10 Hotels Redefining Festive Spirit This Christmas
Holiday Magic Awaits
Christmas is nearly here, and the world’s finest hotels are unveiling their most magical transformations. From couture trees to alpine courtyards and iconic gingerbread houses, these festive makeovers turn luxury stays into immersive holiday spectacles crafted with artistry, nostalgia, and dazzling seasonal charm.
The Fife Arms , UK
The Fife Arms reimagines a Scottish Highlands Christmas with roaring fires, ancient Yuletide rituals, reindeer parades and festive feasts.
Hotel Plaza Athénée, Paris
Hotel Plaza Athénée has transformed its courtyard into an enchanting winter chalet, complete with a gleaming ice rink and alpine favourites like raclette and fondue.
Almanac X Alcron, Prague
Almanac X Alcron Prague has paired luxury with authentic Czech Christmas traditions, offering workshops and timeless festive experiences.
Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn Las Vegas has unveiled a lavish holiday world filled with winter villages, thousands of poinsettias and dramatic festive installations.
The Pulitzer, Amsterdam
Pulitzer Amsterdam's nine-metre couture-inspired tree by David Laport is adorned with champagne tones and sculptural elements.
Broadwick Soho, London
Broadwick Soho has lit up London with a dramatic Moulin Rouge!-themed facade this Christmas, transforming its exterior into a glowing red windmill.
The Ritz-Carlton, NY
The Ritz-Carlton New York offers views over Central Park and effortless access to Rockefeller Center, Broadway and city traditions. This year's touches include in-room Christmas trees, keepsake FAO Schwarz ornaments, and seasonal puzzles.
Fairmont, San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco has unveiled its legendary two-storey Gingerbread House alongside festive teas and holiday dining rituals. The grand lobby is a whimsical Christmas landmark.
Claridge’s, London
Claridge’s will celebrate Christmas with Champagne welcomes, personal in-room trees and handcrafted stockings for children. There will be mince pies for Santa, spirited entertainment and a once-a-year horse-drawn carriage ride through Mayfair.
The Peninsula, Chicago
The Peninsula Chicago, with its famed Festive Afternoon Tea beneath a 20-foot tree, seasonal menus, and elegant holiday galas, will make for the perfect spot for a Christmasy evening with loved ones.
Season of Wonder
These extraordinary hotel transformations prove that Christmas magic thrives in the world’s most iconic stays. . Here’s to a season of wonder, warmth and holiday escapes worth dreaming about all year.