FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Christina Thigpen
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
704-248-2010
[email protected]
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE BALLANTYNE HOTEL & LODGE
Enjoy Brunches, Holiday Tea, Gingerbread Lane, Seasonal Packages & More
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 24, 2014) –The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, a Luxury Collection Hotel in
Charlotte, NC, will feature an array of signature events and festive specials this holiday season. With its inviting
setting and attractive offerings, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is the ideal place to celebrate with family and
friends.
Holiday Events
The Ballantyne offers a variety of exceptional event space options for social events. The hotel’s talented culinary
team has created a special holiday menu for corporate or social events this season. For events hosted Sunday –
Thursday, receive 10% off food and beverage pricing with reduced room rental fees and guest room rates. Food and
beverage minimums apply. The hotel’s experienced catering team will plan the event from start to finish, taking
care of all details to ensure that this holiday season is as stress-free as possible. For more information, please
contact 704-248-4070 or [email protected].
Thanksgiving
Join The Ballantyne for a favorite tradition with Thanksgiving Brunch on Thursday, November 27, noon – 4
p.m. Enjoy a bountiful display of seasonal salads, decorative displays, carving stations with regional
accompaniments and decadent desserts, as well as live entertainment. Cost is $75 per person, $35 for children, ages
5-13, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (pricing does not include tax or 23% service
charge). Private dining rooms are available for larger groups.
Gallery Restaurant, Charlotte’s only Forbes Four-Star restaurant, will feature its regular menu and a traditional
turkey dinner special.
Reservations are required for all dining on Thanksgiving. To make a reservation, please call 704-248-4100 or visit
www.gallery-restaurant.com.
Hot Chocolate & Toddies
Get cozy in the Lobby on Friday – Sunday, December 5 through December 28, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate
with the option to add liqueur along with a selection of garnishes. The cost is $6 and $9 with liqueur.
Holiday Afternoon Tea
Enjoy Holiday Afternoon Tea in the Lobby throughout December. Holiday Afternoon Tea includes a variety of
seasonal loose leaf tea blends and a selection of savory tea sandwiches, traditional confectionaries and holiday
treats. Tea is served Wednesday – Sunday, December 3 through December 28, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (not available on
Christmas). A harpist will perform during this time. The cost is $32 for adults and $16 for junior patrons (plus tax
& gratuity). A champagne tea is available for $40 per person. Reservations are required at 704-248-4100.
Gingerbread Lane Professional & Amateur Competition
The Gingerbread Lane competition offers two independent categories for professional and amateur entries. Both
categories will feature enticing prizes, including overnight packages at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge and a $500
gift card to Publix, a sponsor of this year’s event. Entry forms are available at theballantynehotel.com . Please
contact Charlene Smith at 704-248-4017 or [email protected] for more information. Entry forms
must be received via email by December 1. Gingerbread creations must be delivered to the hotel between Saturday,
December 6 at 9 a.m. and Tuesday, December 9 at 6 p.m. Judging will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 3
p.m.
Gingerbread Lane
Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations from Thursday, December 11 through
Sunday, December 28. Attendees may vote on their favorite entries with $1 minimum donation per vote. All
proceeds will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital, dedicated to caring for the physical and emotional needs of
children and their families.
Christmas
The hotel will offer Christmas Brunch on Thursday, December 25, noon – 4 p.m. The elaborate buffet will include
a variety of salads, an assortment of cheese and seafood displays, breakfast items with omelet station, carving
station and indigenous desserts. There will be live holiday music. Cost is $75 per person, $35 for children, ages 513, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under (pricing does not include tax or 23% service charge). Private
dining rooms are available.
Gallery Restaurant will be open for dinner on Christmas Eve, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. The restaurant will feature its regular
menu as well as offer a prime rib dinner special on Christmas.
Reservations are required for dining on Christmas Eve and Christmas. To make a reservation, please call 704-2484100 or visit www.gallery-restaurant.com.
Winter Getaway Package
The Winter Getaway Package includes elegant accommodations, a one-time $50 credit per room, which can be
used for dining, spa, golf and Dana Rader Golf School, as well as complimentary internet access and valet parking.
The package will be offered November 21, 2014 – February 12, 2015.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Package
Celebrate 2015 in style with an overnight stay at The Ballantyne. The New Year’s Eve Dinner Package includes a
luxurious room, dinner for two in Gallery Restaurant, valet parking, internet access and a 4 p.m. late check-out. The
package features a special dinner menu and party access. Dressy attire is recommended. Pricing starts at $379 plus
tax and gratuity, and the package requires a 72-hour cancellation policy.
New Year’s Eve Party
For guests staying at the hotel or dining in Gallery Restaurant, The Ballantyne will offer a New Year’s Eve Party
beginning at 9 p.m. The event will feature a DJ, drink specials and a champagne toast at midnight.
To make a reservation or for information on additional room packages, please visit theballantynehotel.com or call
1-800-325-3589. Packages are subject to availability.
About The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, part of Starwood’s The Luxury Collection, is a Forbes Four-Star and AAA FourDiamond award-wining hotel located in Charlotte, NC. Featuring 208 elegant guest rooms and suites, The
Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge also offers a four-bedroom Cottage and a Lodge group retreat with 35 spacious guest
rooms. Guests can enjoy meeting and event facilities, spa, fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, Dana Rader Golf
School, tennis and dining at Gallery Restaurant. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is owned by Bissell. For
information and reservations, please contact The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at 866.248.4824 or visit
www.theballantynehotel.com. Like The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at www.facebook.com/ballantynehotel or follow
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About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts
The Luxury Collection® is an ensemble of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke
lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most
exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a
portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent decor, spectacular settings, impeccable
service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Originated in 1906
under the CIGA brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury
Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 85 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 30
countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes awardwinning properties that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class
while celebrating each hotel's distinctive heritage and unique character. All of these hotels, many of them centuries
old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information, please visit
www.luxurycollection.com.
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