Pendry Hotels & Resorts Announces 2023 Holiday Programming and Experiences From Coast to Coast
From Festive Dining and Seasonal Libations to Intimate Performances and Luxury Stay Packages, Pendry Hotels & Resorts Offer Surprise-and-Delight Guest Experiences
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (November 14, 2023) – Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced its calendar of festive offerings across each of the brand’s eight properties: Pendry San Diego, Pendry West Hollywood, Pendry Park City, Pendry Chicago, Pendry Manhattan West, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf and the newly opened Pendry Newport Beach. From coast to coast, each Pendry has curated a unique selection of programming, events and special moments to celebrate the holiday season. Guests visiting Pendry Hotels & Resorts this season will experience festive dining, intimate concerts, and special performances, plus experiences created with families and friends in mind.
Pendry San Diego will offer the following celebratory events and programming throughout the 2023 holiday season:
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- “Deck The Halls” at Nason’s Beer Hall with Tipsy Elves (November 23, 2023 – January 1, 2024) – This season, in partnership with popular ugly sweater company Tipsy Elves, Nason’s Beer Hall is once again decking the halls with the jolliest, brightest, over-the-top décor. Join in on the festive merriment with frosty beers, jolly cocktails, and tasty bites. A portion of proceeds from the three seasonal signature Tipsy Elves cocktails – Tipsy and Toasted, Tipsy and Bright and Extra Tipsy – will also benefit the San Diego Food Bank.
- Hanukkah (December 7 – 15) – Guests are invited to join in the Pendry San Diego lobby as we light the menorah each evening at sunset during the eight days of Hanukkah.
- Pancakes and Pajamas Brunch with Santa at Provisional Kitchen (December 16 | 9:00am – 1:00pm) – No need to wear your ‘holiday best’ for this brunch! Join Pendry San Diego for a festive holiday brunch in your PJs! Enjoy brunch favorites, a visit from Santa and a pair of complimentary children’s holiday pajamas from chic pajama partner P.J. Salvage – perfect for photos with Santa! For reservations, visit OpenTable.
- Lobby Hot Chocolate Cart (December 23 – 31 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm) – Guests staying at Pendry San Diego can visit the lobby for complimentary hot chocolate with all the fixings and artisanal toppings.
- Christmas Day Brunch at Provisional Kitchen (December 25 | 9:00am – 1:00pm) – Start Christmas morning with a special pre-fixe brunch menu featuring carving and dessert stations; a chocolate fountain; a choice of entrée, and live music. Brunch cocktails and bottomless bubbles will also be available. For reservations, visit OpenTable.
- Christmas Day Dinner at Provisional Kitchen (December 25 | 4:00pm – 9:00pm) – Celebrate the holidays with friends and family with a special three-course menu featuring entrées such as lobster bisque, prime filet mignon, ravioli doppio, and gingerbread Christmas log. For reservations, visit OpenTable.
- New Year’s Eve at Provisional Kitchen (6:00pm – 10:00pm) – Ring in the New Year with a special four-course menu, Champagne, and live music at Provisional Kitchen. For reservations, visit OpenTable.
- New Year’s Eve at Fifth & Rose – Delight in a dazzling night featuring craft cocktails, small bites, and a confetti countdown celebration with live music (plus a complimentary token to the famous Moët Champagne vending machine). Table reservations require a $100 food & beverage minimum per person.
For additional details on Pendry San Diego’s holiday programming, please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings web page and follow @pendrysandiego.
Pendry West Hollywood plans to welcome the holiday season with festive dining experiences, events and programming, including:
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- Festive Tea Service (November 18 – December 31 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm) – Spend a leisurely afternoon at Bar Pendry and enjoy a spirited take on holiday tea service, featuring delicious bites like blue crab eclairs, smoked salmon on seaweed brioche, avocado and za’atar toast and seasonal pastries alongside Champagne pairings. For reservations, please email [email protected].
