Conrad Brussels - This festive season, guests can experience Winter Wonders in the City of Brussels and stay at the luxurious Conrad Brussels with the Christmas Delight Package. Winter Wonders is the annual winter fair in the city, with ice skating,
a Christmas market, illuminated big wheel and street entertainment.
The Christmas Delight Package includes a one night stay with breakfast in a sumptuous deluxe guestroom, one hour free ice skating for two people (including skate hire), information about the Brussels Grand Palace Christmas market as well as a Winter Wonders bag with a mug, and complimentary hot chocolate in the hotel's famous Loui Lounge & Bar.
The Christmas Delight package is from £178 B&B per room per night and is available from 27 November 2009 - 3 January 2010. Book at www.conradbrussels.com. *www.winterwonders.be
Trianon Palace Versailles, Waldorf Astoria Collection - This winter the Trianon Palace Versailles, Waldorf Astoria Collection, is capturing the spirit of Christmas like never before as it launches its very own ice skating rink and Christmas market on 12th December.
The 120 square metre ice skating rink will be located on the terrace of the hotel offering stunning views of the property's park as well as the Chateau de Versailles' royal gardens. One hour skate hire will cost €10 for adult and children visitors.
The Trianon Palace Versailles is also organising a luxury Christmas market on the grounds of the property. Twelve log cabins will be filled with sweet and savoury treats prepared in the two Michelin star kitchens as well as other luxury and quality gifts - perfect for those after different Christmas presents and stocking fillers.
Ice rink hours: 12 December 2009 -6 January 2010: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 4pm - 9pm; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm until 9pm.
Festive room rate package: €249 B&B per room per night, including welcome glass of champagne, VIP gift in room, free access to the ice skating rink and the Guerlain spa as well as free upgrade upon availability. Valid from 12 December until 3rd January.
To book, go to www.trianonpalace.com or call +33 (0) 1 30 84 50 00.
London Hilton on Park Lane: For a truly traditional Christmas Day, London Hilton on Park Lane is the perfect destination.
Galvin at Windows restaurant on the 23rd floor has spectacular views over London and this Christmas Day is offering a superb five-course menu with all the trimmings.
For those visiting with children, the day will be made more magical with a visit from Santa and a magician.
Lunch will be served 12.00pm - 4.00pm. £185.00 per person, £95.50 per child aged 11 years and under. Book at +44 (0)20 7208 4021, email: reservations@galvinatwindows.com, www.galvinatwindows.com
Festive season accommodation rates: Deluxe rooms from £199.00 B&B (Valid from 1st - 30th December 2009)
Hilton Coylumbridge - This Christmas, guests at the Hlton Coylumbridge can experience the magical atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands, with a visit from Santa and his reindeers.
The three night break at the Hilton Coylumbridge hotel includes dinner, bed & breakfast, plus a variety of special festive activities and entertainment including a Highland Banquet and Ceilidh, torchlit procession and a fireworks extravaganza.
Other activities to keep kids entertained include quad biking, a treasure hunt, fun house, adventure park with dry ski slope, climbing wall and a fancy dress party for all the family. Prices start from £354 per person based on 2 adults sharing a double/twin room including dinner and breakfast. Children under 18 stay free in room with parents. Valid from 24-27 December 2009. Two night package also available. Book at www.hilton.co.uk/coylumbridge
The Trafalgar Hotel - The Trafalgar Hotel's Roof Garden, situated high above the city with views over Trafalgar Square and the London skyline, is the ideal destination for a festive cocktail.
Guests can stay warm and dry under the specially designed and decorated roof dome, whist enjoying one of the special winter drinks such as mulled wine, Bourbon hot toddies and hot spiced apple cider.
For further details visit www.thetrafalgar.com or call T +44 (0)20 7870 2900. The Roof Garden is available for private hire, so it is advised to call before visiting to check it will be open to the public.
Hilton Arc De Triomphe - A chic new winter lounge awaits travellers this holiday season at Hilton Arc de Triomphe, Paris. From 9 December to Christmas Day, the hotel is transforming its popular Andalusian Patio into an outdoor "Snow Bar".
The 8,600 square-foot space - one of the largest open-air hotel gardens in Paris - will feature snow-covered Christmas trees and a chalet bar. Cocktail waitresses dressed in Santa outfits will serve canapés and a variety of drinks at holiday happy hours, Wednesday-Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30pm.
