Get transported back to the 1970s at the Roxy Hotel’s “New York, New York” bash—a Studio 54-themed party complete with DJ dance parties, an open bar, and a midnight countdown. Guests can also stroll through an exhibition of Dustin Pittman’s photographs—he’s famous for capturing the likes of Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, and Truman Capote. General admission tickets start at $199, but you can upgrade for premium atrium seating, table service, and stationed hors d’oeuvres for $400 per person; tickets can be purchased on the Roxy’s website.
Soho Grand’s Black & White Masquerade Ball
When: December 31, 9:00 pm to 2:00 am
Where: Soho Grand Hotel, 310 W Broadway
Price: Starting at $249 per person
How to book: Tickets available online
Continuing with the Truman Capote theme, the Soho Grand is putting on its 14th annual Black & White Masquerade Ball—an homage to the writer’s infamous Grand Masked Ball in 1966. Guests of the black-tie affair will get to see the hotel’s lobby decked out in black-and-white decor, plus enjoy a premium bar, tiers of hors d’oeuvres, and dancing. General admission tickets are $249 per person; but if you really want to splurge, purchase a private table ($3,000–$5,000) that comes with salon lounge seating, table service, and fancy bites like caviar bellinis, oysters, and truffle mac & cheese balls. General tickets can be purchased online, while inquiries for table reservations can be sent to [email protected].
New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Carlyle
When: December 31, 5:00 pm (dinner) or 9:00 pm (gala)
Where: The Carlyle, 35 E 76th Street
Price: $170 per person for dinner; $895 per person for the black-tie gala
How to book: Reservations available online
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel on the Upper West Side has long been a favorite hangout of travelers and locals alike. The grand hotel is worth visiting any time of year, but it also happens to be one of the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York. One option is to enjoy a three-course dinner at Dowling’s (the in-house restaurant), with prepaid reservations starting at $170 per person. Seatings begin at 5:00 pm and are limited to two hours.
And then there is the much more lavish (and expensive) option: a black-tie gala that includes a five-course dinner with live music, followed by dancing in the hotel’s Art Deco lobby. Tickets for the gala start at $895 per person and seatings begin at 9:00 pm. Note that this event is currently sold out, but you can add your name to a waitlist and keep your fingers crossed.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