- Carols & Cocktails (December 7 | 6:00pm) – ‘Tis the season for festive merriment with Carols & Cocktails at Bar Pendry. Guests can relax while sipping hard ciders, mulled wines and a variety of holiday-inspired cocktails to the sound of familiar carols leading up to Christmas.
- Hannukah Menorah Lighting (December 7–15 | Sundown) – Guests are invited to join in the Pendry West Hollywood lobby as we light the menorah each evening at sunset during the eight days of Hanukkah.
- Letters to Santa (December 16 – 23 | Daily | 2:00pm – 4:00pm) – Every day from December 16 – 23, Pendry’s littlest guests can enjoy a letter-writing station in the lobby, complete with custom Pendry stationary to send their wish lists off to Santa, as well as an array of warm cookies and milk.
- Christmas Dinner at Merois (December 25 | 5:30 pm – 9:00pm) – Enjoy Christmas dinner with a panoramic view of L.A. at Merois. The prix fixe holiday menu will feature unique twists on classic holiday dishes including Liberty duck breast with dried cherries and confit leg shepherd’s pie, blue crab spring rolls, and kabocha squash bao buns.
- New Year’s Dining Experiences – Enjoy a New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu at Ospero on December 31 from 5:30pm – 10:00pm, or ring in the new year at Merois and Bar Merois with seatings available beginning at 7:00pm (reservations available via SevenRooms). On New Year’s Day, indulge in brunch at Ospero, offered from 11:00am – 3:00pm.
For additional details on holiday programming and events at Pendry West Hollywood please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings page or follow @pendrywesthollywood.
Pendry Park City will celebrate the 2023 season with the following programming and experiences perfect for those seeking winter adventures:
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- Sip, Shop & S’mores (November 24 – 25 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm) – The day after Thanksgiving, kick off the holiday and ski season at the special Sip, Shop & S’mores event in Pendry Plaza at Canyons Village. Stroll through Pendry Plaza boutiques, specialty stores and galleries, and stop by the Après Pendry patio and fire pits to warm up with a complimentary hot chocolate & s’mores bar.
- Holiday DJ Sets at Pool House (All season | Friday – Sunday | 2:00pm – 5:00pm) – Park City’s newest après hot spot is at The Pool House Bar & Grill. Featuring iconic panoramic mountain views, and a selection of fine cuvée and cocktails, curated bites, and live DJs on weekends all winter long, The Pool House Bar & Grill is also the best viewing spot for Canyon Village Silver Sky Nights fireworks shows.
- Tree Lighting Celebration with Santa & Reindeer (December 2 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm) – Experience the magic of the season at the first annual tree lighting ceremony. Lights and ornaments will grace the new thirty-foot tree, while Santa visits the plaza with live reindeer. This event is open to the public and will also feature a complimentary photographer to capture the timeless moment.
- Hannukah Menorah Lighting (December 7 – 15 | Sundown) – Guests are invited to the lobby at sundown as Pendry Park City lights the menorah each night of Hanukkah. Additionally, the hotel will be offering special shuttle services to local Temple Har Shalom and Bistro Kosher Deli in the Canyons Village neighborhood.
- The King’s Carolers Quartet Carolers (December 24) – The King’s Carolers Quartet will visit the Pendry Plaza from 4:00pm – 6:00pm on Christmas Eve encouraging all to sing along to a selection of classic holiday carols.
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining (December 24 – 25) – KITA, Pendry Park City’s stunning Japanese steak and sushi restaurant will feature a delicious holiday three-course prix fixe menu. Reservations can be made via OpenTable, with early reservations encouraged.
- New Year’s Eve Celebrations (December 31 at The Pool House from 2:00pm – 9:00pm, and Après Pendry from 4:00pm – 12:00am) – Ring in the new year by pairing a memorable dinner at KITA with the celebratory Pool House pre-party and Après Pendry New Year’s celebrations, featuring an evening of DJ sets, a live music line-up, special bites, and countdown celebration with Champagne toast and balloon drop.
