Start spreading the news and decking the halls! After a multi-year restoration of the Villard Mansion (the façade of the Lotte New York Palace), its iconic courtyard Christmas tree is back, just in time to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Lotte New York Palace is known for its festive décor and this year the midtown hotel has rolled out an array of holiday programming including an outdoor winter bar, weekends with the Rockettes, specialty holiday cocktails, and an indulgent USD 100K package whose proceeds go directly to the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.
Lotte New York Palace is a must-visit holiday destination in the Big Apple for New Yorkers and travellers alike. Here’s what not to miss this season:
Drop by Lotte New York Palace’s Gold Room for a signature North Pole cocktail
-The Winter Bar at the Palace: To complement the re-opening of the courtyard, the Palace will be welcoming a new and exciting outdoor bar, open from 3-9 p.m. daily beginning 22 November. The bar will serve hot chocolate, hot buttered rum, Hennessy Hot Toddy and more delectable cocktails alongside holiday cookies.
-A Signature cocktail: The North Pole: Sip on this cheerful new take on a holiday martini with Absolut Vanilla Vodka and a crushed candy cane rim, served in the Gold Room.
-Letters to Santa: Young guests will receive personalized postcards to send to Santa in the larger-than-life North Pole mailbox, including a hand-written reply “from the desk of Santa Claus” that will magically appear in your room during the stay.
-The Gingerbread Palace: An architectural masterpiece in miniature form which will be on display in the Grand Lobby. This Palace holiday tradition takes the Lotte pastry team more than 300 hours along with 110 pounds of flour and fondant to craft this sweet seasonal salute to the landmark building. On view from 22 November.
-Weekends with the Rockettes: Drop by for a visit and to snap pictures with the iconic Rockettes on Saturday 2, 9, and 16 of December from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
-The Palace’s Ultimate Holiday Package: This big spender package has big perks and an even bigger reward. Available between 28 November and 1 December, the stay rings in at a whopping USD $100,000, with all proceeds going to the Rizzo Foundation to support pediatric cancer patients and their families. The incredible holiday package includes:
*Three nights in the 464.51 square-metres (5,000 square feet)t Champagne Suite penthouse
* Four tickets to the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
*Private Toy Soldier Tour of FAO Schwarz flagship store before opening, complete with personal shopping and gifted merchandise
*Private in-suite performance by Steve Cohen, the Millionaire’s Magician
*Personal shopping experience at Saks Fifth Avenue, including a $1,500 gift card, dinner for four at L’Avenue, a curated tour of the famous holiday windows and VIP tour of the Jewellery Vault.
*Sunrise VIP experience at “Top of the Rock” observation deck with unparalleled NYC views, followed by breakfast at the Private Dining Club
*Chef’s tasting for four at Jupiter restaurant in Rockefeller Center
*Breakfast for four at Villard Restaurant at Lotte New York Palace
*Private Behind-The-Scenes Tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
*VIP experience in Rockefeller Center with skating and photos with Santa
*Autographed memorabilia from New York Yankee Anthony Rizzo
A VIP skating experiences at Rockefeller Center is just one of the many perks of the Ultimate Holiday Package, available 28 November to 1 December
Read more about visiting Lotte Place New York any time of year.
Photos courtesy of Lotte New York Palace Hotel
