Why You Should Be Dining At The Beverly Hills And Bel-Air Hotels This Holiday Season
Your Thanksgiving and Christmas is all set with these Dorchester Collection properties
The Beverly Hills Hotel and the Bel-Air Hotel in Los Angeles are Holiday season ready. Between both hotels guests and visitors can watch films and dine under a curated menu for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Bel-Air Hotel
Photo Credit: The Bel-Air Hotel
Advent Calendar in the Lobby Lounge
From December 1st to 24th, Hotel Bel-Air invites guests to open the doors to the lobby every day to reveal a unique holiday treat.
Holiday Movie Series
From December 11-15, you can take part in the Holiday Movie Series on the front lawn of the Bel-Air Hotel. With a large outdoor screen, guests can watch the below films for $100, which includes access to the snack bar (popcorn, chocolate, candy, gourmet desserts, and signature cocktails- the latter two which are available for purchase). Or, for a group of six people, you can sit around fire pits when a minimum of $1,000 is spent. Reserve your movie night here.
December 11: How the Grinch Stole Christmas | December 12: Elf | December 13: Home Alone
December 14: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | December 15: Polar Express (family night)
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Prix-fixe three-course menu on November 23rd from 11 am to 8 pm ($225 per adult, $95 for children 12 and under) including grand dessert buffet.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Prix-fixe four-course menu from 5 pm to 9 pm ($275 per adult, $95 for children 12 and under); Carol singers from 6pmto9pm
Christmas Day Brunch
Prix-fixe three-course menu from 11 am to 3 pm ($250 per adult, $95 for children 12 and under); grand dessert buffet and seasonal cocktails; visit from Santa Claus from 11 am to 3 pm and Carol singers from 12 pm to 3 pm.
Christmas Day Dinner
Prix-fixe three-course menu from 5 pm to 9 pm ($225 per adult, $95 for children 12 and under); grand dessert buffet.
New Year’s Eve Dinner
First Seating: À la carte menu 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Second Seating: Six-course tasting menu from 8 pm to 11 pm ($395 per adult, $95 for children 12 and under); champagne toast and live music.
Holiday Cake Decorating Contest
Offering a holiday inspired cake decorating contest with executive pastry chef Christophe Rull (featured on Netflix Bake Squad) and his expert pastry team, you and your family can make memories.
For children Ages 4-12 | Tuesday, December 5, 4– 6pm | $95 per child, including Chef’s Hat and Apron
For children Ages 12-18 | Wednesday, December 6, 4–6pm | $95 per child
For children at Heart Ages 18+ | Wednesday, December 6, 4–6pm |$150 per adult, including Chef’s Hat, Apron and Glass of Champagne
To contact the hotel email: TheRestaurant.HBA@DorchesterCollection.com or go to sevenrooms.com
The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel | Photo Credit: The Beverly Hills Hotel
Set in the heart of Beverly Hills, is the famed Beverly Hills Hotel, with its iconic banana leaf prints on wallpaper around the hotel, green and white stripes, signature pink tone, and grand red carpet. The Thanksgiving and Christmas season at the hotel are all the more fun at the hotel.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Prix-fixe four-course menu from 12 pm to 9 pm ($240 per adult, $120 for children 12 and under) with optional wine pairing for $150; grand dessert buffet; live music from 12pm – 10pm.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Regular dinner menu with elevated Plat du Jour; Carol singers from 12 pm to 4 pm; Santa Claus from 11 am to 6 pm
Christmas Day Dinner
Prix-fixe four-course menu from 12 pm to 9 pm ($240 per adult, $120 for children 12 and under); grand dessert buffet; live music from 12 pm to 10 pm; Carol singers from 12 pm to 4pm; Santa Claus from 12 pm to 6 pm
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Prix-fixe four-course menu from 6 pm to 11 pm ($400 per adult, $200 for children 12 and under) with optional wine pairing for $200; champagne toast; live music; dancing; photo booth
Holiday Cheers
Enjoy traditional classics like Spiced Mulled Wine and Spiked Egg Nog. Offered in the Polo Lounge Bar.
12 Days of Soufflés
Leading up to Christmas, the Polo Lounge has reinvented its signature dinner dessert to best celebrate the sweetness of the season. Included among the 12 festive seasonal preparations of this classic favorite are Pumpkin Pie, Holiday Sugar Cookie, Peppermint Chocolate Chip, Eggnog and Gingerbread.
December 12 – 23 for dinner service only
Children’s Cookie Decorating Class
To get your little ones into the holiday spirit, the pastry team is hosting a fun cookie-decorating masterclass in Polo Private. Your budding bakers will embellish 24 delicious cookies to take home in a signature pink box. Thursday, December 21, 3 – 5pm
$95 per child (under 12)
Holiday Carol singers and Santa Claus
Enjoy holiday carol singers in the lobby on December 24th 5pm – 9pm and December 25th. 12pm – 4pm. Santa Claus will also be making an appearance on December 24th and 25th from 11 am – 6pm.
Shopping
Both hotels have some of the best iconic items for sale in their respective gift shops or online. For the Beverly Hills Hotel, shop here. For The Bel-Air Hotel, shop here.