For additional details on Pendry Park City’s holiday programming, please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings web page or follow @pendryparkcity.
Pendry Chicago has created a luxurious Champagne Suite experience to celebrate the season and the hotel’s iconic art deco building. The Champagne Suite holiday experience includes lavish in-room dining with a three-course, Champagne-paired tasting menu alongside an in-room pianist accompaniment; a chilled bottle of Möet Chandon Champagne and sweets as an in-room welcome amenity; plus an ice skating reservation for two at Maggie Daley Park Skate Ribbon, inclusive of skate rental, two pairs of Pendry gloves, and two Pendry scarves to keep warm throughout the Windy City, plus a $100 dining credit to enjoy Pendry Chicago’s stunning French-inspired rooftop, Château Carbide.
Pendry Chicago is also offering the following programming and experiences:
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- Myles Hayes Live at Bar Pendry & Holiday Hot Cocktail Cart (November 18 – December 30, Saturdays from 4:00pm – 6:00pm): Enjoy the jazz stylings of Myles Hayes, live at Bar Pendry every Saturday throughout the festive season, with traditional (and boozy) hot chocolate and hot buttered rum cocktails served from the hotel’s Holiday Hot Cocktail Cart.
- Letters to Santa (November 18 – December 25): Pendry Chicago’s littlest guests can enjoy a letter-writing station in the lobby with custom Pendry stationary to send their wish lists off to Santa. Letters to Santa will be delivered with care by the Pendry Chicago Front Desk team.
- Hanukkah Candle Lighting (December 7 – 15 | Sundown): Guests are invited to the lobby at sundown as Pendry Chicago lights the menorah each night of Hanukkah. Additionally, the hotel will be offering sparkling toasts on the first and last nights of Hannukah.
- Festival of the Lights (November 18 | 5:00pm – 5:30pm): Passed bubbly and hot chocolate will be available from 6-6:30 p.m. for guests watching the parade from the lobby.
- Festive Morning Coffee Cart (December 1 – 31): Enjoy a morning pick-me-up with festive additions to the hotel’s complimentary coffee cart throughout December.
- Bar Pendry Boozy Tea (October 1 – March 31, Sundays, 11:00am – 3:00pm): Bar Pendry’s twist on afternoon tea – enjoy tea-based cocktails, a creative take on the classic tea menu and live entertainment from Chicago musicians on Sundays. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
- Château Carbide Winter Garden (November 1 – December 31): Luxurious, private winter lodges dot the rooftop scene, each adorned with cozy fireplaces, luxe blankets and plush, intimate seating for up to six people. Snack on winter-inspired small bites prepared by Pendry Chicago chefs and sip botanical-driven, absinthe-inspired seasonal cocktails while taking in the stunning city-wide wintertime views of Chicago.
For additional details on holiday events and experiences at Pendry Chicago, please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings page or follow @pendrychicago.
Pendry Manhattan West welcomes guests to ring in the season with holiday festivities, including:
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- Seasonal Cocktail Specials at Bar Pendry (Month of December): Sip on a selection of festive cocktails specials created specifically for the season at intimate lobby bar, Bar Pendry.
- Letters to Santa (Month of December): Pendry’s littlest guests can enjoy a letter-writing station in the lobby with custom Pendry stationary to send their wish lists off to Santa, delivered with care by the Pendry Manhattan West Front Desk team.
- Holiday Movie Night Package (Month of December): Enjoy a complimentary selection of classic holiday movies, a special amenity delivery of an in-room popcorn machine, an expansive selection of Sugarfina sweets and hot chocolate with an assortment of toppings.
- Russ & Daughters Treats during Hanukkah (December 1 – 15): Guests are invited to the lobby at sundown as Pendry Chicago lights the menorah each night of Hanukkah, and to enjoy complimentary treats from culinary and cultural icon, Russ & Daughters (with a new location in Hudson Yards) during the menorah lighting ceremony.
