Four Seasons Hotel Houston Welcomes the Holidays

Four Seasons Hotel Houston is decking its halls for a holiday season to remember. Named among the Best Hotels in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, the Hotel’s seasonal activities and experiences are curated for guests of all ages, with connection and celebration in mind.

“The joy of the holidays is here, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to celebrate traditions new and old,” says Tom Segesta, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. “We’ve got an incredible offering of special experiences for guests and locals to come together and enjoy, with beautiful holiday decor and touches throughout the Hotel with all the holiday feels.”

The Hotel’s seasonal special events include:

• November – December 27 - Crazy Christmas Lights at Bandista: Houston’s best speakeasy goes overboard with holiday decor and libation this season, for a fun and photo-worthy celebration of cocktails and community. Guests are invited to dress up or not but being jolly is a house rule. Bandista is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 5:00 pm – midnight. Reservations are required – gifts are optional.
  
  
• November and December – Holiday Mixology Classes at Bayou & Bottle: Gather for a festive, hands-on mixology class led by one of Bayou & Bottle’s talented drink makers. This private 90-minute experience invites groups of up to 12 guests to craft two delicious seasonal cocktails: the maple Old Fashioned and the Rosemary French 75. Guests will also enjoy bar snacks and an individual takeaway to help them recreate these cocktails back home for friends and family. This experience, priced at USD 95 per person, requires reservations via phone at (713) 650-1300.
  
  
• November 12, 19 – Master Whiskey Tasting Series: Dive deep into the wide world of whiskies with our continuing series of curated master whiskey tasting events hosted by Bayou & Bottle General Manager Brianna Gonzales. Woodford Reserve showcases their fine bourbons on November 19; while The Macallan presents their heralded Scotch on November 19. Reservations are required for these 90-minute experiences, which include a welcome cocktail, four tastings, and lite bites.
  
  
• November 13 – Annual Tree Lighting: Light up the season with the Hotel’s Annual Tree Lighting, complemented by a hot chocolate bar, passed Champagne, holiday cookies, a live musical performance by Ignatious Carmouche, and a jolly visit from Santa himself. This complimentary event takes place from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Hotel’s lobby.
  
  
• November 20 - 21; December 22 - 23, 26 – 27, 30- 31; January 1 - 2 – Ben Jackson’s Magic, Music & Mayhem: The magic of the holiday season takes on new meaning at this live one-man show, featuring the Hotel’s Magic Partner, Ben Jackson. This one-of-a-kind performance breathes new life into the ancient art by showcasing magic’s vitality in a truly immersive, close-up experience. Tickets from USD 65.
  
  
• November 22, December 20 – Sip & Script Calligraphy Workshop: Partake in an elegant calligraphy workshop and learn the art of classic lettering from an expert guide. Enjoy craft cocktails, lite bites, and a relaxed social atmosphere while personalizing keepsakes and discovering a timeless creative skill. This 90-minute workshop, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, is priced at USD 70 and requires deanna.mcknight@fourseasons.com.
  
  
• November 24 – December 30 – Home for the Holidays at Bandista: Guests of Bandista will be able to enjoy a special menu from award-winning bars around the world who have appeared at the acclaimed speakeasy in the past year. These signature drinks of Bon Vivants (Nassau, Bahamas), June (Vancouver, Canada), Press Club (Washington D.C.), and Sternewirth (San Antonio, Texas) include expected holiday twists from the Bandista team. Reservations are required, though walk-ins will be accommodated, as available.
  
  
• November 26 - Thanksgiving-to-Go: Locals can bring the warmth and tradition of Thanksgiving to their home table with a thoughtfully prepared holiday feast from the culinary team at Four Seasons Hotel Houston. This complete Thanksgiving experience, designed for effortless entertaining, is fully prepared, allowing guests to spend less time in the kitchen and more time gathered with family and friends. Available for order through November 19, this lavish dinner for six to eight people includes a beautifully roasted 12-14 pound Herb & Citrus Roasted Whole Turkey accompanied by classic holiday favorites, seasonal sides, and house-made desserts, with every dish is crafted to capture the comforting flavors of the season. Reservations are required for this dinner-to-go, priced at USD 525, with pick-up on Thanksgiving morning.
  
