If you’re heading to New York for July 4th, you can get great views of the fireworks from your hotel if you manage to grab a room in one of these fab properties in time.
The annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks spectacular will be firing off from the Hudson River in 2025 between W 14th and W 34th, with lots of viewing locations on the west side of Manhattan and New Jersey.
The 2025 Macy’s Fireworks will launch from barges in the Hudson River, so remember that hotels and parks in New Jersey will also have amazing views.
There are plenty of fun events designed to see the fireworks, including family-friendly harbor cruises with live DJs, buffet dinner and open bars to ensure the most epic photos. On land, you’ll want to be around the Chelsea Piers.
But to escape the crowds and not miss any of the action, you could book one of these hotels for eyes on the techno displays and cocktail in hand.
1. W Hoboken
Grab a river view in this New Jersey hotel and see not only the impressive New York skyline, but enjoy front row (or bed front) views of the 4th of July fireworks. The W Hoboken is also a fab hotel for any trip to NYC. You can walk to the PATH station and get a train across to Manhattan.
Check out room rates at W Hoboken here.
2. Hyatt House Jersey City
Another hotel with epic New York skyline views and the Statue of Liberty, Hyatt House Jersey City has a wonderful rooftop, so even if you don’t have a waterfront room, you can be upstairs under the stars watching the fireworks.
Easy access to NYC is by the PATH train to World Trade Center, where the Ocuclus building will have architecture lovers swooning!
Check out rooms at Hyatt House Jersey City here.
3. The Standard, Highline
If you want to be on Manhattan and have epic fireworks views on the Hudson, then see if you can snag a room at The Standard Highline. The Highline is a free garden walk, high above the city. It used to be a rail line, and now is planted in trees, with murals and gardens and lots of people strolling!
It starts in Chelsea, where I recommend you eat at the Market in this post I wrote about the best Flea Markets in NYC, and you can exit when you like – otherwise it’s 1.45 miles long.
Check out prices of the Standard Highline here.
4. Envue, Autograph Collection
With NYC skyline views from the rooms and a rooftop terrace, the Envue in New Jersey is another great spot for best 4th of July fireworks views. They have two restaurants, a pool and are a 2-minute walk from Port Imperial Terminal to midtown Manhattan.
Check out room rates at the Envue now.
5. Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel (New Jersey)
Located on the Hudson River with several rooms boasting stunning river views across to Brooklyn, Sheraton Lincoln Harbor is a great spot to see the fireworks. It’s beside the New York Waterway Ferry, for 6-minute rides into New York City.
The restaurant has waterfront views, so it would be good for NYE fireworks. Get a front suite and you’ll see so much of the NYC skyline at better prices than staying across the harbor in Manhattan.
See rates and availability at Sheraton Lincoln Harbor >
6. The Standard, Highline (Greenwich Village)
Overlooking the Hudson River, at the Highline Greenwich Village, The Standard is a stylish hotel that’s popular among trendsetters. With its prime location and lively atmosphere, this place promises an unforgettable view of lower Manhattan and the Hudson River.
The Standard provides a variety of chic rooms, in addition to its rooftop bar and nightclub Le Bain. It’s also about 400m to Chelsea Market, which makes my list of the Best Flea Markets in NYC.
Check rates for the The Standard >
Best hotels in New York to see the ball drop on New Year’s Eve
For hotels that actually offer views of the famous ball drop in Times Square
Many of these hotels offer NYE packages which include open bar, maybe dinner,
always live music and a big party!
- The Knickerbocker – best views from the rooftop terrace and bar
- Casablanca Hotel Times Square – see views from the rooftop
- M Social, Times Square, New York – views from some rooms and Perch and Terrace
- New York Marriott Marquis – head to the 48th floor restaurant for music and views
- Hyatt Centric Times Square – best views from Bar 54
- Hilton Garden Inn – views from top floor rooms
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square – views from 7th floor pool deck, and the rooftop
- The Pearl Hotel – not all rooms have Times Square views
- Renaissance New York Times Square – get a balcony room for great views, or head to the bar/lounge
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – 40 suites offer ball drop views
- Crowne Plaza Times Square – some rooms see the ball drop, or head to the restaurant
- Millennium Hotel Broadway, Times Square – book a room with floor to ceiling windows facing the view
- Residence Inn, Central Park – rooms above the 65th floor looking over the intersection have the view
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