If you’ve maxed out the city’s best holiday tree displays, kid-friendly Christmas events, and festive concerts, we’ve got another great roundup in store for you! These San Francisco hotels went all-out on Christmas decorations this year, so whether you’re looking for a place to stay or a 5-star display, read our list to see what’s going on.
1. Fairmont Hotel
Arguably the SF’s most well-known hotel Christmas display, the Fairmont Hotel’s giant gingerbread house is a must for kids and adults alike. The fascinating creation is 22 feet tall, composed of thousands of gingerbread bricks and gallons of royal icing. Groups of 8 are welcome to enjoy afternoon tea, dinner, and more inside the famed sugary walls, or you can simply take a lap around the lobby to enjoy all of the hotel’s impressive seasonal decor.
🎄 Dates: Decorations are up now through New Year 2025. They offer an ongoing lobby champagne bar, Cirque holiday bar, and food and drink experiences inside of the gingerbread house itself.
📍 Location: 950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
2. Ritz-Carlton
One of San Francisco’s most majestic hotels is the Ritz-Carlton, which currently has a glittering holiday tree on display right in front of the entrance. Each year during the holidays it hosts the popular Teddy Bear Tea series, a tradition in which children are invited to enjoy a delicious spread of hot chocolate, scones, and sweets while watching a lively sing-along holiday show. Additional events include a Christmas Day feast and a New Year’s Eve champagne toast and balloon drop.
🎄 Dates: Displays are up now. Events include the Teddy Bear Tea available until Dec. 23, the Christmas Day meal on Dec. 25, and an NYE party in the lounge on Dec. 31.
📍 Location: 600 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
3. Palace Hotel
The Palace Hotel has one of the most beautiful lobbies in the city, made even more impressive with its colorful and ornate Christmas tree. See it among the hotel’s gorgeous golden chandeliers, captivating skylight, and marble columns for a truly luxurious photo op. Guests can also sign up for tea time and brunch in the Garden Court or send a letter to Santa via the North Pole mailbox.
🎄 Dates: Displays are up now. Holiday events include a pop-up champagne bar, prix fixe dinners on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, a breakfast buffet on New Year’s Day, and more.
📍 Location: 2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
4. Westin St. Francis
The Westin St. Francis is known for its extravagant sugar castle on display during the holidays, an impressive sweet creation placed in the center of the Tower Lobby. The castle usually towers at 12 feet tall, but this year they’ve installed a smaller version due to ongoing labor strikes in the area. Guests can also enjoy the Dollie + Me Holiday Tea, which includes a full tea service for children and their families to attend with a doll or stuffed animal.
🎄 Dates: Open now through Jan. 2, 2025. The Dollie + Me Holiday Tea is on Dec. 14-15.
📍 Location: 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
5. Hyatt Regency SF
The Hyatt Regency has unveiled its 2025 holiday decor in the lobby, which includes an enormous Christmas tree, artificial “snowfall” in the atrium, and glowing star lanterns suspended above. They have a small menu of delicious festive cocktails available, which you can enjoy with a 15% discount on Fridays if you wear an ugly Christmas sweater.
🎄 Dates: Displays are up now. See the “snowfall” at 5pm and 7pm on weekdays, and at 9am, 11am, 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm on weekends.
📍 Location: 5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111
6. Intercontinental Mark Hopkins
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is currently hosting Holidays at the Mark, a series of brunches, teas, and festive dinners with live piano performances. If it’s decorations you seek, you can also stop by for a peek into the lobby where you’ll find an impressive grand holiday tree and other festive adornments.
🎄 Dates: Displays are up now. Look for the holiday tea on weekends in December, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets, and a fabulous New Year’s Eve gala.
📍 Location: 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
7. Inn at the Presidio
The historic Inn at the Presidio has added lovely interior and exterior holiday decorations including Christmas trees, glowing wreaths, garlands, and more. While you’re at it, look out for the 55-foot-tall Norfolk Island pine tree illuminated with holiday lights on the Presidio grounds.
🎄 Dates: Displays are up now
📍 Location: 42 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
8. Four Seasons Palo Alto
The Four Seasons in Palo Alto has created a gorgeous pop-up winter wonderland called Après Village, which is the ultimate holiday escape. Some of the best attractions include semi-private chalets with roaring fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, and blankets; and a giant snow globe and life-size sleigh for endless photo ops.
🎄 Dates: Open now through Jan. 7, 2025 (4-9:30 pm daily)
📍 Location: 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
9. Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa
The beautiful Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa is hosting an absolutely spectacular winter village throughout the holiday season. Merry Meritage is a gorgeous sparkling winter escape in wine country, complete with an ice rink, fire pits and s’mores, VIP igloos, Santa story time, and much more.
🎄 Dates: Open now through Jan. 11, 2025
📍 Location: 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558