Holiday Suitcase
THE CARLYLE

Classic Carlyle Christmas

THE CARLYLE HOTEL is a New York icon and destination defined by the art of entertaining - only steps from Central Park, Madison Avenue and leading galleries. The hotel is an alchemy of imagination, intention and individuality. Enigmatic as a private club for those who know how to live well between jazz notes and charming conversation - the cabaret, the classic martinis, the red-carpet rendezvous and the afterparties that are the stuff of legend, all wrapped in discretion and complete privacy. One of the hotel's signature touches is its dedication to classic holiday pageantry - as you step into the grand lobby, live holiday carolers perform beneath their towering Carlyle Christmas tree. The legendary florist -Winston Flowers, customizes holiday installations with cascading garlands wrapped along the grand stairwells and balustrades and fireside lounges and intimate corners decorated with bespoke florals and candlelight. The Grand Finale extends all the way into the final moments of the year with their exclusive holiday tradition Late-Night Lobby Dance Party. As soon it strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, the main lobby transforms into a swinging dance floor to become one of Manhattan's most cinematic holiday rituals that captures the golden era of high society New York.

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Holiday Treats

Bemelmans Bar: beloved New York hideaway renowned for nightly piano, late night jazz and storied murals by Ludwig Bemelmans. During the holiday season, the bar hosts its annual, family friendly Madeline's Holiday Tea Party. A brunch buffet theme around the classic children's storybook Madeline, written and illustrated by Austrian‑American author and artist Ludwig Bemelmans.

The Café Carlyle: an intimate, last of its kind supper club where New York glamour and classic cabaret take center stage.

Dowling’s at The Carlyle: new interpretations of timeless New York classics - set amidst a rich collection of over 200 local artworks.

The Gallery: designed by the legendary Renzo Mongiardino and inspired by Topkapi Palace, this intimate jewel box offers afternoon tea and light refreshments late into the night. From November-December, the space transforms into its Holiday Tea partnership with Angelina Paris. A specialized tea service of their world-famous L'Africain hot chocolate paired with signature Mont-Blanc pastries and holiday treats directly from the legendary French pâtisserie.

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Festive Jazz & Piano

Carlyle's Holiday Residency - Peter Cincotti: A New York Christmas is running through December 31st, 2026. The internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and singer-songwriter delivers a holiday showcase in the Café Carlyle. Pair the performance with their upscale, multi-course dinner and dress to the nines for an elegant evening experience. Live jazz and the Winter White House Martini at Bemelmans Bar - is the Carlyle's seasonal sip featuring a warm blend of whiskey, caffe amaro, coconut milk, maple syrup and bitters to be enjoyed as you relax to the sounds of classic live jazz and holiday melodies from legendary regulars such as pianist Earl Rose. The Gallery's Festive Afternoon Tea is transformed with candlelight and holiday floral from Winston Flowers - serving tea and silver tiers of patisserie, savory delicacies and live piano.

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Art & Costume

COSTUME ART Metropolitan Museum of Art

"The Costume Institute’s 2026 exhibition, “Costume Art,” explores the central role of the dressed body across 5,000 years of fashion and art. Curated by Andrew Bolton and debuting in The Costume Institute’s expansive new home, adjacent to The Met’s Great Hall, the exhibition pairs garments and works of art from across the Museum’s vast collection, illuminating the connection between fashion, the body, and fashion as an embodied artform of creative expression - through January 10th, 2027" - The Met

ILLUSTRATOR TEA The Carlyle

An afternoon tea in the presence of a live sketch artist, who will capture moments during your visit with sketches to take home.

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Holiday Classics

Rockefeller Center world-famous Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place on December 2nd, kicking off one of the busiest stops for a Christmas in New York City itinerary including ice skating, holiday decorations, Fifth Avenue shopping and the city’s famous holiday attractions all within walking distance.

Radio City The Christmas Spectacular - starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to Radio City Music Hall through January 4th.

Times Square the iconic New Year’s Eve 2026 celebration with live performances, the famous ball drop, confetti showers and special events marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Bryant Park The Bryant Park Winter Village 2026 runs through January 3rd with free admission, a 17,000‑square‑foot ice rink, 180 + holiday shops, cozy igloos, seasonal food and holiday treats.

Sea Glass Carousel aquatic carousel conjures The Battery’s history as the first home of the New York Aquarium opened in 1896. SeaGlass lacks the center pole of a traditional carousel - turntables are driven by electric motors housed below the floor instead. 30 massive fiberglass fish were custom designed with color-changing LED light fixtures and outfitted with integrated audio systems. Each fish designed to recall the bioluminescence found deep in the ocean. The George Tsypin Opera Factory created a mystical underwater experience. The rider sits within iridescent fish that glide through the sights and sounds of a 360° aquatic adventure. SeaGlass was born through the genius of wxy architecture.