HOLIDAY CHALETS PRESENTED BY BALSAM HILL
Cozy up rinkside in your own private chalet overlooking The Rink and Christmas Tree.
- Open November 6th
- 50-minute private chalet for up to 6 guests
- 2 digital photos
- Seasonal food and drinks from 5 Acres
THE RINK AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER
HOLIDAY CHALETS & LODGES
YOUR FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE HOLIDAYS
Settle in rinkside for an unforgettable holiday experience overlooking The Rink and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Choose from the returning Holiday Chalets presented by Balsam Hill or the all-new 90th Anniversary Lodges, created to celebrate 90 years of one of New York’s most beloved winter traditions. Both experiences pair private spaces and iconic views with seasonal food and drinks from 5 Acres around The Rink.
Hours
Holiday Chalets open November 6 and 90th Anniversary Lodges open November 20. Both run through January 3, with select reservation times from 10 AM–1 AM.
Directions & Contact
EXPERIENCES
Choose your front-row holiday experience.
90TH ANNIVERSARY LODGES
Celebrate 90 years of The Rink from your own private lodge overlooking the ice and Christmas Tree.
- Open November 20th
- 50-minute private lodge for up to 8 guests
- 2 digital photos
- Special 90th anniversary photo gallery
- Seasonal food from 5 Acres*
5 ACRES AROUND THE RINK
Complete your rinkside experience with seasonal food and drinks from 5 Acres around The Rink. Curated by Chef Greg Baxtrom, the festive menu brings his ingredient-driven, seasonal cooking to both the Holiday Chalets and 90th Anniversary Lodges.
Know Before You Go
Your Reservation
Holiday Chalets and 90th Anniversary Lodges are reserved for 50 minutes. Chalets accommodate up to 6 guests, while Lodges accommodate up to 8.
Getting Here
Holiday Chalet guests enter on 49th Street, just off the Plaza. 90th Anniversary Lodge guests enter on 50th Street, near the Rolex Ticket Booth.
Arrival
Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation for check-in. Have your ticket ready to display on your mobile device or as a printout.
Food & Beverage
Seasonal food and beverages from 5 Acres around The Rink are available for purchase. A $25 food and beverage minimum per person applies.
FAQs
No. The Chalets, Lodges, and The Rink will be closed December 1–2, 2026 for the Tree Lighting.
No. A Chalet or Lodge reservation does not include a skate session. General Skate and VIP Skate are separate ticketed experiences and can be purchased separately.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation for check-in and have your ticket ready on your mobile device or as a printout.
Each Holiday Chalet and 90th Anniversary Lodge reservation is 50 minutes.
Holiday Chalets accommodate up to six guests, while 90th Anniversary Lodges accommodate up to eight guests.
Yes. A $25 per person food and beverage minimum applies to both Holiday Chalet and 90th Anniversary Lodge reservations.
Guests can enjoy a festive food and beverage program from 5 Acres around The Rink, curated by Chef Greg Baxtrom and inspired by seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking.
Each reservation includes a private 50-minute experience and two digital photos. Seasonal food and beverages from 5 Acres around The Rink are available for purchase during your visit.
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