December is here, so it's officially acceptable to start drowning your home in festive decor and twinkling lights as the countdown to Christmas Day begins.

Dazzling in the early evening darkness, every which way you look, tinsel, wreaths and colourful decorations pave the way to the centrepiece of the festive installation - the almighty Christmas tree and all its glory.

Across the world, the battle of the most lavishly decorated, biggest, boldest tree has commenced and no one does it better than a fancy hotel eager to make its building feel like their guests' home away from home.

Scouring the internet for the best hotel Christmas tree, HELLO! has compiled a list of the top contenders based on creativity, decorative skills and overall festive cheer.

Claridge's Hotel - London, Uni

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