With the holiday season now underway, hotels around the globe are seeking to create a cozy yet festive atmosphere for their guests to feel at home while traveling over the holidays. From a gingerbread village in Dublin, to a fully decked out holiday suite in Philadelphia, and more, see below for properties going the extra mile to deck their hotel halls this year.
The Point Resort | Saranac Lake, New York The serene Saranac Lake is the perfect destination for travelers to escape their chaotic day-to-day lives and indulge in action-packed activities overlooking the snowy mountains. Located within the charming atmosphere of the Adirondack mountains, The Point Resort becomes a picturesque winter wonderland each December. This luxury resort includes 11 unique rooms within four rustic log cabins, all decorated differently for the holidays to compliment the specific design and layout. With a decorated tree and cozy fireplace in every room, The Point creates an unbeatable atmosphere to unplug, relax, and connect with loved ones. Complete with fully decked out halls, there are few properties that do the holidays like The Point, using over a mile of string lights and 70 decorated trees throughout the property, including a massive floor to ceiling tree in the famed Great Hall. Capturing the most memorable holiday delights, The Point, offers exclusive seasonal activities such as horse drawn sleigh rides across the frozen lake, ice skating, curling, ice fishing, cross-country ski paths, and more.
The Shelbourne Hotel | Dublin, Ireland For almost 200 years, families and friends have gathered at The Shelbourne to celebrate the holiday season. The property’s cherished traditions and lavish decor make for a one of a kind experience every year, attracting travelers and locals alike. With 20 wreaths, 426 feet of garland (196 feet of which will be spiraling down the grand staircase), and 32 Christmas trees with thousands of lights all throughout the hotel, it is hard not to be in the holiday spirit at The Shelbourne. This year, The Shelbourne will focus their decor on a jewel tone color scheme with ruby reds, sapphire blues, emerald greens, and amethyst purples seen throughout every inch of the hotel. There will also be a 14 foot tall Christmas tree in the hotel’s Great Room to welcome the guests, weekly, fresh and festive floral displays provided by The Shelbourne’s in-house florist, Mary O’Reilly, and a gingerbread village crafted by the hotel’s talented pastry team on display. Located just steps away from world-class Christmas shopping on Grafton Street, and overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, the perfect place for a crisp winter walk, The Shelbourne is the ideal place to stay when visiting Dublin for the holidays.
The Logan Hotel | Philadelphia, PA
Each year, The Logan Hotel decks the halls of its signature 1,400-sq.-ft. James Logan Suite, with festive lights, seasonal bedding, a Letters to Santa box, and of course, a fully decorated tree to emulate the feeling of waking up on Christmas morning no matter how far you are from home. In addition to the fully decked out decor, the Holiday Lodge Suite includes seasonal food and beverage programming courtesy of on-site restaurant Urban Farmer. Indulge in a specialty hot chocolate or eggnog cart rolled right to your room (spiked or kid-friendly), with festive drinkware inspired by beloved holiday movies (hello National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation moose glasses!), decorate your own holiday sugar cookies or even opt for an intimate, full course dinner served in your own dining room at a table set for six. Whether you’re traveling as a family to experience the Philadelphia’s finest holiday light shows, planning a romantic getaway to spoil your loved one at the Christmas Village, or looking to host the most epic Secret Santa/White Elephant gift exchange, The Logan’s Holiday Lodge Suite is a one stop shop for spreading cheer all December long. The package is available for booking from December 1 - January 1 with starting rates beginning at $500.
Brown's Hotel | London, U.K.
In London, visitors can take a winter walk for gifts through London’s renowned markets such as Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, and Winter Wonderland. Following their shopping, they can warm up with a stay at Brown’s Hotel, where they will be greeted by chocolates galore, red ribbons and twinkling fairy lights, all inspired by their partnership with Britain’s first chocolatier, Charbonnel et Walker. During the holiday season, guests can enjoy a two-night stay, indulge in a box of truffles and a shopping experience in Charbonnel’s original Bond Street shop. Brown’s Hotel is additionally hosting a Festive Afternoon Tea in The Drawing Room complete with festive-inspired sweet treats, Christmas carols, and a glass of Champagne, Sparkling Tea, or Charbonnel et Walker Original Drinking Chocolate. For Christmas Day, Charlie's will be serving up a 5-course Christmas lunch and 3-course Christmas dinner featuring British dishes with local ingredients. For dessert, Charlie's has their very own Chocolate Trolley which will be filled to the brim with Charbonnel et Walker truffles. If you're looking to max out your chocolate experience, The Spa at Brown's has The Cocoa Calm Spa Package: Experience the epitome of festive bliss and stir the senses with a chocolate hand and foot mask treatment followed by a pampering manicure and pedicure whilst sipping on a warming cup of Drinking Chocolate. If that’s not chocolatey enough, guests can opt to have a Chocolate Body Scrub.
