Our top 12 incredible London hotel Christmas trees for 2025
London’s top hotels are especially magical at Christmas time.
I’m sure there must be a competitive spirit among them, to outdo each other when it comes to having the most spectacular Christmas tree! Some tend to stick to a regular theme each year, while others like to ring the changes and surprise their patrons with something unexpected.
London might be chilly in winter but the cold, dark days make the perfect backdrop for sparkling lights, roaring fires and cosy corners. Here’s a neighbourhood tour of my favourite London hotel Christmas trees of 2025. All photos supplied by the hotels, except the St Pancras – which is my own.
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Fitzrovia
This once-bohemian neighbourhood, north of Oxford Street, has literary and artistic connections. Writers like Virginia Woolf and George Bernard Shaw lived here. Fitzrovia has a mix of period Victorian, Georgian and modern buildings and is home to some of London’s university colleges.
The London Edition Hotel
For 2025, the London Edition has partnered with cookery writer Skye McAlpine to design its 24-foot tree. Inspired by her new book, The Christmas companion, Skye has surrounded the tree with a village of gingerbread cottages and bird-houses. She wanted to create “something reminiscent of the storybook wonder of childhood fairy tales.” They certainly look delicious! Two desserts from her book are on the menu at the hotel’s restaurant.
Mayfair
Mayfair is an exclusive, affluent neighbourhood to the south of Oxford Street and east of Hyde Park. Its elegant Victorian and Georgian townhouses were sought-after by aristocrats and wealthy merchants. Today, Mayfair is still revered for its grand architecture, luxury shopping and fine dining, and remains one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in the world.
The Connaught
Every year, The Connaught commissions a contemporary artist to design their signature outdoor Christmas tree. For 2025, Swiss visual design artist Urs Fischer has decorated this stunning 31 feet-tall tree with illuminated global spheres, each bearing an AI-generated face representing various races and ages. His intention is to represent the global community gathered in joy. So beautiful!
Claridge’s
This grand, iconic Art Deco hotel has chosen Burberry as its partner for the 2025 tree. Creative Director Daniel Lee has dressed the 16-foot tree with around 600 bows, made from surplus Burberry fabrics. There are also brass bells, glass baubles and chess pieces. The thistles are a nod to the brand’s Scottish connections. There’s a pop-up store at the hotel for those tempted to buy their own Burberry gift.
The Ritz
The Ritz famously displays a traditional red and gold Christmas tree. This year’s theme is ‘Whimsical and Magical’, with the aim of filling every corner of the hotel with garlands, twinkling lights, velvet ribbons and wreaths.
The tree is covered in stars, baubles, bows, teddy bears, gift boxes, Santas and angels. And of course, lots of fairy lights.
One of the baubles is a limited edition range created by Italian artist Andrea Ferolla, as part of his ongoing collaboration with the Ritz.
Belgravia
This affluent neighbourhood was developed in the 19th century by the Grosvenor family, who still own swathes of central London today. Known for its creamy-white stucco-fronted Georgian streets and garden squares, it’s home to many embassies. I used to love walking through its elegant streets on the way to Spanish classes at the Cervantes Institute.
The Goring
This stylish family-run hotel is a short walk from Buckingham Palace. For 2025, they’ve partnered with fashion brand Lulu Guinness to create this bold, bright, out-there ‘In Bloom’ Christmas tree in the hotel’s dining room. The floral baskets are made of paper and card by Makerie Studio, who work with many high-end names.
There’s another Lulu Guiness tree, ‘London Calling’, in the main reception area, decorated with miniature London post boxes and phone boxes.
Knightsbridge
This wealthy and fashionable neighbourhood is located to the west of Hyde Park. Knightsbridge is best known for its luxury shopping, being home to stores like Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Its proximity to Kensington Palace means that Knightsbridge has a close association with the British Royal family.
The Lanesborough
This elegant hotel on the edge of Hyde Park has chosen the theme of ‘Enchanted Residence’ for its 2025 Christmas decorations. The spectacular 25-foot spruce tree in the main lobby is decorated with red and gold bows and hand-crafted ornaments.
The wizards behind the concept are Clerkenwell-based floral designers Wildabout, who have worked on equally stunning displays at other top London hotels.
Westminster
Westminster is where you’ll find many of London’s most famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Horse Guards, Trafalgar Square and the Admiralty Arch. I worked in this area for over 20 years and loved it. There was always something happening! Some of the former government buildings are now being turned into hotels. The Corinthia Hotel used to be occupied by the Ministry of Defence, and even housed a secret service headquarters between the two world wars!
