Make this Christmas more magical by celebrating in London at Red Carnation Hotels. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a family celebration, there is something to suit your festive occasion.

 Wonderland Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

Starting Nov. 15^th, you can enjoy the festive version of The Rubens at the Palace’s award-winning Afternoon Tea directly across the street from Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews. The hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Sarah Houghton, who was a finalist in 2021 Bake Off: The Professionals, incorporates fresh twists in a festive journey that pays respect to this long-standing English tradition, such as a “Santa’s Log” with apple and ginger sponge, Cherry Choux, and a Christmas Pudding Tart. The experience includes bottomless mulled wine and if you’re dining on Christmas Day, enjoy a glass of Champagne.

The Ski Lodge at The Montague on the Gardens

If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season in London then look no further than The Montague’s Ski Lodge – London’s original ski lodge and winter party venue, awarded ‘Bronze’ for Best Christmas Party Venue in The London Venue Awards 2019. The Wood Deck is transformed into a magical ski lodge with pine trees, falling snow, reindeer, snowmen, ski racks, piste maps, and strings of fairy lights and lanterns. The centerpiece is a bar serving a selection of beverages, including Schnapps and flavored vodkas. To help combat the cold and lightly drifting snowflakes, guests can enjoy our delicious, candied pecans, mulled wine, hot spiced cider, mugs of steaming hot chocolate cocktails and big woolly rugs, which will all help to keep you lovely and snug during the long winter nights.

Five-Course Christmas Eve Dinner, Six-Course Christmas Lunch at The Milestone Hotel & Residences

On Christmas Eve, indulge yourselves in a five-course evening dinner, or perhaps a six-course decadent lunch on Christmas Day at The Milestone Hotel, with a choice of Pescatarian and Vegan options. Travelers can enjoy the holidays as neighbors of Kensington Palace with the hotel’s Christmas Elegance Package – which includes a one night stay in a beautifully appointed room or suite, mulled wine or hot chocolate on arrival, Festive Champagne Afternoon Tea for two, a Festive turndown gift and a Stocking on Christmas Eve. The Milestone is located just opposite Kensington Palace, with exceptional views across the Gardens to this most famous of homes.

The Hatter’s Christmas Tea Party at The Egerton House Hotel

Starting Dec. 1., join a festive twist on The Egerton’s Hatter afternoon tea. Enjoy turkey and cranberry sauce sandwiches alongside more traditional choices and festive treats such as a caramel yule log, chocolate orange torte, cranberry cheesecake and a spiced pear pudding. Capture the spirit of the season by visiting Harrods to stock up on presents from one of the most famous department stores in the world, which is on The Egerton’s doorstep. If you want to stay longer, the hotel’s Egerton Wonderland package includes Two-night stay in a beautifully appointed room, a welcome drink of mulled wine or hot chocolate, a Full English breakfast each morning, Festive Afternoon Tea for two, Festive Turndown each evening  and two tickets to the V&A Museum.