The fall/winter holiday season brings out the best that New York City has to offer, with splendid storefront displays, festive parades, romantic horse and buggy rides, fun-filled ice skating, and shopping galore. What's more, tourists can usually find special holiday packages at some of the most luxurious hotels in Manhattan.
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The Hotel Belleclaire
The Hotel Belleclaire, a 110-year old historic Upper West Side property, kicks off the holiday season with a Thanksgiving Parade Package. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a staple in American culture as the beginning of the "most wonderful time of year." Experience the magic behind the scenes and watch the legendary character balloons take shape on Thanksgiving Eve after filling up at the Shake Shack, courtesy of the hotel.
The Thanksgiving Parade Package Package, which starts at $379/night, includes:
Deluxe accommodation
Daily continental breakfast for two
Shake Shack lunch (valued at $50)
Thanksgiving guide with balloon show information, parade map, nearby holiday dinner options
A Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade keepsake mascot
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Hotel Chandler
The Holiday Family Package at Hotel Chandler, located in the Flatiron District, provides the perfect opportunity for tourists looking to experience NYC in all its holiday splendor. Ice skate in style with VIP admission under the decorated tree in Bryant Park with hot chocolate in hand, and then warm up at Celsius Restaurant with a ten percent discount. Once you find your way back to Hotel Chandler after sightseeing and some holiday shopping, you can all wind down with a complimentary in-room movie.
The Holiday Family Package, which starts at $309/night, includes:
Accommodations in the spacious Executive Suite featuring King bed and pullout queen sofa bed
Children’s welcome amenities upon arrival
Two VIP Admission tickets to Winter Village at Bryant Park skating rink (2 skate rentals, bag check service, 2 hot chocolates, 2 additional VIP non-skate tickets)
Ten percent off total bill at Celsius Restaurant at Bryant Park
One complimentary in-room movie
Offer not valid for groups of 5 or more
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The Surrey
Reflecting a 1920s Beaux-Arts-designed residential townhouse, The Surrey is New York’s only Relais & Chateaux hotel property. Re-created in 2009 by noted interior designer Lauren Rottet, the property features 189 salons and suites, Cornelia Spa, Café Boulud, Bar Pleiades and a private English roof garden exclusive to guests. Situated in New York’s Upper East Side, The Surrey has direct access to Madison Avenue’s upscale boutiques and restaurants, Museum Mile, iconic landmarks and Central Park.
Continuing to embody sophistication and style while catering to the world's fashion icons and influencers, The Surrey has announced a partnership with Suite 1521, a brand new, exclusive, member-based shopping destination. Together, they have launched Season of Style, a package that will grant guests of the hotel unprecedented access to designer collections in a highly personalized shopping environment. Guests who book the package will receive a full-year membership to Suite 1521, allowing them to participate in private designer events throughout the year, as well as extensive opportunities for customization and the highest level of personalized service.
The Season of Style package, which starts at $577/night, includes:
One night stay at The Surrey
Free year-long membership to attend private shopping events at Suite 1521 on Madison Avenue (valued at $500 per year)
A complimentary Iridescent Pearl Manicure at Cornelia Spa (valued at $65)
