Christmas Decorations at Disney World 2016
The holiday season is here, so it's finally time to break out our favorite over-the-top Christmas decorations. Why not take a cue from some of the most beautiful and elaborate decorations around the world? From grand hotels across the world to festive holiday windows at New York's famed department stores, we've rounded up the most over-the-top Christmas decorations here to inspire your holiday decor.
Claridge's
The 2019 Christmas tree at Claridge's in London was decorated by Christian Louboutin, which is why it features a very special Loubi Express holiday train in the display. Even better? You can actually enter the train—it has an intimate dining carriage with four tables inside and a cocktail conductor offering Champagne.
The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough in London unveiled a high-fashion tree for the holiday season, created in collaboration with British fashion house Ralph & Russo and Tony Marklew. The tree was inspired by the intricate detailing seen in Ralph & Russo's recent collection, with chandelier-like crystals and leaf embellishments. Lilibet, the hotel's beloved resident cat, received a bespoke collar as part of the collaboration just for the holiday season.
"With couture there's always a thread of magic in every piece, and we're delighted this holiday season to bring that spirit to the hotel and celebrate with all who visit The Lanesborough," Tamara Ralph, the Creative Director of Ralph & Russo, said.
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa in Montauk, New York is celebrating the holidays with seven multi-sensory themed igloos overflowing with festive decorations. Santa's Workshop, Log Cabin, and Après Ski are just a few of the seasonal igloo themes that guests can enjoy. Even better? Gurney's is giving back this holiday: all proceeds from the igloo ticket sales will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury
London's most Instagram-worthy restaurant, Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury, collaborated with the Swiss alpine resort town Gstaad on their holiday decor. The result is a cozy dining scene with snow-dusted foliage, festive pine garland, and of course woolen blankets so guests can brave the cold. The Swiss-inspired experience doesn't end there: there's also a Swiss afternoon tea offering, which comes with a Mont Blanc tart and Edel Weiss white chocolate cream.
Lotte New York Palace
The historic Lotte New York Palace goes all out for the holidays. This year, the hotel has a sparkling 30-foot Christmas tree situated in its front courtyard, complete with red and gold decorations and a gold star on top. Seasonal highlights at the Palace include a meeting and story time reading with Santa, which takes place every Saturday and Sunday in December, along with special cocktails for the season, like a Mexican Mint Hot Chocolate.
L'Apogee Courchevel
Located in the French Alps, L'Apogee Courchevel is an actual winter wonderland as the holidays roll around. The hotel capitalizes on their snow-covered surroundings with elaborate decorations tied into the resort's natural beauty. L'Apogee Courchevel is hosting special musical performances and other festive celebrations all month long.
InterContinental Dublin
The five-star InterContinental Dublin is all dressed up for the holidays with decorations in every corner, including this tree here. For the holiday season, the InterContinental is hosting a special festive tea along with a "Three Days of Christmas" program, which includes a Christmas eve meal, a Christmas day lunch, and finally a St. Stephen's Day brunch to take place on December 26.
Mansion on Turtle Creek
Mansion on Turtle Creek is giving guests a personal touch for the holidays. The luxury hotel in Dallas is providing visitors with their very own personal Christmas tree in their hotel room, complete with decorations provided by the Mansion staff or a guest's personal decorations mailed ahead of time. In the hotel's dining spaces, you'll find sparkling Champagne-colored Christmas trees as seen here.
The Soho Hotel
Firmdale's beautifully designed hotel in London does not disappoint during the holiday season. Festive Christmas trees are scattered throughout the property, with sparkling lights and bright decorations on each tree. The Soho Hotel has a host of special events just for the holidays, including festive film offering which includes lunch or dinner followed by a screening of classic Christmas movies—Elf, Love Actually, and It's a Wonderful Life are among the films you can see!
The Dolder Grand
Zurich is an actual winter wonderland around the holidays, and the Dolder Grand decorates accordingly. A 33-foot-high tree is on display in the center of the hotel's open-air ice-skating rink, complete with over 11,000 LED string lights. There's also a chalet where guests can enjoy a drink after skating.
The London EDITION
The London EDITION tapped British artist Luke Edward Hall to design their holiday decorations this year. The creation, which is called "A Christmas Dream," is an elaborate and whimsical take on a traditional tree, with bursts of color and bold ornaments. Florist designer Mark Colle imagined the nearly 20 foot tree that Hall embellished, which is situated in the The London EDITION's Lobby Bar.
"My Christmas tree for The London EDITION is a riot of colour and theatrical ornament which I hope will invoke the joy of Christmas in all its glittery, shimmering wonder," Hall said.
The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Resort, New York
The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Resort, New York is located in the heart of New York's theater district, and the luxury hotel looked to their neighbors on Broadway for holiday decor inspiration. Their Christmas tree pays homage to iconic Broadway shows with mini Playbill ornaments featuring Mamma Mia!, Wicked, Hairspray, West Side Story, and more.
Saks Fifth Avenue
The legendary department store collaborated with Disney on one-of-a-kind holiday windows inspired by Frozen 2. The six windows bring scenes from the movie to life, featuring Elsa and Anna in elaborate moments from the film. Additionally, Saks is hosting a Disney's Frozen 2 Enchanted Forest Experience at Saks throughout the holiday season, an immersive experience that will transport visitors to the world of Frozen.
