The festive season is the perfect time to travel, gathering friends or family for sparkling city breaks filled with glowing lights, delicious meals and moments of togetherness.
Across Europe, Park Plaza creates the backdrop for joyful celebrations, with family hotels, restaurants transformed into holiday havens and event spaces ready for family gatherings. Here’s how each destination makes the holidays shine.
A London Christmas
Riverbank | Westminster Bridge | County Hall | Waterloo | Victoria | Park Royal
London sparkles at Christmas, from the twinkling lights of Regent Street to the Southbank Winter Market. At Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge, festive menus at Brasserie Joël and Ichi Sushi & Sashimi bring seasonal flair to dining, while elegant event spaces are ready for both intimate celebrations and grand parties.
At Park Plaza London Riverbank, Chino Latino sets the stage for a gourmet experience with bold pan-Asian dishes and glittering river views. TOZI at Park Plaza London Victoria offers Venetian sharing plates perfect for festive feasts, while Atrio Restaurant & Bar at County Hall welcomes groups with warm Mediterranean flavours.
Amsterdam aglow
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam | Park Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam | Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport | Park Plaza Utrecht
Amsterdam glows during its annual Light Festival, when canals shimmer with illuminated art. After exploring, groups can gather at Carstens Steakhouse or Carstens Café at Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam for festive menus rooted in Dutch produce. Park Plaza Vondelpark adds seasonal cheer at TOZI, where the leafy surroundings feel magical in winter.
At Park Plaza Utrecht, CUBO Kitchen offers international dishes with a festive twist, and the hotel’s event spaces transform into lively holiday venues. These family hotels keep groups together in style, giving city breaks an extra sparkle.
Coastal Christmas in Croatia
On Croatia’s Istrian coast, the festive season is filled with seaside charm. Visit the Medulin Christmas market to sample festive treats and shop for unique gifts, or walk along Bijeca Beach to see festive lights and decorations. At the end of the day, relax in Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin’s aperitif bar or dine at the restaurant against a backdrop of the Adriatic.
Berlin’s winter magic
Berlin at Christmas is enchanting: markets sparkle in every district, mulled wine perfumes the air and choirs fill the squares with song. Park Plaza Berlin hosts festive gatherings in the Factory Bar, a sleek and contemporary restaurant with artwork from Andy Warhol.
Don’t miss the Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market, one of Europe’s most beloved cultural events, with handmade gifts and glowing lights.
Festive memories in Hungary
Budapest shines at Christmas with light shows, concerts and its famous Basilica Christmas Fair. At Park Plaza Budapest, the Art Bistro & Bar offers festive menus combining Hungarian classics and international favourites, while the hotel’s event spaces are ideal for year-end celebrations. A stroll along the Danube under the city’s Christmas lights is the perfect way to end a winter evening.
Festive togetherness made easy
The holidays are about connection, and Park Plaza makes every gathering effortless. With seasonal dining in restaurants worth travelling for, flexible event spaces for parties and the comfort of family hotels that bring everyone under one roof, festive travel becomes simple and joyful.
From London’s markets to Budapest’s light-filled streets, these hotels in Europe transform seasonal stays into cherished moments. This year, let Park Plaza be the host of your festive gourmet experience, while you focus on celebrating together.
