Celebrate New Year's Eve at L.A. Hotel Parties & Fancy Dinners
The best NYE events at L.A. hotels, from DJ parties to decadent dinner menus
Updated on December 17, 2018
From massive dance parties to elegant soirees, hotels across Los Angeles are hosting New Year’s Eve events that will send you into 2019 in style. Hotels are also offering room packages that ensure this festive night is memorable and stress-free.
LA PRIME - WESTIN BONAVENTURE
Located on the 35th floor of The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, LA Prime is an award-winning steakhouse with spectacular 360-degree views of Los Angeles. LA Prime is offering two seatings of its New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner. After an amuse of king crab salad, start with a choice of wagyu prime beef tartare, jumbo seared scallop, toy box heirloom tomatoes or baby iceberg wedge. Entree selections include petite filet mignon with Maine lobster tail, charred 22 oz prime cut delmonico, prime Chicago stockyard filet mignon, scampi-style jumbo prawns, and pan seared Chilean sea bass. Finish with a trio of petite French desserts.
First seating with live jazz is 5:30-7:30pm for $150. Second seating is 8:30-11pm for $195 and includes countdown toast and access to the Bonavista Revolving Lounge for live music and dancing.
404 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071//} ?>
Spire 73 & La Boucherie - Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown
Ring in the New Year by elevating your taste buds at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, located in the tallest building west of Chicago. Perched atop the hotel, Spire 73 is the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere. On New Year's Eve, the rooftop lounge welcomes 2019 with a DJ, dancing, festive cocktails and appetizers. General Admission is $100 and includes one complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon. Presales only at Eventbrite, no tickets will be sold at the door. Couples VIP packages offer premium window seating and range from $265 to $550. Doors at 8pm, 21 and over.
La Boucherie, the high-end French-inspired steakhouse on the hotel's 71st floor, is offering a five-course tasting menu by Executive Chef Igor Krichmar paired with Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne and breathtaking panoramic views of Los Angeles. Seatings at 7:30pm, 8pm and 8:30pm with optional wine or Dom Pérignon pairings. Private Starlight Booths also available. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite and include entry to the Spire 73 celebration.
900 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017//} ?>
WP24 - The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Located on the 24th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, WP24 by Wolfgang Puck invites guests to celebrate the New Year while feasting above Downtown Los Angeles. The three-course prix fixe menu ($85 per person) features options like Szechuan beef dumplings, soy glazed Kurobuta pork shanks, and pink lady apple tart. Priced at $175 per person, the seven-course menu includes dim sum for the table, hamachi sashimi, lobster dumpling soup, day boat scallop, char siu Colorado lamb chop, prime New York sirloin, and a citrus tart to finish.
900 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015//} ?>
NYE WITH FAR AWAY - ACE HOTEL DTLA
L.A.-based DJ and producer, Cooper Saver is renowned for his Far Away party, mixtape series, and radio show on Dublab. On New Year's Eve, dance into 2019 on the rooftop of the Ace Hotel at NYE with Far Away, a house and disco get-down from 8:30pm - 1am featuring Cooper Saver and special guests. NYE with Far Away is free and open to the public. 21 and over.
929 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015//} ?>
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences
Located at the iconic intersection of Hollywood and Vine, the W Hollywood hosts the annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza that takes place throughout the hotel. Taking place at the W Hollywood's Loft & Rooftop Lounge from 9:45 p.m. to 1:45 a.m., NYElectric 2019 features a four-hour premium hosted bar, panoramic city views, and three of L.A.'s top DJs. Black tie encouraged; cocktail attire and upscale chic dress code strictly enforced. Tickets on sale at Eventbrite with VIP table, daybed, poolside and cabana packages available.
Taking over the W Hollywood Great Room, Living Room and Station, the sixth annual Gatsby's House features a four-hour premium hosted bar, five DJs spinning Open Format in three rooms, flapper party favors, glow toys, casino game night, and much more. Dress to impress: flapper, Roaring 20s, zoot suits / tuxedos encouraged - upscale cocktail attire requested. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite and include numerous VIP, couples and table options.
6250 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028//} ?>
The Hollywood Roosevelt
Hotels don't get more iconic than the Hollywood Roosevelt, which has welcomed generations of celebs from the Golden Age to today's hottest stars. Taking over the entire property from 9pm to 2am, the Hollywood Classic New Year's Eve features a five-hour premium open bar, four rooms of music, giant heated outdoor tent, LED Wall Countdown at the Tropicana Main Stage, Giant Projection Wall Countdown in the Main Ballroom, and two VIP areas. Tickets on sale at Eventbrite with numerous VIP, couples, group and VIP table packages.
