“Have a holly, jolly Christmas, it’s the best time of the year…”
I love Christmas, I really do. In my opinion, it truly is the best time of the year. It’s such a magical, wonderful season – perfect for spending time and catching up with your loved ones. But the eternal question is, how and where are you going to celebrate?
If you’re not traveling over the holidays, there are plenty of festive and really delicious hotels around Singapore eager to help you make this Christmas extra special.
Below, we have gathered details on the top hotel Christmas dinners to dine on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Book your tables now – I just wish there was enough time (and stomach space) to check them all out.
In no particular order…
1. Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
Join the festivities at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa as they ring in their very first festive season. Indulge on a buffet of ‘Yuletide Feasts’ at Kwee Zeen for either Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day brunch.
Pair their exquisite seasonal delights of live seafood, 32 selections of cheese and an array of sweet treats with free flow Taittinger Champagne.
For a more private celebration, The Garden is an ideal space to bond with your loved ones over a specially designed 4-course set menu on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Price: Christmas Eve at Kwee Zeen, $138-$168++; Christmas Day at Kwee Zeen, $198-$238++; The Garden, $128-$148++
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa : 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099891 | Tel: 6708 8310 | Website
2. Fairmont Singapore
On Christmas Day, indulge in the hotel’s extravagant buffet with free-flow Prosecco, house wines, cocktails and beer while enjoying the joyous sounds of their ‘live’ band.
If you’re feeling luxurious, let Chef Paul Hallett of Equinox restaurant indulge you with sumptuous multi-course culinary highlights including champagne, and family entertainment for X’mas brunch.
Price: Prego, Dinner, $105-$120++; Christmas Brunch, $138-$188++ ; Equinox, Christmas eve dinner: $248++, Christmas brunch: $178- $225++
Fairmont: 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560 | Tel: 6339 7777 | Website
3. Raffles Hotel
Make a reservation over at the Raffles Grill and celebrate the Christmas spirit with top notch contemporary French cuisine.
Choose from a jubilant 5-course Christmas Eve dinner, or an endearing 5-course Christmas Day luncheon feast. Indulge in true class and sophistication amidst beautiful classic chandeliers, towering French windows and Christmas carols from the talented National University of Singapore and Victoria Junior College choirs over at the Raffles Hotel.
Price: Christmas Eve, $298++; Christmas Day $218++
Raffles Hotel: 1 Beach Road, Singapore, 189673 | Tel: 6337 1886 | Website
4. The Fullerton Bay Hotel
The Fullerton Bay hotel has really gotten into the holiday spirit. From the decor to the dining – they have multiple ways to celebrate the holidays in style.
Enjoy Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at either The Clifford Pier for cheese selections, seafood on ice, festive roasts and an array of holiday treats, or at La Brasserie for a 4-course degustation dinner or Christmas Day Champagne Bunch.
The Landing Point will also be offering festive afternoon tea, or head up to the roof for a Christmas Day Barbeque Brunch by the pool.
As an added bonus, the beautiful voices of the renowned “Hwa Chong Voices” choir will fill the air with festive carols on the 24th and 25th of December.
Price: The Clifford Pier, $148++; La Brasserie, $138-$188++; Lantern, $178-$198++
Fullerton Bay: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326 | Tel: 6333 8388 | Website
5. The Fullerton Hotel
Highlights include an extravagant Christmas Eve Lunch and Dinner Buffet spread at Town Restaurant. The following day, continue feasting on their Christmas Day Champagne Brunch or Christmas Buffet Dinner featuring US roast prime rib, Yorkshire pudding, honey-glazed ham, a classic roasted butterball turkey and of course sweets and free-flow Champagne.
The Lighthouse is also featuring a more romantic and private Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 5-course dinner.
Attention parents: A special “bouncy castle” will keep the little ones occupied during the Christmas Day Champagne Brunch on 25 December from 12:30pm – 4:00pm.
Price: Town Restaurant, $168-$308++; The Lighthouse, $198++
The Fullerton: 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178 | Tel: 6733 8388 | Website
6. Hotel Fort Canning
Celebrate Christmas over at the iconic Hotel Fort Canning with a ‘Yuletide feast in the park.’ At their restaurant, The Salon, you can create your own 3-course menu from holiday favorites such as roasted turkey, rib-eye steak and plum pudding. Cheers to your loved ones with a specialty Christmas mistletoe mojito as part of this season’s celebration too.
Price: Christmas Eve, $108-$138++; Christmas Day, $98-$128++
Hotel Fort Canning: 11 Canning Walk Singapore 178881| Tel: 6559 6795 | Website
7. The Westin Singapore
Kick start the Christmas celebrations at the Westin’s Seasonal Tastes Buffet with a spread of apple honey-glazed turkey, chestnut stuffing, pineapple-glazed ham, pumpkin pie and of course free flow Champagne. You can dine for lunch or dinner on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Outside of the all the holiday delights, the Westin also offers an impressive seafood spread and oyster bar.
Keep the party going at Seasonal Tastes with a special Boxing Day buffet on the 26 of December.
Price: Christmas Eve, $65-$178++ ; Christmas Day, $148-$178++; Boxing Day, $75++
Westin: 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961 | Tel: 6922 6888 | Website
8. Pan Pacific Singapore
Dine at the Pan Pacific Singapore’s Edge restaurant at the town location for a feast of festive favorites such as a traditional turkey, Christmas Black forest Ham and Milk Chocolate and Fresh Raspberry Log Cake
Another option is to head over to the Pan Pacific’s Orchard location for a Christmas Family Feast during their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Brunch at 10 at Claymore.
Festive cocktails will be flowing and carolers from EVOKX, a local non-profit group, will be singing all Christmas long.
Price: Buffet, $118++; Family table of 10, $888++; Tea $58++
Pan Pacific: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595; 10 Claymore Road, Singapore 229540 | Tel: 6336 8111 | Website
9. Grand Hyatt Singapore
Choose from 5 different Christmas dining options at the Grand Hyatt – mezza9, StraitsKitchen, 10 Scotts, Oasis and Pete’s Place. Mezz9 will be putting on the most traditional European-inspired holiday meal with festive a la carte options, a Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet or Christmas Day Brunch, while the StraitsKitchen embraces Christmas with a more Singapore-inspired buffet.
There is a cuisine type, vibe and price point for everyone over at the Grand Hyatt this Christmas.
Price: Christmas Eve, $68-$178++; Christmas Day, $88-$248++
Grand Hyatt: 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211 | Tel: 6738 1234 | Website
10. Sofitel So Singapore
The bold and trendy Sofitel So Singapore is offering a French-inspired Christmas Day brunch featuring slow roasted lamb, cranberry & fig savel chicken, whole suckling pig and Christmas must-haves such as stollen and panettone sweet breads.
They are also offering a 4-course Christmas dinner comprised of classic holiday dishes with a modern European twist. With Culinary Designer Chef Trevor celebrating his first holiday season with Singapore’s Sofitel So, the cuisine is sure to impress.
Price: $88-$128++
