Athénée Palace Hilton is celebrating the holiday season with an exciting program that promises guests the perfect mix of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment. Hotel’s festive packages are created to suit a range of budgets and occasions, from a lavish and traditional Christmas Brunch to an urban and glittering New Year's Eve Celebration in the most exquisite venue in town - Le Diplomate Ballroom.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Roberto's La Strada terrace will host a Christmas Market with a modern and fashionable twist from the 10th until the 22nd of December. In the heart of the city, La Strada Terrace offers free entrance and a pleasant stroll by the stalls filled with perfect gifts and seasonal goodies. Men's and women's fashion, jewelry and accessories, hand crafted Christmas decorations, wines, chocolates, cakes, cosmetics, sweets, candy, panettone; there's something for everyone. Visitors can treat themselves to mulled wine and traditional winter snacks from the outside bar while they shop. And after shopping, Roberto's Restaurant is ready to welcome guests inside with great food and drinks offers. The Christmas Market will also be the scene for a wide range of events, workshops, pop up stores and more.

During the Christmas Market, every Roberto’s lunch/dinner guest is eligible to participate in a daily raffle. Daily prizes include free weekend overnight stays at Athénée Palace Hilton and gift items sponsored by the Christmas market partners. All participants of the daily raffles automatically participate in the spectacular Grand Finale Raffle on December 22: a trip for two, free plane tickets to any Austrian Airline destination in Europe including two nights in a Hilton Worldwide brand hotel.

SANTA'S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Athénée Palace Hilton invites guests to celebrate a traditional Christmas Brunch with family and friends in Le Diplomate Ballroom. Hotel’s Chefs will be preparing an impressive buffet that includes seafood delicacies such as fresh oysters, prawns, mussels, smoked fish and fresh sushi along with a mouthwatering carving station offering traditional turkey, suckling pig or lamb delicacies. Children can have fun in a separate play room. Live band performance included. The event is priced at 290 Ron per adult; 50 % discount for children under 12; children under 3 years of age eat for free.

FESTIVE SEASON PARTIES

Throughout December, Athénée Palace Hilton is offering corporate clients the chance to book a Christmas Party for their festive celebrations, including access to the seasonal Christmas Market on Roberto’s La Strada terrace. Priced from 80 RON per guest and without a minimum number of attendees, Festive Parties include Christmas Cocktail on arrival and a spectacular three-course meal in Roberto’s Italian Restaurant.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES

Athénée Palace Hilton is taking its guests to a party around the world, with thrilling entertainment, in a glamorous ambiance and with a variety of themes and flavors to satisfy the most demanding taste.

Guests can choose to spend a wonderful occasion in the sophisticated Le Diplomate Ballroom and enjoy its awe-inspiring ceiling, crystal chandeliers and elegant golden leaves. The savory buffet includes fresh shucked oysters, sushi counter, salmon in salt crust, a wide selection of salads, Asian dishes like Peking duck hand rolls, Singaporean fried egg noodles, homemade spring rolls, wide selections of curries, and mouth-watering desserts. Arrangement includes delicious free flowing champagne throughout the evening and a vibrant live musical performance by Nicolae Voiculet and friends. The New Year Party is priced at 800 Ron per adult; 50 % discount for children under 12; children under 3 years of age eat for free.

The famous English Bar offers the perfect setting for the effervescent New Year’s Eve “Night Fever - back to the ‘80’s” party until early morning. Open Bar and 80’s disco vibes provided by resident DJ, Ryan Kite. Price: 400 Ron/person.

Guests can also choose to celebrate an exotic, futuristic New Year’s celebration in the fashionable Café Athénée. In the mix: DJ, saxophonist and percussionist show. Festive menu includes Asian highlights like Peking duck hand rolls, chicken and shitake mushroom noodle boxes, mini burgers filled with pork and lemon grass, spicy chicken with ginger and honey, madras prawn skewers and an extravagant selection of mini desserts. Open Bar until 4am. Price: 450 Ron/person.

ROBERTO’S RESTAURANT

At Roberto’s, the Italian Chef Marco Magri will prepare a special pura cucina menu dinner with an interesting infusion of flavors and ingredients, creating traditional dishes with a unique twist to the Italian festive dining experience. Chilled glass of celebratory bubbles included. Price: 350 Ron/person.

ACCOMODATION

Athénée Palace Hilton also offers attractive accommodation packages with prices starting from only 350.00 RON per night, excluding 9% VAT for single or double Hilton Guestroom. Offer is subject to availability and includes lavish Hilton Breakfast and free access to all Health Club facilities. Valid from Tuesday 24 December to Monday 6 January.

For more information or to book any of the above packages, please visit the website, call +40 21 303 3777 or email mara.danila @hilton.com.

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