Glam Suites for Staying in This New Year’s Eve

Located on the Bund, overlooking the Pudong skyline, the Art Deco-style suites at The Peninsula Shanghai offer a spectacular backdrop for ringing in the new year. At over 4,000 square feet, the two-bedroom Peninsula Suite is the largest and boasts a dining room, balcony and kitchen. Pair your view with a Michelin-starred dinner on the rooftop at Sir Elly’s Restaurant, where Moulin Rouge-themed festivities are planned for the night.

Known for its sweeping views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, there is no better place to watch Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks than from the Shangri-La Hotel. All rooms here feature large window views, but why not upgrade to one of the six luxurious suites. Even larger than the Presidential Suite, the Royal Suite is aptly named, set with an opulent dining room and a grand piano.

Located on Quinta Avenida, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort is perfectly placed for experiencing both beachfront luxury and city life. The upper category suites include private plunge pools and Grand Club Services. However, nothing beats the 1,230-square-foot Presidential Suite, which dazzles with an incredible wall-to-wall ocean view. Join the New Year’s Eve masquerade dinner and you can win a one-night stay.

There may be no fireworks this year in New York City, but you can still enjoy waterfront views. The floor-to-ceiling windows inside the nature-inspired suites at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge sweep over the East River and Manhattan skyline. There’s a festive dinner, and holiday drinks for guests, but if you prefer to stay in, the two-bedroom Riverhouse is stocked with a curated minibar with custom cocktail recipes.

The only Ottoman Imperial Palace on the Bosphorus, the suites at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul are fit for royalty. The Exclusive Palace Suites are the most spacious, offering up to three bedrooms, and The Sultan Suite—featuring a dining room for twelve and magnificent panorama—is one of the largest in Europe. Book the New Year package for an in-suite gala dinner including treats and a bottle of Champagne.

An urban sanctuary spanning 25 stories, The Murray, Hong Kong is the perfect respite for hosting a quiet New Year’s Eve in the city. Starting at over 800 square feet, its suites are some of the largest in Hong Kong, and the Murray Suite takes the cake with a separate fitness area and butler service. Just before midnight, head up to the rooftop restaurant Popinjays for a socially distanced countdown overlooking the sparkling city.

Towering over downtown Miami, the newly renovated Specialty Suites at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel enjoy far-reaching views of the skyscrapers and glittering bay. For extra indulgence, book a one-bedroom or the Presidential Suite, which includes a complimentary bottle of bubbly or wine and poolside cabanas reserved just for you. No matter which suite you choose, you’ll be able to toast from your private balcony.

Just a short drive from Quebec City, nestled between mountains and forest, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu offers a peaceful start to the new year. As if staying in a castle isn’t grand enough, you can also stay in a luxurious one or two-bedroom suite. This includes La Seigneurie Suite; facing the St. Lawrence River, it impresses with a Young Chang baby grand piano, dining area and marble bathroom complete with a whirlpool.

The May Fair twinkles during the holiday season and a New Year’s celebration here is festive whether you stay in or go out. Settle into one of its spacious suites, which include the Penthouse and Ebony Suites equipped with private terraces looking out to London’s skyline. In place of a minibar, there’s a hamper service featuring Moët & Chandon Brut Champagne, cheeses and truffles to serve your in-suite celebration.