The Gallery of Joy, An Immersive Festive Celebration at Vasa Hotel Surabaya

This festive season, Vasa Hotel Surabaya welcomes guests to experience The Gallery of Joy, An Immersive Festive Celebration, a poetic tribute to togetherness and culinary artistry. Combining refined design with the warmth of shared moments, the hotel transforms into a living gallery, a space where art, light, and gastronomy come together in harmony.

This festive season, Vasa Hotel Surabaya welcomes guests to experience The Gallery of Joy, An Immersive Festive Celebration

The season begins with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, 7 November 2025, marking the official start of the celebrations. The hotel’s grand lobby glows in soft pastel tones of blush pink, mint green, and champagne gold, creating a dreamy atmosphere that radiates serenity and wonder. Sculptural Christmas trees and bespoke art installations fill the space, inviting guests to step into a festive world of color and imagination.

At the center of this year’s celebration is the Giant Advent Calendar Installation, a signature attraction exclusive to Vasa Hotel Surabaya. Throughout the season, in house guests are invited to open daily surprises that include dining experiences, spa treatments, beauty care from ZAP Premiere, merchandise from Moorlife, and staycation vouchers. Each surprise is a heartfelt token of gratitude designed to spark joy and appreciation from 7 November until 31 December 2025.

A key highlight of the celebration is the Festive Buffet at 209 Dining, a culinary showcase of over 200 exquisite dishes blending global flavors with timeless holiday classics. The experience begins with a refreshing Cobb Salad, a colorful mix of romaine lettuce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes dressed in creamy blue cheese emulsion, and continues with Salmon en Croute, featuring tender salmon wrapped in golden puff pastry with spinach and dill cream. Guests can also enjoy a lavish Seafood on Ice selection, featuring oysters, prawns, and Alaskan crab legs complemented by citrus and house-made sauces.

For hearty indulgence, the Roasted Prime Rib, slow-cooked and crusted with herbs and sea salt, is served with rosemary jus, while the Traditional Roasted Turkey, infused with butter and thyme, brings a nostalgic warmth to the table with cranberry compote and chestnut stuffing. A festive highlight, the Yellowtail Tuna, prized for its buttery texture, will be available exclusively for the Christmas Eve Dinner. This elegant dining experience is priced at IDR 538,000++ per person, with a 20% early bird offer available until the end of November 2025.

Adding a touch of sweetness, Joe Milano presents a collection of artisanal desserts that balance elegance and indulgence. Priced from IDR 48,000++ per portion, the menu includes the signature croissant, White Forest Petit Gâteaux, Raspberry Earl Grey Cake, Sudachi Lemon Pie, and the rich Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake.

For those seeking a more intimate dining atmosphere, Voda Bistro offers a refined four course festive menu starting from IDR 488,000 nett per person, featuring favorites such as Caesar Salad, Roasted Baby Chicken, and Beef Tenderloin. Meanwhile, Chamas Brazilian Churrascaria invites meat lovers to enjoy an all you can eat Brazilian barbecue feast for IDR 588,000++ per person. Guests craving Japanese delicacies can experience Nagano Japanese Restaurant’s Teppanyaki starting from IDR 688,000++ per person, while Xiang Fu Hai offers a Christmas Reunion Dinner perfect for family gatherings, featuring Osmanthus Honey Cherry Tomatoes, Thai Shark’s Fin Soup with Fresh Crab Meat, and Crispy Pigeon with Plum Sauce for IDR 688,000++ per person.

“This year, we wanted to create a dining experience that embodies joy and abundance,” says Himawan Kristianto, Executive Chef of Vasa Hotel Surabaya. “Each dish celebrates flavors from around the world while keeping the comforting traditions that make the festive season so special. Every detail is crafted to bring warmth and wonder to our guests.” Completing the celebration, the Festive Stay Package invites guests to enjoy a luxurious escape starting from IDR 1,799,000++, including breakfast for two adults and one child, a Bento Kids Meal, and an IDR 200,000 dining credit. This exclusive package is available through www.vasahotelsurabaya.com.