5 Hotels for the Holidays

Whether you’re dreaming of snowy peaks in Colorado Springs or a magical winter market in Vienna, we’ve hand‑picked five unforgettable hotels where you can celebrate the season in style. From cozy mountain lodges to elegant city palaces, each destination offers a unique blend of festive charm, luxurious amenities, and memorable experiences.

1. The Alpine Lodge – Colorado Springs, USA

Location: Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, this rustic yet refined lodge captures the spirit of the Rockies. Winter evenings are spent by a roaring fire, sipping hot cocoa while watching the snow fall outside the floor‑to‑ceiling windows.

Highlights include a heated outdoor pool, a full‑service spa offering peppermint‑infused treatments, and a nightly holiday buffet featuring locally sourced game and Colorado cranberry sauce.

2. Château de Noël – Strasbourg, France

Location: Set in the historic quarter of Strasbourg, the heart of the European Christmas market, this 17th‑century chateau blends classic French elegance with seasonal cheer.

Guests enjoy a private tour of the illuminated market, a candlelit dinner in the grand dining hall, and a complimentary bottle of Champagne to toast the new year.

3. Snowflake Resort & Spa – Whistler, Canada

Location: Situated on the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb, Snowflake Resort offers direct ski‑in/ski‑out access and a festive village atmosphere.

After a day on the powder, unwind in the heated outdoor jacuzzi, indulge in a gingerbread‑spiced massage, and join the nightly “Après‑Ski” celebration with live music and mulled wine.

4. The Grand Hofburg – Vienna, Austria

Location: In the center of Vienna’s historic district, this grand hotel places you steps away from the famed Christkindlmarkt.

Stay in a luxuriously appointed suite, savor a Viennese coffee and Sachertorte in the marble lobby, and attend an exclusive concert of Strauss waltzes performed in the hotel’s crystal ballroom.

5. Ice Palace Boutique Hotel – Reykjavik, Iceland

Location: Perched on the edge of the city’s harbor, the Ice Palace combines contemporary design with Icelandic tradition.

Guests can experience a private Northern Lights tour, relax in the geothermal‑heated infinity pool overlooking the fjord, and enjoy a five‑course dinner featuring Arctic char, reindeer, and locally foraged herbs.

Each of these hotels offers a distinct way to celebrate the holidays—whether you crave mountain adventure, historic romance, or a touch of Nordic wonder. Book early, because the most magical rooms fill up fast!