- For the eighth consecutive year, Swissotel Chicago’s Presidential Suite has been transformed into a 2,000sq foot Santa Suite, offering views for Santa to monitor the weather before his busy Christmas Eve and a cozy retreat for finalizing his naughty and nice list.
- Available now to January, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu offers a Santa Suite in snowy Charlevoix Quebec. The hotel is home to activities for the whole family and an outdoor winter market showcasing local artisans.
- Celebrate the festive season in the Capitol with Fairmont Washington Georgetown, D.C’s festively decorated Santa Suite, open for guests to visit Santa December 4 through 19.
- Experience the magic of Christmas at the Castle with a stay in one of the luxurious Santa Suites at Fairmont Banff Springs. Available to book through January 5, 2022, each stay includes daily breakfast, valet parking and a festive welcome amenity.
- Fairmont Vancouver Airport brings festive cheer with the Holiday Suite Experience, including a one night stay in the festively decorated Jade Suite, family fun activities (including cookie decorating kit, movies on demand, and a selection of board games and books) and breakfast in bed for up to four family members. In addition, a $25 donation will be made to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice for each night booked.
- Available now through December 26, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is offering guests the opportunity to dine in the privacy of the hotel’s festively decorated Père Noël Suites, available Tuesday through Saturday, from 4 pm until 9 pm for up to six people. Guests will enjoy a French-inspired holiday dining menu, French Christmas décor and place settings at Père Noël’s whimsical dining table.
The favorite event of the year at Sofitel Los Angeles is back! The hotel is once again partnering with Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue for an event on December 18 inviting the community to take pictures of their four-legged friends with Santa Claus, including treats for humans and their furiends. Known as a favorite rescue of celebrities (Kris Jenner, Chrissy Teigen, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston), Wagmor aims to be a part of the solution to animal abuse and homelessness.
- Set under the historic 1924 crystal chandeliers of Fairmont Olympic’s Spanish foyer, this holiday tea features a selection of sumptuous holiday-inspired afternoon teas, finger sandwiches, tempting sweets and scones.
- Join The Plaza for special holiday tea offerings at The Palm Court throughout December. Fans of Eloise can enjoy a holiday-themed Afternoon Tea menu with Eloise’s favorite pink treats, and Santa himself will make an appearance to raise a cuppa on select dates. A selection of the teas will be available for purchase in the The Plaza Boutique Pop-Up Shop.
- Notch8 Restaurant & Bar at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver brings back its Festive Afternoon Tea this holiday season with a specialty themed Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea service. Available now Fridays through Sundays (excluding December 24, 25, 31 and January 1) with seating’s available at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
- Fairmont Empress gives its famous traditional tea a festive spin this holiday season. In addition to seasonal takes on classic bites and sips, tea-goers that book their afternoon tea reservations on December 17, 18, 24 and 25 will enjoy local carolers singing traditional holiday songs to accompany this quintessential holiday dining experience.
- Capture memories of loved ones with photos at the holiday pop-up display in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, then enjoy a classic Christmas experience with the beloved Nutcracker Afternoon Tea.
- Fairmont Vancouver Airport will be featuring two festive tea options for the holidays. Traditional Festive Afternoon Tea returns to Globe@YVR with seating’s available daily (excluding December 17 and 25) and showcasing a delicious seasonal menu. On Friday, December 17, parents, and kids alike can enjoy a festive selection of sweet and savoury bites, followed by a stop at Santa’s remote workshop for photos and Christmas gift wish lists.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge invites guests to enjoy making delicious s'mores under the thousands of stars in the Dark Sky Preserve and amongst the naturally set Christmas trees and wildlife in the Jasper National Park. Indulge in a cup of steaming hot chocolate or mulled wine lakeside at La Cabane on Ice after ice skating at Mildred Lake or check out a toboggan from the Winter Activity Centre. Finish the day with some traditional holiday fondue at The Moose's Nook Chalet. A holiday menu will be available at Orso Den & Trattoria while Santa's Cabin will be awaiting visitors, full of more holiday festivities!
Experience the magic of a winter wonderland in the desert at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Boasting more than six million LED lights, two real outdoor ice-skating rinks, an 84-foot singing tree, and a 90-foot Ferris wheel, Christmas at the Princess is the place to be. The six-week festival goes through January 2, 2022, and welcomes guests to its five restaurants, six pools, and all-new Sisley Paris Spa. The Sip, Savor and Skate package offers guests a $100 daily food and beverage credit and VIP ice passes, while the Christmas Wish package offers a $150 daily resort credit and a charitable donation to LuvUp, benefitting foster children in the Valley.
Spend this festive season in a real-life snow globe at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise with activities including Bavarian ice curling, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, ice skating, and cocktail classes. Guests young and young at heart will enjoy making gingerbread houses, stuffing stockings and crafting Christmas decorations. Ring in the New Year in the hotel’s signature fondue restaurant, Walliser Stube, with a 3-course New Year’s Eve Menu, then countdown to midnight at the lakeside ice bar.
Join Santa and his crew as they unveil the most scenic ice rink in the Bay Area. Debuting this holiday season, Five Palms Ice Skating at Claremont Club & Spa, a Fairmont Hotel is a new eco-friendly Glice Rink situated on the resort’s front lawn. Set among dozens of adorned Christmas trees, festive holiday-inspired décor, and hundreds of twinkling lights, the rink can accommodate up to 50 skaters and is available until March 22.
