Charleston’s Hotel Bennett to Tranform to a Holiday Winter Wonderland

Tis the season at Hotel Bennett, where Charleston’s luxury hotel transforms into an enchanting destination filled with love, sweetness, and cherished memories. The holidays start early with a calendar full of festive activities the whole family can enjoy.

On November 23, the hotel unveils its iconic life-size gingerbread house by renowned French pastry chef Rémy Fünfrock and Chef Renee Fonseca, and Camellias’ signature Tea with Santalaunches on November 29 featuring seasonal delights.

On December 5, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on Gabrielle Plaza.  

Get crafty! On December 10, local wreath artist Lucie Kulze leads a holiday wreathmaking workshop. On December 14, join local artisan Amy Brekke as she leads an ornament painting workshop. On December 15, local artisan Andrea Davis of Motherland Essentials leads a festive candle-making class.

Feel the holiday spirit with special performances by The Charleston Caroling Company on December 12 and Ashley Hall’s elementary school choirs on December 19. 

Warm hearts on December 15, Charleston Animal Society is hosting a special Deck the Paws Dog Adoption Event on Gabrielle Plaza. 

Get festive and fun at Fiat Lux’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on December 18, when the best (or worst!) holiday sweater wins prizes, a live DJ spins holiday beats, and a joyful celebration takes place under the stars. 

On December 23, indulge in a buffet of sweet and savory breakfast favorites with Breakfast with Santa and finish the evening with carols, classic tales, and a mug of hot cocoa on The Night Before Christmas Eve.

The fun continues with dinner at Gabrielle. Offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, guests will have an extraordinary culinary experience featuring an exclusive Christmas Dinner prix fixe menu, meticulously curated for the most magical time of the year.

The festive season wraps up on New Year’s Eve with a multi-course prix fixe dinner at Gabrielle.

And for out-of-town guests, Hotel Bennett offers a Home Sweet Hotel Bennett package, bringing the magic to each room with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, adorned with twinkling lights and festive ornaments. And to make their stay even sweeter, enjoy complimentary valet parking and a special Hotel Bennett keepsake ornament to commemorate the holiday getaway.

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