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Bringing the magic of the festive season to the heart of the city, the five-star Grand Hotel Birmingham has unveiled its brand-new Nutcracker-themed suite. Inspired by the much-loved classic Christmas fairytale, the suite will be enchanting guests for a limited time only this winter.

Priced from £439 per night and available now - until December 31 - the Grade II listed hotel has transformed its luxurious Grand Suite for this quintessential Christmas experience. Stepping into a festive wonderland, guests will discover twinkling lights, snow-dusted pinecones, sugar plum shades, sumptuous seasonal wreaths, plush velvet bows, a spectacular Christmas tree and nutcrackers galore, amongst much else.

Lee Clarke, Marketing Manager at The Grand Hotel Birmingham, said: “Christmas is a truly magical time at The Grand and, with the Birmingham Royal Ballet on our doorstep, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the festive season.

“The Nutcracker Suite is everything you could hope for – elegant, whimsical and full of festive charm. It’s the perfect setting for a seasonal escape. I’d also like to extend a special thank you to decorators, Light Up Christmas, for their incredible work in turning our vision into a Nutcracker-themed reality.”

Louise Walsh, Managing Director, Light Up Christmas echoes: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to transform the city’s finest hotel into a delightful Christmas dream for their guests. Guaranteed to make your Christmas very special!" Blending historic grandeur with modern luxury, The Grand’s suites boast high ceilings, super-king four-poster beds, and captivating city views across St Philip’s Cathedral gardens.

“Its glamourous cocktail bar, Madeleine, is one of Birmingham’s most sought-after watering holes, while its elegant onsite restaurant, Issac’s, delights guests with British brasserie classics with a French influence. On the doorstep of Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market, and with world-class shopping, vibrant dining options, a thriving theatre and music scene and fantastic national transport links just moments away, The Grand is the perfect location for a sparkling Christmas getaway at the most wonderful time of the year.

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