- Festive Turndown Treats (December 1 – 25): This festive season, Manhattan West’s beloved cookie shop, Cindy Lou, has created a custom gingerbread cookie for Pendry Manhattan West guests. Confections will be delivered to in-house guests during turndown service throughout the month prior to Christmas.
- Skate & Stay Package (Winter Season): Experience a true New York winter getaway perfect for the whole family. Reserve a stay and enjoy an ice-skating session at the NHL ice skating rink, located in the Manhattan West plaza. Keep warm with custom Pendry beanies and a post-skating hot cocoa amenity delivered in-room.
For additional details on Pendry Manhattan West’s holiday programming, please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings page or follow @pendrymanhattanwest.
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore will offer the following festive experiences this holiday season:
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- “Whiskey Workshop” in The Cannon Room (December 1 – 31, from 6:00pm – 12:00am Sunday – Thursday, and 6:00pm – 1:00am Friday – Saturday): Sagamore Pendry Baltimore will fully transform The Cannon Room for the festive season for the first time as the “Whiskey Workshop.” An opening night celebration will feature holiday drink specials, live music, a jewelry engraving station and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Throughout December, festive decor, a curated festive jazz playlist and seasonal beverage and bites menu will help set the enchanting scene.
- Old Tyme Christmas (December 2 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm): View the annual seasonal boat parade from Sagamore Pendry Baltimore’s cozy top-floor suite. Watch the boats adorned in lights come through the harbor and enjoy a specialty cocktail, hot cocoa and snack, or passed hors d’oeuvres and sweets and settle in for a stunning display of holiday cheer.
- Thanksgiving Dinner (November 24 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm): Enjoy a special four-course Thanksgiving dinner at Rec Pier Chop House, with reservations available via the hotel’s website.
- Letters to Santa (Month of December): Sagamore Pendry Baltimore’s littlest guests can enjoy a letter-writing station in the lobby with custom Pendry stationary, letter templates and creative materials placed in the concierge lounge for children to write their letters to Santa. Letters to Santa will be delivered with care by the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Front Desk team.
- The Little Lounge Library (Month of December): The Little Library in the Lounge will house a mini library for children in collaboration with local bookstore Greedy Reads. Children can check out festive-themed books to bring up to their rooms to enjoy bedtime stories during their stay.
- Champagne Dinner (December 7 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm): Following the success of the Whiskey Dinner, Oktoberfest, and Chefsgiving, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore’s fourth dinner series installation, the Champagne Dinner will take place in the hotel’s courtyard and will feature a three-course, sommelier-led, wine-paired dinner.
- Holiday photo opportunities and festive food tastings like Photos with Santa (click here for more information), Eggnog Tasting (December 9, click here for more information), and a Cookie Crawl (December 14, click here for more information). For all three of these events, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is partnering with Fells Point Main Street to house activations of the hotel’s front drive. Neighborhood locals and guests alike will have the opportunity to get their photo with Santa in front of the hotel, featuring a large tree in the front drive.
- Christmas Eve Dinner (December 24 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm) and New Year’s Eve Dinner (December 31 at 5:00pm – 10:00pm): Festive dinners will also be offered at the property’s iconic steakhouse Rec Pier Chophouse with more information available on the property’s website.
For additional details on Sagamore Pendry Baltimore’s seasonal programming, please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings web page or follow @sagamorependrybaltimore.
Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf will celebrate the holiday season and some of the most dazzling views in our nation’s capital with seasonal events and festivities including:
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- Letters to Santa (Month of December): Pendry Washington DC’s littlest guests can enjoy a letter-writing station in the lobby with custom Pendry stationary, letter templates and creative materials for children to write their letters to Santa. Letters to Santa will be delivered with care (delivered to parents to take home!).
- Hot Chocolate Cart (Month of December): Throughout December guests will be welcomed by a DIY hot chocolate cart in the lobby, featuring marshmallows, candy canes, sprinkles, whipped cream and more.
- Season’s Greetings Watercolor Paint Class (December 9 – 10): At Bar Pendry on December 9 and 10, guests can take part in a festive watercolor paint class led by local artist, Samantha Testa, while they enjoy Bar Pendry’s menu of seasonal cocktails.
