While there’s really no place like home for the holidays, these luxury hotels will make you second-guess the popular Christmas song. Decked out in the season’s brightest and prettiest decorations, these hotels deliver everything you love about the holiday season—from sparkling Christmas trees to trays of cookies to elaborate holiday dinners—without the hassle. of any trouble
Without dishes to wash, strings of lights to hang or presents to wrap, you can embrace the true meaning of the season without stressing or worrying about the details. Whether you choose a ‘Home Alone’-inspired vacation at the Plaza or a quaint country Christmas in Montana, these charming resorts can change the way you celebrate Christmas.
Plaza, New York City, New York
One of the most popular properties in New York City, The Plaza Comes alive during the holidays, with a giant Christmas tree in the lobby, more than 20 feet tall with wreaths and garlands. For a lucky few, the Plaza offers an exclusive ‘Eloise at the Plaza’ suite, complete with embroidered gifts and clothing. They also offer a ‘Home Alone 2’ experience for kids, complete with extravagant ice cream sundaes and VIP personal shopping at FAO Schwarz.
Edgewood Resort, South Lake Tahoe, California
There are few places to “Christmas” more spectacularly than Lake Tahoe, with its glistening snow-covered trees set against the icy blue lake. I present the 12 days of Christmas Edgewood Resort, the sprawling property offers holiday gift wrapping (so you don’t have to), cocktail and tea parties, evening s’mores bars and an après sleep cart, as well as upscale Christmas treats. Food and holiday specials. In addition, they offer a Christmas-themed soiree in late November with a tree-lighting ceremony and photos with Santa.
St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, Colorado
Spend the holidays in your very own winter wonderland. St. Regis Hotel During the holidays in Aspen, The St. Regis offers a spectacular Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner, holiday gift-making workshops, Santa’s sleigh rides in downtown Aspen and more. In addition, the Alpine-chic decorated suites come with a butler, who will decorate your room with festive accessories, trim your tree and even wrap presents for you.
The Mayflower Inn, Washington, Connecticut
Full of New England beauty, The Mayflower Inn One of the favorite vacations of New York City’s elite. The Mayflower in Washington, Connecticut – a new addition to the Auberge Resort Collection – boasts 56 acres of Christmas space in November-December. The inn offers a spectacular Christmas Eve cocktail party, a Christmas dinner and access to snowshoes and cross-country skis to explore the snow-covered property. Also, the interior is decorated with festive garlands, fresh flowers and beautifully decorated trees.
Roosevelt, New Orleans, Louisiana
If you want a magical holiday but hate the cold, choose Christmas in a famous destination. Roosevelt Hotel A Waldorf Astoria hotel in New Orleans, this elegant hotel celebrates the holidays with a sparkling lobby display, featuring more than 40 illuminated birch trees, a life-size gingerbread village and a giant Christmas tree filled with lights and ornaments. . In addition, the hotel offers an annual Teddy Bear Tea for children, complete with a visit from Santa and his elves.
The Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, Maryland
Just a few miles from the nation’s capital in National Harbor, Maryland Gaylord National Resort Mid-November transforms into a winter wonderland, with an elaborate Christmas Village – a full-size ice skating rink, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a 55-foot Christmas tree and more than 2 million twinkling lights. Full. Most impressive, however, is the glass atrium with magical indoor snowfall and carved ice sculptures.
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Swisstel, Chicago, Illinois
Located right in the heart of Chicago, the Swissotel is a feast for the senses. For the sixth year in a row, the hotel offers a Santa Suite, which includes 16 decorated trees, a feast of savory and sweet treats, beautiful decorations and a visit from Santa himself. The suite is open to the public, and offers face painting, letter writing, a hot chocolate bar, Christmas cookie decorating and more. Plus, for a lucky few, the suite can be rented out for the ultimate vacation package.
Paws Up, a resort in Greenough, Montana
A working cattle ranch might not look like a fancy hotel, but Resort in Paws Up In Greenough, Montana would quickly discredit that stereotype. The Resorts “Storybook Christmas” package offers a five-night stay complete with festive spirit, a personal visit from Santa, a sumptuous Christmas Eve dinner, a pre-decorated tree for your room and horse-drawn carriages. Conducted sleigh rides (including sipping homemade eggnog) through the snowy, mountainous property.