16 Luxurious New Year’s Eve Packages It’s Not Too Late to Book
Kelli Acciardo
Kelli Acciardo
Kelli Acciardo is a travel, fashion, and beauty writer who spends most of her time in NYC, when she's not traveling around the world. Obsessions include: viral dog videos, spicy margaritas, the perfect metallic bronze eye shadow, and a great bathrobe. Her work has been published in Brit + Co, Bustle, Marie Claire, Refinery29, xoJane, InStyle, Seventeen, POPSUGAR, Women's Health, Teen Vogue, Martha Stewart, and Redbook.
Make 2018 your best year yet at one of these swanky parties happening at hotels, clubs, and restaurants across the world. Indulge in extravagant tasting menus, pop bottles like a pro, hit the dance floor to live music and DJ sets, and ‘gram it up once the fireworks get LIT.
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
Have an extra $20K laying around? Then grab 13 of your closest friends and book the “Midnight With Moët VIP Package” at Gansevoort Meatpacking, which includes exclusive access to the pool area at Plunge Rooftop Bar + Lounge from 11pm to 1am, two bottles of Moët Champagne to pop, and the penthouse suite. After sleeping off the night, rehydrate and refuel at on-site eatery The Chester and start 2018 refreshed at Exhale Spa with their many treatment offerings. (Photo via Gansevoort)The Little Nell Aspen
On December 31, join Veuve Clicquot at the top of Little Nell ski run for mountaintop fireworks with cozy blankets and your very own dedicated server to pour Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame, which you obviously need for a midnight toast. You’ll also be able to cram a crew of 12 into a Clicquot Cat (for $736 per person, plus taxes and fees). (Photo via The Little Nell)Moxy Times Square
If you like options (and New York City), you’re in luck with Moxy’s three “Stay and Play Packages” for NYE: room + dinner at Legasea, room + premium open bar at Bar Moxy, or room + 10 percent off their Magic Hour Rooftop Extravaganza. Prices start at $399. (Photo via the Moxy)The K Club
Make it an Irish New Year’s Eve at The K Club in Ireland by booking their New Year’s Eve Experience (available from €880 per adult sharing) which includes: a fully catered two-day experience, complete with a festive glass of mulled wine upon arrival, luxurious accommodations, a four-course dining experience, a gala ball with dancing and live entertainment, and fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Then, on January 1, you can start the new year off right by kayaking down River Liffey, indulging in a delicious whiskey tasting, or relaxing at the 20,000-square-foot K Spa. (Photo via The K Club)The William Vale
Ring in 2018 at Westlight, the rooftop bar and restaurant located on the 22-floor of The William Vale, where the evening will include specialty cocktails, passed canapés, live music from The Broadway Project, an open bar, and Champagne toast. Tickets start at $275. (Photo via The William Vale)The Westin New Orleans
Party it up NOLA style while you jam out to live entertainment (in the form of the Bucktown All-Stars and Riverbend Terrace) and snack on cured meats, pates, chilled seafood, and mini pastries. There are also panoramic views of the riverfront fireworks display at midnight along with a Champagne toast and party favors. Tickets start at $199. (Photo via The Westin)Loews Regency New York
Have a New York night to remember when you book the “New Year’s Eve Glitz and Glam Package” at the Loews, which includes: suite accommodations; hair, makeup, and a mani/pedi from Julian Farel; tickets to Cipriani for two; Rolls Royce transportation from the hotel to the gala; and their signature power breakfast in bed the next day. Rates start at $1,900. (Photo via Loews)Electric Room at Dream Downtown
Spend NYE in this trendy speakeasy lounge and enjoy complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres from 8-10 pm, a 4.5 hour open bar, music by Club Calco & Friends, and a live feed of the ball drop. Tickets start at $135 per person. (Photo via Electric Room)Marquee New York
Dress to impress at this multi-tiered EDM nightclub during a four-hour open bar with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and music by Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano. Tickets start at $150. (Photo via Marquee)W South Beach
Dance the night away to Australian DJ duo Nervo at the WET deck at W South Beach after nom’ing on Beijing cuisine at Mr. Chow, and stay in the newly unveiled E-WOW Penthouse and E-WOW Ocean Escapes suites with private butler service, starting at $20,000 per night. The W Hotel in West Hollywood is also throwing an NYElectric Rooftop Party, which includes a four-hour open bar, three top LA DJs, and an electric countdown (tickets are $175-$3,800) (Photo via W South Beach)Hilton Chicago
Located on Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park, Hilton Chicago is hosting one hot New Year’s Eve soiree in their multi-ballroom where you can sip top-shelf cocktails and take part in buffets, passed hors d’oeuvres, casino gambling, and views of the fireworks at the nearby Navy Pier. Those looking to avoid the crowds can also book one of the hotel’s suites overlooking Lake Michigan for their own private New Year’s Eve party. Tickets start at $125. (Photo via Hilton Chicago)Viceroy Central Park
Party like a rockstar at Viceroy with their “Beyond Suite 57 Package,” which will get you and four friends their best suite (Suite 57) complete with a personal butler, who will make sure you are fully stocked with unlimited Veuve Cliquot Champagne, and a private table on the roof with views of the Central Park fireworks. Oh, and your very own paparazzi photographer will tag alongside to capture your best (and maybe worst) moments all night. All it costs? A cool $10,000. (Photo via Viceroy Central Park)<b>EPIC Hotel</b>
If you’re doing NYE in Miami, make sure it’s epic during a New Year’s Eve tasting menu at Zuma in partnership with Cristal Champagne. There’s also a Japanese Light Festival, a breaking of the sake barrel tradition while watching fireworks, and a live DJ playing everything from funk, to house, to pop. The cost is $435 per person and additional table service is available during the terrace after-party beginning at $1,800. (Photo via Epic Hotel)The Beekman
Checking into The Beekman on NYE means 10 percent off the room rate during your stay, a surprise welcome amenity, a $50/day mini-bar credit, a 2pm late checkout, and discounted New Year’s Eve tickets ($385/person) for the following: a five-course meal at Temple Court, open bar and late night bites from 7pm to 1am in The Bar Room, entertainment by Milton accompanied by The Loyales, and a Champagne toast and midnight balloon release in the atrium. (Photo via The Beekman)The Jefferson
Party-goers in Washington, DC can kick the new year off with the “Holiday Glitterati Package,” which includes: designer women’s and menswear rentals, a pre-party toast in the Book Room with the hotel’s exclusive Madeira wine collection, and transportation to and from NYE parties in a personal Rolls Royce. And if you’re really a baller, you can check into the Presidential Suite, with access to a morning IV Vitamin Therapy Service for the post-party hangover. The package starts at $20,000. (Photo via The Jefferson)The Skylark
When in the big apple, head to one of the ultimate rooftop bars, The Skylark, for a view of the ball drop, premium open bar, heavy passed bar bites and dessert, a Champagne toast at midnight, photo booth, flat screen TVs, and live music. General admission tickets start at $325/person. (Photo via The Skylark)Kelli Acciardo
Kelli Acciardo is a travel, fashion, and beauty writer who spends most of her time in NYC, when she's not traveling around the world. Obsessions include: viral dog videos, spicy margaritas, the perfect metallic bronze eye shadow, and a great bathrobe. Her work has been published in Brit + Co, Bustle, Marie Claire, Refinery29, xoJane, InStyle, Seventeen, POPSUGAR, Women's Health, Teen Vogue, Martha Stewart, and Redbook.