Best Midwest Holiday: Santa Suite at Swissotel Chicago

The Best Midwest Holiday Escapes: Santa Suite at the Swissotel in Chicago

Every year since 2013, the Swissotel — just off Michigan Avenue in Chicago — serves up one of the best holiday experiences in the Midwest with their signature Santa Suite.

Themes differ each year but one thing is consistent: Kids of all sizes are wowed by this Best Midwest Holiday experience hosted by the big man himself, of course.

At the center of the Santa Suite is Mrs. Claus’ delectable dinner table, featuring a spread of sweets that will bring those visions of sugar-plums dancing in your kids heads to life… and into their tummies.

This event also serves as an extreme photo-op for anyone looking to up their holiday greeting card game with stunning family photos.

The 2018 Santa Suite features Santa Claus in front of a gorgeous wall adorned with jewel toned ornaments; the ideal backdrop for family photos with Santa.

(See below. All images vis Swissotel.)

In December, you can purchase tickets for “Santa Days” in the Santa Suite on Saturdays and Sundays. 2018 ticket prices are $15 per person or $40 for a family four-pack of tickets with a portion of ticket sales donated to SOS Children’s Villages Illinois.

Guests can enjoy an elf guided tour of the Santa Suite, a visit with Santa, face painting, arts + crafts, a letter writing station, holiday treats, a hot cocoa bar and a cash bar.

Better yet, stay overnight at Swissotel during the holidays and choose from a variety of holiday packages including an Elf Decorated Room package, a Holiday Treats Package and a luxe Santa’s Pad package that allows you to spend the night in the actual Santa’s Suite, aka the holiday-adorned Presidential Suite at Swissotel.

What do you think is among the best midwest holiday experiences? Have ideas? Share ‘em below. Have you been to the Santa Suite at Swissotel? What did you think?