7 Christmassy U.S. Hotel Suites That Go All-Out for the Holidays
by Briana Bonfiglio /Across the United States, hotels are going all-out as they decorate for the holiday season. Some are even taking the Christmas trees, tinsel and holly in-room of their top accommodations. Here are seven hotels offering festive packages to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton (Grand Rapids, M.I.)
The exclusive Santa Suite at Amway Grand Plaza will give families an extra-festive experience in the wintry city of Grand Rapids. Aside from the classic stockings and a Christmas tree, the suite will also have hot cocoa bombs, a custom cookie decorating kit, and postcards for Santa.
Flamingo Resort & Spa (Santa Rosa, C.A.)
Guests will be transported to a tropical winter wonderland at Flamingo Resort & Spa’s Santa Suites, which boasts a crackling fireplace, bespoke seasonal decor, and twinkling lights. Each Santa Suite also has a Christmas tree, holiday-themed books, and Sonoma County-made bath and body products with seasonal scents.
Hotel Bennett (Charleston, S.C.)
Throughout the season, Hotel Bennett is hosting a variety of festive events, from a tree lighting ceremony to holiday crafting classes to an ugly sweater party. For those who want to experience the fun while enjoying the comforts of home, the hotel offers the Home Sweet Hotel Bennett package. Guests will get a suite with a Christmas tree adorned with twinkling lights and ornaments and also enjoy complimentary valet parking and a keepsake ornament to take home.
Intercontinental Miami
The Festive Christmas Suite at Intercontinental Miami, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has all the holiday-themed fun you could ask for. The grand Christmas tree and hot cocoa bar are the stars of the show, while fun touches like snowman slippers, festive pillows, cookies, and holiday movies in a separate bedroom are there to top it all off. Guests who book the suite also get Club Lounge access with breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour included.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Families looking to take their “Elf on the Shelf” tradition on the go will have everything they need at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk’s Elf Suite. This charming holiday suite is well decorated and includes a take-home elf, a hot cocoa bar and candy canes, an Elf Life Holiday Hunt activity, and complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children. Late 2 p.m. checkout is also available for Elf Suite guests.
The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York
New York City is Christmas central, and The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York’s Merry & Bright Holiday Suite is no exception to that. Decked out in tinsel, string lights, wreaths, trees, festive linens, and more, this over-the-top, ’90s-inspired suite, in partnership with the National Tree Company, will ‘wow’ guests who seek an exciting holiday experience. Standout touches include the vintage TV with holiday movie VHS tapes and the stocking stuffer welcome amenities. The suite was designed by Brooklyn-based production designer and stylist Cassia Maher.
Wequassett Resort & Golf Club (Harwich, M.A.)
With the Mrs. Claus Touch package, guests at the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club get a room decorated with an illuminated Christmas tree, a stocking full of sweet treats, and late checkout. The hotel also offers pajama brunches, gingerbread-making classes, and more at the stylish Mrs. Claus’s Cottage.