New York’s Most Beautiful Holiday Window Displays

The first week of December is when New York’s holiday spirit is released. Tree lighting ceremonies take place and holiday window displays are revealed. Walking around Fifth Avenue, the heart of Midtown’s shopping center, at this time of year offers unique photo opportunities. These are the holiday displays you cannot miss! 

Department Stores with Holiday Window Displays

Macy's Herald Square

Location: 151 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
The store that started the tradition never fails to amaze. The 2019 theme is Believe in Wonder and it follows the journey of “Santa Girl” through magical lands. 

Saks Fifth Avenue

Location: 611 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10022
With “Frozen 2” being released this holiday season, Saks Fifth Avenue partnered with Disney to create a holiday display inspired in Elsa and Anna’s latest adventures. 

Bloomingdale's

Location: 1000 Third Avenue at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
This year's theme is “An Out of This World Holiday Windows.” Bloomingdale’s came up with an intricate display that combines technology with outer space exploration.

Bergdorf Goodman 

Location: 754 5th Avenue and New York, NY 10019
With a theme titled “Bergdorf GoodTimes,” this department store is focusing on living the good life. The displays feature parties, old school games, whimsical costumes and much more. 

Warm Up with Hot Seasonal Drinks

After spending a few hours walking around Midtown photographing the window displays or posing in front of the Rockefeller Tree, you might need to warm up a bit. Why not head back to our neck of the woods and have a drink at Royalton Park Avenue’s rooftop? Stop by for Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm. 

If you want to explore beyond our boutique hotel, check out our favorite rooftop bars in Manhattan that continue operating throughout winter. On the coldest of days, head to bars serving hot cocktails and delicious winter drinks.