Shangri-La Vancouver Introduces Musical Christmas Packages

Christmas is almost here and Vancouver hotels are getting in on the act. One unique package is by the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. They are celebrating the holidays with two musical packages, one which includes an exclusive performance by the Canadian Tenors and the other that offers a chance to hear Shangri-La’s own singing concierge. The hotel will also fill the lobby for two weeks in December with children’s choirs performing Christmas carols.

On December 17, for one night only, the hotel offers “A Canadian Tenors Christmas” package and guests are invited to be part of a special evening, exclusive to Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. The world renowned Canadian Tenors will join an intimate group of guests in the hotel’s Xi Shi lounge at 5:00 p.m. to perform a few Christmas carols. You will have a chance to say hello, before you and the Tenors depart for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for a full Canadian Tenors Christmas performance. After the concert, enjoy a silent night at Shangri-La and the next morning, a deluxe breakfast in Market by Jean-Georges. This package, with rates starting at CAD$395 + tax, includes:

• Accommodation for one night
• Valet parking (one vehicle)
• An exclusive pre-show performance by the Canadian Tenors in Xi Shi lounge -5:00 – 5:20 p.m.
• Two tickets to the Canadian Tenors concert at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
• Deluxe breakfast for two in Market by Jean-Georges

Throughout December, Shangri-La offers “A White Christmas,” a package designed to surround you with the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. After checking in to Shangri-La Hotel wander a city decorated for the holidays. By night, journey to the Arts Club Theatre on Granville Island for “A White Christmas,” a magical holiday musical where you may recognize one of the cast. Shangri-La’s own singing concierge, Jeffrey Victor, stars in the lead role, originally made famous by Bing Crosby in the 1954 film, “White Christmas.” Jeffrey, along with the cast, will ensure your holidays start off merry and bright. “A White Christmas” package, with rates starting at CAD$335 + tax, includes:

• Accommodation for one night
• Valet parking (one vehicle)
• Two tickets to the musical production of “A White Christmas” at the Arts Club Theatre
• Deluxe breakfast for two in Market by Jean-Georges

Packages can be booked direct with Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver at (604) 689-1120; toll free at (866) 344-5050 or on-line at www.shangri-la.com/vancouver From December 5 to 16, children’s choirs from throughout Vancouver will perform Christmas carols in the hotel’s lobby from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Each weekday, a different school choir will bring favourite holiday songs to life. Everyone is invited to Shangri-La’s lobby to listen, and perhaps sing-a-long.

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