Anyone can book a hotel room for the holidays, but pick a specialty themed suite at one of these six hotels around the country and this holiday season will be one the kids will never forget.
Dreams of sugar plums
It’s one thing to watch the sugar plum fairies come to life in “The Nutcracker” and yet another to stay in Langham’s Nutcracker Suite, a first-ever for the Fifth Avenue hotel.
The room features a full-sized Christmas tree, festive decor, panoramic views of the Empire State Building and Tchaikovsky and other holiday tunes ready to be played on an in-room record player.
“The entire suite is decorated to be a play on the ballet, which is super popular in New York City,” said Alisha Le, director of marketing and communications at the Langham. “We also wanted the suite to represent the magic of New York City at the holidays.”
Families who book here will have access to the Langham Club, with a curated candy buffet courtesy of Dylan’s Candy Bar, and parents can drop kids off at Candy Cane Lane, for seasonally themed activities like ornament making, nutcracker painting or holiday movie screenings —giving parents plenty of time to shop for gifts or take a much-needed nap.
From $6,500 per night.
Kringle all the way
No Christmas décor detail is spared at the Mr. Kringle Suite, which has been delighting guests at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown since it was first dreamt up in 2020.
Adorned with two shimmering trees, the suite features festive furniture draped in plush red velvet, seasonal pillows and throws, naughty or nice red and green bathrobes for all, a handwritten note from Mr. Kringle himself and a tray of his favorite milk-and-cookie treats.
And that’s not all. “Our elves leave surprises everywhere in the suite, including holiday books to read, games to play that are hidden away in the ottoman table and holiday DVDs for movie nights,” said Maggie Yoder, director of marketing. “And when you’re ready to leave the room, we offer breakfast with Mr. Kringle six days a week and story time on select Fridays in December, paired with popcorn and hot cocoa. We’ve turned the entire hotel into a full holiday experience everyone will love.”
From $429 per night.
Stealing the show
You’ll feel like you’ve walked onto the set of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” as soon as you arrive at the two-bedroom Whoville Hideout suite at the Hotel Washington in Washington, D.C. And don’t be surprised if the Dr. Seuss super-fans in your life start jumping on the bed with glee when they check out the décor.
There’s neon green and red bedding, a sparkling Christmas tree and even the bathroom décor and a DIY hot cocoa set-up, with candy canes, mini-marshmallows, and cookies to dip, which is pretty cool, too.
“We went the whole nine yards,” said Leanne Graham, senior marketing manager at the Hotel Washington, located just steps from the White House and National Mall. “From the pillows and sheets to the slippers, robes, and shelves with mini Grinches on stands, everything in the room resembles the film. One family reached out to us in May asking to book the room again — that’s how much they loved staying with us last year.”
From $429 per night.
Rise to the occasion
At the Pillsbury Let It Dough suite at the Club Wyndham Midtown 45, all things delicious are on the menu, with this first-of-its-kind baking retreat in the heart of the city.
The suite features icing-draped walls, a cinnamon roll–inspired bedroom, frosted windows, and the scent of freshly baked cookies piped into the space, enabling guests to be transported into the Doughboy’s bake shop. Best of all, the kitchen is stocked with Pillsbury favorites, and if guests run out of supplies, a cookie concierge is on-site ready to deliver whatever your baking heart desires.
“It’s so fun for kids to bake with their parents in this home away from home,” said Annie Roberts, Club Wyndham’s senior vice president of club and owner services. “The whole goal was to give families an extra special memory they’ll remember forever — they’ll start a tradition to have those cinnamon rolls every holiday to remember this experience.”
From $399 per night.
Gifts and glitter
Families checking into the Sleighcation suite on the 30th floor of the Kimpton EPIC, are sure to experience some of that inimitable Miami pizzaz.
“We wanted to shake up the traditional holiday vibe this year and offer something bold and unexpected,” said Ericka Nelson, EPIC’s general manager. “We created a theme that felt perfect for Miami — it’s vibrant, cheeky and full of personality. We’re ready for everyone to have fun.”
With a nod to Dr. Seuss, the suite is accented in neons and reds and there are gifts for every young guest left right under the suite’s bedazzled Christmas tree. “We have a concierge curating those gifts ahead of time so if we’re talking about having something ready for a tween girl, we’ll make sure there are fun lip glosses, or Legos if that would vibe with another guest staying with us,” Nelson said.
Upon check-in, kids also get to select a gift from the hotel’s toy-filled iconic Radio Flyer red wagon. “Our bellmen wheels it out and kids get to select something they want,” Nelson said. “We want their whole time here to be magical.”
From $2,000 per night.
Shoot for the moon
The pages of the beloved children’s bedtime story, “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown have come to life for the first time ever at the newly transformed Sheraton Boston Hotel, and with it is an immersive experience that almost feels like a dream.
True to the story, the suite features a glowing LED fireplace, working dollhouse, a “great green room” color palette, striped curtains, red balloon, and moonlit décor, all inspired by Clement Hurd’s classic illustrations.
Guests will love it when milk and cookies arrive for a bedtime snack, and they’ll discover playful hidden details from the book throughout the space. Each child can take home a “Goodnight Moon” plush bunny, and a playful nod to “goodnight mush” is served in a keepsake bowl.
“We wanted families to feel like the book has come to life for them,” said Andy Kauffman, Marriott International’s chief commercial officer for the U.S. and Canada. “As the parents read the words ‘goodnight stars’ and ‘goodnight air’ and look out at the Charles River, we know they’ll capture the nostalgia of the holidays.”
From $399 per night.
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