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The Four Seasons Seattle
So you fancy yourself quite the baker, do you? The Four Seasons Seattle has put out an APB for the Ultimate Holiday Cookie Recipe, calling for entries through December 1st. The winning recipe gets bragging rights, will be served at the Four Seasons' ART Restaurant, and the baker gets dinner for two and a one-night stay at the hotel.

Hilton Arc De Triomphe Paris
The French aren't known for their kitsch, but the Hilton is, and certainly during Christmas time. This location boasts one of the largest open-air hotel gardens in Paris, which will be transformed into a winter-themed wonderland complete with waitresses in "fashion-forward" Santa outfits. (Subtext: suggestive) During happy hour from Wednesday to Sunday nights (6:30-8:30), guests can partake of canapés and holiday drinks at the chalet bar.

The Westin New York
Like Balmoral, the Westin New York is offering—upon request—holiday decorations like mini trees, stockings, and light strands to guests who want to add personalized cheer to their room. They'll also stock rooms with seasonal movie favorites like A Christmas Story and Charlie Brown's Christmas to aid in bringing about that warm, fuzzy feeling.

And if your name happens to be Kris/Chris, Noel, or Nicholas/Nick (ID needed to prove the Santa connection), you can enjoy 25% off of your total tab at Bar 10 and Shula's No Name Bar.

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
At Le Château Frontenac, the in-room tree comes pre-strung with lights and at a cost of $50, but the hotel makes up for this obscene extra charge with the rest of their Royal Christmas Package. The oh-so-French (Canadian) bundle includes accommodations starting at $610 for a two-night stay over the 24th and 25th, along with dinner at Le Champlain on Christmas Eve, in-room breakfast on Christmas Day, Christmas dinner, and ballroom dancing and a buffet breakfast at Le Café de la Terrasse on Boxing Day. Ooh-la-Seasons Greetings.

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