Overstay Your Welcome on a Poconos Holiday Getaway (We Insist)

Updated 2026

November wraps the Poconos in cozy sophistication, a season that begs you to kick off your shoes and relax. It's the right time to plan a Poconos holiday getaway that lasts longer than two nights.

Planning a longer stay at The French Manor Inn & Spa means slowing down, reconnecting, and savoring the season. Our guests have spent theirs celebrating, hiking, and doing very little — we support all three.

The Poconos have a knack for turning the holidays into an occasion. Past guests already know how beautiful and welcoming the region becomes. Once the holidays arrive, the whole area fills with timeless joy and tradition.

Seasonal celebrations, festive lights, and local events add sparkle to every stay. Couples steal romantic moments, and friends gather to share stories that get better with each retelling. Meanwhile, the inn stays calm; when you arrive, you can almost hear the last leaf drop.

We love that our inn brings its own charm and seasonal hospitality to the picture. It's a hidden gem worth the drive, and once you arrive, it becomes the destination itself. Stay put, get outside, or do a little of both; the choice is yours.

Weekend trips are lovely, but they end right when the relaxing begins. A longer stay gives you time to sink into the season, free from distractions and daily stress. So consider this your official invitation to come, celebrate, and soak up the holiday spirit.

Our holiday hospitality starts at breakfast and continues past dessert. Each day follows a rhythm that's easy to fall into and hard to leave behind. Here's how a typical day unfolds once you’re settled.

Each morning begins with a complimentary breakfast designed around comfort and care. Freshly brewed coffee or tea, juice, homemade bites, and a seasonal fruit selection set the pace. Then come hearty entrées and your favorite breakfast meats. Pour a second cup; nobody here will rush you anywhere.

Breakfast in Bed is always on offer, too. It's a quiet indulgence before a day of holiday adventures, or a day of deciding not to have any. Slippers are encouraged, and nobody here will judge a second slice of coffee cake.

Candlelight dining at The French Manor Restaurant has become a cherished ritual for many of our guests. Our kitchen crafts exquisite French cuisine with care, and our refined setting takes care of the rest. Attentive staff and a focus on small details make every meal feel cozy and deeply personal. Arrive hungry, and our team will take it from there.

You can choose the elegance of our dining room or the charm of our covered terrace. Either way, the view makes a backdrop as memorable as the food. Holiday dinners are the real star here, with flavors and atmosphere that capture the spirit of the season. The candles flicker, the wine is poured, and dessert always wins.

Every holiday stay deserves at least one afternoon that is entirely your own. Le Spa Forêt is one of our favorite ways to make a lovely holiday stay even more pampered. Overnight guests enjoy exclusive spa day packages created to refresh the body and calm the mind. We designed each package so every guest finds an experience that suits their mood.

Here are three of our spa packages, each built for a different kind of holiday afternoon.

$865 per couple, about five hours

Tranquility for Two turns ordinary time together into a luxurious memory you'll treasure. Plan to spend the better part of a day being pampered side by side.

• 50-minute Therapeutic Relaxation Couple's Massage

• 50-minute Signature Spa Couple's Facial

• Spa refreshments for two served poolside, with chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne (a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage is available on request)

• 50-minute Signature Spa Couple's Pedicure

$220 – $230, depending on massage type, about an hour and a half.

Revitalize packs plenty of pampering into a short window, so you'll still have time for dinner plans.

• 30-minute massage, with your choice of Effleurage, Therapeutic Relaxation, or Deep Tissue

• 30-minute Classic Manicure

• 30-minute Classic Pedicure

• A smoothie served during your nail treatment

$525, about five hours

Inner Peace brings CBD into the treatment room for a slow, restorative afternoon.

• 50-minute Rainbow Maker CBD Massage

• 50-minute Hi-Bio Hemp Radiating Facial

• Spa refreshments served poolside

• 50-minute Happy Camper Manicure

• 50-minute Happy Camper Pedicure

Take the pressure off yourself this year and let someone else do the cooking. The French Manor Restaurant will remain open over the holiday and happily serve you a delicious Thanksgiving feast. We even offer a special Thanksgiving Day menu to commemorate the occasion.

Skip the grocery lines, the oven timing, and the yearly debate over whose turn it is to host. You bring the appetite and the good company; our kitchen handles every course. No Poconos holiday getaway is complete without someone else doing the dishes. Consider it our small gift to you, with zero leftovers to wrap.

Insider tip: Planning to join us for the holidays? Make your reservation while you still can.

A Poconos holiday getaway at The French Manor Inn & Spa gives you room to breathe and celebrate. Breakfast in bed, candlelit dinners, and Le Spa Forêt keep the days slow and the evenings warm.

Stay a few extra nights, and you'll remember what the holidays felt like before the to-do lists took over. Reserve your holiday stay now, and let the season come to you. Your table, your treatments, and your quiet corner of the Poconos will be ready.