Luxury Christmas Experiences at Hotels Around the World

Celebrate Christmas in high style with these luxurious experiences at hotels around the world.

At Domaine de Manville in Provence, you can take advantage of a sweet tradition. Locals often top off Christmas Eve dinner with 13 desserts, a nod to Christ and the 12 disciples. Each diner is expected to at least try each of the 13 sweets, which range from sugary nougat to fruit dishes. In addition to serving its own take on the 13 desserts, the hotel offers carriage rides and holiday film screenings.

At The Surrey in New York City, get your hands on even more sweet treats, with an experience brought to you in part by a partnership with La Maison du Chocolat. Book a stay in the presidential suite and not only will the suite be transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas amenities and gifts, but you’ll also receive assistance from a private shopper to wrap up that last-minute Christmas shopping, a private class with the master chef at La Maison du Chocolat and your own La Maison du Chocolat hot cocoa cart for use in the evenings.

Also in New York, the Lotte New York Palace decks the halls with its own version of an advent calendar. The Molton Brown Advent Calendar gives guests the chance to take a complimentary gift from behind the advent calendar doors each day in December.

Across the country, Hotel Bel-Air gets festive with special holiday offers so you can save on your stay, but also a unique dining opportunity at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air. Christmas Eve dinner is four courses with a yule log dessert, while Christmas Day brunch is three courses with a dessert feast. Earlier in the month, you can take a cookie class with executive pastry chef Tiffany Pascua; classes are offered for both adults and children. The adult class includes a sampling of wine, cheeses, eggnogs and other tasty treats.