7000 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028//} ?>
Dream Hollywood Hotel
The stunning Dream Hollywood is hosting New Year's Eve celebrations throughout the property. The spectacular Tao Asian Bistro and Beauty & Essex are both offering early and late seatings, DJ, midnight champagne toast, party favors, and 10% off tickets to Avenue or The Highlight Room with dinner reservation. Avenue is hosting a three-hour open bar, bar bites from Tao, DJ, party favors and midnight countdown. Boasting stunning 360-degree views of L.A., The Highlight Room features a DJ, midnight countdown and party favors. Luchini Pizzeria & Bar is hosting a three-hour open bar and unlimited pizza.
Book your Dream stay this NYE and receive 20% off any room type plus 10% off tickets to The Highlight Room.
6417 Selma Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028//} ?>
A MIDNIGHT TRYST AT SKYBAR
Boasting some of the finest views of Los Angeles, Skybar, an open air, ivy-covered pavilion perched above the pool and Outdoor Living Room of the Mondrian Hotel, has been the spot for the hottest Los Angeles nightlife from the day it opened. On New Year's Eve, Skybar presents A Midnight Tryst, featuring a three-hour premium open bar, open format DJ, live countdown, party favors and complimentary midnight toast. Black tie attire encouraged. Tickets on sale at sbe.
8440 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069//} ?>
5th Annual Giorgio’s Masquerade Ball - THE STANDARD, HOLLYWOOD
The Standard, Hollywood invites you to ring in 2019 at a special New Year's Eve edition of Giorgio's, A Modern Discotheque. Named after Oscar and Grammy Award winning producer Giorgio Moroder, Giorgio’s takes place every Saturday night at mmhmmm, the exclusive nightclub hidden behind the hotel kitchen that has welcomed a Who's Who of guests from the worlds of music, fashion, film and TV.
On New Year’s Eve, Giorgio’s welcomes back legendary New York cabaret singer, performance and drag artist Joey Arias. Tickets on sale at Nightout, with VIP and table options available. Keep the party going with special Giorgio's room rates at the hotel.
8300 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069//} ?>
Venetian Masquerade Ball - LA PEER HOTEL
To celebrate the new year and the first year of the hotel, La Peer Hotel in WeHo is hosting a Venetian Masquerade Ball with a four-course meal created by Chef Casey Lane of Viale dei Romani, as well as live entertainment, DJs and bottomless prosecco. Masked guests can sip on bubbly and feast on dishes including Caviar Blini, Rabbit Boudin Blanc, Wood Grilled Scallops, and Torta di Limoncello. The Masquerade Ball takes place from 9pm to 1am on the entire first floor of the property, taking over the courtyard and lobby areas.
Pricing options include: Masquerade Ball + Dinner with four-course NYE Menu ($150 per person) or dinner with truffles ($200); Masquerade Ball Only for $50 per person; Dinner Only (No Masquerade Ball) with four-course NYE Menu ($100) or Dinner Only with truffles ($150). Bottle Service (minimum $1,000 dollars for 6-8 guests) is available upon reservation on a first come, first served basis.
CULINA & Windows Lounge - Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Ring in 2019 at Culina with flutes of champagne and a dinner you’ll remember long after the ball has dropped. Pre-Gala seating will feature a three-course menu from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, while the Gala seating will feature an exceptional four-course menu from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm plus complimentary access to the New Year’s Eve festivities taking place in Windows Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Pre-Gala three-course menu is $95 per person, the Gala four-course menu is $150 per person.
Windows Lounge festivities include live entertainment from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Entrance fee is $60 for non-Culina Restaurant guests.
300 S. Doheny Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90048//} ?>
Spanish Masquerade Dinner & Midnight Soiree - The Bazaar by José Andrés
The Bazaar by José Andrés at the SLS Beverly Hills hosts a night of signature cuisine paired with an array of magical performances and entertainment. The night begins with a strolling dinner showcasing a decadent spread of The Bazaar's signature modern and traditional tapas and a few New Year's Eve specialties. Then don your mask as the masquerade turns into a lavish celebration complete with a bumping dance floor and DJ spinning the perfect soundtrack to start off 2019.
Tickets are now on sale for both the strolling Spanish Masquerade Dinner & Midnight Masquerade Soiree. The Spanish Masquerade Dinner (7:30-10:30pm) is priced at $225 for Dinner Only, cash bar available; Open Premium Bar Ticket is $145. The Midnight Masquerade Soiree (10:30pm -1:30am) is $145 for Open Premium Bar, $1,000 for VIP Table with 2 premium bottles. All Access NYE Spanish Masquerade Dinner & Soiree (7:30pm – 1:30am) is $500.
