6 Hotels Making a Splash with Holiday Décor

If your holiday travel bucket list includes seeing over-the-top holiday decorations at your hotel, this list of six hotels around the globe should be your guide.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota celebrates both the festive season and its 25th anniversary, incorporating the property’s signature blue with silver (for the silver anniversary) throughout its holiday décor. Trees will fill the lobby, with shimmering lights, elegant drapery framing, silver bells and wrapped gifts. A life-sized gingerbread house will be inspired by newly reopened Lido Key Tiki Bar. Additional holiday offerings include a letter-writing program, seasonal dining experiences and holiday-inspired turndown.

The Joseph Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee

From November through February, Denim, The Joseph’s rooftop, becomes Summit, a seasonal residence inspired by European mountain culture. Think alpine lodge style, with white birch logs, evergreen garland, warm string lights, and heavy wool and shearling. Four fireside cabanas around fire tables offer Champagne, whiskey, mulled wine and fondue.

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Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Ontario

Toronto’s landmark hotel has rung in the season with a Grand Lobby tree lighting for almost a century and this year will highlight rich reds and gleaming golds. Gingerbread & Co., new this year, is a pop-up styled after an old-world holiday confectioner, open through Dec. 31, with holiday cocktails and Santa Story Time. The Special Delivered package includes a fully decorated Christmas tree, a keepsake ornament and a Royal Elf.

Omni Hotels & Resorts’ Various Properties

Omni Hotels & Resorts brings back Blitzen’s holiday pop-up bar for a third year at select properties, starting Nov. 20. Blitzen’s will be filled with oversized ornaments, shimmering tinsel and lush garlands in festive shades. At New York City’s Omni Berkshire Place, the pop-up’s 1920s Art Deco aviation theme boasts Christmas trees, reindeer accents and playful holiday memorabilia.

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Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles, California

Hotel Figueroa first opened in 1926, meaning this year’s centennial calls for celebration. A specially decorated tree will take pride of place in the lobby, where the fireplace makes an inviting place to linger—all conveniently located in Downtown Los Angeles.

The Virginian Lodge in Jackson, Wyoming

The Virginian Lodge will once again transform its central courtyard into a snowy retreat, with strings of glowing bulbs, a fire pit ringed with Adirondack chairs, and heated decorated igloos. On Saturday, Dec. 12, the lodge hosts Thrift & Shift, a free holiday market with more than 40 local vendors.