Christmas inspiration | Like an arty Christmas tree, decorations, delicacies and music at luxury hotels
Candlelight concerts at 4 iconic Sofitel hotels
Details of the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2024 by Paul Smith
Sir Paul Smith has unveiled the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2024
Four Seasons Prague - Dior Afternoon Tea
The Yule Log of Michaël Bartocetti of the Four Seasons Hotel George V
Stylish decorations at the Four Seasons Hotel George V
The Connaught Christmas Tree 2024 by Conrad Shawcross RA 
The Connaught Christmas Tree 2024 by Conrad Shawcross RA
We love the fact that some hotels invite friends and/or designers to decorate their Christmas tree. We’re always looking forward to the arty Christmas tree of the Claridge’s hotel in Mayfair, this year decorated by designer Sir Paul Smith. The arty Christmas tree just outside the Connaught hotel has been decorated by influential British artist Conrad Shawcross RA. But we also always love the decorations at the Plaza hotel in New York, the Bûches de Noël in France and more. A list of luxury and fancy Christmas trees, decorations and traditional delicacies by luxury hotels. Who knows some of it might inspire you!
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The arty Christmas tree at the Claridge’s hotel by Sir Paul Smith
Claridge’s, London’s legendary Mayfair hotel, has unveiled the annual Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2024, this year created by long-time friend of the hotel, Sir Paul Smith. The arty Christmas tree by Sir Paul Smith brings together two illustrious British names to reveal a traditional 20ft arty Christmas tree sitting in a Signature Striped barrel and decorated with Paul Smith colourful baubles, ribbon and over 100 bespoke birdhouses.
Sir Paul Smith has collaborated with two friends of the house on the decorations, British artist Nik Ramage, who has made a series of mechanical birdhouses, all with a playful Paul Smith twist, with roofs decorated in playing cards, postage stamps and dice. In Paul’s office, a miniature cable cart hovers overhead and Ramage took inspiration from this and engineered a flying bird to frame Claridge’s reception. Design studio Studiomama, created a series of their whimsical ‘Off Cut Creatures’ to sit around the base of the tree.
Adding to the festive design, Paul Smith’s holiday Merrymaker fragrance will be the scent of the lobby, and a chorus of birdsong is played from the tree throughout the day to welcome guests into the lobby of the hotel. And Sir Paul has revealed ‘Paul’s Pick n Mix’ trolley, which will be available for guests to enjoy. With a selection of Sir Paul’s confectionary favourites, the trolley will be wheeled into the lobby daily to surprise and delight hotel visitors.
They even created a party for the lighting of the tree, with delicious canapés from Claridge’s kitchens, Sir Paul’s ‘Festive Negroni’ cocktail, Laurent Perrier Champagne and live music from The London Oratory Schola Cantorum choir for an annual festive celebration like no other in the hotel’s Art Deco lobby. More details about the Claridge’s Christmas tree 2024 in the link in the title.
Why don’t you put a trolley of Christmassy delicacies in the lobby? Or as we point out almost every year, have a local designer or celebrity decorate your Christmas tree?
Four Seasons George V Paris | The French dessert ‘Bûche de Noël’ or Yule Log
Upon arrival in the Hotel’s majestic lobby, guests will be mesmerized by the breathtaking Christmas decorations specially created for this festive season by the Hotel’s renowned artistic director, Jeff Leatham. Special attention goes to their ‘Bûche de Noël’. To celebrate the festive season, Pastry Chef Michaël Bartocetti of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris has unveiled a sophisticated and indulgent ‘Bûche de Noël’ or Yule Log that is a veritable masterpiece of confectionary art. Celebrating flavour and creativity, this breathtaking holiday centrepiece echoes the shape of a holly leaf, an iconic symbol of the festive season. Infused with delicate pear and chocolate notes, the Yule Log delivers a beautifully balanced flavour profile. At its heart is a velvety chocolate mousse, offering a rich, caramelised finish that envelops every layer in indulgence. Milk and dark chocolate combined to create a beautifully balanced yet complex flavour experience, elevated by a delicate infusion of bergamot that introduces a subtle hint of citrus.
The Yule Log by Michael Bartocetti at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris is available to pre-order and pick up at the Hotel starting December 19, 2024. Check out their decorations in the reel below!
