncomfortable, street level parade viewing might not be for you. A tip: A luxury hotel room or suite with a view of the Thanksgiving Day Parade is a highly sought-after commodity in New York - so much so, that the best ones can be reserved up to a year earlier.

With all of these luxury hotels, the best parade views aren't on the higher floors. Try to reserve a room or suite between the 5th and 15th floor for the best parade views.

If you've traveled to NYC for the Thanksgiving holiday, and were unable to reserve a hotel room or suite with a view of the parade, you may want to venture out into the streets for an up-close view of the floats and balloons. Click here for pedestrian tips during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Oct 22, 2006 10:20 AM

Jodi Gallegos :

Good list of hotels along the route (the parade viewing link was good information as well). I wonder, do many NY locals reserve the rooms as well? How nice it would be to have a family "viewing suite" for the parade. The whole family could enjoy the parade (grandparents and the kids) in a warm room with a potty! You'd lose out on the outside atmosphere, but have the family together.

Oct 23, 2006 9:26 AM

Jennifer W. Miner :

What a good question. I don't know any families in NY that reserve hotel rooms to watch the parade, but there's a little of everything in NYC, so I'm sure some do! More common is getting friendly with people whose apartments afford great views of the parade, then convincing them to invite people over to watch from that vantage point. It's the one time of year that having an apartment on a lower floor (lower than 20th) is desireable.
Jen

Oct 28, 2006 12:38 PM

Jill Florio :

Only in NY will a 20th floor be considered "lower"...heehee

Oct 29, 2006 8:51 PM

Jennifer W. Miner :

Ha, ha, indeed! Well, to quote myself <i>precisely</i>, I did say "lower than" the 20th floor. I think once you're up in the 20's you can feel superior to all those poor suckers down in the teens. (wink)
:)
Jen

Oct 30, 2006 10:23 AM

Jill Florio :

yeah, i know. In my seattle building I live in the 8th floor, and I get a weird sensation when other people in the elevator hit the button for the 24th and such. I always think to myself, "wow, they must be making some decent money..." As if it matters. Still, it's an odd knee-jerk feeling.