LONDON - If the thought of another Christmas at home leaves you reaching for your passport, then there are a few truly unique hotels that still have availability. Here's a selection of what's still available...
The Ritz, London
Indulge in a magical three night stay over Christmas at The Ritz. Package includes champagne and canapés, theatre, five-course gala dinner dance at The Ritz Restaurant, traditional six-course Christmas luncheon, daily full English breakfast, three nights accommodation. Price from £1,690 per person.
The Clarence, Dublin
The Clarence is Dublin's premier boutique hotel located in the heart of the city on the famous River Liffey. Owned by Bono & The Edge of Irish rock group U2.
The hotel’s New Year package include three nights, full Irish breakfast each morning, celebratory dinner on New Year’s Eve (a 5 course Tasting Menu) in the hotel’s famous Octagon Bar. Prices for the package start from €1,270 up to €7,000 for the fabulous penthouse suite.
Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
Hôtel de Crillon is an eighteenth-century palace full of charm and elegance with accommodations that are truly fit for a king, with terraces overlooking the Place de la Concorde. For New Year, why not savour an exceptional dinner at the extraordinary Michelin-starred Les Ambassadeurs restaurant, which is one of Paris’ great gastronomic stages.
Prices for New Year Package starts from €2,618 including two nights accommodation, buffet breakfast for two, a bottle of Rose Taittinger champagne and an unforgettable New Year Eve meal at Les Ambassadeurs.
Hotel Royal Monceau, Paris
Hotel Royal Monceau is a distinguished elegant hotel dating from 1928 located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees. Offers a New Year Package including gourmet dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Jardin, daily breakfast, VIP treatment and accommodation. Price from €950.
L’Andana, Tuscany, Italy
L’Andana is the creation of Alain Ducasse, the world-famous French chef, who has created a gastronomic Mediterranean extravaganza in the heart of the Maremma.The magical Christmas package includes: four-nights accommodation, complimentary upgrade (subejct to availability)
Byblos Art Hotel, Verona, Italy
Staying at Byblos Art Hotel is like living in a museum of modern furniture. Christmas package includes three nights accommodation, daily breakfast, three days museum pass to 16 of Verona’s museums, Christmas lunch and one candle-light dinner, Spa treatments. The New Year package includes three nights accommodation, daily breakfast, museum pass to 16 of Verona’s museums, one tasting menu in a gourmet restaurant in Verona, gala dinner, one bottle of champagne, brunch, spa treatments. Packages from €644.
elBulli Hotel Hacienda Benazuza, Andalucia, Spain
On a hill overlooking the Guadiamar river valley, Spain, the exclusive elBulli Hotel Hacienda Benazuza is encircled by olive trees, fountains and Andalucian-style gardens. Offers a three-nights Christmas package including “Benazuza”
The Dylan, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
The Dylan Amsterdam distinguishes itself by being daring and dramatic, offering style, elegance. The hotel will be serving splendid five-/seven-
For more information about Christmas and New Year in a truly inspirational hotel or villa, contact Select Escapes on +44 (0)20 7095 8700, info@selectescapes.com or visit www.SelectEscapes.com
