October 2016

Festive traditions are flourishing at seven Corinthia Hotels this holiday season, filling the hotel lobbies, restaurants and bars with the magical sights, sounds and smells of the colourful Yuletide season.

Fairy tale delights at Corinthia London Corinthia London kicks off the season with a special Thanksgiving Dinner on November 24th and from December Tchaikovsky's immortal fairy tale ballet Swan Lake infuses the Christmas atmosphere and celebrations of the London hotel.  The four-act ballet is brought to life through overnight packages as well as festive feasts, unique afternoon tea delights, specially-created cocktails at The Northall, Lobby Lounge, Massimo Restaurant & Bar and Bassoon. For more information please see corinthia.com/london/festive  

Ballet fantasy at Corinthia Budapest
Guests in Budapest are transported back to Edwardian London and to Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker doll's fantasy adventure in the Land of Snow.  This Christmas ballet's score plays in the Brasserie and Atrium restaurant at Corinthia Budapest as a backdrop to a festive Santa Claus brunch on December 4th and there are also fabulous festive dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But before that, the hotel lobby will be transformed with a life-size gingerbread house when the festive seasons kicks off next month, on November 27th; that's when Little Clara and a children's choir put in an appearance for a special brunch and light the hotel's Christmas tree.  The festivities continue through to New Year, when the hotel will be offering not one but two ways to see in the New Year: a buffet dinner in the hotel's restaurant as well as a gala diner in the hotel's grand ballroom. For more information please see corinthia.com/en/hotels/budapest/dining/festive/

Love is all around at Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa, Malta

Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa is lavishing all its attention on New Year, building momentum until the clock strikes midnight to see in 2017 in style.  Love is the festive theme at the hotel that gave birth to the Corinthia group in 1968. A stylish New Year's Eve party, That's Amore, will offer live entertainment and naturally, to accompany the romantic sounds is the food of love, an unforgettable seven-course Italian feast highlighting the country's main attractions: Preludio a Roma, A piazza del popolo, La Fontana de Trevi, Cincitta, Via Vittorio Veneto, Umbria and finally Finalmente a Fregene.  For more information please see corinthia.com/en/hotels/palace-hotel-and-spa/festive

Glitz and glamour at Corinthia Lisbon
Glitz, glamour and a gastronomic extravaganza characterises the New Year's Eve package at Corinthia in Portugal's coastal capital city. A glass of sparkling wine in a cosy room kicks off the  celebrations, followed by a gala dinner with live music in Florianas, the hotel's sleek ballroom, and breakfast on the first day of 2017. There are also sumptuous festive feasts over the three days of Christmas, in its fusion Sete Colinas and Tipico restaurants, plus a New Year's Day Brunch at Sete Colinas. For more information please see corinthia.com/en/hotels/lisbon/festive

Celebrating Malta's heritage at Corinthia St George's Bay
A full festive programme runs through Corinthia's resort property, Corinthia St George's Bay, from December 22nd to January 3rd 2017.   Happy Hour at Henry J Bean's is bigger and better over the festive period, with Hank's Happy Hour and a Half to let guests get in the spirit of Christmas. Guests can enjoy mulled wine and mince pies and listen to historian Vincent Zammit's talk on Christmas in Malta through the ages on December 23rd while a traditional Christmas carols choir resonates through the lobby on Christmas Eve. Boxing Day offers an opportunity to create silver filigree masterpieces under the watchful eye of a master silversmith, Gaetano Saliba and on December 27th the Apollo Day Spa is offering a complimentary learning experience on how to massage your partner, (and again on January 3rd).

The little ones haven't been forgotten, with Father Christmas delivering presents in their rooms on Christmas morning and again during the Christmas Day Buffet when they will receive another gift and an e-photo with the Big Man himself.

There are festive feasts with live music on Christmas Eve and Christmas, while the New Year's Eve dinner in Henry J Bean's has a more upbeat DJ to see the New Year in.   

