Celebrating New Year's at a hotel the right way

When you ring in the new year, you want to go completely wild. There are many good reasons to celebrate at a hotel, but also some things to watch out for.

For many people, new year's is the biggest party of the year.

• It's a time to leave the trials and triumphs of the previous year behind and look forward.

Many people choose to celebrate new year's at a hotel. Is this the right choice for your next new year's party? If so, what the things you need to keep in mind?

When you want to celebrate the new year, you're most likely going to want to forget your worries for a night and go completely wild. Of course, when people let themselves cut loose, a lot of things come along with that.

The most obvious thing, of course, is a big mess.

• Cups, noise makers, party favours, spills, bottles, ashes and other odd objects generally litter the environs of a New Year's celebration.
• This can make the prospect of a cleaning person coming the next day to tidy everything quite attractive.
• It's especially attractive if it's not your house in the first place, so you don't even have to be around as it gets cleaned.

Messes aren't the only reason for celebrating at a hotel. Hotels can give people a sense of glamour and novelty that they might not get at their own home.

• Changing the environment can add to the sense of newness that people seek in a New Year's celebration.
• It signals new things on the horizon, and because hotels are often perceived as luxurious places, they can set a nice tone for the future.

Don't overlook the fact that hotels often host exciting events for New Year's.

• If you look into the event schedules in your area, you might find hotels hosting gala dinners, swanky cocktail parties, big charity drives and even club-like dance parties with DJs and light shows.
• These events are especially fun if you have a room at the hotel to go back to at the end of the night. That way, you're conveniently located, and more importantly, safe and sound at the end of the night since you won't be driving home.

While it's important to have a great time on new year's, there are some situations to avoid.

When you're celebrating, don't let things get out of hand. The hotel can create a sense of freedom and lack of responsibility, but in reality, once you sober up the next day, you'll realize you're financially responsible for any damage or excessive mess you create in the hotel.

• So, no matter how fun things get, remember to ensure your guests are being respectful to the space so you don't end up starting your year with a gigantic bill to foot.