Celebrate the Magic of the Festive Season at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto is welcoming guests this festive season with its signature Après Village, holiday afternoon tea, gingerbread decorating class, seasonal spa treatments and much more. The magic of the season is brought to life in the beautifully decorated, sophisticated hotel, with twinkling lights adorning the terrace at Quattro restaurant, a grand tree in the lobby, holiday florals and decor creating the perfect backdrop for cherished memories.

Après Village
Après Village, opening November 21, 2026 and running through January 4, 2027, offers a nostalgic holiday retreat inspired by the charm of alpine escapes, with Quattro’s outdoor terrace and the expanded village area transformed into a wintry wonderland with cosy alpine chalets, sparkling lights, and seasonal delicacies. Reserve your chalet experience online and arrive for a truly memorable, special evening under the stars.

Thanksgiving Dining: Thursday, November 26, 2026
A decadent Rustic Harvest Thanksgiving Brunch awaits at Quattro, where an assortment of vibrant seasonal salads and a Farmer’s Market display showcases the best of the harvest season. Guests can delight in a luxurious seafood station featuring freshly shucked oysters, poached shrimp, and octopus in salsa verde, alongside local cheeses, cured meats, and thoughtfully curated accompaniments. The centerpiece will be the live carving station, featuring slow-cooked whole turkey with traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, forest mushrooms, and rich turkey jus. Guests can also enjoy honey garlic roasted pork loin, served with creamy macaroni and cheese, roasted carrots, and Dijon cream sauce, plus chef-crafted plates including butter-poached lobster risotto with saffron bisque, seared scallops with dill mustard sauce, and ricotta ravioli with roasted hazelnuts and Alfredo sauce. A spectacular dessert buffet overflowing with Thanksgiving classics and seasonal indulgences, from pumpkin pie and cranberry upside-down cake to maple pecan choux, salted caramel cheesecake, dirty chai macarons, caramel brown butter rice pudding, and more, is the ultimate grand finale. The Thanksgiving Brunch, USD 220 per adult and USD 85 per child, can be reserved via OpenTable.

For those who prefer to dine in the comfort of their own home, Quattro's Thanksgiving To-Go is available. A roasted Whole Turkey, accompanied by California Water Chestnut Stuffing, house-made Cranberry Sauce, and rich Turkey Gravy is prepared with an array of seasonal sides, including Potato Leek & Black Truffle Soup, creamy Mashed Potatoes with Lemon Confit, Roasted Brown Butter Carrots, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Salad, and Green Beans with Almond Flakes, Roasted Tomatoes, and Toasted Sunflower Seeds. Freshly baked Parker House Rolls complete the feast. Plus, Courtney's Pumpkin Pie is included, for a delicious dessert. The dinner to-go is available for USD 482 (ideal for 4-5 guests) or USD 589 (ideal for 6-8 guests). Reserve online by November 20, 2026, and pick up at Quattro on Nov. 26, 2026 between 10 am and 2pm.

The Perfect Gingerbread House
Have fun icing the “perfect gingerbread house” with the Hotel’s pastry team, learning tricks of the trade to decorate a classic holiday dessert that serves as a beautiful decoration, as well.  This special event on December 2, 2026 at 2pm includes pre-assembled gingerbread houses for two participants to decorate, under the guidance of Pastry Sous Chef Courtney Persichitte. She will assist and ensure each gingerbread house is as delicious as it is beautiful. Fun for all ages, this class, offered at USD 210 per person, includes all decorating supplies, and seasonal snacks to enjoy while decorating. In partnership with RISE (Reaching and Inspiring Success Through Education), USD 10 from every gingerbread house event ticket will be donated to RISE, helping provide educational opportunities, academic support, mentorship, and family resources for children and families in East Palo Alto. Space is limited and tickets can be secured online.

Holiday Afternoon Tea
Sip and savour the season with friends and family over a scrumptious afternoon tea at the [esc] Lobby Lounge, with traditional tea sandwiches and other savory bites, delectable mini desserts, and a premium looseleaf tea selection. Classic sandwiches have a seasonal touch, such as truffle and egg mayo, cucumber and citrus cream cheese, and smoked salmon with chive crème. The holiday pastry selection features a Gianduja Bûche de Noël, Reindeer Macaron with dark chocolate peppermint ganache, Spiced Cranberry Orange Posset, the signature Holiday Purse, and a freshly baked Cranberry Orange Scone. Reservations can be made online for the tea, USD 90 per person, available from 1pm to 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dining
For Christmas Eve dining, Dec. 24, 2026, guests can enjoy a multi-course dinner, USD 140 per person, including a velvety Roasted Chestnut and Brown Butter Soup; choice of handmade Ricotta Ravioli with Manila clams and delicate clam butter sauce, or a comforting Squash Risotto with crispy sage and pepita crumble; and choice of entree,  including Mulled Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with glazed winter vegetables and rich mulled wine jus, Norwegian Halibut with almonds, chanterelle mushrooms and citrus beurre blanc, or a beautifully presented vegan dish of Braised Heirloom Carrot with wild mushroom-stuffed Savoy cabbage and vegan Bordelaise. End the night with an indulgent dessert of Hukambi 53% Chocolate Mousse, layered with blood orange confit, black currant crémeux, gingerbread sponge, and crispy feuilletine. For Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2026, from 11am to 5pm, reservations are available to celebrate with an elegant holiday feast at Quattro, with appetizer buffet, freshly shucked oysters, artisanal cheese and charcuterie, salads, scallops, seared duck breast, flame-grilled branzino, a prime rib carving station, and much more. Reservations can be made for Christmas dining online.

Seasonal Spa Bliss
Enjoy a moment of calm amidst the busy holiday season at the Hotel’s incredible Spa. Treatments including the Golden Shimmer Body Scrub, which pampers the skin with a sugar scrub and golden oil application, are perfect to be holiday party ready. Truly unwind with the decadent 90-minute Winter Wonderland Spa Ritual.

Take the Elevator Home
Local guests can enjoy a “staycation” and indulge in spa and fine dining, and retreat to the comfort of a spacious guestroom or suite. Recently renovated one-bedroom suites are modern, light and airy, and a luxurious way to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. For reservations or more information, visit fourseasons.com/paloalto, and follow the hotel on Instagram at @FSPaloAlto.