It's a Sweet Season for Special Deals and Holiday Events at the Luxurious Marcus Whitman Hotel

Elaborate trees up for bid, a visit from Santa, seasonal pairings and a tribute to Dunham Cellars unfolds at Walla Walla's famed historic hotel and gathering place

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Dec 01, 2014, 02:58 ET

WALLA WALLA, Wash., Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in beautiful Walla Walla in the heart of Washington wine country, the luxurious Marcus Whitman Hotel makes the perfect backdrop for a cozy holiday getaway, festive feast or visit from St. Nick himself. Throughout December and January the famed hotel – which also houses an award-winning restaurant and lounge, six wine tasting rooms and conference center under its roof – is offering a special line up of holiday activities and seasonal rates for travelers and locals alike to bundle up and join the fun.

Featured activities include:

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Festival of Trees – more than 40 elaborately decorated trees will be displayed in the lobby and are available for guests and visitors to bid on. The trees are arranged by the local Jr. Club and are each sponsored and decorated by local businesses, with bidding proceeds benefitting the Jr. Club's commitment to serving the needs of several local organizations such as Herring House, Books for Babes, Children's Home Society, Girl Scouts, Hospice, and Carnegie Picture Lab.
- The trees will be set up in the hotel lobby Saturday, November 29^th through December 14^th, when winning bids are announced.
Visit with Santa – the little ones won't want to miss Santa Claus as he makes a jolly appearance at the hotel on Saturday, December 20^th from 4-8 p.m. Santa will be in the lobby listening to wish lists and posing for classic holiday pictures and a professional photographer will be on site to capture these timeless moments. Families can have their photos emailed to them at no cost, or walk away with prints for a minimal amount.
Sweet Deal Package – hotel guests throughout December can take advantage of this special package offering a relaxing experience in the comfort of a luxury suite in the Historic Tower or deluxe accommodations in the newer West Wing. Along with one night's accommodations the package includes a $100 dining voucher to the celebrated on-site restaurant The Marc, plus a bottle of Marcus Whitman's signature wine produced by L'Ecole No 41. Package rates start at $239 per night and also includes the hotel's standing complimentary Hot & Healthy Breakfast buffet. For reservations call (509) 525-2200 and ask for the Sweet Deal Package. With any sweet deal, this offer is subject to availability, so book soon.
January Bridal Expo – with holiday love in the air and New Years' a popular time to pop the question, the hotel will host its annual Bridal Expo on Saturday, January 24^th from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Explorer Ballroom. The evening features an array of vendors, prize drawings and more. Brides can pre-register by Friday, January 16 at marcuswhitmanhotel.com/weddings/bridal-expo/ and receive complimentary admission and a gift bag! Admission at the door is $5.00.

When it comes to holiday dining, The Marc Restaurant has seasonal specials on tap. The property selected Dunham Cellars as its featured Winery of the Month for its four-course dining menu, in memoriam to the labels' talented winemaker, Eric Dunham, who recently passed. The Marcus Whitman Hotel will donate $5.00 for every Winery of the Month menu purchased and $1.00 for every Dunham Cellars wine by the glass sold in the month of December. Proceeds will be donated to the savings account of "Eric Dunham Memorial FBO, his son, Hikari Dunham." Also joining the efforts, Walla Walla's Stone Hut, Public House 124 and The Green Lantern restaurants have arranged dining and beverage specials to pay tribute to the late winemaker, whose wines were known and loved by many throughout the community and beyond.

To make a dinner reservation in The Marc Restaurant, please call (509) 525-2200; to book a room at the Marcus Whitman Hotel please call (509) 525-2200. For more information, visit www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com.

About The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center
Built in 1928 through a community labor of love, The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center is a downtown Walla Walla landmark where history and luxury intertwine. The property was fully renovated in 2001 under the vision of entrepreneur Kyle Mussman and restored to its original grandeur, complete with modern updates to provide a truly luxurious experience for today's traveler. The full grounds include a 127-room hotel with luxury suites, a state-of-the art conference center featuring grand renaissance ballrooms, six on-site wine tasting rooms, and the award-winning The Marc Restaurant – recently named "Restaurant of the Year" by the Washington State Wine Commission – and The Vineyard Lounge. Thousands of overnight guests, diners, wine lovers, conference goers, business travelers and pleasure seekers enjoy the Marcus Whitman's exceptional guest service each year, where they find "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen" to the backdrop of modern splendor. For more information visit www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com.

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