Turn New Year's Eve into a chance to have a mini-vacation by staying overnight (and off the streets) with one of these great package deals here in St. Louis:

Sheraton at Westport • Start the night out with a spectacular fireworks display at 6 p.m., then try a carriage ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m., then enjoy dinner and entertainment at many of the restaurants and bars at Westport and end the night with a warm and cozy stay at one of the Sheraton hotels on property. 6 p.m. Dec. 31 at West Port Plaza (outdoor village). Fireworks and carriage rides are free. Rooms start at $101.15 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel and at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel. 314-878-1500, westportstl.com

Pere Marquette • Enjoy appetizers, an open bar, buffet dinner and dance the night away with Music Box the Band, midnight Champagne toast and cool party favors. Take the elevator home as you retreat to your accommodations. In the morning, start the New Year with a hearty breakfast buffet. 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center, Grafton. $369 per couple. 618-786-2331

Ritz-Carlton • Dance to J. Rob. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Tables can be reserved for $500 in food and beverage preorder minimum — provides seating for eight. New Year's Eve package includes a VIP room with open bar and hors d'oeurves. Accommodations package is $399 to $499 at Ritz-Carlton, 100 Carondelet Plaza. 314-719-1433

Hilton St. Louis Airport • Open bar, three-course meal, overnight accommodations, party favors, Champagne toast, entertainment and more. 7 p.m. at Hilton St. Louis Airport, 10330 Natural Bridge Road. $280 (for two tickets and accommodations) or $110 for one ticket, no lodging. 1-314-426-5500

Millennium Hotel St. Louis • Fox 2's New Year's Eve party includes dancing with the Smash Band and Rhythm rockers and gourmet cuisine. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Millennium Hotel St. Louis, 200 South Fourth Street. $198 couple/$99 single for party only tickets. $297-$307 a couple for party plus overnight accommodations. 1-800-325-7353 or millenniumhotels.com.

Cheshire Inn • Package includes a toast as Big Ben strikes midnight in London (6 p.m. our time) as well as a traditional toast here at midnight. Start 2012 off right with a complimentary bottle of chilled Champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, two fun toasts and a 4 p.m. late checkout. Rooms start at $289. 314-647-7300 or cheshirestl.com

Chase Park Plaza • The Chase has two options for celebrations. We like the Starlight Roof New Year's Eve Celebration. This elegant party includes passed hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a five-course dinner, Champagne toast, balloon drop and music performance by The Fabulous Motown Review. Cocktail reception starts at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and dancing following at 7:15 p.m. Event is $150 per person. 314-633-6868. Cafe Eau's New Year's Eve package includes hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and the sounds of King Pen. $100 per person. 314-454-9000. Add a room starting at $169. 314-633-3000 or chaseparkplaza.com

Note: Prices and availability may have changed since this list was compiled.