// Hamleys teams up with The Ritz to introduce Christmas Grotto
// The Christmas Grotto will take place from 3 December to 4 December between 8am to 8pm
Hamleys has revealed a new partnership with iconic luxury hotel The Ritz London to launch a Christmas Grotto.
The British toy retailer, which is owned by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, said the exclusive Hamleys x Ritz London Christmas Grotto will take place from 3 December to 4 December between 8am to 8pm.
Guests will be greeted by one of Hamleys’ Elves, being escorted by a Ritz Page Boy to the hotel’s Royal Suite, which has been “sprinkled with sparkle and transformed into the spectacular Christmas Grotto”.
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The journey continues with hot chocolate, and children will have the chance to talk with their House Elf, as well as check for their name on the ‘Nice List’ and take part in games, ahead of their meeting with Santa Claus.
Every child will depart with a personalised gift.
The Christmas Grotto will also open on 2 December in collaboration with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), offering exclusive Santa sessions for children who have been under the care of GOSH.
The Hamleys x Ritz London Christmas Grotto is strictly by appointment only. Priced at £250, for a maximum of six people, inclusive of at least one adult per appointment, for the 30-minute experience.
Reservations open at 10am on 15 November and are available online.
