NYE 2017 Travel Destinations

8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Celebrate the new year steps away from the ball drop at InterContinental New York Times Square (New York, NY)

Spend New Year's Eve in one of the most popular celebration locations in the world. Classy partygoers can start the New Year steps away from the famous New Year's Eve Time Square ball drop, at Chef Todd English's recently opened The Stringer Cocktail Bar & Kitchen at the InterContinental New York Times Square. Guests can sip, sample and share throughout the evening with unlimited food, cocktails, and a DJ while watching the ball drop on screen in a refined, exclusive atmosphere. The fun begins at 8:00pm and ends at 1:00am. VIP seated admission is $400 and general admission is $300.

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8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Kick-off 2017 in Boston at XV Beacon (Boston, MA)

Ring in the New Year with a rooftop view of fireworks at Boston’s favorite boutique hotel, XV Beacon. When booking New Year’s Eve at the hotel, guests receive a complimentary bottle of champagne, signature champagne stopper, late check out and exclusive access to the roof for firework viewing. Located in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood with cobblestone alleys, XV Beacon is walking distance from Boston’s best shopping on Newbury Street, ice skating at the Frog Pond in the Boston Common, world-renowned restaurants and the theater district — perfect for a New Years escape. Upon return to the hotel, guests can get wrapped up in a cashmere throw blanket and warm up in front of in-room gas fireplaces. The NYE @ XVB package is only offered on December 31, 2016 and starts at $535/night. Guests receive 20 percent off additional nights.

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8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Enjoy the New Year at the Top of the Mark at InterContinental Mark Hopkins (San Francisco, CA)

Ring in the New Year with family, friends and unforgettable views at InterContinental Mark Hopkins. Start the evening with stunning views, champagne and hors d'oeuvres that include assorted caviar, Tomales Bay & Rockefeller oysters, Spanish Serrano ham carving station and raw seafood selections, before a five-course dinner paired with Moet & Chandon Rose at the Top of the Mark. Later, guests are invite to dance the night away with family and friends while listening to the band Mirage. The evening will end with a Champagne toast at midnight. On New Year’s Day guests can start off the New Year in style with a special brunch at Top of the Mark. From 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Chef Michael Wong presents a delicious feast offering an omelet and waffle station, Rock Shrimp Eggs Benedict with choron sauce and entrees that include Kurobuta Pork Loin and Bone-In Leg of Lamb for guests to enjoy while listening to Pianist Michael Athens. Regular reservations for the New Year’s Eve party are $400 per person; window seating is $450 per person. Reservations required. Please call 415-616-6941.Top of the Mark’s New Year’s Day brunch is $109 per adult and $59 per child (ages 4 – 12). Reservations are required. Please call 415-616-6941.

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8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

New Year’s Eve Gala at Montage Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach, CA)

Montage Laguna Beach invites guests to ring in the New Year with their New Year’s Eve Gala. The night begins with a private cocktail reception in the resort’s courtyard which will include delicious eats such as hors d’oeuvres, a caviar station and an artisanal cheese station, as well as a charcuterie gallery. DJ #Whosethatgirl provides entertainment for the night, while guests indulge in a plated three-course meal curated by Executive Chef Rob Wilson. Dinner highlights include handpicked wine pairings, Snake River Farms Kobe striploin and a decadent dessert display, featuring a cordial/cognac barand specialty coffee bar. The evening concludes with a complimentary midnight champagne toast as guests dance the night away to special guest, Kenny Loggins and The Shadowboxers.

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8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Gather family and friends for a New Year’s meal at InterContinental Los Angeles Century City (Los Angeles, CA)

Start the New Year off at an iconic Hollywood landmark, the InterContinental Los Angeles Century City. For a delicious finale to 2016 and start to 2017, gather your family and friends to dine at the hotel's restaurant, Mari. Chef Johnathan Wood has curated a decadent three-course pre-fixed family style menu that includes jumbo prawns, filet mignon, and black tea brine duck breast. The meals are offered from 11am-12pm and 6am to 11pm on New Year's Eve and 5:30pm to 10:00pm on New Year's day.

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8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Palm Springs Celebration at Colony Palms Hotel (Palm Springs, CA)

Colony Palms Hotel is the ideal place to ring in the New Year like the Hollywood elite that used to gather at this iconic landmark. This New Year’s Eve guests will celebrate in Palm Springs style. The recently renovated hotel set amidst a lush and secluded environment, is the perfect place to end the year. Guests can unwind and relax after a busy 2016, with a treatment or message at the hotel’s renovated spa that opened early November. Visitors are also invited to an unforgettable dining experience at the Purple Palm, where Chef Nick Tall has curated a delicious four-course pre fixed menu that is the perfect for ending the year. (Four course pre fixed New Year Eve menu will be $95 plus tax and gratuity). Rates start at $239.

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8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Say Aloha to 2017 at Montage Kapalua Bay (Maui, HI)

As an ideal family-friendly destination, Montage Kapalua Bay is offering a delicious 4- course prixe fixe menu at Cane & Canoe to celebrate the New Year. Including delights such as amuse bouche and mignardises, the resort will also have live jazz and pop hits performed by Franklin Russell, Rikah Hunter and Chris Galfas. Children can ring in the New Year at the resort’s activities-based children’s program, Paintbox by attending their Glow in the Dark Party offering high energy karaoke, dinner, entertainment and more.

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8 Luxe Hotels to Spend Your New Year's Eve

Ring in 2017 in style

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Countdown to 2017 in a winter wonderland at Montage Deer Valley (Deer Valley, UT)

Guests are invited to ring in the New Year at Montage Deer Valley, an alpine oasis in the Wasatch Mountains of Park City, Utah. Offering a delicious holiday dinner and an exquisite sushi dinner, guests will have a variety to choose from this New Year’s Eve. The resort’s signature restaurant Apex will be hosting a festive five-course pre-fixed menu that everyone in the family will enjoy. Yama Sushi will be serving classic Japanese plates and sushi made of only the freshest ingredients. Overlooking the Empire ski runs, families, friends and groups will enjoy a relaxed yet refined dining experience.

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