With the end of 2023 just around the corner, the time to decide how you’ll enjoy New Year’s Eve is now upon us. Whether you would like to stay in the UK or welcome 2024 with a bang internationally, we’ve picked the very best luxury hotels to party the night away.
Hogmanay 2023: Gleneagles to ring in 100 years of history with Scotland’s most luxurious festive family house party
To ring in the hotel’s centenary in 2024, Gleneagles is throwing the ultimate Hogmanay and New Year’s Eve Party, complete with a ‘Beat of the Retreat’ on the hotel’s lawn featuring kilted pipers, drummers and precision manoeuvres to mark the last light of 2023.
The evening’s dress code of ‘black tie or a touch of tartan’ sets the scene for a true Scottish extravaganza in the Glorious Playground’s elegant restaurants. Guests will feast on dishes of West Coast crab, smoked salmon and oscietra caviar or a delicious Scottish beef fillet with braised cheek and all the trimmings.
For the wee ones, there’s a disco complete with arts and crafts and a full-scale ice rink, while drinks continue for the grown-ups in the Century Bar – the perfect place to gather for a nightcap or two – before ending the night with a delicious late-night feast served until 3am.
HOW: Rates at Gleneagles for the three-night Scottish New Year break start from £7,965. Packages include all food and entertainment.
Rural rendezvous: Celebrate the New Year in style at The Newt in Somerset’s secret garden party
Ring in the New Year on the tranquil estate of The Newt in Somerset, indulging in delicious food, Somerset cyder and revelling in the festivities at its famed Secret Garden Party.
The celebrations begin on December 30 with guests greeted by a sharing banquet hosted at the atmospheric Garden Café. On the 31st, the New Year’s feast will kick off with a Somerset classic, cyder and cheese tasting in the charming Winter Garden before leading into a Champagne reception and four-course dinner at The Newt’s elegant The Botanical Rooms. After dinner, guests will head to the secret garden for a night of live music, dancing and entertainment.
On New Year’s Day, guests are invited to soothe their sore heads with a refreshing game of croquet and indulge in brunch, where Bloody Mary’s will be flowing. For those who would prefer to start the year with a more wholesome activity, the estate’s head beekeeper, Paula Carnell, will lead a honey tasting, exploring the magical properties of the estate’s very own liquid gold.
HOW: New Year’s at The Newt is priced from £3,400 per room, for three nights, based on two people sharing. This is inclusive of breakfast and dinner, New Year’s Day brunch, activities and a 12-month membership to the estate.
Ring in the New Year at the summit of the City of Lights at TOO Hotel
Situated in the vibrant heart of the 13th arrondissement, known as ‘downtown Paris’ to locals, TOO Hôtel extends a warm invitation to Parisians and visitors alike to celebrate the arrival of the New Year at the city’s peak.
Two New Year’s Eve stay packages will include a two-night stay and incorporate the celebrations of the hotel, with late checkout from 2pm. Guided by the expert hand of chef Benjamin Six, the eminent TOO Restaurant and TOO TacTac Skybar – the tallest dining venues in Paris – are set to unveil exclusive menus, infused with diverse global influences and meticulously curated for the occasion, an engaging festive program, and awe-inspiring views of a jubilant Paris lit up for the New Year.
Boasting unrivalled panoramic views of the city, at TOO TacTac Skybar from 9pm eclectic music and a DJ set will energise guests for the year’s grand finale, with Champagne served to raise a glass to the New Year countdown at midnight. Guests will fix their gaze on the iconic Iron Lady, before observing a mesmerising display of fireworks illuminating the Parisian skyline and dancing away the night into the early hours.
HOW: The New Year’s Eve set menu at TOO Restaurant is from €250 (excluding drinks), the set menu at TOO TacTac is from €160 (excluding drinks). The TOO Celebrate package, priced from €1,200 based on two people sharing, includes a two-night stay, breakfast, New Year’s Eve dinner at TOO Restaurant (excluding drinks), and late check out until 2pm. The TOO Party package, priced from €1,000 based on two people sharing, includes a two-night stay, breakfast, New Year’s Eve dinner at TOO TacTac Skybar, a special gift, and late check out until 2pm.
Party in Puglia: Masseria Calderisi’s iconic New Year’s Eve gala dinner
Hidden among eight hectares of secluded olive and citrus groves – and just a stone’s throw from the bustling Adriatic coast—Masseria Calderisi offers an authentic taste of rural Puglia, coupled with luxurious design, food, and cultural experiences.
While the hotel is usually closed during the winter season, the celebrations bring it back to life for a select few days. Guests can join for a special gala dinner on New Year’s Eve, where cocktails and wine flow, authentic Italian dishes are served, and a live band carries guests away into the night with dancing and live music.
On New Year’s Day, a special brunch will be served in the enchanting atmosphere of our La Corte restaurant. Festivities will include a cooking class, a visit to the famous live nativity in Pezze di Greco, and refreshing horse riding on the beach.
HOW: Starting from €600 per person (minimum stay three nights).
Celebrate the New Year in the heart of Paris at Hotel Madame Reve
Situated in the cultural heart of Paris, Hôtel Madame Rêve presents a New Year’s Eve experience that celebrates the enchanting festive spirit of the twinkling city.
Guests are invited to indulge in a New Year’s dinner at La Plume that promises an unforgettable culinary journey. The menu, curated by chef Benjamin Six, is a vibrant celebration of flavour and joy – the night begins with crispy okonomiyaki with sea urchin and caviar, followed by a choice of sumptuous starters and mains including Wagyu beef sirloin with truffle mayo. A pre-dessert of shiso passion fruit sorbet with junmai ginjo saké sets the stage for Pierre Hermé’s decadent dessert creations, ensuring a sweet welcome to the new beginnings of the year ahead.
HOW: The New Year’s Eve menu at La Plume is priced at €300 per person, inclusive of six courses. Room rates start from €725 (approx. £620) per night.
