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Accor destinations throughout North America are making spirits bright this holiday season with a selection of special events, packages and celebrations. Guests and visitors are invited to experience magical décor, festive meals, family-friendly events and holiday cheer all season long.
From Santa Suites on display at select properties, the charitable Trees of Hope package, and Black Friday savings to enchanting Christmas displays and festive New Year’s celebrations, here’s a look at the holiday festivities taking place this year at destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
Save Big with Black Friday Deals
Select Accor properties will mark the unofficial start to the holidays with Black Friday offers starting November 28. Guests can take advantage of 40% off select reservations made November 28-December 2 at accorhotels.com for hotel stays between January 1-March 15, 2020. The seasonal savings are available at numerous Fairmont, Sofitel, Swissôtel, Novotel, Pullman and 21c properties throughout the region including Fairmont Southampton, Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle, Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Sofitel Washington, D.C., Swissôtel Chicago, Novotel Miami Brickell, Pullman Cayo Coco, 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, and 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, opening this winter. Bring the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts experience home this holiday season with 25% off all retail items available on the Fairmont Store for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Take a Selfie with Santa in the Santa Suite
Select Fairmont and Swissôtel properties across the region will be host to a Santa Suite, a specially decorated suite that serves as Santa’s home away from the North Pole. The suites are outfitted with whimsical décor, Christmas trees piled high with gifts, and scheduled visits from Santa himself throughout the season. The Santa Suite started at Swissôtel Chicago in 2014, and has expanded across the region, to include properties such as Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Washington D.C., Fairmont Austin and Fairmont San Francisco.
Travel + Give Back with Trees of Hope Package
Travelers are invited to embrace the true meaning of the holidays this year with the Trees of Hope package at select Fairmont and Swissôtel properties. A charitable initiative that supports local communities, the package includes savings up to 25% off the daily rate and a $10 donation per night to the hotel’s charity of choice. This year, Fairmont Chateau Laurier will support long-time partner Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Fairmont Chateau Whistler has partnered with Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Swissôtel Chicago and Fairmont Chicago will once again support SOS Children’s Villages, Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii and Make-a-Wish Foundation have teamed up to create life-changing wishes for children with a critical illness, Fairmont Southampton has partnered with the Family Centre in Bermuda, and Fairmont Mayakoba will donate proceeds to Oceanus AC to support their Coral Restoration Program.
‘Live the French Way’ with Sofitel’s Art de Noël Christmas Couture
This holiday season, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts across North America will be transformed by the world of ‘Haute Couture.’ Hotels have partnered with local fashion-focused influencers to help transform each destination into a fashion maison and invite guests to experience timeless French elegance and glitzy joie de vivre for a truly glamourous Christmas Couture.
Go Skating + Sip Champagne at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Winter Wonderland
Join Fairmont Grand Del Mar for the second annual Winter Wonderland at The Grand — an extravagant holiday festival with ice skating, carousel and Ferris wheel rides, fireside s’mores, pictures with Santa around The Grand 25-foot Christmas tree, and the Moët & Chandon Champagne Garden, all celebrated throughout the grounds of the stunning SoCal resort. The Winter Wonderland will be open November 30 – January 1 for resort guests and locals. Guests can also book the Winter Wonderland Package which includes overnight accommodations, two ice skating tickets, complimentary valet parking, and more.
Celebrate All Season Long at Fairmont Empress
Holidays at Fairmont Empress are a quintessentially Victoria experience. Canada’s Castle on the Coast will offer family-friendly and festive events throughout the season including holiday brunches and dinners, s’mores around the fire, Afternoon Tea and the grand New Year’s Eve celebration. Families won’t want to miss Kids’ Christmas at the Castle on December 15, an afternoon of festive activities and treats for both children and grownups, and Children’s Etiquette at the Empress, a fun etiquette class for boys and girls ages 5-8 and 9-12, hosted by internationally-recognized civility expert Dr. Lew Bayer on December 8. For a complete listing of festive events, explore the Empress Holiday Brochure.
Say Aloha to the Holidays with Fairmont Kea Lani
Trade snow for sand and celebrate a Hawaiian holiday at Fairmont Kea Lani. The resort, located on Maui’s beautiful Wailea coast, features extensive festive programming for the entire family including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves as they arrive by way of traditional outrigger canoe. Guests can also immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture with daily experiences such as lei making, hula lessons and lauhala weaving.
Sip Spirited Cocktails at Fairmont Pittsburgh
Guests young and young at heart are invited to get in the holiday spirit with a selection of festive events, classes and special offers this holiday season at Fairmont Pittsburgh. The hotel kicks off the celebrations with a series of Holiday Cocktail Classes and Adult Gingerbread Classes featuring delicious holiday treats, cocktails and take-home gifts just for grown-ups. On December 7 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, children of all ages are invited to a very special brunch and cookie decorating party at Santa’s Workshop complete with a make-your-own-waffle station, story reading by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Reservations are required for all holiday classes and events.
