Who has the classiest Christmas tree display in London?
At the most fashionable addresses, all eyes are on the Christmas tree display. London is putting on a jaw-dropping show of festive firs this year
Who has the classiest Christmas tree display in London?
In a bid to be the most bedecked city in the world, London becomes suffused in flickering lights and the scent of pines at Christmas time. This year, the capital's Christmas trees are more out-there than ever, and we love it.
London's most exclusive addresses have Christmas trees designed by artists and designers. Here, we've rounded up the most exciting Christmas decoration displays, from Karl Lagerfield at Claridges to Tracey Emin at The Connaught. Who decked it best?
Contemporary Christmas: London's Christmas trees 2017
Claridge's
Once again this year, Puttin' on the Ritz is taken seriously in St James. The Louis XVI interior has been transformed into a Nordic wonderland with its 25 feet tall tree. The deluxe hotel has stayed true to form with its traditional red and gold decorations through the rotunda and first floor. The Long Gallery is decked out with smaller versions of the Nordic Pine and festive wreaths.
The Savoy
Follow your nose to The Savoy in Covent Garden this year, where they've teamed up with London perfume house Penhaligon's to deliver a traditional Victorian Christmas. Breathe in the festive theme in the delicately scented halls, courtesy of Penhaligon's seasonal perfumes. The front hall's showstopper will be an elegant tree.
Ace Hotel
Tasked with decorating the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch in time for Christmas, Modern Design Review eschewed a traditional tree for something more natural. They enlisted cinematographer Sebastian Ziegler to produce a short film that celebrates the beauty of spruces in the wild. His film is a 'portrait of a single beautiful tree in a snowy landscape'. The scene, greeting guests from a screen as they walk in, is a contemplative addition to the popular East London hotel's busy lobby.
One Aldwych
Inspired by the magic of its Theatreland setting, One Aldwych, Covent Garden, decorated its tree with scenes inspired by West End shows. Theatre nuts, keep your eyes peeled in the lobby for nods to your favourite musicals – they won't be hard to spot. With a 25 foot tall tree decked resplendently in red and gold, subtlety won't be on the agenda. The hotel's florist, Mark Siredzuk spent 300 hours and used 7,200 LED lights to make this Christmas Tree worthy of a grand finale.
St Pancras International
We love the tree at St Pancras. It can be enjoyed by everyone who passes through the station. Its sheer scale is phenomenal - it's 47 feet, made up of 15,000 flowers and took 1,151 hours to create (compare that to One Aldwych, above). Lastly, it's very, very pretty, created by the station's florist Moyses Stevens. This massive tree is the epitome of Christmas. All aboard the sentimental express!
London's most exclusive addresses have Christmas trees designed by artists and designers. Here, we've rounded up the most exciting Christmas decoration displays, from Karl Lagerfield at Claridges to Tracey Emin at The Connaught. Who decked it best?
Contemporary Christmas: London's Christmas trees 2017
Claridge's
Once again this year, Puttin' on the Ritz is taken seriously in St James. The Louis XVI interior has been transformed into a Nordic wonderland with its 25 feet tall tree. The deluxe hotel has stayed true to form with its traditional red and gold decorations through the rotunda and first floor. The Long Gallery is decked out with smaller versions of the Nordic Pine and festive wreaths.
The Savoy
Follow your nose to The Savoy in Covent Garden this year, where they've teamed up with London perfume house Penhaligon's to deliver a traditional Victorian Christmas. Breathe in the festive theme in the delicately scented halls, courtesy of Penhaligon's seasonal perfumes. The front hall's showstopper will be an elegant tree.
Ace Hotel
Tasked with decorating the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch in time for Christmas, Modern Design Review eschewed a traditional tree for something more natural. They enlisted cinematographer Sebastian Ziegler to produce a short film that celebrates the beauty of spruces in the wild. His film is a 'portrait of a single beautiful tree in a snowy landscape'. The scene, greeting guests from a screen as they walk in, is a contemplative addition to the popular East London hotel's busy lobby.
One Aldwych
Inspired by the magic of its Theatreland setting, One Aldwych, Covent Garden, decorated its tree with scenes inspired by West End shows. Theatre nuts, keep your eyes peeled in the lobby for nods to your favourite musicals – they won't be hard to spot. With a 25 foot tall tree decked resplendently in red and gold, subtlety won't be on the agenda. The hotel's florist, Mark Siredzuk spent 300 hours and used 7,200 LED lights to make this Christmas Tree worthy of a grand finale.
St Pancras International
We love the tree at St Pancras. It can be enjoyed by everyone who passes through the station. Its sheer scale is phenomenal - it's 47 feet, made up of 15,000 flowers and took 1,151 hours to create (compare that to One Aldwych, above). Lastly, it's very, very pretty, created by the station's florist Moyses Stevens. This massive tree is the epitome of Christmas. All aboard the sentimental express!
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