These are the best festive hotels for celebrating Christmas and New Year this season.

Cue the Christmas carol. Cue warm aromas of plum cakes, hot cocoa and sweet sardines. Cue the fluttering lights of green, red and gold as we sway under the mistletoe of happiness and love. ‘Tis the season jolly!

Gathered with your friends, family, and colleagues, there’s nothing more extraordinary than celebrating the end of the year with gastronomy at par and luxuriance unforgettable. PEAKLIFE brings to you where it’s done best this December:

THE IMPERIAL NEW DELHI

Gear up to be mesmerized like never before. At The Imperial, New Delhi, Christmas and New Year are taking a new turn on 24^th and 25^th December, 31^st December, and 1^st January 2020. Witness the Christmas Eve with a grand dinner buffet at 1911 restaurant; roast turkey, brussel sprouts, pork loin in a blanket, bread stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce on the Western Roast station, and a selection of international cuisines like Shepherd’s pie and cajun chicken on the menu. Amidst the sun-kissed lawns, gorge on an array of desserts like spiced apple mousse, traditional plum cake and plum pudding with brandy anglaise put together with classic wines. A New Year buffet brunch will be held on the first day of 2020.

GRAND HYATT GOA

 

Grand Hyatt Goa is all set to mesmerize its guests in the grandeur of Holiday Season and New Year celebrations with a month-long celebration. Started from the Tree Lighting Ceremony, follow into the Grand Street Food Market treasuring culinary sweets and delights from around the world. The Harley Santa Run will see drivers dressed as Santa handing out gifts and a Pre-Christmas Brunch at the Dining Room being beheld on 22^nd December; Christmas Eve Dinner at the Dining Room or Verandah on 24^th December, Christmas Day Brunch & Lunch, Go Grand NYE Gala Dinner on 31^st December and a joyous New Year’s Day Brunch at the Dining Room. Ergo, your season has been planned.

LE MÉRIDIEN GURGAON

Immerse in the spirit of merriment at Le Meridien with an indulgent dining experience, held at Latest Recipe. For the Eve, Chef Roberto Apa at Bella Cucina serves the table enticing dishes and something special is being planned for the little ones by Santa Clause. Pamper your loved ones with some luxurious gourmet hampers available from 14^th to 31^st December – chockfull of lingering tarts, plum cakes, Christmas stollen and much more wrapped in abundant love. Or if you stay Eve’s night, be prepared to wake up to a glitzy brunch experience – all at the Le Méridien, Gurgaon.

 W GOA

India’s number one party destination, W Goa introduces THE LOUNGE – collaboration with Sunburn Goa that gives access to all VVIP indulgences. The NYE Rager: The Saint and The Sinner or the New Year Party creates another world of magic as the Drunk Drama Project keeps everyone dancing till the day. If anything else, recharge right before the New Year with W Goa’s sunrise & sunset yoga, sunset crossfit and Clarins’ signature re-balancing massages. Whether it’s adventurous, or relaxed, or fun-packed, W Goa got it all jotted down for you.

JW MARRIOTT JAIPUR RESORT & SPA

Arriving with the biggest New Year themed party “Black and Bling”, JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa are back for a night full of fun-filled celebrations, upbeat partying, delectable food, and exotic beverages. Live performances by bands, entertainment sessions, GALA dinner party, and a separate zone for the kids spell a relaxed and maximally enjoyed evening for everyone. Premium experiences feature a 6-meal course at the Sheesh Mahal inspired ‘Mohan Mahal’, and a lavish feast sitting by the serene Poolside.

RENAISSANCE BENGALURU RACE COURSE HOTEL

 Indulge in a simple yet authentic Christmas feast at the Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel where the festival shall kick off on 24^th December, dining at dinner. Original Christmas delicacies like Roast Chicken, Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Roast Ham are on the menu. Exciting desserts like Christmas Plum Cake, Puddings, Christmas Mince Pie, and Christmas Stollen shall end your feast on the right sweet note.

REGIS MUMBAI

An indulgence of traditional festive delights; revel in the musical cheer of Christmas classics with delicacies at The Seven Kitchens, St. Regis Mumbai. On 24^th December, feast on gourmet like Leg of Ham;  Lobster Cocktail with Quail Egg; Farm Fresh Oyster Fungus Barbary duck, Pheasant and Bacon Terrine, Pickled vegetables; Smoked Pimento Dusted Bresse Chicken Rillettes, and delicious Smoked Turkey and Prune Terrine. For the brunch and lavish dinner, celebrate with seasonal flavors Grilled Courgette with Gorgonzola, Basil, Vine Ripen Roasted Cherry Tomato; Foie Gras torched New Zealand Lamb Chops, Ratatouille, Poached Prunes, Candied Pecan, Beurre Blanc, and clinking glasses of fine wine amidst the cheer at the hotel on the 25^th.