Whether you would rather avoid the crazy undertaking that is hosting Christmas or just want to book in a festive getaway before the day itself, a hotel break around the holiday season is always a good idea. We’ve rounded up some of the best both in London and outside, complete with magical decorations, special menu offerings and shopping discounts.

The Lanesborough

Mere moments away from Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and London’s most-loved festive attractions, The Lanesborough is the ideal place to explore Christmas time in the British capital. The Christmas in Residence experience offers a decadent three-day stay combining Regency splendour with the warmth of a home celebration. Guests are welcomed on Christmas Eve with a festive tipple served by their butler, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in their suite, and chauffeur-driven transfers to Harrods for last-minute shopping before attending an evening service at St. Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge. A dedicated butler is on hand throughout, ensuring every detail – even last-minute gift wrapping – is taken care of.

Where: 2 Lanesborough Place London, SW1X 7TA
website: www.oetkerhotels.com

Pan Pacific London

Celebrate Christmas in true London luxury with a two-night festive escape at Pan Pacific London, available exclusively during Christmas week. Step into your private suite adorned with a grand tree and wreath, setting the tone for a stay filled with sparkle and sophistication. Begin with a bottle of Champagne on arrival and unwind with access to the tranquil SENSORY Spa & Wellbeing floor. Christmas Eve brings canapés and cocktails in the elegant Ginger Lily Lounge, followed by a three-course dinner and a cosy in-suite nightcap. On Christmas Day, wake to breakfast in bed with Mimosas, then enjoy a traditional roast lunch, a Cartwright & Butler hamper, and an evening of live jazz and festive dining.

Where: 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
website: www.panpacific.com

InterContinental Park Lane

Positioned in the heart of Mayfair, the InterContinental Park Lane is the perfect location for a staycation in the capital this festive season. This year, the hotel is celebrating Christmas with a special partnership with Britain’s oldest perfumer, Floris, and you can look forward to a beautiful display of Christmas trees, with perfume-filled decorations. Whether you are visiting loved ones or looking for the perfect place to spend your holidays, we have prepared an array of exclusive seasonal packages to make this Christmas one to remember.

where: One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY
website: www.parklane.intercontinental.coM

Flemings Mayfair

This festive season, experience five-star comfort at Flemings Mayfair, a luxury boutique hotel ideally located near Green Park and the West End. From 1st December 2025 to 5th January 2026, guests can enjoy an elegant winter stay that includes a continental breakfast for two, a £100 Harrods gift voucher, and a complimentary festive cocktail at the hotel’s stylish Manetta’s Bar. Perfectly placed for London’s luxury shopping, fine dining, and cultural landmarks, Flemings Mayfair offers a serene escape with a touch of seasonal indulgence.

where: 7-12 Half Moon St, London W1J 7BH
website: www.flemings-mayfair.co.uk

Down Hall

Outside London, Down Hall promises a home-from-home experience, allowing you to enjoy an effortless Christmas sprinkled with tradition, with an escape to the serene countryside at Down Hall, Hotel, Spa, and Estate. The hotel has a whole host of events lined up for a truly magical stay, with carol singing, wreath making, brunch with Santa, Christmas jazz afternoon tea and more. Guaranteed fun for the whole family, Down Hall is a winter wonderland waiting for you. 

where: Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7AS
 websitewww.downhall.co.uk

Home House

Home House offers a special festive promotion for guests staying during the festive season. Non-members can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on room bookings when using the promo code Festive10 (available only through the booking link below). This limited-time offer invites guests to experience the charm of Home House’s luxurious bedrooms and festive atmosphere, perfect for a London staycation over the holiday season.

where: 20 Portman Square, Marylebone, London, W1H 6LW
website: www.direct-book.com

Coworth Park

Tucked away in the idyllic Berkshire countryside, Coworth Park is the ultimate English escape—where sprawling meadows, elegant suites, and Michelin-starred dining come together in effortless harmony. Set on a 240-acre estate with manicured gardens, polo fields and serene lakes, it offers pure tranquillity just a short drive from the city. They currently have a Christmas House Party offer running which includes a leisurely Boxing Day brunch served in the Mansion House, a two or three-night stay in one of their luxurious rooms or suites, daily breakfast, Christmas Eve afternoon tea with live entertainment, round-trip transfers to Holy Trinity Sunningdale for midnight mass, followed by hot drinks in the Drawing Roo and a four-course Christmas lunch served in The Barn.

Where: Blacknest Rd, Sunningdale, Ascot SL5 7SE
website: www.dorchestercollection.com

Great Fosters

To experience festive magic and revel in the time of year, plan your escape to Great Fosters. If you’re looking for some festive fun, fabulous food and gorgeous wintery grounds, there’s nowhere better. There are plenty of cosy nooks and warming log fires to relax beside, while the beautiful Windsor Great Park is great to explore this time of the year. Plus, there are three lovely treatment rooms, perfect for a soothing massage after Christmas shopping, and a decadently royal afternoon tea too.

where: Great Fosters, Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9UR
website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/great-fosters

Broadwick Soho

Broadwick Soho turns two this year, and the hotel is marking the occasion with 30% off selected winter stays. With Soho’s theatre, music, and late-night energy just steps away, it’s a great location to soak up London’s nightlife, or pop into Bar Jackie and the hotel’s award-winning rooftop bar, Flute. The exclusive offer is available on varying stay dates from December 2025 to April 2026, as well as selected dates later in the year.

