5 Best Hotels to Celebrate the Winter Holidays
‘Tis the season for holiday sparkle, cozy traditions, and festive travel! Make the most wonderful time of the year even better by checking out the holiday traditions offered by some of the world’s most luxurious and elegant hotels.
Best of all, these accommodations are all a part of the Virtuoso network, which means when you book through us, you’ll gain access to special perks and exclusive bonuses. Keep reading to learn about the best hotels to celebrate the winter holidays.
Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona
Which location tops our list of the best hotels to celebrate Christmas? It’s tough to beat the holiday experiences at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. But we can put it into some festive stats. Think 7.5 million lights, 128 fire pits and igloos, a 6,000-square-foot ice rink, and 65 acres of Christmas magic.
There’s also a 1,600-square-foot ice lounge, two miles of lights strung around the four-story Enchanted Plaza Tree, and appearances by Santa and other lovable holiday characters. Topping it off is a 95-foot-tall Ferris Wheel providing aerial views of this sparkling holiday central.
Keep Princess on your radar for the best hotels to celebrate New Years, too. You’ll also want to check out their incredible New Year’s Eve celebration, which doubles down on the amazing lights and spectacle.
Terranea in Palos Verdes, California
The Terranea Resort combines the unspoiled beauty of California’s coast with a focus on ecological sustainability. Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this dream SoCal location is as picturesque as it gets. And despite the fact white Christmases aren’t really a thing at this latitude, holiday cheer still abounds.
The lobby features a Gingerbread Lounge each afternoon until 10 pm with seasonal sips, cocktails, and house-made sweet treats. Holiday dining options are the perfect way to get your clan together for an oceanfront gathering.
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Terranea’s a fantastic spot for that, too. The 2024 New Year’s Eve Extravaganza will feature an Old Hollywood theme, which means there’s no end to the glitz and glamor. And Terranea’s Kids Club New Year’s Eve Party will ensure your kids have a blast, too.
St. Regis New York
The St. Regis in New York City is iconic and classic. And when it comes to the holidays, you can expect the same timeless elegance. The entrance on 55th Street is flanked by giant nutcrackers on each side, and the magic continues indoors. Garlands and ornaments decorate the walls and banisters. The hotel also hosts plenty of fun activities for children, like gingerbread decorating.
Besides hotel common areas, your family will be delighted to find the seasonal spectacle carries over into the rooms as well. If you’re looking for a destination where no detail is overlooked, put the St. Regis at the top of your list.
What about New Year’s Eve there? The hotel will host a glitzy, black-tie celebration featuring a luxurious four-course holiday meal, live entertainment, and a champagne sabering ceremony.
The Connaught, London
Situated in the bustling heart of Mayfair, you’ll find The Connaught, which welcomes the holiday season with an impressive Christmas tree and plenty of carols. The tree is artist-designed each year and stands outside on Mayfair’s Mount Street, heralding the arrival of the Yuletide.
Besides Christmas music and décor, The Connaught also offers seasonal menus at its four restaurants. When you’re after a bit of adulting, check out the martini trolley at the Connaught Bar, which is just as fun as it sounds.
Don’t miss out on a posh afternoon tea at Jean-Georges, and if you’re there on Christmas Day, check out the horse-drawn carriage. Of course, the holiday cheer carries over into the New Year with festive menus offered by the hotel’s fine dining restaurants.
Paws Up, Montana
Does it get any cozier than a Montana Christmas? The Resort at Paws Up’s 37,000 acres turn into a winter wonderland yearly, guaranteeing a white Christmas. Holiday activities range from snowmobiling to dogsledding and sleigh rides. There’s also downhill tubing, a gingerbread house-building contest, and personal visits from Santa.
If you stay at Paws Up for New Year’s Eve, prepare for an over-the-top celebration. The Montana skies will fill with fireworks, and there will be plenty of bubbly.
There’s no better way to ring in an adventurous 2024 than with a snowy expedition via dogsled, snowmobile, or horseback. And rest assured, you’ll return to gourmet meals, outdoor hot tubs, crackling fires, and the best vintage wines.
The Best Hotels to Celebrate the Winter Holidays
From SoCal to Montana, London to NYC, the holiday spirit abounds at some of the world’s most sophisticated hotels and resorts. It’s time to level up the holiday experience by booking one of these incredible locations today. Your entire family can enjoy the fun, making family memories to last a lifetime at the best hotels to celebrate the winter holidays.
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