  
• November 26 – Thanksgiving Day Brunch: Guests at Toro Toro this Thanksgiving will enjoy an exceptional collection of holiday favorites and interactive chef experiences. Chef Gaby Jimenez’ menu is highlighted by carving stations of applewood-smoked prime rib, traditional roast turkey, and Dijon-roasted lamb; fresh seafood towers and handcrafted sushi; made-to-order omelets; and a spectacular holiday dessert presentation. Younger guests will enjoy a special children’s buffet, designed especially for the season. Available from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Thanksgiving Brunch is priced at USD 150 (USD 65 for children ages 12 and under). Reservations are required.
  
  
• November 27 – Black Friday Barrel Proof Flight: Bayou & Bottle celebrates Black Friday by welcoming guests to enjoy a specially curated bourbon flight for the special price of USD 18. This flight, available all day and night, featuring barrel proof pours from Elijah Craig, Garrison Brothers’ Bayou & Bottle Single Barrel, and Larceny Small Batch, was created by the Bayou & Bottle’s Certified Bourbon Stewards from the bar’s collection of more than 250 whiskies from around the world.
  
  
• November 27 - December 31 - In-Room Festive Experiences: Guests staying at the Hotel can enjoy a trio of special interactive sweet treats, designed to help them celebrate the season in the comfort of their guest room or suite. The Cookie Concierge, Break Apart Christmas Tree, and the Build-Your-Own Hot Chocolate Experience, give guests an interactive way to celebrate the season when the craving strikes.
  
  
• November 30; December 9 – Merry Mahjong & Martinis: Show the chows, pungs, and kongs while enjoying some delicious holiday-themed martinis at Bayou & Bottle. Ugly Sweater Mahjong & Martinis 101, taking place November 30, invites guests to slip on their most festive (or fabulously tacky) holiday sweater and join Becky Livingstone, aka Lady Mahj, for a cheerful introduction to the timeless game of American Mahjong. Guests joining December 9 will experience Ornament Exchange Mahjong & Martinis 101, in which guests are asked to bring a wrapped ornament to exchange, creating a festive and memorable way to celebrate with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts. Both nights include two hours of guided Mahjong instruction and play, a handcrafted martini or signature Bayou & Bottle cocktail, and a choice of appetizer. Reservations are required for these experiences, priced at USD 70 per person.
  
  
• December 1 – True Laurel Guest Shift at Bandista: Bandista welcomes True Laurel, the acclaimed, the acclaimed cocktail bar located in San Francisco’s Mission District, ranked #14 in North America’s 50 Best Bars (and Best Bar in the West). Known for creating technique-driven cocktails using hyper-local San Francisco Bay area ingredients, the bar celebrates the bounty offered by California and the West Coast, including hand-foraged wild botanicals. Co-Founder and Bar Director Nicolas Torres will create and present five True Laurel drinks, tailored for the moment, featuring highly seasonal ingredients and Nikka spirits. For this Exclusive Nikka Night, one-hour seatings between 6:00 – 10:00 pm require reservations, though walk-ins will be accommodated, as available.
  
  
• December 1 - 25 – Holiday Stay with A Gift from Vivrelle: The Hotel’s luxury accessory partner, Vivrelle, allows guests to borrow luxury handbags from the on-site collection, without charge during their stay. In the spirit of the holidays, Vivrelle is gifting guests who book the Hotel’s the Suite Dreams Package, a USD 400 credit toward memberships to the popular subscription service, allowing them to continue the highly fashionable service once home. The package also includes 20% off the suite rate, daily breakfast, and a late check-out.
  
  
• December 1 - 31 – Seasonal Sweets & Holiday Treats: Enjoy a taste of the season at Bayou & Bean, where a special holiday menu is on offer. Specialty coffees include White Chocolate & Cardamom Latte, Honey Pistachio Latte, and the Speculoos Latte, while housemade holiday pastries include the Chocolate Peppermint Croissant, Banana Biscoff Loaf with Brown Sugar Streusel, Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll, and Apple Cranberry Coffee Cake Muffin. Guests may also shop the Holiday Sweet Collection, a special selection of holiday desserts prepared by Executive Pastry Chef Winston Williams. From truffles to cookies, each offering is beautifully packaged and impossible to resist, either as a gift or an indulgent self-reward.
  
  
• December 1 – 31 – Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop: Join Executive Pastry Chef Winston Williams for this interactive chocolate truffle making class and learn the art of crafting holiday truffles. Sip Champagne and create these handmade indulgences, to be taken home in a decorative Four Seasons box for gifting or savoring. This experience, designed for up to 12 guests, is priced at USD 120 per person and requires reservations via phone at (713) 650-1300.
  
