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Celebrate the Season: Plan Your Holiday Party at The DeSoto
The holidays have a way of arriving faster than expected. Calendars fill, weekends disappear and suddenly everyone is searching for the perfect place to celebrate.
Our advice? Book the party early and enjoy the season later.
The holidays have a way of arriving faster than expected. Calendars fill, weekends disappear and suddenly everyone is searching for the perfect place to celebrate.
Our advice? Book the party early and enjoy the season later.
Located in the heart of Savannah's Historic District, The DeSoto offers a collection of event spaces, custom catering, festive surroundings and overnight accommodations all under one roof—making holiday party planning a little easier and celebrating a lot more memorable.
A Space for Every Kind of Celebration
No two holiday parties look exactly alike, and that's why having options matters.
The DeSoto offers multiple indoor event spaces that can accommodate everything from intimate company dinners and cocktail receptions to larger corporate holiday parties, association celebrations and end-of-year gatherings.
Planning something formal? Host an elegant seated dinner. Want to keep things social? Create a cocktail-style reception with passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations. Celebrating with a smaller team? Choose a more intimate setting where everyone can gather around the table.
Our event team can help match your guest count and vision with the space and setup that make the most sense.
Make the Menu Your Own
The food should be one of the things guests remember most.
The DeSoto's culinary team can work with planners to create custom catering menus designed around the style of the event, from festive receptions and cocktail hours to plated dinners, buffets and holiday-inspired selections.
Add passed bites, seasonal desserts, signature cocktails or a celebratory toast to make the evening feel distinctly your own.
Whether you're planning a sophisticated company dinner or a relaxed end-of-year celebration, our team can help create a menu that fits the occasion.
Let Us Handle the Holiday Atmosphere
One of the advantages of hosting your holiday celebration at The DeSoto is that the season is already part of the experience.
Throughout the holidays, the hotel transforms with festive décor throughout the property, bringing warmth and seasonal spirit to arrival areas and gathering spaces.
Your guests can step through the doors and immediately feel like the celebration has begun.
It also provides a beautiful backdrop for company photos, group pictures and all those candid moments that inevitably end up being shared long after the party is over.
Turn the Holiday Party Into a Savannah Stay
Why make everyone head home when the celebration ends?
With overnight guest rooms available right upstairs, The DeSoto makes it easy to turn a holiday party into a complete Savannah experience.
Reserve accommodations for out-of-town attendees, executives or anyone who would rather enjoy the evening without worrying about the trip home. Guests can simply head upstairs after the celebration and wake up the next morning in the heart of Savannah's Historic District.
For companies with employees traveling from different cities, the combination of event space and overnight accommodations can also simplify planning considerably.
Make a Weekend of It
A holiday event at The DeSoto doesn't have to end when dinner does.
Our location on Madison Square places your group within walking distance of Savannah's restaurants, cocktail bars, shops and historic squares. During the holiday season, downtown Savannah takes on an especially festive atmosphere, making it easy to build an entire itinerary around your celebration.
Guests can gather for drinks before the event, explore downtown afterward or extend their stay for a weekend in Savannah.
And with 1540 Room, Edgar's Proof & Provision and coffee available on property, there are plenty of opportunities to continue the gathering the following morning.
The Best Holiday Parties Start With Planning Early
Prime holiday dates don't stay available forever.
Booking early gives you more flexibility when choosing your preferred date, event space, setup and accommodations—and gives your team more time to focus on the details that will make the celebration special.
From the first welcome cocktail to the final toast, our team is ready to help create a holiday gathering worthy of celebrating another year together.
Holiday parties. Custom catering. Multiple event spaces. Overnight accommodations. All in the heart of Savannah.