Some hotels are worth traveling for just for the holiday packages and festive décor. From massive Christmas trees to Broadway-inspired décor to dazzling light displays, these six hotels prove family travels can sometimes just consist of a really good hotel with some really good experiences.
Stay in a Retro Holiday Suite at The Fifty Sonesta Hotel New York
This Midtown East hotel transforms one of its suites into the Rockin’ Retro Holiday Suite this season, transporting guests to the 1950s and 60s. The suite features a record player spinning Christmas classics, wrapping paper-inspired walls, a silver tinsel Christmas tree turning under a color wheel, glowing lights and a table of throwback toys (like Mr. Potato Head, Silly Putty and hula hoops). The suite also offers hot cocoa in the kitchenette.
© Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Say Aloha to the Holidays at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
This season, book the hotel’s Aloha for the Holidays Stay package and receive a 2026 Kaanapali Christmas keepsake ornament, A Taste of Maui welcome amenity, $150 in daily food and beverage credit, a Hawaiian holiday tree amenity, holiday s’mores, and four vouchers to Black Rock Shave Ice. Guests also get to trim their own tree with festive decorations. To book, use promo code HOL. Offer available for stays between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3, 2027. Two-night-minimum stay required.
© Hyatt Regency Times Square
Admire LEGO Installations and a Signature Christmas Tree at The Darcy in Washington, D.C.
The Darcy continues its beloved Christmas collaboration with Light The Lights and Kenzie’s of London with a special signature Christmas tree. This tree is adorned with hand-painted European ornaments from Poland and Germany, all made just for the hotel. This year, the collection expands with an oversized wreath in the hallway entrance. Kids will love the LEGO installation, featuring recreations inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. And don’t forget to book a Naughty & Nice Afternoon Tea experience.
© The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
Enjoy a Royal Christmas on Lex with The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
Designed to bring the warmth of the holidays and timeless elegance of the city to guests, this hotel has some truly special curated experiences this season for older families with adult children … or simply parents looking for a winter getaway. Book the Royal Christmas on Lex offer and receive a curated holiday stocking filled with select Rest & Renew sleep amenities, a Kenzie’s of London keepsake owl ornament, and two signature holiday cocktails at The Parliament. This offer is available to book by Dec. 30 for stays between Nov. 24 and Jan. 6, 2027. Use promo code XMAS to book.
Have a Broadway-Inspired Holiday at Hyatt Regency Times Square
This hotel presents a special collaboration with Playbill, bringing a statement Christmas tree featuring Playbills, as well as a grand installation created by Light The Lights for the hotel’s signature restaurant, Cue 48. Look for the iconic flashes of Broadway yellow lights throughout the lobby and restaurant. The hotel also welcomes back brick artist Sid Dinsay to create brick versions of Big Apple landmarks.
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Be Dazzled by a Thousand Reflections at Park Terrace Hotel
This year, Park Terrace Hotel teams up with Christmas decorator extraordinaire Jesse Cooper of Light The Lights to transform the hotel’s lobby tree into a luminous celebration. Hundreds of mirrored and reflective details adorn the tree, multiplying and fragmenting light in a unique way.
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