12/25/2023
Merry, Merry Christmas!!
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It's our 25th day of Getaways! The last few days, we're focusing on Christmas destinations that give you the real feel of the Holiday season! You didn't think I'd do this whole list and not include New York did you?!?!
Things to know about spending Christmas in New York!
1. New Yorkers and tourists alike travel deep into Brooklyn to gawk at the spectacularly excessive lights on the homes in Dyker Heights, a residential neighborhood that takes its Christmas decorations very, very seriously. Book a guided tour, or wander the streets on your own – walking the blocks between 7th and 13th avenues and 76th and 86th streets should put you in the middle of the action.
2. The ice-skating rink at Rockefeller Center is perhaps the city’s most famous seasonal spot, and although gliding by that giant tree is a lovely experience, it’s also tiny, expensive (from US$20 to $54, depending on the time of day, plus $10 for skate rentals), and the lines regularly drag on for hours.
Instead, there’s Central Park's Wollman Rink, which is bigger, mostly cheaper (from US14 to $23 for adults, plus $11 rental) and equally atmospheric, thanks in part to a recent refurbishment, which added a new clubhouse, murals from local artists and concessions from Harlem restaurant Melba’s.
3. Rockefeller Center is the capital of NYC Christmas, and its massive tree has been a mainstay since 1931. This year’s Norway spruce is 79ft tall and 46ft wide, weighing in at 12 tons – and that’s before you factor in 50,000-plus LED lights and the 900-pound (408.23kg) Swarovski star capping it all off. Yes, the plaza is almost always packed, but it’s worth fighting your way through to snap a few pics, particularly after dark when the lights bounce off the bare shoulders of the golden Prometheus statue.
The annual lighting ceremony takes place on December 1, and the tree remains lit daily from 6:00am to midnight through New Year’s Eve, except on Christmas Day, when it shines for 24 hours, and on New Year’s Eve, when the lights click off at 9:00pm.
4. Macy's elaborate Santaland is a stunner of a scene, full of Christmas trees, elves, toy trains and snow-filled wonder. Imagine ELF meets Miracle on 34th street!
December 15-21, 2024
2 Adults, 2 children (Ages 9 & 6)
The Refinery Hotel
Refinery Hotel is the modern reinterpretation of the Colony Arcade—a former hat factory and Prohibition-era tea room. More than 100 years of Garment District history are on display at our luxury hotel near Bryant Park. With an unprecedented degree of precision, much like the milliners stitching before us, we transformed a factory building into stylish loft rooms with soaring ceilings, the nostalgic Parker & Quinn restaurant, and our fashionable Refinery Rooftop bar.
Guests staying at Refinery Hotel during the month of December can select the "Refinery’s Winter Spectacular Stay Package" for the ultimate seasonal in-room experience. The package includes a fresh Christmas Tree delivery in-room with decorations and seasonal F&B room service (hot chocolate, holiday cookies and milk). For those looking for added entertainment, a Gingerbread House decorating kit with nostalgic candy tops off an evening in. Perfect for those traveling to NYC for the holidays and even locals looking for a staycation and a unique way to get into the holiday spirit.
Refinery Deluxe Room
Our Deluxe Double Queen room features two Queen beds and 400 to 425 sq ft of space, soaring 12-foot concrete ceilings, dark-brushed oak floors and expansive windows with city views. Each room is tailored with custom furnishings and carefully curated toiletries by Le Labo. Artistic ambiance and factory-style are woven together with industrial accents that speak to the building’s history as an early-20th century millinery.
$4,897.05!!!
*Not including flights as they aren't available that far out in the system.
