Dorchester Collection's Festive Offerings

The Dorchester, London

London's iconic hotel, The Dorchester, is the perfect place for families to come together and celebrate this holiday season. Christmas at The Dorchester is sure to be an unforgettable experience as the hotel is filled with elegant décor, luxurious accommodations and a lavish gingerbread house (a replica of the illustrious hotel) located in the lobby for all to admire. Since opening in 1931, The Dorchester has been an institution for traditional British afternoon tea and in celebration of the festive season the hotel will be offering festive afternoon tea and Christmas carols afternoon tea. Festive afternoon tea is accompanied by the hotel's pianist while the Christmas carols afternoon tea is accompanied by a local children's choir and pianist. Both tea's offer a glass of champagne for the adults, a selection of finger sandwiches, warm freshly baked scones and festive themed pastries and cakes and a choice of tea. Both The Grill and Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester are offering Christmas Eve dinners and Christmas Day lunches with the likes of Scottish langoustine, seared blue lobster, Christmas pudding, Seared John Dory and more. Rates for festive afternoon tea: $79 USD for adults & $42 USD for children ages 5-11; Rates for Christmas carols afternoon tea: $91 USD for adults & $47 USD for children ages 5-11.

45 Park Lane, London

Dorchester Collection's contemporary Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park is the perfect place to relax this holiday season. Should there be snowfall this winter, there's no better place to enjoy a white Christmas as every room and suite at 45 Park Lane offers stunning views of Hyde Park. Executive Chef, David McIntyre is offering seasonal menus at Wolfgang Puck's CUT including a three-course Christmas Eve dinner, four-course Christmas Day lunch and brunch on Boxing Day. Menus will feature dishes including poached pear and burrata salad, pan-roasted duck breat, grilled jumbo prawns and more accompanied by champagne. The hotel is also offering special festive brunch throughout the season filled with live music, following cocktails and delicious food including eggs benedict, lobster cobb salad, prime sirloin ‘steak tartare' and more. Rates begin at $647 USD for superior king room; Christmas Eve dinner is priced at $188 per person and Christmas Day lunch is priced at $245 USD.

Coworth Park, Ascot

Celebrate this Christmas at the Dorchester Collection's luxury country house, Coworth Park, located in the picturesque countryside of Ascot. Guests are invited to enjoy pampering spa treatments, culinary masterclasses, festive activities, gourmet dining in The Barn and Restaurant at Coworth Park, or take a festive stroll through the surrounding parklands. The hotel will be decked out in lavish décor with the smell of roaring log fires filling the space. Children can enjoy board games, classic films and even a visit from Father Christmas who will be stopping by with gifts. Coworth Park is offering a three night inclusive Christmas Break package occurring Sat/Dec 24 – Tue/Dec 27. The package includes a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot, afternoon tea, three-course meals throughout, a four-course lunch on Christmas Day, transfers to Sunningdale Parish Church for midnight service and Boxing Day celebrations. For an extra festive touch, the property can decorate guests' rooms and suites with their very own Christmas tree. Prices being at $617 USD per person per night based on twin/double occupancy and dining in The Barn for Christmas Day.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris

Capitalizing on Hôtel Plaza Athénée's haute couture positioning, this festive season will welcome the first ever Dior Couture Christmas tree at the heart of the Parisian palace hotel. From December 15, 2016, the hotel lobby will sparkle with the Dior Couture Christmas tree. Hôtel Plaza Athénée stages World of Enchantment from until January 5, 2017. The hotel will display a charming exhibition in partnership with leading French doll brand Corolle. Guests can then don a pair of skates and enjoy the hotel's famous ice rink in La Cour Jardin. Accompanying the fairy tale, new pastry chef Angelo Musa, will create a delicious Christmas Yule Log with a milk chocolate coating, a light hazelnut and vanilla cream filling, and a crispy hazelnut biscuit center complement festivities celebrated throughout the hotel.

Le Meurice, Paris

Guests visiting Le Meurice this Christmas can enjoy a delightful package which includes luxurious accommodation in a room or suite with breakfast and delicious in-room treats, including chocolate sweets from the Manufacture de Chocolat by Alain Ducasse and a bottle of champagne. For those booking a suite, Le Meurice will festively decorate the room, completing the ‘home away from home' experience with a Christmas tree in the living room. Available from December 11, 2016 to Sunday, January 8, 2017. To celebrate the festive season, pastry chef Cédric Grolet will unveil a Hazelnut Chocolate Yule Log, an original, indulgent creation inspired by his flagship product. Drawing on the classic flavor combination of hazelnut and chocolate, the yule log will delight fans of all ages.

Le Richemond, Geneva

The well located Le Richemond will be offering guests an exclusive Winter Cocoon package, including a complimentary upgrade, a festive treat on arrival specially prepared by the talented pastry chef, Sébastien Quazzola, breakfast for two, and two complimentary massages at the hotel's Sisley Spa. Guests visiting Le Richemond this festive season will enjoy luxury accommodation for which the hotel is synonymous, experience the renowned Swiss Christmas markets and delight in watching the famous Jet d'Eau at night.

Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan (pictured)

Hotel Principe di Savoia offers guests a luxurious Christmas getaway. With the entrance sprinkled with Christmas magic and an array of glittering fairy lights from the beginning of December, families visiting Hotel Principe di Savoia will fall into the festive spirit. From Tuesday, December 20, 2016 to to Saturday, December 24, 2016, Father Christmas will make a special visit to the hotel to welcome children to the hotel from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Surrounded by Christmas markets and last minute shoppers, guests visiting Hotel Principe di Savoia will enjoy a welcome gift of Milanese panettone, hot chocolate and petit fours at Il Salotto, in addition to a special themed dinner for two at Acanto. The ‘Luxury Christmas Getaway' package is available from Sunday, December 11, 2016 to Sunday, January 8, 2017.

The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills

The Beverly Hills Hotel's red carpet entrance leads guests into a world of Hollywood-inspired holiday merriment. The hotel's renowned Polo Lounge will serving a festive menu including a roasted turkey with all the trimmings, oysters and more. Guests are invited to enjoy the hotel's Holiday Joy package, which includes a complimentary holiday cocktail in one of the hotel's acclaimed dining areas as well as a $95 breakfast credit for two in any of the hotel's outlets or room service.

Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles

Hotel Bel-Air's elegant holiday décor provides a sophisticated setting to celebrate the season's festivities. Amongst the sparkling ornaments and twinkling lights, experience this enchanting season at Hotel Bel-Air with their festive menus, specialty cocktails and whimsical children's activities including a gingerbread house making and decorating class. The Holiday Joy package includes a celebratory cocktail in The Bar and Lounge or Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air and a $110 breakfast credit for two which can be enjoyed in the restaurant or a cozy in-room dining experience.