The hotel with the most unobstructed view of the entirety of Times Square Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel. They have a limited number of terrace rooms available, meaning you can enjoy the brouhaha and falling confetti from the privacy of your own private terrace. But brace yourself, because getting a front-row seat to the action doesn’t come cheap — this year prime VIP seats go for $5,689.06 a ticket.
Own Penthouse: Chatwal
When: December 31, dinner begins at 5:00 p.m
Where: The Chatwal, 7th Ave. and W 48th St.
Price: Producer Suite, $6,000/night
How to book: Reservations are available online
If crowds aren’t your thing, you can throw your own party The Chatwal, New York Citywhich have ball-dropping views from their producer suite’s private terrace. For $6,000 a night, you can settle into these sleek Thierry Despont-designed digs, and wake up to a handmade Schiffman mattress on January 1. Freight Linens.
Highest rooftop lounge in NYC: Bar 54
When: December 31, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Where: Bar 54, 135 W 45th St.
Price: Starts at $1,399
How to book: Tickets are available online
Scenes from Bar 54 The Hyatt Centric Times Square is an unforgettable atop the hotel, and the black-tie-optional, premium open-bar fête promises to be a glamorous affair. And with a five-hour open bar stocked with premium spirits, you’re sure to get your money’s worth.
Hear us – Applebee’s
When: December 31, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Where: Applebee’s, 234 W 42nd St.
Price: Starting at $729
How to book: Reservations are available online
It feels like a fact behind a Snapple hat — the Applebee’s in Times Square is truly one of them. The Places to See the Ball Drop in NYC No matter how you feel about riblets and fiesta lime chicken every night of the year, you have to admit that the restaurant has a unique value on December 31st. You can enjoy an open bar, live entertainment, an unlimited dinner buffet, and an unlimited dinner. Champagne toast at midnight – during which you can enjoy a live view of the ball drop from the west side.
How to watch on TV and online
Most of us can’t make it to Times Square (and places near Times Square) to see the festivities in person, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Tune into one of the following broadcasts to watch the party from the comfort of your home:
- ABC’s Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Ryan Seacrest: 8pm EST
- CBS’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash: 8pm EST
- CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen: 8 p.m. EST
The ball drop and previous performances (all six and a half hours of ’em) will also be available on the live webcast www.TimesSquareNYC.org December 31st starts at 6pm EST. You can download the livestream for mobile, available via Apple’s App Store and through Google Play For mobile phones and tablets, and connect to the New Year’s Eve Live Webcast there.