Celebrate the Holidays in Houston with Thompson Hotel’s 12 Days of Festive Fun and Luxe Staycations
Lisa Valadez | 12/3/2025, 11:50 a.m.
Houston is heating up this holiday season, and Thompson Houston is leading the way with a festive mix of fun, flavor, and luxury. Returning December 4–25, the hotel’s annual 12 Days of Thompson celebration invites locals and visitors to enjoy immersive holiday experiences alongside the city’s most stylish accommodations.
Guests can sip complimentary hot cocoa at check-in, toast the season with specialty cocktails in the lobby, and enjoy live music, pet-friendly photo moments, and a curated Maker’s Market featuring Houston artisans. For those who want to fully immerse in holiday magic, the hotel offers specialty spa treatments, Twilight Slow Flow Yoga, gingerbread decorating, and even a social media giveaway on Christmas Day.
The 12 Days of Thompson lineup includes:
- Dec 4: Festive Flicks under the tent
- Dec 5: Sleigh the Style hair-refresh event at Thompson Spa
- Dec 6: Sips + Sounds live music at Sol7
- Dec 8: Hot Cocoa Station in the Library
- Dec 10: Twilight Slow Flow Yoga on Sol7 Green
- Dec 12: Complimentary arrival cocktail for Holiday Cheer
- Dec 13: Maker’s Market featuring local creators
- Dec 14: Peppermints & Polaroids in the lobby
- Dec 18: KissmasUnder the Tree with Monika Heiligmann lip care experiences
- Dec 20: Paws & Polaroids pet-friendly photo hour
- Dec 21: Gingerbread Decorating with hotel tastemakers
- Dec 25: Gift of the Season social media giveaway
Beyond the festivities, Thompson Houston offers the perfect holiday staycation. With 172 guest rooms, including 34 suites, each designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, custom furnishings, and marble‑vanity bathrooms, the hotel blends modern luxury with cozy comfort. The sleek building overlooks downtown Houston and Buffalo Bayou Park, giving visitors both city energy and serene green-space views.
Guests can unwind in the hotel’s full-service spa, featuring six treatment suites, a sauna, salon, and a 24-hour fitness center, or relax on the rooftop infinity pool deck with cabanas and city skyline views. Dining at Sol7 rooftop restaurant adds seasonal flavors and cocktails to the experience, completing a festive, luxurious escape.
Whether visiting for the 12 Days of Thompson festivities, a holiday getaway, or a self-care staycation, Thompson Houston provides a vibrant, indulgent way to celebrate the season in the heart of Houston.


