Emeline, a hotel located in Charleston’s historic district, will celebrate the holidays this season with a number of festive events, happenings, and packages.
The series will kick off with ‘Thanksgiving with Frannie’ on November 23rd, followed by returning favorites like the tree lighting ceremony and Feast of Seven Fishes. Guests will also be able to enjoy new programming like a holiday cocktail class in The Den, as well as Emeline’s Winter Courtyard which will transform the space into a tree-lined village for guests to dine and gather in.
“Taking inspiration from Emeline, our muse and a consummate host, our holiday programming was created to surprise and delight,” said Robert Morgan, managing director of Emeline. “By curating a number of thoughtful and immersive holiday experiences across Emeline, Frannie, Clerks and our newest space, The Den, we hope to offer the perfect backdrop and a little bit of mischief for your gatherings this season.”
Listed below are this year’s holiday offerings at Emeline:
Holiday Glow Package
Guests can take advantage of the Holiday Glow Package and enjoy 20% off rooms, a $100 dining credit to Frannie & The Fox and a signature Emeline candle. Whether looking for a romantic holiday escape, a family gathering, or a friends’ getaway, the Holiday Glow package promises an unforgettable experience. To book, visit Emeline’s reservations page.
Thanksgiving with Frannie | November 23
Combining American traditions with Italian sensibilities, Frannie & The Fox invites friends, family and everyone in between to Thanksgiving with Frannie. Guests can dine and delight with a clever take on the traditional festivities with the beloved Frannie and The Fox menu and seasonal specials. Seating begins at 3:00 p.m. on November 23. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. For locals with out-of-town family members in need of a hotel, Emeline is extending a 20% discount to friends and family of locals during the week of Thanksgiving with the code LOCALSLTO23. Reservations for Thanksgiving with Frannie can be made through Resy.
Holidays at Clerks | Launching November 25
Clerks Coffee Company will feature a range of specialty beverages for the holiday season throughout the month of December. Highlights include a Peppermint Mocha Latte and Sugar Cookie Chai to an Eggnog Latte, Candy Cane Matcha and Gingerbread Latte. These new beverages will be in addition to Clerk’s existing full menu which now serves lunch.
Emeline’s Winter Courtyard | November 29 – December 30
New for this year, Emeline will debut its festive tree-lined yurt village in the Courtyard. Guests and residents can sit fireside while chatting with friends and family over shareable plates and festive cocktails from the Frannie & The Fox menu. Four fully decorated yurts will further transform the space and offer a cozy setting for memorable gatherings. Emeline's Winter Courtyard Yurts will offer a Prix Fixe fondue menu for $50 per guest, and smaller a la carte plates will also be available. Yurts are reservation only and can seat 2-8 guests. They are bookable Wednesday – Friday 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reservations can be made through Resy.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Emeline | November 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Residents and visitors are invited to join one of Emeline’s most beloved traditions – its annual tree lighting ceremony. Carolers will be singing holiday favorites as the 14-foot tree is illuminated. A perfect event for families, the evening will feature hot cocoa and holiday cookies, and for adults, celebratory cocktails from Clerks will also be available. Santa's helpers are even bringing adoptable dogs from Dorchester Paws, who are looking for a home for the holidays. This holiday event is complimentary and open to guests, neighbors, family and friends.
Feast of Seven Fishes | December 24 from 3:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Additional holiday programming at Emeline will include the famed Feast of the 7 Fishes dinner at Frannie & The Fox on Saturday, Dec. 24. Keeping in line with Frannie & The Fox’s Italian heritage, this holiday tradition will come to life with a specially curated seafood-focused menu, thoughtfully developed by the Frannie & The Fox team. Reservations can be made at Resy and the cost per guest is $115.
Frannie & The Fox will also be open on Christmas Day and serve breakfast from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m., as well as dinner from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. For more information about Emeline, visit hotelemeline.com.
For images of the yurts in the Winter Courtyard, visit here.
