“Still searching for the perfect gift? Don’t worry—your favorite luxury hotels have you covered with special packages ideal for last-minute shoppers. Here are five of our top picks.
Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver has teamed up with the new Nordstrom, just steps from the hotel, to offer The Nordstrom Shopping Experience. This package includes an overnight stay, a unique shopping experience, and complimentary breakfast and lunch. Guests will also receive a welcome gift from Nordstrom, lunch for two at Nordstrom’s Bistro Verde, and the services of a personal stylist in the JWN Room. The package also includes daily valet parking, express alterations, and complimentary delivery of purchases to the hotel. After a day of shopping, guests can unwind with a craft cocktail at the hotel’s 1920s-inspired bar, Prohibition.
In London, Rosewood’s Christmas Slow Food & Living Market, open from November 29 to December 20, offers a unique shopping experience with over 30 festive stalls featuring local growers and artisans. Visitors can enjoy seasonal treats like raw hot chocolate, organic mulled wine, and freshly roasted chestnuts. The market also hosts festive workshops, including classes on making raw snacks like chocolate-coconut truffles and peanut butter cookies, as well as wreath and floral centerpiece workshops.
At The Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City’s Times Square, guests can enjoy the services of a personalized shopper who will discuss their preferences before arrival and plan a full day of shopping throughout the city. The hotel concierge also has connections with personal shoppers at high-end stores like Tiffany’s and Bergdorf Goodman. Guests can also take a walking tour of Manhattan’s famous holiday window displays.
Smyth, a Thompson Hotel in Tribeca, has partnered with Donna Karan’s West Village shop, Urban Zen, to offer guests an insider’s shopping experience. The boutique features luxurious apparel, distinctive jewelry, and handcrafted art curated by Donna Karan. Ten percent of all proceeds support the Urban Zen Foundation, which focuses on well-being, cultural preservation, and empowering children. Guests who book the Urban Zen Package at the recently renovated Smyth Hotel will receive daily breakfast for two at the Little Park restaurant, a welcome gift from Urban Zen, and a $250 gift card toward a purchase of $1,000 or more. They will also get a private tour of the adjacent Urban Zen Center and Loft, Donna Karan’s former private residence, now a holistic retreat where they can enjoy light fare and a complimentary restorative session with an Urban Zen Integrative Therapist.
For last-minute holiday shopping, Turnberry Isle Miami is a Mediterranean-style retreat located across the street from Aventura Mall, the second most visited shopping center in the U.S., according to Travel + Leisure. Guests can take advantage of the resort’s complimentary shuttle to explore over 300 stores, including internationally recognized brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cartier, Prada, and Montblanc.”