465 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048//} ?>
Mari - InterContinental Los Angeles Century City at Beverly Hills
The InterContinental Los Angeles Century City at Beverly Hills is turning up the heat at Mari on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu that starts with "ozoni" Japanese mochi soup, Spanish jumbo prawns, or charred sweet gem lettuce salad. Main courses include lamb chops, bistek, brick chicken or black cod en papillote. Dessert is a choice of strawberry coconut fraisier or dark chocolate hazelnut gateau. Pricing is $60 per person.
2151 Avenue Of The Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067//} ?>
Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air
The landmark Hotel Bel-Air is an elegant retreat that has welcomed generations of movie stars, dignitaries and moguls through its storied doors. Enjoy a lavish final meal of 2018 served by Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air, featuring a first seating from 5:30-7:30pm and a second seating from 8-11pm. The first seating is a la carte dining, while the second seating is a five-course menu priced at $295 per person. After an amuse of Kaluga Caviar, enjoy big eye tuna carpaccio, hand-cut Italian chestnut "tortelloni" pasta, oven roasted Maine black bass, Snake River Farms beef Chateaubriand and a choice of dessert.
Festive Season is in full swing at Hotel Bel-Air! Book your stay and enjoy luxury accommodation for two, $100 daily breakfast credit, and $100 credit to spend at sister property, The Beverly Hills Hotel. Book by Dec. 21, 2018 for stays through Jan. 7, 2019.
701 Stone Canyon Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90077//} ?>
STK LA - W Los Angeles–West Beverly Hills
Countdown to the New Year and ring in 2018 at STK LA located at the stylish W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills. Known for its infectious high-energy vibe combined with a sleek, contemporary design, STK’s New Years Eve party will definitely be one to remember. Get the star treatment with a five-hour premium open bar with the finest cocktails and spirits. Embrace your inner diva on the dance floor as the DJ spins a sizzling Open Format set before leading a live countdown to the New Year and a midnight toast with a complimentary glass of champagne. Craving the VIP treatment? Opt for an exclusive Table Package featuring reserved seating and elite bottle service.
930 Hilgard Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024//} ?>
Montage Beverly Hills
Usher in 2019 in a truly unforgettable setting, as the Marquesa ballroom at the Montage Beverly Hills transforms into a lavish Great Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala. Enjoy a cocktail reception, five-course seated dinner with wine pairings, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. The Gala is a 21 and over event.
Close out the year with an evening of celebration and dining at The Restaurant. Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu with optional wine and champagne pairings.
Say farewell to 2018 and welcome 2019 with champagne toasts, live music, and dancing at The Bar from 6pm to 1am. Table reservations require the purchase of a celebratory bottle package. Contact the hotel for further information.
225 N. Canon Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210//} ?>
THE BLVD & URBAN GLAMPING - BEVERLY WILSHIRE
Located just steps from world-famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the Beverly Wilshire has welcomed dignitaries such as President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama and the Emperor of Japan. Toast to 2019 in style with two seatings at THE Blvd. Priced at $165, the first seating features a four-course menu from 5-7pm. The second seating ($300) is 9pm to midnight and features a five-course menu, live four-piece band and singer till midnight, and DJ from midnight to 2am. Main course options include veal tenderloin, parmesan crusted filet mignon, rosemary olive sea bass, and porcini ravioli. A glass of Moet & Chandon Brut is included for the midnight toast. Optional enhancements include unlimited Dom Perignon for $250, a seafood platter ($80) and grilled lobster ($80).
For those looking for an ultra-lavish and private rooftop celebration, guests can book the hotel’s Veranda Suite to experience L.A.'s first Urban Glamping experience. A soaring respite ten stories up, the one-of-a-kind suite features a private terrace with unparalleled 270-degree views of the Hollywood Hills and Rodeo Drive. Guests can cap off the evening with Campfire S’mores by Executive Pastry Chef Chris Ford made with 24k gold leaf and a smoked 55% Valrhona chocolate bar paired with a vintage Champagne flight, or catch the sunrise from their palatial tent. Pricing for the Veranda Suite starts at $3,500 per night.
9500 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212//} ?>
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills - Waldorf Astoria
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria is offering two New Year's Eve dinner seatings. Served from 5:30pm-7:30pm, the Early Seating features a 4-course tasting menu with foie gras parfait, scallop & truffle tartare, steamed striped bass, beef ribeye & lobster duo, and champagne & chocolate. Pricing is $165 per person.
Priced at $280, the Late Seating features a six-course menu and Champagne Toast at midnight. Along with several courses from the Early Seating, additional dishes include the Beggars' Purse (Ossetra Caviar, creme fraiche, lime), fresh tagliatelle pasta with black truffles, and a giant fortune cookie to finish.
