The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM, running from West 77th Street and Central Park West down to Macy's Herald Square.
For a centennial year, it's worth watching from a hotel window above Sixth Avenue.
If you'd rather stay warm with a cozy view than stand in the crowds, book a hotel along the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route. Many offer Macy's Parade hotel packages, and a room facing Sixth Avenue gives you literally the best seat in New York City.
We've listed seven hotels with Macy's Parade views, plus one more accessible option within walking distance, with price ranges for every budget.
Book as soon as possible, because the 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade is drawing more interest than any year before it and parade-view rooms are already going.
- Warwick New York
- Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street
- JW Marriott Essex House New York
- 1 Hotel Central Park
- New York Hilton Midtown
- Mandarin Oriental, New York
- Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
- Hyatt Regency Times Square
For those excited to brave the cold and the early morning, more power to you! You'll join the fun of confetti, palpable excitement from the crowds, performers, volunteers, and approximately 3.5 million spectators on the streets of New York.
If you're planning on watching in person, consult our Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade guide.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Where to stay for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Stay in a Midtown hotel on Sixth Avenue between 59th and 34th Streets, or on Central Park South between Seventh and Sixth.
Hotels on the Thanksgiving Parade route in New York run along that stretch, so a room facing the street gives you a view without ever leaving the building.
Can you watch the Macy's Day Parade from a hotel room?
Yes you can! Many hotels that have parade route views offer special Thanksgiving Day packages, and we recommend booking your hotel rooms ASAP as many are already booked.
Are there hotel packages for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Most hotels on the Macy's Parade route offer exclusive Thanksgiving Parade hotel packages so you get the best view right from the comfort of your room.
What hotels are on the Macy's Day Parade route?
The Macy's Day Parade route runs from West 77th Street and Central Park West, travels south to Columbus Circle, turns east on Central Park South, and then south down Sixth Avenue to Macy's Herald Square at 34th Street.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade hotels on the route are concentrated in Midtown around Sixth Ave, and the eight below all sit on or beside it.
How to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
There are three ways. Watch the parade free from the public sidewalks anywhere along the 2.5-mile route, book a hotel room or brunch with a parade view, or stream it on NBC and Peacock.
Note that there are no Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tickets. Macy's doesn't sell public grandstand seating, so anything advertised as a ticket is really a hotel room or a restaurant reservation with a window.
Best Hotels: Macy's Parade 2026
1. Warwick New York
A New York City landmark since 1926, the Warwick New York sits near Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, and Times Square.
The look is old-school Manhattan, with dark wood, brass, and a lobby bar that feels like it belongs in a film. If you're looking for hotels on the Macy's Parade route in 2026, the Warwick is an exceptional choice.
Book the 550-square-foot On the Avenue Suite or the 700-square-foot Jane Suite for views of the parade as it moves down Sixth Avenue. Premier Plus Rooms and above also face the street, including the Suite of the Stars with its private balcony.
- Budget range: $895 to $1,200 per night
- Best for: Travelers who want a suite with character and a Sixth Avenue view
- How to book parade-view rooms: Follow instructions through the Warwick's parade-view offer page
- Book standard rooms with Hotelgift: Warwick New York
2. Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street
The Hilton Garden Inn is always a great stay! It's a trustworthy hotel, and being on 35th Street means big business on Thanksgiving morning.
Since the parade ends on 34th Street, these are prime views.
You'll have to request a room with a view to be in on the action. Expect a straightforward, comfortable room rather than a luxury one, which is exactly why this lands on the affordable end of the list. Just don't plan to leave the hotel until the afternoon, as things get quite busy outside!
- Budget range: $470 to $730 per night
- Best for: Anyone who wants the Herald Square finish without a luxury price tag
- How to book parade-view rooms: Call the hotel directly and request a street-facing room
- Book standard rooms with Hotelgift: Hilton Garden Inn W 35th St
3. JW Marriott Essex House New York
The historic art deco JW Marriott Essex House New York sits at the south end of Central Park between Seventh and Sixth Avenues, right where the parade turns east onto Central Park South. That's the stretch where the balloons are still fresh and fully inflated.
The Parade-View Collection covers rooms and suites on floors 3 through 8, looking directly down on Central Park South. The two-bedroom parade-view suite sleeps a family, and the standard parade-view kings come with marble showers and a workspace.
Note: If rooms are fully booked, the hotel runs a parade-viewing brunch in the Petit Salon.