Experience a Christmas at the Castle with Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs, nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, comes alive with the spirit of Christmas. From indulgent dinners and ice skating to guided wilderness walks and the grand New Year’s Eve Gala, Christmas at the Castle offers something to delight adults and children throughout the season. In what has become a holiday tradition, the historic castle hotel will also host live theatrical presentations of A Christmas Carol on select dates from November 29-December 28. Through the use of puppets, music and magic, this special rendition of the classic holiday tale is perfect for families of all ages.
A Canadian Christmas at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Step into a magical winter wonderland and enjoy iconic Canadian activities at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise this holiday season. From Festive Afternoon Tea, complete with stunning views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier, and the resort’s signature Ice Bar & Mountain Maple Syrup Experience to Yuletide Yoga and New Year’s Eve Snowshoeing, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a special holiday home in the Canadian Rockies. For a complete list of holiday events and specials, explore the Lake Louise Christmas Activity Guide.
Visit Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Celebrate the holidays in the land of a million Christmas Trees at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge with the annual Festival of Christmas. Festive activities and events are scheduled daily throughout the holiday season and Santa’s Cabin, home to Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves, is at the center of it all and ready for visitors. The Festival of Christmas Offer includes overnight accommodations with in-room Christmas tree and decorations, ice skating and tobogganing, wine tasting, s’mores under the stars and more and is available from December 20-31, 2019.
Enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
Hearken back to holidays of years past with Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello’s Country Christmas Package, a collection of old fashioned Yuletide festivities and feasts. The spirited package includes overnight accommodations from December 23-26; breakfast and dinner each day, including Traditional Christmas Brunch and Dinner; Christmas Eve ''Réveillon;” a family sleigh ride, and more.
Plan a Traditional Christmas in Edmonton at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Overlooking the famous North Saskatchewan River Valley, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is filled with the spirit of the holidays. Christmas at the Mac is celebrated with annual traditions and world-class cuisine beginning with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 15. Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, served November 16-January 2 is a time-honored tradition with a holiday twist, and festive buffets and traditional holiday dinners offered throughout the holiday season are a delicious way to get in the spirit at this iconic Edmonton destination.
Celebrate an Island Christmas at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Fairmont Royal Pavilion puts a Caribbean spin on Christmas with daily children’s activities offered December 15 – January 4. From Hobie Cat sailing lessons and sand castle competitions to movie night and Christmas Karaoke, island fun is waiting each day. In addition to traditional holiday brunches and dinners, Fairmont Royal Pavilion will host a West Indian Extravaganza Buffet on December 28 featuring local flavors and Caribbean dishes including roti, jerk pork and fresh local fish. Guests celebrating the holidays in Barbados can also take advantage of Fairmont Royal Pavilion’s special holiday package available throughout December & January with rates up to 50% off.
Dine in a Life-Sized Gingerbread House at Fairmont San Francisco
For more than a century, Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with holiday festivities and spectacular décor. Starting on November 30, the Nob Hill landmark transforms into one of the world’s most beloved holiday destinations, with a two-story, life-sized Gingerbread House in the hotel’s lobby. This enormous and completely edible Gingerbread House, available for private dining reservations for up to 10 guests, will stand more than 25 feet high, 35 feet wide and 10.5 feet deep and will feature more than 6,000 homemade gingerbread bricks, 1,650 pounds of candy and 3,300 pounds of royal icing. New for this year, Fairmont San Francisco will reopen the historic Cirque Bar for the season to feature festive holiday décor and cocktails.
Discover the Christmas at the Princess Festival at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Celebrate the splendor of the season at the AAA Five Diamond award-winning Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Witness the resort transform into an enchanting winter wonderland during the 10th Annual Christmas at the Princess festival November 26 through December 31. Festive activities include a desert ice skating rink (yes, with real ice!), Build-A-Bear Pop-Up Shop, enchanted light shows, and exclusive access to Santa’s secret headquarters where guests can pose for photos with Santa. New for 2019, Mrs. Claus' Well & Being Beauty Bar features a selection of thoughtfully curated beauty and relaxation essentials perfect for holiday gift giving.
Make Party Plans at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
California wine country is a magical destination for the holidays, and Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa has made it easy to celebrate the season in Sonoma. The Holiday Cheer Package, available November 10-January 30, includes a special holiday event rate for corporate and social parties hosted at the hotel. The package also includes a discounted overnight rate for guests attending holiday parties with complimentary 2:00 p.m. late checkout based on availability and up to 20% off spa services.
