Christmas in an Hotel?

Not sure if you mean in this country or abroad. Either, maybe.
Last Christmas I went to Malta with part of my family, nine of us altogether. I loved it, but not sure I would want to do it very often.
It certainly does mean an easier Christmas, no chores etc, and was much more relaxing. The downside was that it didn't really feel like Christmas
even though the hotel put on a great Christmas day with a fabulous meal and entertainments, and a big Christmas tree in the foyer, and a local choir singing carols, etc.

It must be lovely, I think, to book into a country hotel in the U.K. somewhere scenic, and just enjoy walks and meals laid on etc, with a loving partner.

Ex and I often did it. We only got away with it because I worked for a chain of hotels, and lied said I had to work over Christmas (how they believed it I shall never know, as I was an accountant!) They were the best ever, no cooking, no washing up, no squabbles, go to your room when you feel like it with no-one telling you off for being unsociable, no board games - just entertainment all hours of all varieties for those who wanted it.

Can't recommend one I'm afraid, as the one I used to stay in was sold off long ago. It used to be owned by Thistle, though.

Mr P and I have only been away once for Christmas, to a lovely little town in Bavaria, about an hour from Munich by train. It was lovely, lots of snow and bright blue skies! But it was all paid for by my then boss, so we weren't thinking of the cost.

Mishap - nor would we!!

We tried last year (in a half-hearted way) but there were lots of faces. I think it's the fact that the children are all together as well that they enjoy!

Anyway, we've not had the fair yet, so we shouldn't be talking about it!

I used to have a guest house in York. York is a fantastic place to be at Christmas, if you want somewhere near the A1.
All the family used to come and stay, but we still had room for a some paying guests. They were usually people who had family in York, but did not want to sleep on a mattress on the floor.

Perhaps we should all join up? We went to Tenerife in February this year for some winter sun and there wasn't any!!!

DH and I did go to Tenerife a couple of times for Christmas and New Year - it was great to get some sunshine in the middle of winter, but it didn't actually feel like Christmas! Now I am on my own I have considered going to a UK hotel for Christmas but am worried about looking like "Billy No Mates" sitting on my own!! (All my friends have partners and/or family they go to for Christmas)

Well it would be the first time ever for us- we have provided family Xmas for years and now the children are growing up they want to stay at home so we will give it a try - depending on price that is.

I don't think we would get away with that! - 3 DDs would want us around to share the family Xmas - even if we just sit in a corner and snooze. They have very strong views about family celebrations! - we even have the same Xmas decorations that they made when they were small.

And we do not do big meals so we would not get our money's worth!

Oh yes that's just what we think so as we live in the east midlands something up or down the A1 would be good. Yes a few days- something traditional with nice big meals, lots of company and walks is all I'm looking for. At DD this year which DH is not looking forward to the old curmudgeon!

We have been thinking along the same lines suebaily1 are you looking to go just for xmas day or stay for a few days ? I fancy the 3/4 day packages that I have seen advertised and just enjoy the atmosphere with new people we are also unsure as to where to look for as the weather conditions for the areas we would like to go are not marvelous that time of year and travelling a distance could present a problem.