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Top 10 New York hotels to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 84th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. Where will you be? If your plans take you to New York for the big event, you'd better start planning! The parade is equally about precision as it is the holidays -- to know where to sit, stand, and see everything makes all the difference. HotelsCombined.com compiled a list of the Top 10 hotels along the parade route that offer the best views of giant balloons, one-of-a-kind floats, Broadway musicals and marching bands. And of course, we can't forget about Santa. The holiday season officially kicks off when the jolly one makes his way to Herald Square. Make your list, check it twice, and head to one of these hotels for the best viewing of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade:
1. Marriott Hotel Marquis New York City -- The premier Times Square hotel is currently offering a "Thanksgiving Parade Package" for four which includes a special buffet breakfast and access Minskoff Theater for unparalleled views as the Parade as it makes it way down 7th Avenue.
2. Mandarin Oriental Hotel New York City -- The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is currently offering a "I Love a Parade Package" which includes accommodation, a signature Thanksgiving-themed welcome amenity and exclusive access to the Mandarin Ballroom where you'll have panoramic views of the Parade.
3. Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square New York City -- The Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square has a "Thanksgiving Parade View Package 2010" which includes an overnight stay in a parade view suite plus full breakfast for up to four people, parking for one car per day, welcome amenity upon arrival and 15% discount off of the hotel's Thanksgiving buffet on Thanksgiving Day.
4. Wellington Hotel New York City -- The Wellington Hotel is offering a "Thanksgiving Package" including accommodation, full American breakfast and shopping and sightseeing discounts.
5. Renaissance Hotel Times Square New York City -- Situated at Two Times Squares 714 7th Avenue at West 48th Street, the Renaissance Hotel Times Square is one of the top places to preview the parade.
6. Trump International Hotel New York City -- The Trump International Hotel on One Central Park West is a prime location with the Parade passing by the hotel. There is also a Parade party in front of the hotel's five star restaurant, Jean Georges.
7. Park Central Hotel New York City -- The Parade will pass directly in front of the Park Central Hotel on 870 7th Avenue, allowing guests to view the festivities from the comfort of their hotel rooms. Request a room with a parade view and you'll see the entire event unfold before your eyes.
8. The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel New York City -- The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel -- formerly Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square -- is an ideal base with a view of the parade.
9. The Michelangelo Hotel New York City -- Situated on 152 West at 51st Street, guests can appreciate the views of the city from the Michelangelo Hotel as the parade makes it way down 7th Avenue.
10. The Bryant Park Hotel New York City -- Located on 40 West at 40th Street, The Bryant Park Hotel faces Bryant Park with a view of 6th Avenue in New York City. Request one of the 50 rooms that have a view of the Parade.
5. Renaissance Hotel Times Square New York City -- Situated at Two Times Squares 714 7th Avenue at West 48th Street, the Renaissance Hotel Times Square is one of the top places to preview the parade.
6. Trump International Hotel New York City -- The Trump International Hotel on One Central Park West is a prime location with the Parade passing by the hotel. There is also a Parade party in front of the hotel's five star restaurant, Jean Georges.7. Park Central Hotel New York City -- The Parade will pass directly in front of the Park Central Hotel on 870 7th Avenue, allowing guests to view the festivities from the comfort of their hotel rooms. Request a room with a parade view and you'll see the entire event unfold before your eyes.
8. The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel New York City -- The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel -- formerly Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square -- is an ideal base with a view of the parade.
9. The Michelangelo Hotel New York City -- Situated on 152 West at 51st Street, guests can appreciate the views of the city from the Michelangelo Hotel as the parade makes it way down 7th Avenue.
10. The Bryant Park Hotel New York City -- Located on 40 West at 40th Street, The Bryant Park Hotel faces Bryant Park with a view of 6th Avenue in New York City. Request one of the 50 rooms that have a view of the Parade.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Yankeethunder Oct 29th 2010 12:33AM
You really don'[t want me to say this do you. The best place to watch the parade is at home far away from the Big Bed Bug formely known as the Big Apple. I'[m a Western New Yorker, who wouldn't mind if the big apple was no longer a part of the state. Why because I'm tired of supporting all that money with my money. You want to live there then pay your won way.
Karen Robbins Oct 29th 2010 6:38AM
We went one year and had a great time at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I get inquiries often through my website asking about hotels and packages. I'll link to your article. Thanks for the info!
Robert Nov 10th 2010 12:22PM
I find the hotels in NYC are too expensive. I prepare to use vacation rentals from sites like MetroFlats.com.