The most Christmassy hotels you will see this December
The Christmas season is upon us once again and this just might be the most exciting one yet. Looks like travel restrictions are going to be minimal over the holidays as the state of emergency has (for the most part) been relaxed. So without further ado, let’s get back on that holiday wagon and take out all the Christmas trees, sparkly lights and baubles and Santa hats out of their packing boxes and light up the streets. We need to get a heads start lighting up our own living rooms because to be honest - it’s about time we got into the holiday cheer. As we bid goodbye to 2022, we wanted to give our loyal app users a list of our favorite hotels this December but also the ones that took the phrase “deck the halls” way too seriously and made their spaces the most dazzling winter wonderland-like places to be this season. Nothing like a brightly decorated hotel lobby perfect for your Christmas weekend, right? But other than the festive décor and of course the luxurious amenities and lush 5-star accommodation, these hotels really know how to make it grand with their incredible curated seasonal menus and holiday experiences for solo travelers as well as the whole family. These hotels are an absolute must for Christmas.
There’s always something bubbling at the Langham when the holidays roll around and it’s not just the champagne (because this perfect idyllic hotel in the heart of the city is such a champagne trip). This Chicago central stay is your ticket to a perfect December vacation especially for their sparkling Yuletide décor and exciting seasonal dinners and lunches and festive packages for caroling, Christmas tree lighting and so many events to get you into the holiday mood. We recommend the special holiday tea at their Pavilion tea house which is just as sophisticated as you’d like with a selection of elevated savories, scones and decadent desserts. Their Signature Christmas holiday package is a winner - stay in selected gorgeous seasonal suites, be served a special 4-course Christmas dinner at the hotel and enjoy a Christmas tree with custom design all to yourself.
Lotte New York Palace is nothing short of iconic and not just for the Gossip Girl television show making it popular either. The hotel is an easy classic for the holiday season because you can always count on that colorful Christmas tree adorned with every Christmas ornament to ever exist - to pop out just as the holiday month arrives and set Chicago ablaze with bursting red and gold lights. This tree is a sort of classic holiday tradition. And the lobby isn’t safe from Christmas decorations and ornaments either. Some years we’ve seen gigantic stately nutcrackers flanking the grand staircase inside but somehow each year will see brand new display in their cozy and charming hotel lobby. Staying here over Christmas means that you are a hop step and a jump from the Winter Village at Bryant Park. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. A few meters away also lies the fashionable Fifth Avenue where you can shop till you drop for that perfect holiday outfit.
The Bellagio Conservatory is a spectacular sight to see during Christmastime and this year is no exception. The 2022 winter display is called 'Gingerbread Dreams, A Holiday Confection.' This includes a 42 foot tall fir tree decorated with 10,000 Christmas lights and a ginger-bread styled house standing on display in life size. Having opened in late November, we love us some Vegas action when all the usual suspects for your pampered hotel stay are taken. Vegas boasts a certain brilliance not including its casino time and steakhouses that just hits all the right spots during the holidays. Just like the rest of the hotels on this list, there are some exciting festivities planned for their special guests. As a Christmas hotel stay, Bellagio pulls out all the stops. You can book from a selection of sumptuous Italian-themed suites, villas and luxe rooms all fitted with marbled bathrooms and soaking tubs. Vegas luxury.
WKNDTRP has so many top-rated luxury hotels to accommodate you on your Christmas vacation this year. Why not pick the most festive hotel to stay at where all the holiday action is happening. Best to not miss the seasonal cocktails, hot chocolate bombs, winter activities and shiny nativity displays, caroling, ice skating and curated holiday décor to get you into the spirit of Christmas. Some of the best getaways we are looking at for Christmas are New York, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Singapore. But hey, we got a whole lot more where those came from right in our collection of city guides in the WKNDTRP app. Get your fingers tapping and download the app today to plan your Christmas weekend.