The 12 Stays of Christmas
This festive season is the perfect excuse to trade in the fairy lights in your living room for destinations where the celebrations are bigger, brighter and far more indulgent.
On the 12th day of Christmas, true luxury gave to you... an unforgettable escape. From snow-dusted hideaways to sun-kissed escapes, we've put together 12 stays that promise holiday cheer. Twelve days, twelve destinations and a sleighful of luxury.
The Postcard Cuelim, Goa
Housed in a 350-year-old Portuguese mansion with just a handful of rooms, this getaway feels like stepping into an old-world Christmas postcard. Quiet, soulful, and perfect for family-style festive feasts.
Evolve Back, Coorg
Surrounded by misty coffee plantations and cozy villas, this Coorg escape invites you to swap jingling sleigh bells for birdsong and steaming filter coffee. With four dining options, an outdoor infinity pool, and a soothing Ayurvedic spa, it’s a haven for relaxation.
The Chedi Muscat, Oman
Palm trees strung with lanterns, starry desert nights, and opulent feasts make this Arabian hideaway an indulgent way to celebrate the season. Set within a 21-acre garden oasis, it features 162 Omani-inspired guestrooms and villas.
Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives
With overwater villas, shimmering turquoise lagoons, and champagne breakfasts, this is Christmas reimagined as barefoot glamour rather than a snow globe. Guests can enjoy a pool overlooking the ocean, world-class spa facilities, a fitness centre, sun-drenched terraces, and lush gardens.
ITC Grand Bharat, Gurugram
Just a short drive from Delhi, this palatial haven with domes and grand feasts offers a Christmas that feels both royal and indulgent. As a luxury hotel and golf resort, it is also the ninth property worldwide to earn LEED Zero Water Certification.
Amanbagh, Jaipur
Surrounded by the Aravallis, this pink sandstone retreat offers a hushed setting for a serene, soul-nourishing Christmas. Inspired by Mughal architecture and once a royal hunting ground, it is a true Rajasthani escape.
Ananda In The Himalayas, Sakalana
Wellness-led celebrations and Himalayan calm make this ideal for Christmas—with yoga at sunrise, Ayurveda by day, and starlit silence by night. The estate includes a restored Viceroy’s Palace, a spa, 70 rooms, five suites, and three villas.
JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa
Misty mountains, pine forests, and crackling bonfires make this Mussoorie hideaway perfect for a magical Christmas getaway. Located at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas, it offers an indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, and cozy rooms.
The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg
With snow-draped slopes and Kashmiri feasts, this Gulmarg lodge offers India’s ultimate white Christmas. As the country’s only boutique luxury ski resort, it features a heated indoor swimming pool with panoramic views, a spa and wellness centre, fine-dining restaurants, and mountain-view suites.
Badrutt's Palace Hotel, St. Moritz
Horse-drawn sleighs, Alpine glamour, and après-ski champagne make this Swiss icon a fairy-tale Christmas destination. Opened in 1896, it features 12 rooms and 43 suites, eight restaurants, two bars, and an on-site shopping centre.
Hotel Sacher, Vienna
Vienna’s Christmas markets, candlelit elegance, and warm Sachertorte make this hotel a quintessential European festive escape. Facing the State Opera in the central Innere Stadt, it features a 19th-century art gallery and is near Antonio Vivaldi’s former residence.
The Ritz Hotel, London
Carols by the fireplace, chandeliers aglow, and afternoon tea with Champagne make The Ritz the ultimate glittering and timeless Christmas experience. Guests can enjoy enchanting music from the resident pianist while overlooking Royal Green Park and Piccadilly.