- Budget range: $870 to $1,700 per night
- Best for: Families and anyone who wants the Central Park South stretch
- How to book parade-view rooms: Email EssexThanksgiving@Marriott.com for 2026 rooms and brunch availability
- Book standard rooms with Hotelgift: JW Marriott Essex House
4. 1 Hotel Central Park
The eco-conscious 1 Hotel Central Park sits at 58th Street and Sixth Avenue, so its Sixth Avenue-facing rooms look straight down the parade route.
The interiors lean natural, with reclaimed wood, greenery, and padded window seats that happen to be perfect for parade watching.
Reserve a table at Jams, the ground-floor restaurant, for brunch with a view, or order a brunch basket to your room. It's pet-friendly too.
Note: The 2026 Thanksgiving Parade View offer includes a $150 hotel credit, two tickets to ice skating at Wollman Rink, a gingerbread decorating kit, and two 1 Hotel beanies.
- Budget range: $1,100 to $2,700 per night
- Best for: Design-minded travelers and anyone bringing a dog
- How to book parade-view rooms: Book the 2026 Thanksgiving Parade View offer directly with the hotel
- Book standard rooms with Hotelgift: 1 Hotel Central Park
5. New York Hilton Midtown
The New York Hilton Midtown sits on Sixth Avenue with 47 floors and nearly 2,000 rooms, which makes it the biggest block of parade-facing inventory on this list. Every view room overlooks Sixth Avenue.
Higher floors give you the aerial shot of the whole route, while lower floors put the balloons close enough to read the stitching. For the best of both, book an Ultimate Corner View room on floors seven to 18 for dual views.
Note: Some Hilton parade packages carry minimum stays of up to four nights.
- Budget range: $815 to $3,000 per night
- Best for: Groups, and anyone who wants the widest choice of view rooms
- How to book parade-view rooms: Book a Thanksgiving Parade package directly with the hotel
- Book standard rooms with Hotelgift: New York Hilton Midtown
6. Mandarin Oriental, New York
Check into a parade-facing room at the Mandarin Oriental and you're looking down on Columbus Circle from floors 43 to 54.
This is the highest vantage point on the list, and the floor-to-ceiling windows turn the balloons into something closer to a bird's-eye view of the whole turn.
It's a five-star stay with elite service, seasonal treats, and exclusive perks. The hotel's ballroom also opens for parade viewing as part of its holiday package.
Note: Parade-view rooms require a three-night minimum around the holiday.
- Budget range: $1,949 to $3,000+ per night
- Best for: A splurge trip, and anyone who wants the highest view of Columbus Circle
- How to book parade-view rooms: Book the Thanksgiving with a View package directly with the hotel
- Book standard rooms with Hotelgift: Mandarin Oriental, New York
7. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square
The Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square sits right along Sixth Avenue and offers spacious, home-style suites with parade views, plus standard suites without views that still put you steps from the route.
Every suite has a kitchen, breakfast is complimentary, and the atmosphere is warm and family-friendly. That combination makes it the best pick on this list for longer stays or groups traveling together over the holiday.
- Budget range: $400 to $800 per night
- Best for: Families, groups, and longer stays that need a kitchen
- How to book parade-view rooms: Request one through the hotel's Thanksgiving page, since view rooms and brunch packages may not be bookable online
- Book standard rooms with Hotelgift: Residence Inn Times Square
8. Hyatt Regency Times Square
The parade doesn't pass the Hyatt Regency Times Square, which is two avenues west of Sixth, so you won't be able to spot balloons from your window.
What you get instead is a five-minute walk to the route and a room at a fraction of what a parade-view hotel charges on the same morning. If you're happy to stand on the sidewalk with everyone else, this is the practical choice.
The hotel itself is a solid Times Square base with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center, and easy access to the theater district for the rest of the weekend.
- Budget range: Roughly $300 to $600 per night
- Best for: Anyone planning to watch from the street who wants to spend the savings elsewhere
- How to book parade-view rooms: Not available here, since the hotel sits off the route
- Book rooms with Hotelgift: Hyatt Regency Times Square
Experience the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 with Hotelgift
Ready to start your Christmas shopping?
With the holidays just weeks away it's time to step up your gifting with experience over things.
With a hotel gift card from Hotelgift, they have the flexibility to stay at over 750,000 hotels worldwide with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and many more. Where and when they go are up to them to decide. For the ultimate stocking stuffer, customize a physical Hotelgift card with a personal photo and message, shipped worldwide!
Gift experience over things, with Hotelgift by Experiencegift!
For more in the city itself, check out our New York City weekend guide.