Moreover, staying in the hotel over Christmas means paying less as the hotel's Christmas package includes 40% off accommodation, plus a variety of value adds. For more information please see corinthia.com/en/hotels/malta-stgeorgesbay/offers/christmas-corinthia

Room with a view at Corinthia Prague
The city of traditional Christmas markets, hundreds of Gothic spires and colourful Baroque buildings is the perfect choice for a Christmas treat. The Czech capital won't disappoint; nor the overnight stay package at Corinthia's hilltop location, which includes superior room, buffet breakfast, access to the Apollo Day Spa, complimentary city transport and, naturally, seasonal Czech treats.  For more information please see corinthia.com/hotels/prague/offers/entertainment/christmas/

Winter wonderland at Corinthia St Corinthia St Petersburg

St Petersburg personifies Christmas, with a magical layer of snow and the streets lit at night by thousands of Christmas trees. The spectacle of the season continues inside Corinthia St Petersburg set against a backdrop of opulent luxury. Christmas Eve's dinner, Christmas lunch and a New Year's Eve festive dinner – the latter with live jazz music - will all be served in the elegant Imperial restaurant with breathtaking views over Nevsky Prospect. And that's not all; a sumptuous afternoon tea takes place in the lobby bar on Christmas Day. For further information please see corinthia.com/en/hotels/stpetersburg/offers/new-years-fairytale-corinthia-hotel-st-petersburg

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Editor's notes

Corinthia Budapest: 27th November Christmas Tree Lighting & Brunch Euros36pp; 4th December Santa Claus Brunch Euros36pp; Christmas Eve buffet dinner Euros55pp; Christmas Day Brunch Euro 36pp; Christmas Day Buffet Dinner Euros46pp; New Year buffet dinner Euros xx; New Year gala dinner Euros xx.

Corinthia Lisbon: Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner Euros70pp; Christmas Day Buffet Lunch Euros60pp; Christmas Day Buffet Dinner Euros 195pp; New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Euros195pp; and New Year's Day Brunch Euros60pp.   New Year's Eve package, from Euros197pp. Minimum two-night stay.

Corinthia London: The Northall: Christmas Day lunch from £195pp; Boxing Day Brunch from £110pp; New Year's Eve dinner from £145pp; New Year's Day Brunch from £110pp. Group set menu lunch or dinner from £75pp; children's menu from £50pp. Lobby Lounge Afternoon Tea from £60pp. Massimo Restaurant & Bar: Christmas Eve dinner from £70pp; Christmas Day lunch from £195pp; New Year's Eve dinner from £145pp. Overnight stays from £425.

Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa, Malta: That's Amore New Year's party is Euros210 per head including live music and seven-course dinner. The New Year's Eve package on December 31st starts at Euros500 for two, including That's Amore, an overnight stay and a lavish buffet breakfast on January 1st.

Corinthia Prague: Christmas package from Euros100. Minimum two-night stay includes Superior room, buffet breakfast, access to the Apollo Day Spa, daily tickets for the city's transport system. Map of Prague's Christmas markets and Czech Vanocka bread.

Corinthia St George's Bay, Malta: Christmas Package includes 40% off accommodation in a room category of your choice, buffet breakfast each day, mulled wine on arrival, a Christmas gift, a donation of Euros 20 to Inspire Foundation charity (www.inspire.org.mt), free access to premium hi-speed wifi and late check-out until 3pm, subject to availability.

Corinthia St Petersburg: Christmas Eve Dinner RUB4,400; Christmas Day lunch RU 4,500; Christmas Day afternoon Tea RUB2.200 for two; New Year's Eve three-course dinner RUB14,500 per person.

About Corinthia Hotels

Corinthia is a global collection of luxury five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta in 1962. Since 2000, Corinthia has evolved into a multifaceted public company, trading as International Hotel Investments (IHI) plc, which is the owner, developer and operator of Corinthia Hotels and commercial real estate worldwide. Guided by family values and inspired by the core principles underpinning the Spirit of Corinthia – authenticity, passion, precision and understanding – our focus is on ensuring craftsmanship in the hospitality world and delivering honest, discreet service. Each of Corinthia's hotels and resorts, in some of the most exciting cities in the world, are a tribute to architectural grandeur and cultural traditions. The Corinthia portfolio features the flagship Corinthia Hotel & Residences in London, as well as award-winning Corinthia Hotels in Budapest, Malta, St Petersburg, Prague, Lisbon, Khartoum and Tripoli. Corinthia recently also announced the acquisition and redevelopment of the landmark Grand Hotel Astoria in Brussels, to be relaunched as a Corinthia Hotel, as well a new luxury beach resort under construction by the Meydan Group in Dubai, to be known as the Corinthia at Meydan Beach. Both hotels are due to open in 2019. For more information, visit corinthia.com or visit Twitter @CorinthiaHotels or Instagram @corinthiahotels