Seasons Greetings to All

Christmas Music

Carols ringing out, music in the air and Alberta Place Suite Hotel is ramping up Christmas  style.  For many people Christmas Music brings a sense of wonder and excitement, while for others is brings a sense of unity making this world just a little smaller once a year.

So in honour of the hours of Christmas Music playing in ours and I am sure many hotel lobbys all around the world I dedicate this blog entry to the Music of Christmas.

Here are the Top 10 Christmas Albums of all times (as brought to you by someone who has more time on their hands to research these things than I do)

10. Christmas Portrait (1978)- The Carpenters

9. White Christmas (1945)- Bing Crosby

8. The Christmas Song (1962)- Nat King Cole

7. Elvis Christmas Album (1957)- Elvis Presley

6. Manheim Steamroller Christmas (1984)- Manheim Steamroller

5. Merry Christmas (1994)- Mariah Carey

4. Noel (2007)- Josh Groban

3. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)- Vince Guaraldi Trio

2. A Very Special Christmas (1987)- Various Artists to assist Special Olympics

1. A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector (1963)- Various Artists

***A special nomination should be for Michael Bubles newly released "Christmas" album

The most downloaded Christmas Song is

Last Christmas (1984)- Wham!

Of course there are always some worth mentioning

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas (1944)- Judy Garland

Little Drummer Boy (1977)- David Bowie and Bing Crosby

The Chanukah Song (1994)- Adam Sandler

Marshmallow World (1966)- Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra

The First Noel (1991)- Crash Test Dummies

12 Days of Christmas (1981)- Bob and Doug McKenzie

The Chipmunk Song (1958)- The Chipmunks

Snoopy's Christmas (1967)- The Royal Guardsmen

Dominic the Donkey (1960)- Lou Monte

Feel free to mention a few others if you have your own favorites.

Seasongs Greetings to all.

Shelly R Ladouceur





Last Minute Gift Ideas

'Tis the time for last minute gift hunting. This tends to get more and more complicated as times goes on, so we at Alberta Place Suite Hotel have decided to send a few gift ideas for those who have everything....or just for fun.

How about a weekend away for a show or shopping spree? Alberta Place Suite Hotel can prepare gift certificates in any nomination you require or even for a time period of your request. Call our reservations agents and they would be happy to assist you with this gift. 1-800-661-3982.



Air Swimmers…. Filled with helium, the remote control swimmer glides through the air smooth and lifelike. Infrared remote control movement up to 30 feet. These can be found on AMAZON.com

Remote Control Pillow…This is a Sofa pillow with a  difference. NO more fighting over the remote. This pillow is a remote control, it claims to be fast and easy to set up and with infrared LED built right in. There is an auto shut off function as well.    BROOKSTONE.com

Telling Time with Water. The H2O Water powered multifunction Clock. This is both an ecologically and environmentally friendly design. It is lightweight and portable. This can be found at AMAZON.com.

 



When looking for something really unique and those few times when money is no object I turn to Neiman Marcus  and their Fantasy Gifts.  This gift at $75,000 is beyond the wildest and most decadent of most dreams. Inspired by the 1960’s TV show “I Dream of Jeannie” is an 18 foot diameter yurt decorated in one of a kind down filled-hand crafted pillows, and 18^th century inspired embroidery and trim from antique garments and taperstreies. You can choose a different colour scheme and décor as well. This is your get away after all.

Happy Holidays Everyone

Shelly R Ladouceur

Holiday Decorating

Happy Holidays Folks

The Alberta Place Suite Hotel Management and staff decided to take some time and decorate the lobby in a tasteful way this year.

Our focus colour was red/burgandy and we decided to focus on delicate rather than overwhelming.

Our lobby heralds a cherubian pair of Snowman and flank the front desk.

Behind the desk heralds a wreath with soft white lights and acorns and a splash of red with a bow in the corner.

You can find pointsettas throughout the lobby in splashes here and there.

If you are in the area, come on by and admire the display.

Happy Holidays Everyone

Shelly R Ladouceur

Ho Ho Hotel for Christmas

Ho Ho Ho and pass the Latkes!

Millions of people will travel during the holiday season. In many of those cases a hotel is a viable option compared to an overcrowded family home. Traditions and decorations are a huge part of the holiday tradition and do not have to be left behind because of where you sleep.

Here are a few tips on how to make your hotel room feel a little more like home for the holidays

Holiday Decor

A simple string of lights, a beautiful menorah, some tinsled garland or a little decorated tree can make the rooms more holiday friendly. Bring some decorations you can make during your stay, or favorite stockings, there is always your favorite movie too.

Ornaments

Homemade or those that travel well can be a beautiful touch hanging gracefully on the bottom of a lamp shade or dangling off a towel rack. If you are an avid traveler, why not start a "Christmas on the road" collection?

Concierge

Our front desk agents can be wonderful holiday helpers to hide gifts until needed, they can provide gift giving ideas and shopping suggestions as well. What about nightime calls from Santa to read a simple short story or help put the little ones to sleep. They would be happy to be involved in any surprises and act as Santa's helper all you need to do it ask.

Food

Food is a holiday tradition for almost everyone. There are many local restaurants and meeting places have special holiday meals. The Front Desk agents would be happy to find locations for special dessert treats or even make reservations for you at your restaurant of choice during the holiday season.

Alberta Place Suite Hotel will do all we can to  make your holiday visit as happy and comfortable as possible. Happy Holidays Everyone.

Shelly R Ladouceur