that embrace the holiday spirit in ways I've only ever seen in Hallmark Christmas movies, with decked-out lobbies, towering trees, festive activities and more. Related: Need a little Christmas? 8 places that feel like a holiday movieĪs much as I love the holidays, there are hotels across the U.S.

I'm talking 24/7 Christmas music, entirely too many viewings of 'Elf,' and finding a tree that's so tall it touches the ceiling in our entryway.

For me, the Christmas season officially begins as soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers have been packed away and the last of the pumpkin pie has been consumed.