From Courchevel to Paris, these iconic luxury hotels set the festive mood with alpine wellness rituals, elegant celebrations, curated gift guides, and exclusive culinary experiences – offering unforgettable luxury moments to be savored in the warmth of the holiday season.
Guerlain Unveils an Unprecedented Haven of Beauty and Wellness Amid the Snow-Capped Peaks of Cheval Blanc Courchevel
This winter, Guerlain takes its place at the foot of Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s slopes with La Ruche Hivernale, a wellness refuge unlike any other. Suspended between sky and mountain, this intimate hideaway reimagines the art of express beauty rituals and High Perfumery, where nature and skincare come together in a poetic dialogue.
Conceived as a warm cocoon open to the elements – a subtle tribute to the Bee, Guerlain’s historic emblem – the Winter Hive reveals a singular architecture where nature and modernity intertwine. The Winter Hive unfolds in two distinct spaces: The Boutique Space showcases the Maison’s iconic exceptional skincare, High Perfumery, makeup, and exclusive pieces designed for Cheval Blanc. Guests wander as if through a private Guerlain apartment – an intimate, warm setting infused with the Maison’s spirit.
The Alcove Space features two armchairs nestled within a honeycomb inspired sanctuary. Here, beauty rituals come to treatments, and advanced technologies blend into exclusive 30-minute protocols designed for travelers seeking a moment of well-being before or after their alpine escapades.
The Baur au Lac Gift Guide
The season of giving is here. We’ve gathered our favourite treats, tokens, and treasures from across the hotel to make your holiday gifting simple, joyful, and a little magical. Each idea is crafted to delight your loved ones — from little surprises to grand gestures.
For loved ones who value experiences more than things, our vouchers offer the precious gift of time. Whether it’s a lakeside stay, a relaxed dinner in one of our restaurants, or a fresh start in the gym the next morning, it’s a treat that lingers long after the season ends.
Le Bristol Paris Ushers In The Holiday Season
This year, a gentle sense of excitement sweeps through Le Bristol Paris. In celebration of its centenary, the hotel glows with a radiance never seen before. Spaces are transformed, giving the spirit of Christmas an expression that is both delicate and grand. From the street, the façade shimmers, dressed in its finest adornments and marked with a discreet “100 years” above the entrance canopy, a subtle tribute to a century on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, 114 Faubourg, joins the transformation as its sparkling decorations create a luminous dialogue with the avenue.
For this festive season, Le Bristol Paris revives one of its most moving traditions: the Neapolitan nativity scene crafted by master artisan Ulderico Pinfildi. First unveiled last year at the initiative of Mrs. Elvira Oetker, member of the owning family, it returns this winter in an enriched form, like a new chapter added to an already vibrant narrative.
A spirit of celebration that feels subtle yet full of wonder, Christmas at Le Bristol Paris is an ode to elegance, where every detail contributes to a tableau that is luminous, crafted and unmistakably Parisian.
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