The hottest holiday offers in September
From Dutch golden age grandeur in Amsterdam to the first Ikos resort on Crete, these British Airways Holidays hotels are giving you even more reasons to check in this month
03/09/2025
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Netherlands
This five-star design hotel in the charming, compact Nine Streets area and Jordaan district has preserved Dutch golden age grandeur so well that it feels like staying in a living museum. Each room is decadently dressed in its own signature style and features original exposed beams, custom artworks and luxurious velvet headboards. Take one of the hotel’s guest bicycles for local-inspired exploring – Dam Square, Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum are all close by. Return for romantic, canal-side dining at Jansz, which serves modern European fare, followed by expertly crafted cocktails at Pulitzer’s Bar. (Opt for the Leather Negroni, a nod to the city’s historic leather trade.) Come morning, the secluded courtyard garden is exclusive to guests for an alfresco breakfast. Follow this with a cryotherapy facial at The Beauty House and you’ll be rejuvenated for your sightseeing day ahead.
British Airways Holidays offers complimentary breakfast when booking a stay from 1 November 2025–31 March 2026 (excludes 31 December 2025). Book by 30 September 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The Welbeck Hotel
London, UK
There’s good reason this Art Nouveau hotel in Marylebone is all about wellness: it’s on historic Welbeck Street, the medical epicentre of London since the 1800s (keep an eye out for the blue plaque commemorating Dr Thomas Young, who practiced at number 48 from 1800). The Edwardian building itself came a century later, while the 164 rooms and suites – ranging from cosy options to family-style categories – had a refresh in February 2025. Expect mustard-hued soft furnishings, curvaceous headboards and botanical motifs honouring the location’s medical past plus the chance to treat yourself to a bespoke IV therapy via Ruuby, the hotel’s in-room beauty concierge service. (Don’t worry, if you’re more of a traditionalist, there are also lymphatic draining massages and facials featuring celeb skincare brand Dr Barbara Sturm). Hit the 24-hour mini gym before sampling a ‘prescribed plates’ breakfast menu – dishes include everything from the signature ginger shot to courgette pancakes – and you’ll be ready to shop till you drop at Selfridges, just around the corner.
British Airways Holidays offers a two-night stay from £399pp on selected dates from 1-30 November 2025. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from Edinburgh airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation. Book by 30 September 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Peermont D’Oreale Grande Hotel
Johannesburg, South Africa
Inside the showbiz dream that is Emperors Palace – a spa, casino and more restaurants and entertainment than you can count are all part of the fun – this hotel promises a memorable stay. Minutes from OR Tambo international airport, its landscaped gardens and fountains lead to the majestic, gold-toned lobby complete with royal blue accents – demonstrating the splendour of the hotel’s recent £2m refurbishments. The 84 rooms are equally spectacular. Picture handmade headboards with intricate leather stitching and Emperador marble. Following a great night’s sleep, it’s time to explore the rest of the property. You’ll find myriad shopping opportunities, a sumptuous spa, an outdoor pool and several theatres that regularly host top South African talent, including legendary jazz musician Selaelo Selota, celebrated comedian Barry Hilton and Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist.
British Airways Holidays offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle service to and from OR Tambo international airport for one to nine guests when booking a stay up until 31 December 2025. Shuttle times are from 7am-11pm daily. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Orlando, Florida, USA
Looking for one of the most affordable stays at Universal Orlando Resort? How about taking a nostalgic trip to mid-century America while you’re at it? This 1950s and 1960s retro-themed hotel is just a ten-minute walk to Universal Volcano Bay water theme park, and a complimentary shuttle will take you to Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure, CityWalk and the brand-new Universal Epic Universe. Outside the lobby, vintage cars set the scene, while interiors blast the past, with bold colours, Pop Art décor and the smooth sounds of the 1950s and 1960s. Rooms are divided into standard and family suites that sleep up to six. For those going full feet-up mode, try the Bayliner Diner food court, which serves classic comfort food from burgers to milkshakes, the in-room pizza delivery, or even the hotel’s own Starbucks. Kids and adults alike will love the two massive courtyards – one even has a retro-dive tower water slide – not to mention the ten-lane bowling alley and arcade (fees apply).
British Airways Holidays offers $200 food and beverage credit per room (applicable for all room types except two-bedroom suites) at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort when booking a flight and hotel package on stays of seven nights or longer from 1 January–21 May 2026 (excludes 26 March–4 April). Book by 30 September 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. © 2025 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. Cabana Bay Beach Resort TM & © 2025 UCF Hotel Venture II. All rights reserved.
Ikos Kissamos
Crete, Greece
With the first Ikos resort in Crete opening in April 2026 the countdown is on. Just 2km from the charming seaside village of Kissamos, the five-star, all-inclusive boasts acres of lush Mediterranean gardens and golden-sand beach, making it perfect for relaxation. Add to that, eight heated pools (including children’s splash areas), luxury Parisian treatments at Anne Semonin Spa, tennis and padel courts, Pilates and Zumba classes and paddleboarding and you won’t want to leave. For foodies, there are six restaurants serving Cretan, Peruvian, and Italian cuisines, plus more than 300 local and international wines. These restaurants are curated by Michelin-starred chefs and support nearby farmers and artisans. For adventures further afield, the resort’s Discovery programmes offer Tesla car hire for sightseeing, cultural passes to museums and ancient sites and immersive day excursions. Top tip: book a room in the Deluxe Collection Wing for two complimentary back and neck massages.
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights for £2,749pp + €52.50pp (environmental fee, payable locally) from 1-30 June 2026. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation on an all-inclusive board basis. Book by 30 September 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
MGM Resorts
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
If anyone can make an indulgent impression, it’s MGM Resorts and its 13 hotels, which offer everything from large-scale luxury to blissful boutique boltholes. For tropical thrills, Mandalay Bay’s 11-acre aquatic park includes a wave pool, lazy river and an authentic sandy beach, while Luxor Hotel and Casino is inspired by ancient Egypt – if its 30-storey glass pyramid structure isn’t impressive enough (it is), it has one of the largest outdoor pool areas in Las Vegas. Upscale elegance can be found at Bellagio with its iconic fountains (they are magical) and stunning Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and then come the world-famous shows at MGM Grand – one of the world’s largest hotels. Previous acts staged here include Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ, David Copperfield and all-ages dance-off Jabbawockeez. All MGM properties offer excellent dining options – there are more than 75 applause-worthy restaurants across the portfolio – including fine dining options from Michelin-starred chef, Joel Robuchon, ‘Iron Chef’ Masaharu Morimoto and American celebrity chef Michael Mina.
British Airways Holidays offers up to £300 off on stays at selected MGM resorts, including Luxor, MGM Grand and Bellagio, when booking a flight and hotel package for travel from 1 October 2025–31 August 2026. Book by 30 September 2025. Full T&Cs and threshold amounts are detailed on the MGM resorts page. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