Frozen Fun at Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
Celebrate the holiday season at Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel and experience what makes this iconic Bay Area resort so special. Along with other festive programming, the hotel will feature a handcrafted Frozen-inspired gingerbread display for the holidays and host Holiday Tea with Princess Elsa on December 14. From special holiday guest room rates to Hanukkah celebrations and Tree Lighting with Santa, holiday fun awaits for everyone at Berkeley’s historic Claremont Club & Spa.
Get in the Spirt with Swissôtel Chicago’s Santa Suite
For the sixth consecutive year, Swissôtel Chicago will transform its 2,000-square-foot Presidential Suite into the Santa Suite, Santa’s home-away-from-the-North-Pole for the holiday season. Families are invited to enjoy elf-guided tours of the Suite during Santa Days, featuring photos with the big man himself, letter writing, face painting, crafts and complimentary hot chocolate and snacks. Guests can also experience the magic of the Santa Suite at Pancakes and PJs on December 14. This festive breakfast, held in the Élevé penthouse ballroom, will feature multiple food stations including a Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice pancake station, a Potato Pancake station and even a Pigs in the Blanket station. Tickets include a tour of the Santa Suite and a visit with Santa. New for 2019, Santa also invites grownups to his suite on select Friday evenings for Swissôtel Chicago’s Après Ski After Dark Holiday Bar. Guests can even book their own holiday decorated room with the new Elf Decorated Room package which includes complimentary access to the Santa Suite.
Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays at Fairmont Royal York
For 90 years, Fairmont Royal York has been the city’s choice to celebrate the holidays. Now in its third year, the hotel will continue to glow festive cheer onto the streets of Toronto with the annual Festive Window Display, unveiling on November 28. REIGN, Fairmont Royal York’s newest restaurant, offers two new dining experiences for 2019, perfect for creating new holiday traditions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For even more festive fun, Fairmont Royal York has partnered with the historic Distillery District to create an exclusive Toronto Christmas Market Package which includes an overnight stay in a Fairmont Luxury Room, fast passes to the market and vouchers for hot chocolate and a Ferris wheel ride. For even more festive fun, Fairmont Royal York offers a Trees of Hope Package including two express passes for Union Station’s skating rink, and it has decked out its luxurious new Royal York Suite for the holidays where guests can book an extravagant weekend-only stay package. Also for the first year, Fairmont Royal York is transforming the former smallest bar in Toronto, York Station, into a fully ornamented Christmas bar with wrapping paper walls, kitschy cocktails and ugly festive sweaters. Open for 12 days only, it’s free to the public and runs on weekend evenings.
Indulge in a Decadent Holiday at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is unwrapping the festive fun with holiday treats to go and gifts at Marché Artisans, Canada’s first gourmet hotel market. Shop unique local products, gourmet gift baskets and chef-prepared meals. The Queen Elizabeth will also celebrate the season with special Christmas and New Year's menus at Rosélys restaurant, holiday afternoon tea and a swanky New Year’s Eve party at Nacarat bar. Unwrap the festive fun with a full list of gourmet offerings and holiday deals.
Traditional Tree Lighting & Ugly Sweaters at Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will host its 16th annual tree lighting ceremony on December 3 in support of Horton’s Kids. Guests will enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics, and children are invited to decorate their own holiday cards before a visit from Santa himself. This holiday season also marks the return of Ugly Holiday Sweater Happy Hour at Fairmont Washington, D.C. Simply show up in you ugliest holiday-inspired attire and receive a complimentary cocktail on week nights from 5:00-7:00 p.m. December 2-December 27. Additional happy hour specials will also be available including bar bites and signature cocktails in the hotels festively decorated lobby.
Attend a Luxurious Holiday Dinner Party at Fairmont Copley Plaza
Toast the holiday season with a lavish five-course Holiday Bacchanal Dinner in Fairmont Copley Plaza’s historic lobby on December 16. The 107-year-old lobby is dramatically transformed into an elegant ambiance only once a year for this exclusive soiree. Lucky guests dine underneath the hotel’s magnificent ceiling murals and indulge in a festive menu and wine pairings from Executive Chef Laurent Poulain. Cocktail attire is encouraged, and tickets available to purchase here.
A Hawaiian Holiday Escape at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
The holiday forecast calls for sand, surf and sunshine at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii as the luxury resort transforms its tropical paradise into a festive wonderland with a life-size chocolate volcano sculpture adorning the lobby, Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by outrigger canoe and pop-up markets featuring Hawaii Island vendors showcasing locally made artwork, crafts and jewelry. A full line-up of holiday programming includes hula (dance) lessons with the hotel’s Director of Hawaiian Culture, lei making and canoe paddling with Fairmont Orchid’s Hui Holokai Beach Ambassadors. The I Lava The New Year beach party is the perfect way to raise a glass to new beginnings.
