Perhaps the greatest stocking filler of them all is chocolate. Regardless of whether you’re receiving or filling stockings this year, it’s a surefire way to someone’s heart. After all – who doesn’t love chocolate? It doesn’t matter whether it’s a Lindt bar (ooh fancy) or Ferrero Rocher (ooooh extra fancy), it’s the gift that never fails. So it makes sense that one London hotel has partnered up with a beloved chocolate company on a chocolate-inspired Christmas tree for the holiday season.
A cocoa-y delight of a Christmas tree has landed in the lobby of the iconic South Bank hotel, Sea Containers London, courtesy of a collaboration with Hotel Chocolat. The tree draws inspiration from the hotel’s unique style, “evoking the style of a 1920s transatlantic cruise liner”, and Hotel Chocolat’s Chocolate Imaginarium. There isn’t any actual chocolate on the tree of course (think of the mess!), but there’s plenty for the eyes to feast on.
The chocolate-inspired Christmas tree features velvet bows, glistening cacao pods, and vintage-style luggage with copper touches inspired by the hotel’s iconic copper hull. There are all manner of charming baubles and decorations, too, such as bells emblazoned with ‘ring for chocolate’ and mini Hotel Chocolat velvetisers and cups of hot chocolate. It’s utterly charming!
More than just a chocolate-inspired Christmas tree
As well as the charming chocolate-y tree, Sea Containers London has joined forces with Hotel Chocolat to offer up plenty of cocoa-fuelled goodies to guests. In The Den, guests can enjoy a variety of Hotel Chocolat’s hot chocolate flavours – including this year’s seasonal exclusive: Mince Pie. Yup, you read that right – Mince Pie Hot Chocolate! Or if you’re looking to get indulgent (and a bit naughty), you can sip at a Velvet Martini, which is blended with Hotel Chocolat Velvetised Cream.
Elsewhere, the hotel is also offering chocolate masterclasses and even a Hotel Chocolat Winter Escape room package. It’s the perfect festive stay for chocolate lovers with a curated festive collection from Hotel Chocolat awaiting guests in their rooms.
Christmas is looking mighty sweet over at Sea Containers London!
Find Sea Containers London at 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD. The nearest station is Blackfriars or Southwark.