30 Rockefeller Plaza is an Art Deco skyscraper in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. At 850 feet (260 m) high, the 70-story building is the 14th tallest in New York City and is a great place for capturing views at sunset (especially because it offers views of the Empire State Building).

To get this shot, head to the top of Rockefeller Center, known as "Top of the Rock." The entrance is on W 50th St between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tickets can be purchased on the basement level of building. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance in order to make your way to the top by sunset (the entry system is timed). Also allot time for a security screening and wait times at the elevator.

Once you arrive at the observation deck take the escalator to the upper levels where your views won't be impeded by the glass windscreens. Tripods are not allowed (although monopods are allowed), but you can rest your camera on the stone barriers of the upper observation deck. Additionally you can use a table-top tripod for stability.

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Margaritaville Resort Times Square

Manhattan

United States

Minerva

$177 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG

Manhattan

United States

Brian

$148 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Empire Hotel

Manhattan

United States

Tallyn

$163 nightly

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Seasonal outdoor pool

Virgin Hotels New York City

Manhattan

United States

Gina

$235 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Dream Downtown, by Hyatt

Manhattan

United States

Deborah

$229 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers

SIXTY Lower East Side

Manhattan

United States

Jasmine

$226 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Gansevoort Meatpacking

Manhattan

United States

R. Michael

$368 nightly

Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers, lifeguards on site

The Marmara Park Avenue

Manhattan

United States

Sonia

$254 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room. Very clean."

Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

10/10 Excellent

"Efficient staff, very well run property. We came at Christmas and the decorations were elegant and festive. Our spotless room had a gorgeous view of St Patrick's Cathedral. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the stunningly beautiful Villiard room restaurant. Location was perfect for sightseeing & shopping. "

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