Hotel InterContinental Miami Introduces Special Holiday Activations
Hotel InterContinental Miami is fully embracing the magic of the holiday season this year with decor, activations and events for hotel guests as well as the general public. From December 1 through December 31, 2024, the entire luxury property will become transformed into Miami’s winter chalet – with festive décor, a pop-up Christmas bar – even a special holiday family suite decked out with all the trimmings including its own individual holiday Christmas tree.
The following is the schedule of events at the iconic luxury downtown Miami property.
Cozy Up to the Spindle Chalet | Nightly
Sip festive cocktails and enjoy holiday tapas while a holiday-themed digital light show plays on the world famous Spindle sculpture by Henry Moore in the luxury hotel’s iconic lobby.
Festive Christmas Suite | Now – Thursday, December 26
Lovers of all things holiday will want to book the Christmas-themed InterContinental Suite decked out in holiday décor including a fully decorated Christmas tree, holiday movies and even a hot cocoa bar with all the fixings. Keep the tradition alive with your favorite “buddy on the shelf” – keeping him active each night before bedtime. And, the suite offers a separate living room and sleeping room, so the kids can get tucked in earlier while parents stay up later in the living room enjoying a cozy night next to the glistening tree. Plus, enjoy access to our Club InterContinental lounge with daily breakfast, afternoon tea and nightly happy hour included.
The Holiday Suite is available for stays now through Thursday, December 26; booking is NOW available online – HERE.
Frosty's Hideaway | November 29 & 30 and December 6, 13, 20 & 21
Frosty's Hideaway at InterContinental Miami is an exclusive, underground Christmas pop-up drinking den that creates a magical holiday atmosphere for a limited time. Tucked away like a hidden winter wonderland, this intimate space is designed to transport guests straight into the heart of Christmas cheer. The decor is festive, featuring twinkling lights, holiday ornaments, and cozy nooks perfect for little photo ops.
Open on select Friday and Saturday nights beginning Friday, November 29 and running through Saturday, December 21, Frosty’s will offer cocktails like the Coquito, Yule Mule, Chocotini, Noel Margarita, Santa’s Smokey Pecan Old Fashioned and Freezer Martini in an intimate setting (limited to 12 guests per session). Priced at $45++ per person, along with entry, guests will receive one welcome cocktail and one seasonal cocktail Reservations are accepted for a 2-hour window per group, with seatings at 7PM and 9:30PM. Must be 21 or older to enter. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit – HERE.
Breakfast with Santa | Saturday, December 14 from 8AM – 11AM
Cozy up to Santa himself while enjoying a buffet or à la carte breakfast at Olé! This event is open to the public, and no reservation is required.
Paws Patio™ | Wednesday, December 18 from 5PM – 7:30PM
On Wednesday, December 18, the hotel hosts a festive edition of Paws Patio™ – Ugly Sweater Paws Party. Get in the Christmas spirit on the Bayside Terrace from 5PM to 7:30PM, where dogs are encouraged to wear their best and ugliest holiday-themed sweaters for a chance to win paw-some prizes (and barking rights). The open-air event is free and open to the public. Water bowls are on hand for all canines, while adults can enjoy Dirty Dog Martinis, Mutt Mules and other libations from the cash bar.
Noche Buena & Christmas at Toro Toro | December 24 & December 25
Celebrate Noche Buena and Christmas with a Pan-Latin holiday feast at Toro Toro, chef/restaurateur Richard Sandoval’s acclaimed restaurant inside the InterContinental Miami.
On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 beginning at 6PM – 10PM, and Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 from Noon to close, Toro Toro is featuring several seasonal a la carte dishes. Begin the feast with Snow Crab Bisque with sweet corn ravioli, crab remoulade and herb oil ($24); and Winter Greens Salad with spiced pecan, apricots, cranberries, goat cheese crumb, sourdough crisp and maple sherry vinaigrette ($19). Entrée highlights include Morita Chili Glazed Black Cod with celery root puree, sauteed oyster mushroom and winter truffle jus ($63); Pork Belly with sweet potato purée, pickled heirloom carrots, figs and port wine gastric ($46); and Veal Cheeks braised for 8 hours and served with butternut creamy rice, blossom squash crisp and thyme au jus ($52). End the holiday feast on a sweet note with dessert selections including Passion Fruit Christmas Pavlova made with seasonal berries, passionfruit, guava marshmallow and raspberry sorbet ($16); and Noir de Noël, dark chocolate cake with espresso ganache and Madagascar vanilla bean gelato, topped with snowflake crisps ($18).
Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable – HERE.
New Year’s Sweets & Bubbles Rooftop VIP Fireworks | Tuesday, December 31 from 11PM – 1AM
Ring in the New Year at InterContinental Miami's exclusive Sweets & Bubbles VIP Rooftop Event and welcome 2025 in unforgettable style. From 11PM to 1AM, sip champagne and enjoy decadent house-made sweets while experiencing Miami’s breathtaking Midnight fireworks display with private access on Seaside overlooking Biscayne Bay. Priced at $75 per person, the glamorous NYE celebration will include one bottle of bubbly for every two guests; or a split of champagne for single tickets. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit - HERE.
Cheers to the New Year at Toro Toro & VIP Firework Viewing | Tuesday, December 31
Ring in the New Year with a spectacular Pan-Latin feast and celebration at Toro Toro. On Tuesday, December 31, from 7PM – 9PM, the restaurant will be offering a five-course prix fixe dinner, accompanied by a bottle of champagne for two, plus festive decor, live DJ entertainment, and dancing in the hotel lobby all-night long. Priced at $325++ per person, the New Year’s Eve feast will begin with a Pepita Seeds Brioche for the table, served with bone marrow butter; and an amuse bouche of Bluefin Tuna Tataki Tiradito – fermented ají amarillo, enoki mushroom and Cancha praline. The decadent meal continues with Heirloom Beet Carpaccio – goat cheese foam, arugula, white balsamic orange vinaigrette and candied walnuts; followed by Lobster Bisque Soup – coconut cream foam and Osetra Caviar. For the main courses, guests will enjoy Chorizo Crusted Sea Bass – white beans hummus, green peas, cured tomato salsa and lemon confit oil; and Wagyu Beef Tenderloin – black garlic filo potatoes, braised asparagus, cabernet gastric and confit shallots. The evening concludes on a sweet note with an indulgent Bomba Cheesecake for dessert. Following dinner, guests will ring in the New Year and welcome 2025 on the hotel’s rooftop SkyLawn with a VIP Fireworks Viewing and a celebratory Champagne toast at Midnight.
Advance reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable – HERE.
InterContinental Miami is located at 100 Chopin Plaza in Downtown Miami. For more information on the property’s holiday programming, visit icmiamihotel.com/winter-wonderland.