It’s often said there’s no better place to be on New Year’s Eve than in New York City. The biggest attraction in New York City on New Year’s Eve is to watch the big ball drop in Times Square – it has become a symbol for welcoming in the new year across the world. To get a good “seat,” it is recommended you arrive in Times Square at 4 p.m. on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve. There are special concerts and performances throughout the day to keep the revelers entertained until the ball drops. The celebration usually ends around 12:15 a.m.
If you want to get in on the action, a little advance planning can get you a prime hotel right in the heart of Times Square.
Located in the heart of Times Square and with access to midtown business, fine dining, Broadway theaters and Fifth Avenue shopping, the Millennium Broadway Hotel New York has 625 guest rooms and suites outfitted with custom bedding and technology. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s on-site fitness center and full service concierge staff, which can provide assistance with directions, tickets and any other arrangements you might need during your stay.
Millennium Broadway Hotel New York
145 West 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 768-4400
millenniumhotels.com
The W is mere minutes from everything Manhattan has to offer, including the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Rockefeller Center. Additionally, the W Times Square offers use of its SWEAT Fitness Center, a Farewell Kiosk that allows you to print your airline boarding pass prior to departure and a complimentary car and driver to squire you around the city. Pets are also welcome at the W.
W New York Times Square
1567 Broadway
New York,NY 10036
(212) 930-7400
starwoodhotels.com
This Four Diamond hotel offers babysitting services, a concierge staff and a full-service business center. All rooms at the Renaissance are smoke-free and are soundproofed to muffle the sounds of Times Square below. Shopping on Fifth Avenue and the Broadway Theatre District are nearby.
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
Two Times Square
714 Seventh Avenue at W. 48th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 765-7676
marriott.com
Home to Norma’s, voted Best Breakfast by Zagat’s and Citysearch, the Le Parker Meridien boasts views of Central Park and a full-service business center. The hotel also offers guests its New York Smart Aleck service, a highly-specialized concierge service. Additionally, guests have access to Gravity Fitness, a full-service fitness facility and spa.
Le Parker Meridien
119 W. 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-5000
parkermeridien.com
Located at Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center, the Hilton New York is in close proximity to Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Carnegie Hall and numerous world-class restaurants. The hotel is also home to a full-service Fitness Club and Restaurant along with two new restaurants.
The Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-7000
hiltonfamilynewyork.com