The Corinthia
The Corinthia’s Christmas theme for 2025 is ‘The twelve days of Christmas.’ References to the popular carol can be found around the hotel.
This beautiful Christmas tree stands below the amazing Baccarat chandelier in the Corinthia lobby lounge. The tree was decorated by top London florists The Flowerbx. Note the partridge on the top, the drums of the 12 drummers drumming and the pear-shaped golden baubles! A toy train runs playfully around the base. You can enjoy a festive afternoon tea in the lobby while admiring the tree.
The Savoy
The Savoy Hotel is once again partnering with luxury jewellery brand Boodles for their Christmas decor in 2025.
Boodles was originally founded in Liverpool in 1798. Their signature colour is pink, so naturally this is reflected in the decorations.
This beautiful tree in the front hall of the Savoy is hung with pink and white sparkling baubles and flowers. Inviting-looking Boodles gift boxes crowd around the base. I wouldn’t mind one of those. Hope Santa is reading.
South Bank
The South Bank of the Thames is home to the London Eye, wonderful theatres, art galleries, restaurants and independent shopping. The riverside walk is a delight, giving great views of landmarks like Big Ben and St Paul’s Cathedral across the water. As in Westminster, some former government and commercial buildings have been turned into stylish hotels. One of these is Sea Containers, which has retained the name of the company it once housed. I wrote about Sea Containers – the company – in my blog post on the Belmond British Pullman as it has a special connection with luxury trains.
Sea Containers
Sea Containers have partnered with textile brand The House of Arley to create a Christmas tree that celebrates London’s maritime mercantile past – very appropriate given the hotel’s riverside location.
Each decoration is made from House of Arley fabric offcuts, representing fruit, spices, and whimsical animals. The brand’s signature stripes are represented in the ribbons and bows.
The South Bank festive market takes place outside along the riverbank, so if you’re visiting, pop in and see the tree!
Shangri-La The Shard
Here’s a tree with a view! The Shangri-La occupies floors 34-52 of The Shard, enjoying incredible panoramic views of London.
For 2025, the hotel’s theme is ‘Season of Wonders’. The tree has a traditional look, with gold baubles and red velvet ribbons. You can enjoy an afternoon tea inspired by the same theme, featuring artisan pastries of cassis and spiced pear, among others. Yum.
City of London
The City is London’s financial hub. It’s also the oldest neighbourhood, dating back to Roman times. The City has a unique status, with its own local government and police force. Although known for its historical landmarks like the Tower of London and St Paul’s, it’s also renowned for some striking modern buildings like Lloyds, the Gherkin and the Cheese Grater.
The Ned
The Ned occupies a grand building that used to be the headquarters of the Midland Bank. The gorgeous Christmas tree in the Grand Banking Hall is the work of Grandirosa Floral Design Atelier. It celebrates Speyside whisky, featuring the Macallan.
Ornaments include velvet bows in Macallan red, copper baubles representing the stills, acorns and berries reminiscent of Scottish flora and white baubles bearing the letter ‘M’.
The Pan Pacific
Last but not least, the tallest Christmas tree in London is to be found outside the Pan Pacific Hotel. What a stunner!
Known as the Eastern City Christmas Tree, it’s 67 feet tall, has more than 100,000 LED lights and 130 large illuminated snowflakes. With a huge one on top.
The hotel’s festive afternoon tea also features snowflake-themed treats.
Special mentions
They may not have made the top 12, but I have to mention two more hotels that have special memories for me: the St Pancras London – part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection – and the Marriott County Hall. I was married in the former, and used to be a gym member at the latter!
The Marriott County Hall has a top location at the south end of Westminster Bridge. The building used to be the headquarters of the Greater London Council, when this institution existed. I loved going into the hotel when I was a gym member, because the entrance lobby was always full of beautiful, fragrant floral arrangements according to season. And at Christmas time there would always be a twinkling tree in the courtyard.
Situated next to St Pancras railway station in Camden, is my favourite building in the whole of London – the St Pancras London Hotel. It’s also my top favourite hotel in the whole world – for unashamedly personal reasons. I love everything about it, including the curved driveway up to the elegant entrance, which has a simple but gorgeous traditional tree by the front door.
Final thoughts
I hope you enjoyed this festive tour. Which tree do you like best? For me, the Pan Pacific is a standout – and not only because of its size. I like the fact that it dares to be different.
If you visit any of the trees, please share your thoughts!
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