The historic Fairmont Banff Springs transforms into Christmas at the Castle every holiday season with festive décor, exceptional dining experiences and holiday programming. Enjoy the magic of the holidays with the Christmas concert series, private outdoor fire pits ideal for s’mores, gourmet dining in Santa’s Dining Room, extravagant festive buffets in The Vermillion Room and family-friendly activities in the Gatehouse foyer that is transformed into the North Pole.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler sets the stage for an unforgettable home away from home during the holidays. From festive culinary menus in each restaurant to a plethora of festive experiences including a reindeer rally and winter games, merry mingles and sing-alongs, holiday crafts, a winter solstice parade, evening entertainment and kids and teen playrooms followed by a New Year’s Day Black Bear Plunge.
Guests and neighbors are invited to kick-off the holidays on Friday, December 3 for Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join in as the 100-year-old historic sycamore tree that graces the resort’s main entrance is adorned with thousands of snow-white twinkling LED lights. Dickens-era costumed carolers, holiday confections and visits with Santa promise to “merry” kids of all ages! Photos with Santa available with a suggested donation of $10 to benefit Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance.
Ditch the snow boots for flip flops at Fairmont Orchid and stroll through the sprawling palm tree courtyard strung with thousands of glittering festive lights. Holiday festivities begin with the lighting of the niu (coconut tree), a lovely hula performance featuring local dancers, and live Hawaiian music to usher in the season. Santa brings holiday cheer by canoe as he makes a grand entrance to delight keiki (children) with a jolly ho ho ho! Take part in building a gingerbread hale (hut), make a petroglyph (lava etchings) with the hotel’s Hui Holokai Beach Ambassadors, and indulge in special holiday feasts in paradise.
Barbados’ Fairmont Royal Pavilion celebrates the Festive season with two weeks’ worth of tropical kids programming for a very merry beachy holiday. Activities rotate daily, and families can enjoy events such as a Christmas sandcastle competition, ‘Dashing through the Sand’ beach races, and Christmas Carols sung by the Caribbean Sea. The resort’s signature fine-dining restaurant, Palm Terrace, offer special holiday menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve boasting classic ingredients and dishes that evoke the festive spirit with splashes of island flavor.
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel delights guests with its traditional Fairmont Holiday Teas, festive decorations, Trees of Hope, special dinners at its signature restaurants, and a unique FA-LA-LA-LA- FACIAL at the Well & Being Spa. Kids can track Santa across the world on Christmas Eve, enjoy candy cane inflatables at the four pools and sandcastle making at the award-winning Isla Verde Beach. For New Year’s Eve, the hotel will host a lineup of celebrity star-studded events set to showcase the number one NYE Party in Puerto Rico. Featuring celebrity performances at the exclusive concerts taking place in The Lobby, Grand Ballroom, Tropicoro Theater, and El San Juan Beach Club, guests can walk the glamorous Red Carpet and enjoy endless cocktails and dinner service.
Sofitel Los Angeles is ringing in the holidays with Art De Noel, the annual rendezvous that unites Sofitel hotels worldwide. Inspired by the heartwarming feeling of the holiday season, this year’s theme of ‘Christmas Joy’ immerses guests in the magical world of ballet and the fairy tale of The Nutcracker. A festive entrance is accentuated by a 10-foot-tall Christmas tree and grandiose decor including tutus, chiffon, ballet shoes, wooden toys and more. Experience the fantastical magic and Christmas Joy for a limited time through December 31.
Warm up this winter season in the Fairmont Lodge at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. Completely transforming the arrival experience, Fairmont Lodge celebrates the winter season with cozy décor, festive programming, overnight packages and more. Reserve mini campfires and s’mores packages or a table at the Lodge Lobby Bar. In addition to the warm and festive ambience, the lodge experience features a seasonal menu of wintery-themed bites and signature hand-crafted cocktails served in a Lodge-themed collector cup.
Fairmont Pacific Rim once again plays host to the ever-popular Pop-Up Patio, this year featuring a holiday-themed Oakridge Park Wonderland with the Pac Rim food truck serving a variety of holiday-themed fare. The pop-up patio is open every Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am to 6:00pm and will feature holiday wreaths by Celsia, calligraphy by Liza Child and Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker-inspired décor. Botanist will offer a prix fixe three-course brunch menu available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, along with the We’ll Take it From Here dinner tasting menu.
Fairmont Royal York is the essential Toronto experience for celebrating festive traditions in the city. Gather with friends to cheers with cocktails in the hotel’s festive pop-up bar, The Thirsty Elf. Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the stunning lobby bar, CLOCKWORK Champagne & Cocktails. Get warm and cozy by the fire in REIGN Bar and indulge in decadent weekend brunches and prix fixe dinners in REIGN Restaurant. Returning in time for the holidays, Library Bar, Toronto's legendary cocktail den, welcomes guests to usher in the next golden age in cocktail culture with passed champagne and a 6-course dinner to welcome 2022!
This year, the elves at Fairmont San Francisco are working overtime to create a two-story giant Gingerbread House adorned in hundreds of pounds of See’s Candies iconic sweets located in the hotel’s grand lobby. Lovingly built with a completely edible exterior, kids can write letters to Saint Nick in the lobby’s “North Pole Nook” all season long, and a seasonal Moët Champagne bar will also be open to toast to the festive season.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport has a number of fun options to get in the holiday spirit this festive season. The Holiday Pop-Up Market will be available throughout December and makes festive shopping easy with the gift of Fairmont, including plush Fairmont robes (adult and kids sizes), Le Labo body products, a curated selection of Fairmont’s Lot35 Teas and more. Fairmont Vancouver Airport has also invited Santa Claus to help make the Christmas spirit bright with Santa-led tours of YVR, as well as Christmas Story Time with Santa on Christmas Eve. Kiddos that can’t make it in to visit Santa can drop off their letters in the Santa Mailbox in the hotel’s lobby, and the Fairmont Vancouver Airport team will make sure the letters are whisked away to the North Pole, with reply letters from the Jolly Man himself!
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