  
• December 1 – 31 – The Gift of Le Salon Krigler: The season’s most exclusive gifts are sure to come from Le Salon Krigler, the 300-square foot VIP lounge of the famed perfumery. For the first time since the 1970s in Monaco, Krigler collectors experience the brand in a uniquely private setting. Offerings, available by appointment, include bespoke perfume (from USD 80,000), candle making, and access to the Krigler archives. For that someone who has everything, a bespoke perfume from Le Salon Krigler is sure to leave a lasting impression of a most memorable holiday.
  
  
• December 1 – January 15 – Holiday Spa Treatments: Take a break from the seasonal rush and enjoy a holiday-themed treatment at the Spa. Bring body and mind back into balance with the Golden Winter Glow treatment - a full-body sugar scrub infused with the crisp scent of forest pine, followed by a full body massage, and concluding with a nourishing gold mask. This 80-minute experience is priced at USD 425. Also available only during the holidays, Spa guests can enjoy the Holiday Spice manicure or pedicure, featuring scents of winter spices, citrus peel, and teakwood sugar crystals coming together to gently exfoliate dead skin cells to moisturize and rejuvenate the hands and feet. Priced at USD 75 for the manicure and USD 90 for the pedicure, these treatments include a hydrating application of body butter and perfectly polished nails.
  
  
• December 17 – Elijah Craig Whiskey Dinner at Bayou & Bottle: Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening of exceptional whiskey and culinary craftsmanship at Bayou & Bottle. This exclusive four-course paired dinner showcases some of the most sought-after expressions from Elijah Craig, thoughtfully paired with a holiday menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Esparza, designed to highlight the depth, complexity, and character of each pour. Priced at USD 195, this special dinner requires reservations.
  
  
• December 25 – Christmas Brunch: Friends and family are invited to gather at Toro Toro to celebrate Christmas Day and feast on a lavish buffet of traditional and pan-Latin influenced holiday favorites. Guests will enjoy a lavish buffet of traditional favorites and modern classics, prepared for the entire family. Available from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Christmas Brunch is priced at USD 150 (USD 65 for children ages 12 and under). Reservations are required.
  
  
• December 31 – New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro: End the year with an evening of culinary delight at Toro Toro, Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse. In addition to the nightly menu, the evening presents some celebratory options, including caviar, shaved truffle, and celebratory pours of white, red, and bubbles. Reservations are recommended.
  
  
• December 31 – Bayou & Bottle’s New Year’s Eve Party: Ring in the New Year at Bayou & Bottle, dancing to the sounds of a live BELLOSOUND DJ, a midnight Champagne toast, party favors, photo booth, and late-night bites. Taking place from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, reservations for general admission, tables, and private event rooms are priced from USD 90 per person. Guests can order bottle service, as well as food and drink from the full Bayou & Bottle menu.
  
  
• December 31 – New Year’s Eve at Bandista: As the #1 bar in Texas and among the world’s best bars, Bandista is a stellar option for a high-touch, intimate New Year’s Eve celebration. The acclaimed speakeasy is now taking reservations for 90-minute seatings from 5:00 pm until midnight. Guests at the last seating will enjoy party favors and a Champagne toast at the turn of the year.
  
  
• Winter Preview - January through February: The Hotel is preparing for the winter season, with highlights including Houston Marathon, Sunday Showdown, Valentine’s Day, and more.
  
  

Additionally, the Hotel invites guests to experience its season-long offerings of Burger Wednesdays, Fried Chicken Fridays, Master Spirit Classes, Guided Bourbon Tastings, Mahjong & Martinis, and the Topgolf Swing Suites at Bayou & Bottle; Daily Happy Hour, Express Lunch, and Guided Agave Tastings at Toro Toro; Mixology Classes; and Saturday Morning Yoga. Guests may also enhance their vibe by borrowing from the Vivrelle collection of luxury designer accessories and visiting the Krigler boutique for an exclusive fragrance experience. Four Seasons Gift Cards are a wonderful way to give experiences at Four Seasons Hotel Houston and other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the world.

The holidays also signal engagement season, and for those seeking to take a relationship to the next level, the romance experts at Four Seasons are ready to assist. With a wide variety of venues and customization options from Champagne and rose petals to live musicians, wine tastings, carriage rides, and more, proposal day is sure to be memorable and incredibly special.

Guests are invited to plan ahead and save for their holiday stay or beyond with the Advance Purchase offer, which includes up to 25 percent off the room rate when booking at least three days in advance. For more information, visit the website, call (800) 734-4114 or contact your travel professional (chain code FS).