Guests can also enjoy additional seasonal indulgence with the hotel's Festive Package. The package features complimentary access to Spa Mosaic's Hydro Zone, which includes a hydro-tonic bath, steam room or sauna. The Festive Package includes, accommodation with a free room upgrade if available, Hilton Breakfast, VIP gift and Champagne on arrival.
The Festive Package is available from 12 December 2009 until 3 January 2010. Nightly rates for the package begin at €295. Book at www.hilton.co.uk/ArcDeTriomphe
Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton London Regent Street - Guests can immerse in a charming Dickensian Christmas experience this year and stay at the original magistrate's court where Charles Dickens once worked as a court reporter - The Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton.
The bespoke 'Dickensian Christmas Carol' accommodation and dining package starts from £330 including VAT, and includes overnight accommodation in a queen or twin room with full English breakfast, a 'Dickens Delight' Christmas cocktail in The Bar's VIP cells, a 4-course festive fusion menu in Michelin-recommended Silk restaurant, Liberty silver chocolate pennies and Christmas in-room amenities of fruit mince pies, Christmas cake. Valid from November 3, 2009 until January 10, 2010.
In addition, the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton has launched two 'Christmas with Lalique' packages including hotel accommodation and gifts from the famous French crystal house, ideal as a surprise treat for friends and loved ones.
Christmas with Lalique I' from £330.00 including VAT, includes overnight accommodation in a queen or twin room with full English breakfast for two and a gift bag containing two luxurious Lalique treasures from a choice of scented home candles, Lalique men's or women's fragrance and the signature crystal fish, which will be placed in the room upon arrival. In addition, guests will be treated to a private viewing of the Lalique showroom, accompanied by a glass of Champagne and Lalique goody bag.
For those with very discerning tastes, 'Christmas with Lalique II', from £657.50 including VAT, offers the ultimate short break and personal shopping experience as guests receive a £500 voucher to splash during their private viewing of the Lalique showroom.
Book all packages at www.courthouse-hotel.com
New Years Eve
Rome Cavalieri - This New Year's Eve the Rome Cavalieri, part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, is hosting a number of events to suit a range of tastes and budgets.
The New Year's Eve Grand Gala will be held in the renowned three Michelin Star restaurant, La Pergola, and the exquisite 10 course menu has been created by Chef Heinz Beck. The night will be accompanied by live music and dancing, and finished with a spectacular fireworks display from the highest terrace overlooking the beautiful city of Rome.
At the New Years Eve Dinner in the hotel's ballroom, guests will be served a sumptuous five-course menu accompanied by champagne and specially selected wine. At midnight it's time to party when the ballroom will be transformed into a disco to dance the night away.
Alternatively, visitors looking for a cool New Year's Eve can join the Ice Party in the Tiepo Lounge and Terrace. Guests can spend the night drinking champagne, whilst a top DJ sees the party through from 10pm until dawn.
Rates: New Year's Eve Grand Gala in La Pergola: €1,100 per person
New Year's Eve Dinner in the Ballroom: €480 per person
Ice Party in the Tiepolo Lounge and Terrace from €60.00
Special room rates from €250.00 B&B per night (valid from December 22, 2009 to January 7, 2010)
Book at: LaPergolaReservations.Rome@hilton.com or fb.rome@hilton.com, tel +39 06 35091, www. romecavalieri.com
Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel - This New Year's Eve the Hogmanay Ball at the Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh offers guests the chance to celebrate times gone by and times to come in a traditional Scottish way. The evening to remember starts with a Champagne reception at 7.30pm followed by a magnificent dinner at 8pm, complete with the address to the haggis. Then dance to the music from a live band until the wee small hours.
Rates: Hogmany Ball: £165.00 per person; Hogmanay Ball with accommodation 2-night package (arrival 30th or 31st December): £185 per person per night; Hogmanay Ball with accommodation: 1-night package (arrival 31st Dec): £275 per person
To book: T: 0131 222 8888 E: christmas.caledonian@hilton.com
Hilton Prague - This New Year's Eve Hilton Prague invites guests to greet 2010 from on top of the world at the Cloud 9 Sky Bar & Lounge Starlight Gala Dinner.
A buffet of gourmet delicacies from all over the world will be on offer, as well as an unlimited amount of Taittinger Champagne and a live DJ to keep the evening fizzing.
The Sky Bar & Lounge boasts an elevated position, making it one of the best spots to watch the city's midnight firework display.
Starlight Gala Dinner: £256 per person
For further details and full menus, visit www.hiltonprague.cz. To book call: +420 224 842 010 or e-mail: festivedesk.prague@hilton.com
