November 25, 2025 — From stately ballrooms to chic rooftops, Anantara’s New Year’s Eve venues across Europe capture the sparkle and spirit of the season—and then some. Whether it’s waltzing through grand halls and cobbled streets in snow-dusted capitals or letting shoulders drop in the balmy air of the southern coast, every traveler will find their home-away-from-home this season.
High above the Amalfi Coast, each December the cloister of Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel becomes a cozy gathering spot where guests share toasted marshmallows, panettone with gelato, and steaming mugs of hot chocolate around a welcoming fire-pit. Indoors, the cozy Bar Dei Cappuccini serves a festive afternoon tea that reads like a tasting menu of Italian delicacies, from Neapolitan pastries to panuozzo di Gragnano sandwiches. The bar’s ancient walls also provide the perfect setting for the Amaro Dei Cappuccini masterclass, led by Friar Marcus. As guests sample a selection of amari and canapés, the centuries-old art of monastic liqueur-making comes to life.
On New Year’s Eve, a gala dinner at Ristorante Dei Cappuccini, set to live music, will unfold in a procession of festive courses, from creamy Acquerello rice swirled with Neapolitan basil pesto, buffalo kefir, and sweet red prawns to hand-folded tortelli filled with tender capon, aged Comté, and shiitake mushrooms. Capturing the soul of the Amalfi Coast is a signature lemon dessert, followed by a midnight toast on the terrace beneath a sky of fireworks.
In the Dutch capital, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam is giving locals and visitors the perfect gift this season, with the Grand Café now directly accessible from the magnificent Dam Square. As winter sunlight spills through the café’s panoramic windows, framing the Royal Palace, it’s easy to imagine a quick stop for afternoon tea turning into an hours-long ritual.
On New Year’s Eve, the hotel hosts an "Under the Star" dinner at the elegant White Room restaurant. Created by Michelin-starred chef Tristan De Boer, the dinner features a carefully arranged progression, with each dish serving as a culinary masterpiece. From the initial delicate taste to the sweet finale, flavors are skillfully layered and complemented by fine wines selected to enhance every detail.
Afterwards, guests can choose to count down to 2026 at either the Grand Café—hosting its first- ever New Year’s Eve party with DJ sets and gourmet bites—or at Bar The Tailor, where smart cocktails and DJ beats will carry the celebration through into the new year. For those staying overnight, the New Year’s Eve package includes breakfast, an Anantara tulip gift box, 20% savings on spa treatments, and festive dinner at the hotel.
Winter in Vienna, with its imperial architecture likely cloaked in snow, has a way of turning everyone into a romantic. Embracing the magic of the season, Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna’s choreographed New Year’s Eve program will culminate in the city’s most iconic experience: the waltz.
First, a six-course New Year’s Eve menu at Brasserie Sophie will pay tribute to the season’s ingredients, beginning with scallop tartare crowned with caviar; followed by soul-warming Jerusalem artichoke soup with duck confit; braised Wagyu beef with matcha salt; and a decadent chocolate dessert. For a Michelin-starred evening, guests can opt for EDVARD, where intimacy and drama meet in an eight-course menu starring oxtail with Alba truffle and Wagyu with Szegediner.
As midnight approaches, the celebration shifts to Theo’s Lounge & Bar, where Champagne, caviar, cocktails, live music, and DJ sets promise a heady countdown experience—building up to the night’s high point: the traditional Danube Waltz, with guests twirling into the new year. For a complete experience, the New Year’s Eve stay package includes luxury accommodation, a six-course gala dinner for two and an indulgent breakfast buffet to kick start the new year.
As befits a stately Grand Dame, Anantara New York Palace Budapest will be illuminated by a resplendent Christmas tree, created in collaboration with Swarovski. On New Year’s Eve, its shimmering branches will lend a touch of glamor before guests are ushered into the elegant White Salon for an evening of high gastronomy, curated by corporate chef András Wolf.