where: 20 Broadwick St, London W1F 8TH
website: www.broadwicksoho.co.uk

Andaz London Liverpool Street

Andaz London Liverpool Street has an exclusive winter escape package this year that’s valid for stays until February 2nd 2026. Your getaway includes 20% off the best available rate, with a £100 credit to spend across the hotel’s vibrant bars and restaurants, plus a leisurely 2 PM late check-out, ideal to immerse yourself in East London’s creative energy, from festive feasts to city lights.

where: 40 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 7QN
website: www.hyatt.com/andaZ

Barnett Hill

Barnett Hill becomes a festive wonderland during the holidays, sparkling from top to toe with every detail thoughtfully curated. The Christmas package is the crown jewel of the season, inviting guests for two or three nights from Tuesday, 24th December. Expect more festive treats than you can shake a candy cane at. Barnett Hill will feel like your home for Christmas—cosy, indulgent, and unforgettable. If you’re not joining us for the full celebration, you can stay on a bed and breakfast basis instead.

where: Barnett Hill, Blackheath Lane, Guildford, GU5 0RF
website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/barnett-hill

Richmond Hill

Rooms and suites at Richmond Hill are dressed for the season, creating a cosy haven after a day of festivities. With Richmond Park just moments away for crisp winter walks, and fireside drinks waiting on your return, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a romantic winter escape or festive family break. Plus, new for this year is the Winter Wonder Lounge, where you can unwind in a cosy, twinkling setting with fairy lights, blankets, seasonal tipples, and delicious small plates.

where: 144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW10 6RW
website: www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk

Kimpton Fitzroy London

When it comes to festive flair, Kimpton Fitzroy London never disappoints. This year, the hotel has been transformed by FEATURED London and Emma Soulsby, unveiling a grand 16ft Christmas tree adorned with charming train and drum ornaments in rich shades of gold, red, deep green and deep blue, finished with an abundance of velvety red bows. Paired with beautifully dressed interiors throughout, every corner of the hotel radiates breathtaking yuletide splendour — making Kimpton Fitzroy London the place to be this Christmas. Plus, this year, Kimpton Fitzroy London has partnered with Coram, the UK’s first and longest-serving children’s charity, to launch “Home Is Where The Start Is” – a heartfelt campaign supporting children living at risk with a fundraising goal of £10,000. 

where: 1-8 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BE
website: www.kimptonfitzroy.com

St Martins Lane

This festive season, book the Tales in London package at St Martins Lane and enjoy a luxurious stay paired with their signature Tea & Tales Afternoon Tea. It’s an elegant way to unwind and experience Covent Garden at its most enchanting.

where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
website: www.morgansoriginals.com

2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia

In the heart of Belgravia, 2 Chesham Hotel brings Victorian charm into the festive season with an air of understated indulgence. Stay in one of the hotel’s elegantly restored townhouse rooms, enjoy a complimentary glass of festive cocktail and a festive treat upon arrival, and linger over a special brunch or afternoon tea in the Lounge. The Festive Stay Packages include breakfast, exclusive offers on festive dining and bar orders, complimentary family activities, and Secret Santa perks — designed to make the season feel quietly magical.

where: 2 Chesham St, London SW1X 8DT
website: www.2cheshamhotel.com

In the heart of Belgravia, 2 Chesham Hotel brings Victorian charm into the festive season with an air of understated indulgence.

Corinthia London

The First Day of Christmas stay at Corinthia London offers a special way for families with children to celebrate the season. Guests enjoy a three-night stay with festive afternoon tea and a private visit from Father Christmas, Christmas Eve dinner and Champagne breakfasts, along with a chauffeur-driven tour of London’s sparkling lights.

where: Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, London
website: www.corinthia.com

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate

With the Winter Wonders offer at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, you can enjoy 15% savings on breakfast-inclusive stays, along with 10% savings on food and beverage and at J Wellness Circle Spa. Available to book until the 30th of December 2025, this limited-time offer provides the perfect stay for a magical Christmas in London. 

where: 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
website: www.taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk

One Aldwych

As the festive season unfolds, Covent Garden becomes a magical wonderland. The winter package includes an overnight stay for two with an English breakfast, a guided festive walk of Covent Garden to discover the area’s literary history, 
mulled wine and mince pies in The Library, a curated and fully complimentary in-room mini-bar and access to the Health Club and Spa.

where: 1 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
website: www.onealdwych.com

Shangri-La The Shard, London

At the Shangri-La The Shard, London, book the NYE Room Package, available from 15th December to 3rd January, so you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in unforgettable style with a sky-high stay. Look forward to panoramic city views, festive décor throughout the hotel and seamless access to our New Year’s Eve dining and party experiences, including TĪNG Restaurant’s celebratory menus, Sky Lounge’s Midnight Disco and GŎNG Bar’s Champagne-fuelled celebrations.

where: 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU
website: www.shangri-la.com/london/shangrila

Sanderson London

Add a touch of magic to your London getaway with the Wake Up in Wonderland offer at Sanderson London, which includes their whimsical Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea alongside your stay. It’s the perfect festive escape for couples, friends or families looking to experience a little wonder this winter.

where: 50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
website: www.morgansoriginals.coM


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