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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PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

Manhattan

Niclas

NT$9,663 total

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Jan 25 - Jan 26

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Manhattan

Debra

NT$4,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel

Manhattan

Lara Lee

NT$3,550 total

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Jan 25 - Jan 26

Hotel Edison Times Square

Manhattan

Melinda

NT$4,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Hotel Stanford

Manhattan

Alfredo

NT$5,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

Arlo SoHo

Manhattan

Abdurakhmon

NT$5,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Manhattan

Giovanni A

NT$6,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

Empire Hotel

Manhattan

Sabine

NT$5,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 3 - Feb 4

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Top Mid-Atlantic Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Grand Central New York

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent "

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Honestly, you can't do better than this hotel in NYC. It's a beautiful vibe with super friendly staff, tons of services and events and the right kind of neighborhood. And the F train is a 1/2 block away that will take you anywhere you want. Also shout out to Angelo the manager who went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. I will only stay here from now on :) "

Hyatt Regency Times Square

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the Hyatt Regency Times Square was perfect! It was located right in the middle of downtown which made it super convenient. We were able to walk to many of the attractions and shopping with no problem. The hotel was clean and the rooms were roomy. I have already said this is where we will stay on return visits. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas!"