9850 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210//} ?>
The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills is offering two seatings for an elegant New Year's Eve dinner. Priced at $165, the First Seating at 5pm is a four-course prix fixe menu with chilled lobster salad, seared & smoked Muscovy duck breast, roasted filet of beef, and "Textures of Chocolate." The Late Seating at 8pm ($310) adds a first-course cold seafood plate and includes access to a live band and dancing in The Living Room.
Get a good start to 2019 with New Year's Day Brunch at The Belvedere. Priced at $125 per guest, brunch is served from 11am to 2:30pm and includes free-flowing Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212//} ?>
The Restaurant at Mr. C
Ring in the New Year with a festive celebration at Mr. C in Beverly Hills. Early bird seating at 5:30pm offers an a la carte menu at The Restaurant at Mr. C by Chef Giuseppe Manco. Priced at $225 per person, the Main Event at 8pm features an elaborate five-course prix fixe menu; complimentary Veuve Clicquot champagne toast upon arrival and at midnight; and a pre- and post-celebration including live performance and DJ.
1224 Beverwil Drive Los Angeles, CA 90035//} ?>
High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin
Ring in 2019 at Venice’s only rooftop bar and lounge – High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin, located just steps away from the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. With a lineup of top DJs, a photo booth, and a menu full of delicious drinks and snacks, Hotel Erwin is the place to be when we wave goodbye to 2018. NYE tickets are $80 per person for table seating ($60 for hotel guests), which includes a table for the entire night (9pm – 2am), Champagne toast, party favors, and a bag of chocolate-covered fortune cookies. Tickets for standing room only are $20.
1697 Pacific Ave. Venice Beach, CA 90291//} ?>
BOOMER BASH - SPORTSMEN'S LODGE
Located in Studio City, the landmark Sportsmen’s Lodge was the playground of the stars during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Now in its sixth year, the Boomer Bash is an ideal event for Baby Boomers and age-appropriate celebrants. Taking place 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the largest ballroom of the Sportsmen's Lodge, the Boomer Bash features a three-course gourmet dinner and music by The Skyline Band and the Doc Rock-it Group. Tickets on sale at Eventbrite.
12825 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604//} ?>
The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles
The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles is going all out with New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place throughout the historic property. The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse is open for two dinner seatings. The first seating is available from 5-6:30 p.m. and features a four-course menu priced at $118 per person ($163 with wine pairing). The second seating is 8-10:30 p.m. with a six-course dinner priced at $188 per person or $263 per person with wine.
The Terrace is also offering a festive New Year’s Eve dinner from 5:30-10:30 p.m., featuring a four-course prix-fixe menu and live entertainment. The dinner is priced at $105 per person or $150 with wine, and $45 per child under 12. The Tap Room is featuring live music from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. There's a $50 cover starting at 7:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. Countdown to the New Year with a DJ in the Lobby Lounge from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover charge, open seating is first come, first served.
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106//} ?>
New Year's Eve by the Sea - Hotel Casa del Mar
Celebrate New Year's Eve by the Sea at the luxurious Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica with Sir Duke featuring Vince Walker & Greylyn (from NBC's The Voice), and DJ Harmony spinning soul, R&B and Top 40. Two ticket options for Catch Restaurant: dinner-only Early Seating at 5:30pm, and Late Seating from 8:30pm to 1am. The Late Seating ticket includes a four-course dinner, three premium drinks, champagne toast, complimentary parking (one car per person) and party favors. Late Seating also includes access to the Terrazza Celebration and all entertainment. Pricing is $550 per couple.
Tickets to the Terrazza Celebration (9pm to 2am) include 3 drinks, midnight toast, and late night bites. VIP cabanas and premium tables by the dance floors are available. Table and Cabana purchases include five-hour premium open bar package from 9pm-2am.
1910 Ocean Way Santa Monica, CA 90405//} ?>
Terranea Resort
Ring in the New Year with spectacular coastal scenery as the backdrop at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. Countdown to 2019 at Terranea's New Year's Eve Extravaganza, including an open bar with VIP bottle service available. Dance into the New Year with live tunes provided by DJ Jimbo. Presale tickets are $175 and $195 at the door. 21 and over. Priced at $2,000, the VIP Experience includes preferred seating, bottle service, dedicated server, entry for up to six guests, one 750ml bottle of choice with mixers/garnishes included, and a bottle of champagne for the table.
Journey into the Enchanted Forest and set your New Year's resolutions over a three-course surf and turf meal (vegan options available) alongside a live-action flambé dessert bar. Toast to a fabulous year ahead with Champagne, wine, and live entertainment. Seatings at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Pricing is $130 for Adults (21+), $95 for Young Adults (12-20 years old) and $45 for Children (age 2-11).
100 Terranea Way Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275//} ?>
From lavish menus to champagne toasts and DJs, read on for the best New Year's Eve celebrations at L.A. restaurants.