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman's 2019 holiday windows bring a dazzling Christmas celebration to live. Titled "Bergdorf GoodTimes," the entire installation echoes an indulgent holiday party fantasy, with over-the-top ensembles paired with larger-than-life decorations. The window themes include Winner Take All, Wild Card, Jackpot!, Game Night, Queen's Gambit, Up The Down Escalator, and Scavenger Hunt.
Cliff House Maine
Cliff House is taking advantage of their natural features this holiday: their stunning Christmas tree is displayed in front of a rocky scene of Maine's iconic coastline, with panoramic views of the ocean. To celebrate the festive season, Cliff House is hosting a number of events, including tree lightings, visits from Santa, and special holiday food and drink tastings. Plus, the hotel is ringing in 2020 with a Champagne celebration complete with a firework finale at 11:00 p.m.
The Stafford London
The Stafford London's Christmas tree this year has a royal seal of approval: the 10-foot tree was designed by Highgrove House, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall's private residence. The tree's design was inspired by the Royal Gardens at Highgrove, which Charles has proudly worked on for the last 38 years.
Conrad Dublin
Conrad Dublin teamed up with Disney to create seasonal decor inspired by Frozen 2, with decorations designed by local artist Edwin Jebb. Highlights include autumnal trees that combine oranges, yellows, pinks, and reds throughout the interiors, along with bright white Christmas lights.
Le Bristol Paris
The historic hotel in the heart of Paris has a glittering display for the holidays, with Christmas trees covered in Baccarat crystal. The hotel's restaurants, Epicure and 114 Faubourg, both have special holiday menus for Christmas too, for a truly festive dining experience.
Sofitel New York
The holiday decorations at New York's Sofitel Hotel were inspired the golden age of travel, starring an elaborate 15 foot Christmas tree made entirely of vintage Louis Vuitton trunks. Each Vuitton trunk featured is over 100 years old—and every piece is for sale. The one-of-a-kind display was designed and curated by The Well Traveled Trunk.
The Savoy
This year, luxury London hotel The Savoy teamed up with the LEGO Group for a festive and child-friendly display. Various areas of the hotel have transformed for the Twelve Rebuilds of Christmas decorations, with interactive components that guests can experience.
The Savoy
The Savoy's decor also have a charitable components: visitors can take a photo of the decorations and post it on social with #BuildToGive—for every photo shared, LEGO will donate a set to a child in need.
The Whitby Hotel
The Whitby Hotel is a design lover's favorite spot in New York. The hotel's take on holiday decor is perfectly festive, with seasonal garland making the space feel like a winter wonderland. After you admire the Whitby's decorations, head to their bar and restaurant for a festive afternoon tea to toast the season in style.
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland has a seriously impressive tree for the holidays: a 136.5-foot Sequoia tree that was planted over 100 years ago is the centerpiece of their decorations—it's even said to be the tallest living Christmas tree in Europe. The tree dazzles with over 30,000 LED lights, and is worth taking in for yourself this holiday.
Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal in London collaborated with Diptyque Paris on their festive decor, including a "lucky charms" themed Christmas tree decorated with bespoke ornaments created in collaboration with Diptyque. That's not the luxury hotel's only Diptyque holiday decor...
Hotel Café Royal
The luxury hotel also has a giant installation of Diptyque's insanely popular advent calendars. Located in the lobby, the calendar is an exact replica of the highly-anticipated Diptyque calendar, and there's also a pop-up Diptyque shop where guests can shop their favorite items from the brand. Run, don't walk, to see this one-of-a-kind display.
The Westbury
The historic hotel in Dublin, Ireland is decked out for the holiday season—and is hosting a few celebratory events in honor of the most wonderful time of the year. Guests can enjoy a festive afternoon tea at the Westbury's Gallery, complete with mini snowman chocolate and coconut tarts, Santa's hat choux filled with gianduja pastry cream, and Perrier-Jouët Champagne.
Belmond Charleston Place
The Belmond Charleston Place looked to the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train for holiday decor inspiration, with a full replica of the train in the center of the lobby. The display, which also features miniature European alpine homes and realistic stables, is surrounded by gorgeous garland wrapped around the hotel's staircases.
Hotel Indigo Durham
Hotel Indigo Durham in Durham, United Kingdom is celebrating the holidays in style, with festive Christmas trees and garland scattered throughout the property. The hotel is also offering seasonal menus for lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea that are perfect for a holiday celebration.
The Willard InterContinental
The Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C., is all dressed up for the holidays. In addition to the seasonal decor throughout the luxury hotel, the Willard is also offering special Christmas events, including a holiday afternoon tea in Peacock Alley, a Nutcracker Tea Party with the Washington Ballet, and a holiday cookie decorating class for baking lovers.
The Royal Poinciana Plaza
The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach, Florida tapped artist Gray Malin to create their 2019 Christmas tree, which was inspired by Malin's À La Plage series. The 30-foot tree is made of 52 surfboards, each displaying a beach-y scene captured by Malin.
Maggie Maloney Associate Digital Editor Maggie Maloney is the associate editor at Town & Country and ELLE Decor, where she covers style, beauty, jewelry, and the many members of the royal family.
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Christmas Decorations at Disney World 2016
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