Planning and hosting the perfect festive event
Special occasions deserve to be marked with care, whether it’s a family Christmas gathering, an intimate birthday dinner, a buzzing anniversary party or a celebration with friends.
With the festive season coming up, this is the right time to choose your right venue. Park Plaza’s hotels in Europe are designed to make every event magical and seamless which will make all the difference. With stylish destination restaurants, flexible destination restaurants and a dedicated events team to guide you from planning to your big day, each hotel provides the setting for memories that last. And as your event winds down, retreat to one of our stylish guestrooms and reflect on a truly successful evening in comfort.
Here’s how to celebrate in five of Europe’s most exciting cities during the festive season and year-round.
London – timeless festive celebrations in the capital
Riverbank | Westminster Bridge | County Hall | Waterloo | Victoria | Park Royal
If you’re looking for a memorable NYE celebration for you and your loved ones, then enjoy one of the New Year’s Eve experiences at Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge. From gourmet dining and live entertainment to watching London’s iconic fireworks from your private balcony, these experiences are exclusive to hotel guests and are designed to make your celebration truly extraordinary.
Festive dining options are equally impressive, from Primo Bar with its Thames views to Chino Latino at Riverbank, a stylish destination restaurant for Pan-Asian dining. Our expert events team is on hand to ensure that every detail reflects your occasion, from décor to bespoke menus.
London offers year-round endless activities to celebrate your festive occasion, from private gallery tours to theatre nights in the West End. These can be combined with a personalised event experience at Westminster, offering panoramic views of Big Ben, perfect for elegant cocktail receptions. County Hall’s London Room also works beautifully for intimate and festive gatherings.
Berlin – creative edge for your festive and stylish occasion
Berlin offers a wealth of seasonal activities for your group of friends and family, from Christmas market visits to from private gallery tours and craft beer tastings. At Kudamm, the Lounge Boardroom provides a sleek, intimate environment for your smaller festive event, while Wallstreet’s Börsensaal is a striking space for larger celebratory gatherings.
Dining is equally dynamic: Restaurant 1837 serves inventive European dishes while BAR Vostell offers light bites in a modern art-inspired setting. Pairing creativity with our events team’s expertise ensures that your celebration is a true reflection of Berlin’s vibrant spirit alongside a refined and memorable gourmet experience.
Budapest – riverside elegance for every milestone
Budapest turns into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season. This city of grandeur, offering cozy Christmas markets, wine tastings and thermal spas for groups of family and friends. To further top up your festive celebration, anniversary or milestone birthday, make sure to host your gathering at the Park Plaza Budapest the Panorama Room which delivers sweeping views of the Danube and Buda Castle.
For dining, art’bistrobar is a refined destination restaurant, serving Hungarian classics with international influences in a riverside setting. Our dedicated events team ensures that festive menus and décor highlight the city’s unique character, creating unforgettable occasions for families and friends.
Amsterdam – festive canalside dining and stylish events
Victoria Amsterdam | Amsterdam Airport | Vondelpark
Gather your friends, colleagues, and loved ones for an unforgettable celebration! During the day, Amsterdam offers cultural richness for groups 0f family and friends, from Christmas markets to private canal tours and curated museum visits. At the end of the day, enjoy your bespoke crafted bespoke event, from a lively party night to intimate private dinners or a sophisticated cocktail sessions and a New Year’s Eve which you’ll never forget.
At Victoria Amsterdam, the Garden Room is perfect for your festive private dinner, while Vondelpark’s stylish meeting suites work beautifully for more contemporary gatherings.
Festive dining highlights include Carstens at Victoria for farm-to-table Dutch cuisine, Grand Lounge at Amsterdam Airport, and Vondel Restaurant for relaxed yet elegant dining. With our events team on hand, every celebration blends local flavour with Park Plaza’s curated approach to hospitality, ideal for those seeking city breaks in Europe that combine a festive celebration with style.
Seamless festive celebrations for every occasion
Marking the festive season or life’s important moments deserves a setting in which details are handled with care. With Park Plaza’s hotels in Europe, you’ll find versatile venues, stylish interiors and the reassurance of our expert events team.
From spectacular views of London’s firework display to Budapest’s riverside elegance during Winter, Berlin’s Christmas markets, Amsterdam’s culture and canals, each of our hotels in those destinations offers unique packages to celebrate the season and exclusive spaces for your private dining, birthdays and anniversaries. Whether you’re seeking a dog-friendly hotel, planning a gathering for several generations or simply looking for a refined gourmet experience for a well-chosen few, Park Plaza turns every celebration and festive season into a lasting memory.
Find out more about how to wrap up the year in unforgettable style. Whether you’re planning something big or small, Park Plaza has a space and dining venue that’s perfect for you.
However you celebrate the season, do it with Park Plaza!
