Christmas in NYC is a magical time. The department stores put out their holiday window displays, Christmas trees light up across the public parks, and the competition for “best holiday decor” is steep. If you’re coming into the city for the holiday season, it’s the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into the holiday cheer by staying at a lavishly decorated hotel. If you’re local the city, the holidays are a great time to go lobby-hopping or maybe just treat yourself to a weekend staycation in a new neighborhood .
We’ve rounded up our favorite NYC Hotels who go all out with their festive decorations.
The Peninsula Hotel on 5th Avenue is one of the grandest hotels, and during the holiday season you will find a sparkling Christmas Tree & Nutcrackers standing guard in the lobby. Not only is the décor beautiful but guests can also enjoy a pop-up sweet shoppe open through December 31st. Christmas Carolers will also be present Fridays & Saturdays for live singing.
Christmas trees galore at Lotte Palace! When you walk into the hotel courtyard, you are immediately greeted by a dazzling Christmas tree plus a courtyard filled with string lights and other holiday décor. The interior also has two double-story Christmas trees in the lobby and garland strung across their grand entry staircase.
It doesn’t really get much more iconic that Christmas the The Plaza. Treat yourself to a Kevin McCallister holiday and spend your holiday season at one of the most timeless hotels in New York. Inside The Plaza hotel is filled with Christmas Trees and frosted garland to make you feel like you’re in a true winter wonderland. Pro-Tip: You can actually book a Home Alone hotel package with your stay.
Another Midtown hotel, St. Regis offers beautiful holiday decorations both outside and inside the hotel. The lobby is decked out with string lights, garland, reindeer, and other furry friends. This is definitely where luxury meets Christmas.
The Beekman has a swoon-worthy hotel lobby and it sure gets extra points during the holiday season. The lobby has a beautifully lit Christmas tree and you can find garland dangling from the atrium floor landings when you look up. A magical place to spend the night or grab a cocktail.
The William Vale has opened their seasonal Winter Village sitting 23 stories up. The rooftop features a skating rink with picture perfect skyline views. Guests can reserve a private chalet located around the rink to enjoy cocktails, fondue, and small bites.
The Standard Hotel is ready to go for the holiday season, complete with Christmas Trees, an ice-skating rink, and fuzzy outdoor seating. The plaza surrounding the rink has been recently redesigned in an ode to 80s punk culture. There, you will be able to find comfort foods like pizza and burgers.
Enter a world of crystallized magic at The Mark hotel. The hotel has partnered with Swarovski, the Austrian crystal house, to transform its façade with a glittering display of crystal decorations. Inspired by the holiday season’s favorite cookie: festive gingerbread, and embellished with classical holiday trimmings like giant nutcrackers, candy canes, ribbons, and a jolly Saint Nick.
You don’t have to drive out to The Catskills this winter to get the rustic cabin experience. Inside the courtyard at The Arlo Soho, discover quaint cabins ready to serve your dinner party. The cabins fit up to 10 guests and offer a flat rate prix-fixe menu.
The Four Seasons Downtown has a beautiful light display outside of their hotel. You can walk underneath the dazzling white lights which are the perfect spot for a photo-op. The hotel entrance has hanging snowflakes and you will be greeted with a huge Christmas tree in the lobby.