Celebrate the Festive Season at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Celebrate this holiday season in Vancouver at the Castle in the City and enjoy fun for the whole family. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver offers an extensive menu of festive offerings including holiday brunches, traditional dinners, lunch buffets, afternoon tea, breakfast with Santa, turkey-to-go and a pop up holiday retail store. Guests can take the elevator home and relax after a busy day of holiday fun in one of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s newly renovated guest rooms.
Spend Christmas in the Santa Suite at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
One lucky family will get to stay in Santa’s Suite this Christmas at Quebec’s famed Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. This exclusive suite is available for $999 CAD per night (2 night minimum stay) December 23 – 27 and includes breakfast buffet one morning, Christmas Brunch on December 25, valet parking and, of course, the magic of Christmas. The hotel will also offer festive programming and additional holiday overnight packages so everyone can get in on the fun.
Celebrate Christmas in November at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Christmas arrives early and fairy tales come true at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Guests can treat themselves to a luxurious stay at one of Canada’s most iconic castles and celebrate the holidays in advance with the Start Christmas in November promotion, available through December 14 and featuring holiday décor, a visit from Santa Clause and more. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac will also offer a wide selection of festive events throughout December including family brunches and gourmet buffets with views of the frozen St. Lawrence River and an elegant New Year’s Eve Gala.
Fairmont Southampton Warms Up with Holiday Fun
Winter in Bermuda means pink sand, blue skies and palm trees and just like the sun, the holiday spirit is bright at this island destination. Fairmont Southampton not only serves adventure and relaxation, but a full season of holiday events and activities including classic holiday dinners, the Bermuda-famous Christmas Day Brunch at Windows on the Sound, and traditional Boxing Day Brunch. Guests are invited to kick off the holidays at the resort’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 8 featuring treats, carols and 10,000 lights on a 25-foot Christmas tree overlooking The Great Sound. Children of all ages can also explore Fairmont Southampton’s Kids Camp for Gingerbread House Decorating, Fishing Off de Dock, Slime Time and more throughout the holidays.
Oh Tiffany Tree, How You Shine So Blue at Fairmont Pacific Rim
For the first time, Fairmont Pacific Rim and Tiffany & Co. have partnered to present an iconic 15-foot holiday tree shining brightly in the hotel lobby. Designed by Tiffany & Co, this magical holiday moment is brought to life with signature Tiffany blue and silver ornaments. Warm up this season with gourmet sips from the Tiffany & Co. ‘Hot Cocoa Cart’ making pop-up appearances in the lobby and on Fairmont Gold.
Ring in 2020 at Fairmont Austin’s New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu
Join Fairmont Austin for its second annual Tree Lighting Celebration on December 1 featuring Santa's complimentary bakeshop, a special holiday performance, cameos with Santa and two giant macaron Nutcrackers. Making the evening even more magical, a Dell Children’s Medical Center patient will be invited to light the tree. The event is free to the public, and 100% of donations will benefit Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas. In addition to an array of delicious holiday brunches, Fairmont Austin will also wrap up the holiday season with an exclusive five course New Years’ Eve Chef’s Tasting Menu at Garrison.
Jet, Set & Celebrate on the Fly with Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Fairmont Vancouver Airport invites guests to indulge in the holiday spirit even while on the road. Give back with the Wish Dish, available at Globe@YVR and Jetside Bar throughout December, or meet St. Nick himself at Tea with Santa on December 14. Proceeds from both events will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Travelling over Christmas or New Year’s Day? Stop by Globe@YVR and Jetside Bar for festive food and beverage offerings including the popular Christmas buffet brunch and New Year’s Eve dinner buffet.
Make It a Mayan Style Holiday at Fairmont Mayakoba
Eternal summer and the warm Caribbean Sea awaits this holiday season at Fairmont Mayakoba. Located on Mexico’s breathtaking Riviera Maya, guests will find exciting festive activities for all ages at this AAA-5 Diamond resort from exclusive holiday-themed spa treatments to a New Year´s Eve party in the white sand.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry with Fairmont Waterfront
Join Fairmont Waterfront this holiday season on Vancouver’s harbour, where floor-to-ceiling views of the water and snow-capped mountains are all part of the holiday magic. The hotel's festive events and dining adventures are an authentic expression of the Pacific Northwest, and guests are invited to share them with family and friends throughout this enchanting time of year. Don bright and bold apparel for an Ugly Sweater Lunch in ARC Restaurant to receive 15% off. Classic holiday favorites await for Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner, and there’s nothing better than an elaborate Christmas Morning Brunch Buffet. Keep the celebration going and end the year with a bang! Whether it's an early night or a party into the wee hours that revelers seek, Fairmont Waterfront's New Year’s Eve events will ring in 2020 in style with live music and delicious menus.
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