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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Style at NYC's Most Exclusive Venues

Toast to 2025 at New York City's Premier Rooftop Bars and Chic Hotels

Matthew Kennedy

Ring in 2025 with style at New York City’s most exclusive venues. Whether you’re toasting under the lights of Times Square, dancing at Bond-inspired parties, or enjoying rooftop views of the city skyline, these destinations promise an unforgettable night.

From the chic Skylark to Arlo’s premier hotels across Manhattan and Brooklyn, each offers premium open bars, gourmet bites, live entertainment, and stunning views. Indulge in elegant celebrations and vibrant atmospheres that elevate your New Year’s Eve experience.

Secure your spot now and toast to 2025 in pure sophistication!

The Skylark

The Skylark - Interior and View

The Skylark, perched 30 stories above New York City in the heart of Times Square, is one of the best places in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Boasting direct views of the Times Square New Year’s Ball, The Skylark will be ringing in 2025 with a premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a DJ and a champagne toast at midnight. The upscale, all-season cocktail lounge also features floor-to-ceiling sliding windows, offering stunning views from every vantage point. Tickets start at $550 per person. 

Tickets: HERE

Instagram: @skylarknyc

Address: 200 W. 39th St., New York, NY 10018

Arlo Williamsburg

Ballroom Staircase

Ring in the New Year at Arlo Williamsburg in North Brooklyn. The eight-story hotel perfectly combines the neighborhood’s eclectic style with unmatched service, making it the ideal spot to celebrate the countdown to 2025. This New Year’s Eve, Azure and Arlo Williamsburg will host New Year’s Eve 2025 at Arlo Williamsburg, three unique James Bond-inspired concepts in each of the hotel’s event spaces, including “The Royale Ballroom” in The Ballroom, “Diamonds are Forever” in the Mirror Bar and “Skyfall” in the Water Tower featuring electrifying sounds by DJ Luke Alexander. All admission tickets ($40-$135) include access to the two-hour premium open bar. Bottle service and table reservations are also available $100-$300). Guests can also stop by the hotel’s on-site restaurant, Sungold, to indulge in delicious Italian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, including the famous Celery Root Latkes, before partying the night away into 2025. 

RSVP: HERE

Instagram: @arlohotels & @arloafterdark

Address: 96 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11249

Arlo Midtown

Rooftop at Arlo Midtown

Centered in the heart of New York City just steps from Times Square, Arlo Midtown puts bright lights and big-city New Year’s Eve nights at guests’ fingertips. Guests can enjoy the proximity of the iconic ball drop while enjoying the buzzing social scene at the hotel’s on-site restaurants and ART Midtown, the rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the city. Whether raising a glass with your closest crew or hosting a glamorous New Year’s Eve bash, Arlo Midtown is the ultimate destination.

Instagram: @arlohotels

Address: 351 W. 38th St., New York, NY 10018

Arlo SoHo

Arlo SoHo Exterior

Ring in 2025 at Arlo SoHo’s NYE celebration! Starting at 9 p.m., Arlo SoHo will transform into an unparalleled New Year’s Eve extravaganza on its ground floor and ART SoHo rooftop for a night of elegance, celebrations and 360-degree views of the city skyline. Event highlights include an exceptional four-hour premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., tasty light bites passed throughout the night, live music and dancers, and additional surprise activations to toast the New Year. 

RSVP: HERE

Instagram: @arlohotels

Address: 231 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013

Arlo NoMad

Arlo NoMad Rooftop

Ring in the new year in the heart of Manhattan at Arlo NoMad. Shine in silver attire and celebrate at the Traditions: Silver Jubilee (9 p.m. to 2 a.m.) with a dance party featuring a four-hour open bar, a rooftop champagne toast at midnight, and views of the Empire State Building light show from the hotel’s 31st floor. With two dance rooms on the second floor offering different music, attendees can choose the groove they wish to pursue in the New Year. The dress code requires suits, collared shirts, ties and dress shoes for men and glamorous silver outfits for women. 

Tickets: HERE

Instagram: @arlohotels

Address: 11 E. 31st St., New York, NY 10016

NYE Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street 

NYE at Cipriani 42nd Street

Step into timeless elegance this New Year’s Eve at Cipriani 42nd Street—NYC’s crown jewel of celebrations. Hosted by Joonbug, this 13th annual soirée promises an unforgettable evening in an opulent Venetian ballroom adorned with old-world charm. Indulge in a 6-hour premium open bar, dance beneath glittering chandeliers to a world-class DJ, and toast to midnight with sophistication and style. With exclusive VIP options and Cipriani’s iconic grandeur as your backdrop, this is more than a party—it’s the ultimate luxury experience. Reserve your place now and ring in the New Year like never before.

Tickets: Here

Instagram: @cipriani

Address: 110 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017

R Lounge Time Square 

NYE at R Lounge Time Square overlooking the Ball Drop

This VIP New Year's Eve gala, set against the backdrop of the world-famous Times Square Ball Drop, promises an evening filled with excitement and elegance. R Lounge in Times Square is one of the most coveted and exclusive venues to usher in 2025. No location offers a more perfect vantage point for the countdown and the iconic ball drop than from R Lounge's private Terrace room. Enjoy champagne, hors d'oeuvre, and more in the heart of the city that never sleeps!

Tickets: Here

Instagram: @therlounge

Address: 714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036

JIMMY

Beautiful view from the rooftop of JIMMY

Celebrate the New Year at JIMMY, the iconic rooftop bar on the 18th floor of ModernHaus SoHo renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views of SoHo and outdoor pool deck. This year, JIMMY invites you to an enchanting Eyes Wide Shut-inspired masquerade, complete with a live DJ, captivating dancers, and a midnight champagne toast to welcome 2025 in true decadence.

Step into a world of exclusivity and allure—if you dare.

Tickets: Here

Instagram: @jimmy.soho

Address: 15 Thompson St, New York, NY 10013

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