travel
Top 7 Christmas-themed hotels in Asia
Christmas is not complete without a Christmas tree and the one at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong even touches the ceiling. – Pic courtesy of Mandarin Oriental HK, ember 19, 2015. Nothing says Christmas like a little colourful tinsel and bright lights! Get into the cheer and spirit of the season with some of the most beautifully decorated hotels in Asia:
The Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The festive decorations at The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong exude style, luxury and elegance with its lobby graced by a stately Christmas tree and colourful lights. Guests can indulge in seasonal mulled cider and roasted chestnuts available every evening from December 17 through to December 24.
As for dining, head for a classic Christmas lunch and dinner at Pierre or Mandarin Grill + Bar, two of the hotel’s Michelin Star-rated restaurants. Otherwise, try a more traditional dim sum or winter a la carte menu on Christmas Day.
Entertain yourself with performance by the children’s ballet from the renowned Jean Wong School of Ballet or head to the Connaught Room on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and meet Santa Claus in the flesh!
Westin Grande Sukhumvit
Bangkok is always buzzing with activity and we’re sure Christmas is no different. With baking classes for kids, a festive market for your last-minute shopping and “The Definitive Christmas Dinner” on Christmas Eve complete with carollers and a live band, you’ll definitely want to make Westin Grande Sukhumvit your ultimate Christmas destination.
And of course, the festive season won’t be complete with a grand tree in the lower lobby and an appearance by Santa Claus.
The elaborate miniature display at Millennium Hilton Seoul is sure to charm guests of all ages. – Pic courtesy of Millennium Hilton Seoul, December 19, 2015. Millennium Hilton Seoul
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Millennium Hilton Seoul has got you covered with seasonal decorations including a 10m tall Christmas tree greeting guests the moment they walk in.
The main attraction, however, would have to be an elaborate display of a miniature village and enchanting Christmas train set against snow-capped peaks, covered bridges and hot-air balloons traversed by a string of 120 handmade railroad cars. Now that’s a sight to behold.
The Fullerton, Singapore
Enjoy Christmas in the tropics at Singapore’s The Fullerton with a variety of Christmas offerings.
Keep your little ones occupied with a gingerbread-hippo making and decorating class while the whole family can get together over a Christmas Eve buffet or Christmas Day brunch and dinner at Town Restaurant.
Plus, carollers from the Hwa Chong Voices on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will surely put you in the festive mood.
The Imperial Palace Hotel, Seoul
If you can’t get enough of a white Christmas in South Korea, head to the Imperial Palace Hotel in Seoul for a jolly good time for the whole family, especially the little ones.
Kids will definitely be in awe of the 5m gingerbread dream house in the hotel lobby.
That, or they’ll immediately fall in love with the seasonal sweet treats at the Deli Amador. They’ll also get the chance to do some festive baking, make Christmas cards and build snowmen at the Kids’ Palace Christmas Event.
The whole family can then get together for the Red Carpet Christmas Party on Christmas Eve to usher in the holiday.
A Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland is guaranteed to be a magical one! – Pic courtesy of Tokyo Disneyland, December 19, 2015.Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
Tokyo Disneyland’s Christmas Fantasy will delight kids and adults alike with 2015’s theme being Christmas Storybooks.
Watch out for the parade and see if you can spot Donald Duck as Santa Claus and a snow-tastic float with beloved characters from Frozen like Anna, Elsa and Olaf!
Even their electrical parade, Dreamlights, will get a Christmas makeover with your favourite characters dressed up in festive costumes rocking out to Christmas tunes.
Don’t forget to catch the spectacular fireworks, but after you have Christmas dinner at Eastside Restaurant in World Bazaar or Crystal Palace Restaurant of Adventureland.
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
If you’re in Taiwan for the holiday season, then make a visit to the Mandarin Oriental where a 20m rose-gold Christmas tree awaits, decorated with more than 1.5km of sparkling LED lights.
There will also be a Christmas market in the courtyard with anything from sweets, baked goodies and handmade toys on December 19, 20 and 24 from noon to 8pm. Also be sure to look out for carollers from the Taipei Philharmonic Youth Choir and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
For a luxurious five-course Italian Christmas menu, Bencotto is the place to be. Otherwise, head for the Christmas “semi-buffet” at Cafe Un Deaux Trois on weekends. – December 19, 2015.
* This list of Christmas-themed hotels was handpicked for you by hotel booking site HotelsCombined available in more than 40 languages and prices in 120 currencies.
Please note that you must sign up with disqus.com before commenting. And, please refrain from comments of a racist, sexist, personal, vulgar or derogatory nature and note that comments can be edited, rewritten for clarity or to avoid questionable issues. As comments are moderated, they may not appear immediately or even on the same day you posted them. We also reserve the right to delete off-topic comments