Over at the iconic New York Café, where design and ambience encapsulate the grandeur of the Habsburg era, end-of-year festivities give way to a quiet morning of 24-carat-gold coffee and Valrhona chocolate desserts, all savored in one of the world’s most exquisite settings.
As the final sun of the year dips into the Baie des Anges, SEEN by Olivier—the rooftop jewel atop Anantara Plaza Nice—transforms into a glittering gastronomic stage. On December 31, guests ascend to a world of Riviera glamor, where Executive Chef Eric Brujan signature flair meets the finest seasonal ingredients. A six-course celebration unfolds: citrus-marinated langoustine, Champagne-poached turbot, and venison fillet laced with black truffle. The revelry continues on New Year’s Day, with a panoramic SEEN brunch overlooking the Mediterranean.
To prepare guests for the whirlwind social calendar, Anantara Spa will offer its special “Pleasure Your Way” package throughout December: a bespoke 45-minute massage or facial; unhurried me- time in the sauna and hammam; and a finale of Champagne, pastries and tea at Les Colonnades.
With the year winding down, Dublin leans into its festive spirit with traditional Irish music drifting from cozy pubs, light processions illuminating cobbled streets and river cruises gliding along the Liffey. For world-class opera and ballet, make the Docklands your base. Here, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, located just across from Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, offers access to top- tier performances, with contemporary art spaces, boutique shopping, and riverside strolls nearby.
The hotel matches the sophistication of its surroundings with exclusive experiences such as Champagne and caviar tasting, chocolate and whiskey pairing, and the Toast to New Beginnings celebration on New Year’s Eve. The evening begins with dinner at Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins, where open kitchens and seasonal Irish ingredients meet in a dining room that reflects the district’s modern energy. Live entertainment carries the night forward, culminating in a rooftop countdown with panoramic views of the city skyline.
In the Eternal City, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel is hosting a gala high above Piazza della Repubblica. The main stage, SEEN by Olivier, will treat guests to an eclectic menu spanning Asia to South America: a delightful melange of spicy tuna tacos, gunkan sushi, grilled prawns, flash- fried beef carpaccio, and Wagyu kissed with truffle.
Downstairs, INEO, the starred* Michelin Restaurant, will offer a more restrained and intimate affair: a seven-course menu from Executive Chef Heros De Agostinis blending haute cuisine with global inspiration. Guests can look forward to line-caught seabass bathed in green curry; tandoori lamb picanha with Roman mint buttermilk; and poularde terrine layered with black truffle, Medjoul dates and Berberè spice.
By popular demand, Anantara Spa is bringing back its iconic Candle Massage in a winter edition. As the natural wax of the Winter Light candle melts, it releases oil delicately infused with citrus notes that is gently massaged into the skin—a deeply relaxing ritual to enjoy solo or as a couple.
Set amid the rolling greens of the Costa del Sol’s most prestigious golf courses, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort is the ideal escape for those who can’t imagine a holiday away from the fairways. Between rounds, unwind at Eddy’s Bar with a lavish afternoon tea or indulge in oysters and Champagne. On New Year’s Day, guests can enjoy the gentle winter sun during a relaxed poolside brunch at La Pérgola, featuring premium Iberian delicacies, freshly caught seafood, and signature desserts. In the evening, guests can choose from a Gala Dinner in the Linares Ballroom, dining at La Veranda Restaurant, or Lebanese or Japanese cuisine. All celebrations feature a countdown to the New Year and live music until dawn, ensuring memorable experiences.
For the perfect winter renewal, the newly expanded facial collection at Anantara Spa offers the Elemis Tech Facial—a high-performance treatment that blends cutting-edge BIOTEC technology with active ingredients and expert technique. Cryotherapy, lifting, microcurrents, oxygenation and LED illumination work in concert to deliver visibly firmer, radiant skin.
From coast to capital, mountaintop to ballroom, Anantara’s new year calendar invites guests to welcome 2026 with intention, indulgence and a sense of place.
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