'Tis the Season at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles!

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Another season of celebration and festivity kicks off at the legendary Biltmore with a series of events celebrating the magic of the holidays and the rich history of downtown LA's most renowned hotel.

Thanksgiving Dinner
Rendezvous Court, Thursday, November 26, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
A Biltmore classic, featuring a four-course menu of organic seasonal dishes and traditional items with an Italian twist.
$45 adults, $24 children

Tree Lighting Ceremony
Main Lobby, Tuesday, December 1, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Enjoy holiday refreshments and live Victorian carolers amidst the first illumination of a sparkling live fir tree in the Grand Lobby.
Complimentary; open to the public.

Nutcracker Children's Tea
Rendezvous Court, December 12 and 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The magical story of the "Nutcracker" comes to life at this year's annual children's tea. In conjunction with the City Ballet of Los Angeles' performance of this time-honored classic, the Biltmore hosts a special tea event for children and parents with tea, holiday sandwiches and cupcakes and featuring performances by dancers from the production, including the Sugar Plum Fairy herself!
$38 per person

Biltmore Angels Victorian Afternoon Tea
Rendezvous Court, Wednesdays-Sundays December 2-24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Biltmore's famous afternoon tea features special items for the holidays, including an assortment of tea sandwiches, miniature desserts and freshly-baked maple scones with homemade Devonshire cream and jam. A wide selection of blended and herbal teas are available, as well as cider, eggnog and Laurent Perrier champagne. Live piano Fridays -Sundays.
$35 adults, ($45 with glass of Laurent Perrier champagne), $25 children

Christmas Dinner
La Bistecca in the Rendezvous Court, Christmas Eve, December 24, 5:00pm - 10:00pm and Christmas Day, December 25, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
A sumptuous four-course menu includes choices like braised Muscovy duck ravioli, organic free-range turkey, roasted North Atlantic halibut with couscous and organic tomatoes, lamb chops with parsley-mint pesto or an organic bone-in ribeye steak with salsa "al chianti." Live piano and carolers Christmas Day!
Christmas Eve: $45 adults, $24 children
Christmas Day: $49 adults, $24 children

New Year's Eve Dinner and Gala
Thursday, December 31
Dinner 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Celebrate in grand style with a choice of 2 elegant dinners! A four-course menu in the Rendezvous Court features choices such as Mediterranean sea bass, lamb ribeye with peppermint essence or beef tenderloin, plus a trio of Italian desserts. Or head over to Sai Sai for a lavish tapas buffet of fresh Asian seafood, robata, sushi and more. Dinner includes tickets to New Year's Eve Gala (below).
Sai Sai: $89 per person (Reservations: 213-624-1100)
Rendezvous Court: $99 per person (Reservations: 213-612-1562)

Gala 9:00pm - 2:00am
The Biltmore's famous annual New Year's Eve Gala is held in the majestic Crystal Ballroom, where the "Oscar" statuette was first conceived, and the legendary Gallery Bar. Dance the night away to DJ-spun music with the best in pop, rock and classics, as well as live music from jazz musician Ryan Cross and his band. Then toast the New Year at midnight with a glass of champagne amid a shower of balloons from the Ballroom's soaring ceiling.
Tickets $50 per person (does not include dinner); 21 and over only.

Holiday Packages
Shoppers' Delight
Includes Classic or Club accommodations, buffet breakfast for 2 at Smeraldi's and roundtrip transportation to The Americana at Brand, featuring an amazing open-air shopping and dining experience with over 75 retail destinations, movies and more (10:00am departure, 4:00pm return). Plus receive exclusive discounts at participating shops and a holiday keepsake from luxury retailer Vera Bradley!
From $179. Valid through December 30, 2009.

Winter Wonderland
Includes Classic or Club accommodations, Afternoon Tea for 2, 2 tickets to LA's "Downtown on Ice" outdoor ice-skating rink, skate rental, and valet parking.
From $229. Valid Wed. - Sat., November 20, 2009 through January 16, 2010.

New Year's Eve
Includes Classic or Club accommodations, New Year's Eve dinner for 2 at Sai Sai or the Rendezvous Court, 2 tickets to the New Year's Eve gala and valet parking.
From $379. Valid night of December 31, 2009 only.

For tea events and holiday dinner reservations call 213-612-1562. For New Year's Eve Gala (party tickets only) call 213.612.1523. All meal prices exclude tax and gratuity. Packages subject to availability and exclude applicable room tax. Restrictions apply. Menus and additional details for all events online under "Specials & Packages" at www.thebiltmore.com