And finally for our most favorite December tradition, The Christmas Tree Challenge. We invented this "challenge" several years ago. Basically, we go all over the city checking out the hotel holiday displays and rank them based on theme, creativity, and overall look. Of course, we stop along the way for drinks and snacks. A few years ago we started pairing it with a staycation at a fun Boston hotel.
This year we decided to stay at the Omni Parker, which is always a favorite of ours. We love the historic charm of this hotel and it's perfect for the holidays.
We always make a list
The lobby at the Omni-looking great
Hotel Nine Zero- points for creativity, gold was a little harsh against the white
Doesn't get scored- but no trip to Boston during the holidays is complete without a picture at Christopher Columbus Park
Upside down trees at the Liberty never disappoint
We stopped at Scampo for drinks and snacks and it made me question why we don't come here more often. This blackberry gingery gin cocktail was amazing!
Fantastic outdoor decorations at the Whitney but there outdoor tree was a huge disappointment
Love walking over the bridge in the Public Gardens
Half Time- drinks at Stephanie's on Newbury (I don't get this place- nothing special here and lots of better spots in this area)
The Mandarin- the eventually winners. This tree was beautiful, the perfect size, and the colors were perfection
I love the cozy vibes at The Lennox
The Fairmont tree never disappoints and is always a top contender
The Park Plaza has great accents like the Gingerbread House but the tree always disappoints. They could go so much bigger with the tree.
Drinks and more snacks at Strega
Nightcap and final scoring at Better Sorts
The final results were:
1. The Mandarin
2. The Fairmont
3. The Liberty Hotel
I really love this tradition and it definitely made me ready for Christmas.
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