Free hotel stays for Christmas Day

Hotelopia, the online hotel booking specialist is officially reducing the pressure of where to spend Christmas by offering hundreds of free peak season hotel nights for December 25th in a selection of European destinations (arguing relatives, not included).

Visitors to Hotelopia.co.uk who are stressed by everything a UK Christmas offers - from traumatic turkey roasting, to hours of tedious TV - can now consider escaping the UK to enjoy the day itself ‘free’ in a selection of three and four star hotels. Any additional nights are priced at special Hotelopia rates from £17 per night (based on two people sharing).

Search now for free nights in Cannes where Christmas on the French Riviera is a glamorous affair, or experience a different side to Paris or Florence whose quieter city centres are a pleasure to wander but the spectacular Christmas displays make the experience entirely magical. Alternatively those seeking an alternative hotel stay can spend Christmas aboard a houseboat hotel on the banks of the River Danube in Budapest.

Just look out for the 3x2 icons (three nights for the price of two) which include Christmas Day free. Examples of hotels with plenty of availability are as follows:

- Budapest: The recently renovated picturesque 3* Botel Hotel Lisa is moored on the River Danube located by the Gubacsi Bridge and close to all attractions. Priced £17 per night including breakfast.
- Florence: 3* Malsapina Hotel, filled with distinctive Florentine charm, dates back to the 19th Century and occupies the famous square Piazza Indipendenza. Priced £60 per night including breakfast.
- Cannes: 4* De Mougins Hotel, perfectly located for golf fanatics beside the prestigious Cannes Mougins Golf Club and consists of four charming country houses set in tranquil country gardens, the perfect Provence/Cote d’Azur escape and just 10 minutes from the centre of Cannes.
- Paris: 4* St James et Albany Hotel & Spa, built in the 17th Century but magnificently renovated, offers guests the opportunity to use the heated swimming pool, spa and massage rooms. Priced £167 per night on a bed & breakfast basis.

Prices quoted are for check-in on Christmas Eve, for three nights, checking out on the 27 December 2007 and based on two people sharing a twin or double room.

Alternatively those seeking the ultimate budget Christmas break and a higher chance of traditional ‘white Christmas’ should consider a hotel stay in Prague where a Christmas dinner means a feast of carp and potato salad. Hotel nights start at just £15 per person including breakfast, per night over the festive period.

One example includes the three star City Partner Hotel Atos located near to Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge. Wenceslas Square and the Old Town are also within easy reach by foot. Priced £28 per night, based on two people sharing.

Sotiris Damianos, sales and marketing director at Hotelopia.co.uk said:

“Hotelopia is passionate about securing the guaranteed lowest prices on hotels and we are particularly proud to have been able to secure free hotel nights during peak season. Above all, we hope our deals provide some very alternative and affordable options to booking the ultimate escape from Christmas in the UK.”

To find the perfect Christmas hotel break, log onto Hotelopia.co.uk.