17 Top Hotel Christmas Trees – Forbes Travel Guide Story
If you need a little holiday cheer, check into a luxury hotel. No matter where they are located in the world, luxury hotels tend to be decorated in grand fashion, whether it’s an avant-garde aesthetic or a traditional look.
We took a look inside hotels from Atlanta to Tokyo and found stunning Christmas trees that will brighten your holiday season.
Vegas hotel transforms its 14,000-square-foot botanical garden into saint nicholas visit By Clement Clarke Moore (who famously began “It was the night before Christmas…”). A 45-foot-tall fir tree crowned with Swarovski stars, covered in more than 35,000 mini LED lights and 8,700 ornaments, is flanked by a vintage carousel and life-size gingerbread houses.
Claridge’sLondon
British designer Paul Smith decorated the Mayfair Hotel’s 19-foot tree with 100 mechanical birdhouses. “When designing this year’s tree, I naturally thought of the birdhouse, friendly and upbeat, a symbol of home that reflects the welcoming spirit of The Claridge’s,” said Smith. You will also be greeted by the chirping of trees.
Palm One HotelDubai
Tannenbaum gave a modern twist to three metal trees from fashion brand Elie Saab. The striking sculpture is made of polished mirror and brushed steel. After admiring the designer trees, you can enjoy the Elie Saab Holiday Tea through January 10, which includes treats like chocolate caviar tart.
Windsor Courtnew orleans
This New Orleans hideaway’s classic tree stands two stories tall, surrounded by white reindeer and polar bears, and its sparkling chandelier is its star. While the 19.5-foot-tall Michigan Fraser fir is the centerpiece, Windsor Court also planted seven North Carolina trees in its lobby to support the area’s hurricane recovery efforts.
The five-star hotel’s Christmas centerpiece looks decadent: a 12-foot-tall tree decorated with oversized Ladurée macarons in gold, cream and teal as well as dried flowers, bright baubles and St. Regis Made of products. A teal velvet bow at the top ties it all together. If you’re craving something sweet, head to the nearby Ladurée macaron cart.
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Enter a sparkling winter wonderland created by designer Jeff Leatham. A giant red geometric bear guards the main tree, which is decorated with red bows and colorful twinkling lights. Elsewhere in the hall, giant green and red balls were carefully stacked, two smaller trees were lit, and a giant golden geometric deer watched over the festivities.
Tokyo Ginza EDITION and The Tokyo EDITION Toranomon
The sister hotels use wood to express sustainability – Ginza showcases a woven design and Toranomon uses circular wood slices. They hired architect Kengo Kuma of two hotels to design trees that could be turned into tables after the holidays. The furniture will be auctioned off, with a portion of the proceeds going to support Make-A-Wish.
A flock of 1,450 golden origami pigeons stopped mid-flight in the lobby of this Geneva hotel. Glittering birds hang from the ceiling, forming the shape of an aerial Christmas tree. Belgian artist Charles Kaisin envisioned the installation as a tribute to the Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage, with the doves representing peace and harmony.
The Paris Hotel’s stunning Nordmann fir stands 19.7 feet tall and shimmers with golden light. But look closely and you’ll notice offbeat, surreal embellishments like eye ornaments and feathers. The Ritz Paris celebrates the 100th anniversary of Surrealism with a holiday event and celebrates the legacy of Surrealists such as Dali, Picabia and Cocteau.
To commemorate Baccarat’s 260th anniversary, the famous crystal company built this unusual Christmas tree, which features two Baccarat x Marcel Wanders 24L and 40L Le Roi Soleil spherical chandeliers with a red gift box at the bottom. You’ll also encounter Baccarat glassware when hosting festive cocktails and Christmas tea parties at MO BAR.
The Atlanta Hotel’s “Partridge in the Plum Tree” stands 20 feet tall and features an impromptu rendition of the famous Christmas carol. Fashion accessories brand MME.Mink and designer Jan Haedrich brought the song to life with more than 100 feathered white partridges, dark sugar plum velvet ribbons and 564 hand-painted ornaments.
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maria Island
If you’re looking for gift inspiration, head to this bejeweled Tiffany & Co. Christmas tree, which is made up of glass baubles and contains pieces from the brand’s most popular Lock, HardWear, T and Knot collections. Next was a Tiffany themed tea and finally a snowball dessert with pear winter berry jam and maple mousse.
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos
This Los Cabos hotel embraces nature and even has an outdoor Christmas tree. Composed of delicate pampas grass, this unique tree embodies Solaz’s blend of organic elegance and architectural harmony. Its soft earthy tones are reminiscent of the surrounding desert landscape, and it’s topped by a giant dark gold star.
ConnaughtLondon
The 30-foot-tall Danish Nordmann fir outside the Connaught Hotel is illuminated by British artist Conrad Shawcross, who incorporates elements of science and geometry into his artwork. He made 90 lanterns out of aluminum and hand-painted them a silver coating. The bright star at the top symbolizes holiday hope.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai
In keeping with the “Enchanted Night” theme, the London firm of Garrard (appointed the first official Crown Jewelers in 1843) decorated the five-star hotel’s golden boughs with midnight blue baubles. Glowing ribbons woven throughout add a divine touch. Near the Christmas tree, you can peruse Garrard’s precious jewels in a pop-up shop until January 10th.
Neiman Marcus Bal Harbor decorates the Christmas tree with Jim Marvin ornaments in the Art Deco lobby of a Miami hotel Designed holiday displays for Jackie Kennedy and Andy Warhol. The tree features soft pink, gold and blue tones, and the large balls echo the circular lights on the curved lobby walls.
