"Come Christmastime, London's best hotels pull out all the stops. Every year, it welcomes bigger, better, and more elaborate decor, and every year, the Condé Nast Traveler UK team waits with baited breath to discover where might be the first to unveil its Christmas tree, as well as its seasonal events calendar. Once the elves have finished their shift and the secrets behind the designs are out, London is officially open for festive business."
"I'm not one to shy away from dragging out a celebration, and last year I decided December 1 was too long to wait to unearth my sequins and indulge in a mince pie or three. I kick-started my joviality early with a wonderfully spoiling stay at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in November, where the team treated the children as if they'd been on the "nice list" all year, and surpassed any display our household could conjure up come the morning of the 25th."
"Because no matter the distance traveled, arriving at a hotel brings a sense of immediate escapism from everyday life. It's a chance to check out for a definitive amount of time, and check in wholeheartedly to a fantasy-trimmed with gilded accents, strung with twinkling fairy lights, and backed by a nostalgic soundtrack. Hotels are special, and never more so than when there's reason to celebrate collectively. This is our pick of the best hotels in London at Christmas."
London hotels mount increasingly elaborate Christmas decorations and seasonal events each year, with teams competing to unveil the first tree and put schedules in place. Early festive stays can make celebrations feel special and indulgent, as demonstrated by a November stay at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park where children received generous treatment and displays exceeded typical home setups. Popular destinations for seasonal visits include Raffles at The OWO, Broadwick Soho’s entrance display, and an evening at The Ned. Hotel stays provide escapism, a chance to temporarily leave everyday life, and immersive, nostalgic environments trimmed with gilded accents and twinkling lights.
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