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The Westin New York at Times Square for Thanksgiving 2026: Your Home Base for the 100th Macy's Parade
A Midtown base for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a specialty Thanksgiving dinner at Foundry Bar and a Heavenly Bed to crash into after.
Friend, 2026 is the year. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade turns 100 on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — and if you've ever wanted to see it in person, this is the one to be there for. The Westin New York at Times Square is pitching itself as your home base, and honestly, the location makes the case.
Why The Westin Times Square is a great Thanksgiving hotel
The hotel's own event page says it plainly: make it "your home base for the festivities, with a Midtown location that keeps you close to the parade route and the excitement of the holiday season."
Here's what that means for you on Thanksgiving morning: you're not commuting in from an outer borough at 5 a.m. You're already in Midtown. The parade is listed on the hotel's page from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the Macy's broadcast starts at 8:30 a.m.
Then, after the parade, the hotel offers a specialty Thanksgiving dinner at Foundry Bar — so you go straight from balloons to turkey without hunting for an open restaurant in Manhattan on Thanksgiving. And when you're done? You crash into the Westin's signature Heavenly Bed.
What makes the 100th parade special
Per the hotel's event listing, the milestone parade brings "its iconic giant balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands, performers, and Broadway favorites to the streets of Manhattan." It's the 100th edition — you only get one of those.
Important: location is not the same as a view
Being close to the parade route does not mean your room overlooks it. Proximity doesn't guarantee a parade-view room, so plan on heading out to the street for the parade itself — and dress warm.
Who should book The Westin Times Square for Thanksgiving
- Parade bucket-listers. It's the 100th. Go.
- Families with kids who want the balloons in person.
- First-time NYC Thanksgiving visitors who want a central, easy base.
- Marriott Bonvoy members looking to use or earn points.
Why you should book now
Midtown Manhattan hotels on Thanksgiving week are some of the hardest rooms to get in the country — and this year is the parade's 100th anniversary. Demand is going to be wild. If you want a Midtown room, book now and stop refreshing.
How to plan your Westin Thanksgiving
- Arrive Wednesday so you're settled and rested before parade morning.
- Head out early Thursday for your parade spot — the route is busy hours before 8:30 a.m.
- Reserve the Foundry Bar Thanksgiving dinner with the hotel.
- Stay for the weekend. Holiday windows and the city in full holiday mode are worth the extra night.
The Westin New York at Times Square: +1 212-201-2700.
Planning more of the parade weekend? Read our guide to the best hotels on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route.
Quick answers
When is the 2026 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Thursday, November 26, 2026 — the parade's 100th edition.
Does The Westin Times Square offer Thanksgiving dinner? Yes — a specialty Thanksgiving dinner at Foundry Bar, per the hotel's event page.
Will my room have a parade view? Not guaranteed — the hotel is near the route, but proximity doesn't guarantee a view.
Book The Westin New York at Times Square for for Thanksgiving
Okay, friend — here's the move. Holiday weekend rooms are the first to go, and every day you wait is a day someone else grabs the room you wanted.
- Check The Westin New York at Times Square for dates and rates on Expedia — compare room types and lock in the stay in one checkout.
- See holiday hotel packages on Luxury Escapes — worth a quick look against Expedia before you commit.
- Holiday events and dining: reserve directly with the resort through the official Thanksgiving page.
- Compare and book flights on Expedia — Enter your route and travel dates to check available airlines, fares and baggage terms before booking.
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