Why not created a special dessert or dish for pick-up at your hotel?
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A fairy tale Christmas Season at the Four Seasons Hotel Prague with a Dior afternoon tea
Embrace the magic of the holidays in the heart of the city at Four Seasons Hotel Prague, within walking distance of the famous Old Town Christmas markets. With the advent season approaching, the Hotel is unveiling a holiday program (linked in the title) filled with captivating experiences, lavish feasts, and festive activities. From stunning festive decorations by renowned local floral artist Ivan Šablatura to panoramic views of Prague’s winter skyline, guests are invited to celebrate the season in one of the world’s most picturesque cities.
Indulge in a one-of-a-kind Afternoon Tea inspired by Dior, available every Wednesday to Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 pm until January 8, 2025. This elegant experience, created by Executive Pastry Chef Giovanni Marco Carandino and Executive Chef Nicholas Trosien, showcases a curated selection of canapés, scones, and desserts reflecting the sophistication of the Dior Cruise 2025 collection.
Guests can savour this afternoon treat in a fashionably festive setting, enhanced by Tea Masters brewing exquisite tea, crafted cocktails from the Martini trolley, and live DJ music to elevate the ambiance starting November 29, 2024.
Sofitel partners with ‘Candlelight by Fever’ this festive season for a special series of concerts in its most iconic properties across the world
Sofitel is partnering with Candlelight this year, for the second consecutive year, to ignite the merriment of the festive season with the dazzling return of unique Candlelight Concerts within its hotels. From December to January, selected Sofitel flagships will play host to a series of eight concerts, charming guests with a spellbinding musical experience bathed in the warm glow of a thousand flickering candles.
Two Candlelight Concerts will take place at each of Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port (France, January 09th at 7:30pm & 9:30pm ), Sofitel Mexico City Reforma (Mexico, December 14th at 7pm & 9:30pm), Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa (UAE, January 09th at 6:30pm & 9pm) and Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills (USA, December 18th at 6pm & 8pm), elevating Sofitel’s signature Candle Ritual into sophisticated musical celebrations. The concerts will pay homage to the famous Sofitel’s French Zest, featuring some of the most emblematic French compositions. Alors on Danse, La Vie en Rose, Nightcall… timeless melodies now revisited in a fresh and exciting programme curated by Candlelight x Sofitel.
Led by a talented local string quartet, the performance will sweep guests into a spectacular musical journey while being immersed in the stunning architecture of an iconic Sofitel hotel, all accentuated by the alluring ambiance of candlelight. More details in their press release, link in the title.
The ‘Suitest Season of All’ offer at the Plaza Hotel in New York
Check out their Holiday offers of the Plaza Hotel in New York through the link in the title. They have the ‘Suitest Season of All’-package and let Santa help cross it off at Manhattan’s most festive address. We always love their Christmas decorations. But also their most simple offers look fancy, check out the milk and cookies image. And their decorations in the reel below!
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The arty Christmas tree of The Connaught 2024 by artist Conrad Shawcross RA
The legendary Connaught Christmas Tree 2024 has been unveiled outside The Connaught, and this year it has been designed by influential British artist Conrad Shawcross RA. The unveiling of this arty Christmas tree marks the start of the festive season on Mount Street in the heart of Mayfair.
The magnificent Nordmann Fir tree, sourced from Denmark, stands nine metres tall on Carlos Place and is bedecked with 90 eye-catching, bespoke lanterns, each one made from aluminium and hand painted with a silver coating. At the top of the tree is a bright, shining star which illuminates the streets of Mayfair, representing a symbol of hope this Christmas. Shawcross is known for incorporating mathematical ideas and geometrical patterns of interference within his designs, which are also echoed across this year’s tree design.
The arty Christmas tree of the Connaught by Conrad Shawcross RA will shine bright and illuminate Carlos Place until the first week of January 2025. More details of the Festive Season at the Connaught can be found in the link in the title. They also have a ‘Wreath Making Workshop’, including canapés, sweet treats and champagne.
Rumour around the brand – fun idea a wreath making workshop! Fun to do in collaboration with a local florist! It’s also a wonderful gesture to the community if you let everyone outside enjoy your decorations too.
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