- Babkas and Rugelach during Hanukkah (December 1 – 15): Guests are invited to the lobby at sundown as Pendry Washington D.C. lights the menorah each night of Hanukkah, and to enjoy complimentary house-made treats prepared by Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf’s pastry team, during the menorah lighting ceremony.
- Christmas Day (December 25): The property’s Latin-inspired, signature restaurant, Flora Flora, will be serving Christmas dishes. Bar Pendry will also offer up all-day, special traditional plates.
- Holiday Movie Night Package (Winter Season): Spend an evening in-room and cuddling up with loved ones. This package includes a complimentary selection of classic holiday movies, a special amenity delivery of an in-room popcorn machine, an expansive selection of Sugarfina sweets and hot chocolate with an assortment of toppings.
- Winter at The Wharf Offer (Winter Season): Experience a true Washington DC winter getaway perfect for the whole family. Reserve a stay with Pendry and enjoy an ice-skating session at The Wharf’s ice-skating rink, located just minutes from the hotel, plus a custom Pendry gift and a pre- or post-skating hot cocoa or hot cider amenity delivered in-room.
For additional details on Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf’s holiday programming, please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings page or follow @pendrywharfdc.
Pendry Newport Beach will celebrate its first holiday season in Orange County, with a variety of festive events and experiences, including
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- The More The Merrier (Winter Season): Whether seeking warmer climates for the winter season or traveling to celebrate the holidays with family and friends in Newport Beach, guests receive a second guest room with Pendry’s compliments when booking a suite. Available on select dates from November 26, 2023 through January 11, 2024. Visit here for additional details and to reserve a stay.
- Thanksgiving at SET – (November 23): SET Steak & Sushi will serve a menu of sea-to-shore classics this Thanksgiving featuring a three-course prix fixe menu highlighting some of the season’s best by Executive Chef James Jung along with an elaborate menu of cocktails, fine wines and more. Reservations are required in advance and are available via SevenRooms.
- Tree Lighting at Pendry Newport Beach – (December 1 | 6:00pm): Experience the holidays with Pendry Newport Beach’s first tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s lobby, featuring a stunning spruce tree, holiday decorations and Dickens-style carolers. The magical night will mark the start of the season for guests and locals alike.
- Eight Nights of Hanukkah at Pendry Newport Beach – (December 7 – 15): Pendry Newport Beach lights the Menorah each night of Hanukkah in the hotel lobby.
- CURATEUR Holiday Market at Pendry Newport Beach – (December 8): Experience the essence of style with Pendry’s Annual Winter Market in partnership with CURATEUR. Guests will enjoy exclusive product sampling from top-tier brands, captivating brand pop-ups, special holiday beverages and engaging activations to finish holiday shopping in style with this festive holiday market.
For additional details on holiday events and experiences at Pendry Newport Beach, please visit the hotel’s Seasonal Happenings web page or follow @pendrynewportbeach.
For reservations or more information about Pendry Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.pendry.com and follow @pendryhotels.
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Pendry Hotels & Resorts is a contemporary luxury hospitality brand from Montage International. Pendry combines inspired design with a celebration of culture and authentic service tailored to today’s cultured world traveler. Founders Alan J. Fuerstman and Michael Fuerstman’s well-seasoned experience in the hospitality industry serves as the foundation for the brand, injecting each property with a unique perspective on contemporary style, and an emphasis on the arts and local community in the city it calls home. The portfolio of hotels and resorts includes: Pendry San Diego, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Pendry West Hollywood, Pendry Chicago, Pendry Manhattan West, Pendry Park City, Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf and Pendry Newport Beach. Future destinations include Pendry Natirar, Pendry Tampa, Pendry Punta Mita and Pendry La Quinta. Pendry Hotels & Resorts is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For more information on Pendry Hotels & Resorts, follow @pendryhotels or visit www.pendry.com.
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