The World’s 10 Best Christmas Hotels

Some places do more than decorate for the season. They glow with holiday spirit, wrapping guests in lights, music, cookies, cozy moments, and pure December magic.

From snowy mountain retreats to sunlit tropical escapes, these ten hotels deliver unforgettable Christmas cheer for travelers of every kind.

The Greenbrier (White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia)

A holiday stay at The Greenbrier feels like stepping into a grand American storybook where garlands trail through historic halls, and the Allegheny Mountains glow with winter magic.

Guests enjoy ice skating, carriage rides, bowling, dazzling decorations, and the warm nostalgia this legendary resort has perfected for generations.

Sonnenalp Hotel (Vail, Colorado)

The Sonnenalp glows with Alpine charm in the heart of Vail Village, offering fireside warmth and polished European hospitality. Holiday guests enjoy cozy suites overlooking Gore Creek, glittering village lights, and the unmistakable joy that settles over the Rockies each December.

It is a festive winter haven where Colorado grandeur meets timeless Alpine elegance.

Omni Mt Washington (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire)

Winter at Bretton Woods feels like stepping into a living snow globe. Guests enjoy award-winning skiing, serene Nordic trails, snow tubing, canopy tours, and gondola rides.

The highlight for many is the classic Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride, a nostalgic glide through snowy White Mountain scenery that turns the season into something unforgettable.

Lotte New York Palace (New York, New York)

The Lotte New York Palace turns the holidays into pure spectacle, beginning with its famous courtyard tree and continuing with winter cocktails, Santa visits, a gingerbread Palace, and festive experiences throughout the season.

New Palace Holiday Suites by Balsam Hill wrap guests in handcrafted décor and glittering trees, creating a truly extraordinary New York holiday stay.