It's the most wonderful time of the year on the Upper East Side, especially if you're checking into The Mark Hotel. The celebrity-frequented uptown staple has gone all out for the season, from its gorgeous décor to the return of its always over-the-top holiday suite experience.

The enchantment begins before you even walk in the door. Outside, find the hotel's iconic façade decked out in festive florals by FLOWERBX, including greenery-formed toy soldiers and a massive red bow made up of red roses and carnations. The Mark Flower Cart is currently hung with FLOWERBX's signature Magnolia Wreaths and Garlands, which can be purchased by guests and passersby alike, while the beloved "Hautedog" cart by Jean-Georges has been transformed into the chicest hot cocoa stand in town, serving up desserts, hot chocolate, and candy canes reimagined with the hotel's signature black and white stripes. 

And while all guests are pretty much guaranteed the VIP treatment in any room, those looking to go especially Christmas crazy can't miss out on the Holiday Suite Spectacular, a special experience inside The Mark's famous penthouse suite. Among the uber luxe, once-in-a-lifetime amenities? Private rooftop ice skating on your own 2,500-square-foot terrace, a four-course holiday feast created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, in-suite hair services by Frédéric Fekkai, your personal Juilliard-trained pianist, and - wait for it - a private performance of The Nutcracker with dancers from The New York Theatre Ballet (like, inside of your suite).

Let's just say you're not going to find a more magical place to staycation in the city this month.

Click through for a peek at The Mark's holiday perks!

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