Most Romantic Hotels
Valentine Hotels
by Peter Graham
by Peter Graham
Love it or hate it, there's no way you can escape it. That's Valentine's Day, when expressions of love become an art form. First celebrated in Europe, it has now spread across the globe. Those who silently scoff at the armfuls of roses and boxes of handmade chocolates changing hands know that they too will be expected to show off their dedication and devotion.
So, what are you going to do this year? Maybe you're thinking of having a single-stemmed rose delivered to your loved one when they least expect it? Perhaps you are planning an intimate dinner for two, with fine wine and gourmet delights? Or will you show off your passion with a lavish breakfast in bed?Now here's an idea; why not combine them all?
The easiest way to do that is to check into a fabulous hotel for a night or two and relax away from the daily routine of home. This year February 14 falls on a Saturday, making it perfect for a weekend break. Now all you need to decide is where to go. Help is at hand. HotelTravel.com has a superb range of hotels to choose from. And now you can use our brand-new website to assist you in finding the hotel you want.
In a city that purrs romance in every square and down every alley, the Bauer Venezia Hotel offers you the perfect Venetian experience. With its spectacular location on the Grand Canal, you have a grand view of the hustle and bustle of this charming city. Ride one of the hotel’s gondolas, dine on the finest Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the waterfront and take a stroll to the elegant boutiques in St. Mark's Square to find a special Valentine's gift. For an intimate weekend, this is close to perfect.
For many, the Ritz Paris Hotel is the most romantic hotel in the most romantic city in the world. It's hard to dispute. With its perfect location on Place Vendôme, it has a guest list other hotels can only dream of. For one, Coco Chanel lived here for more than 30 years. Have a drink in the Hemingway Bar, sleep in the Valentino suit and pick out something special at the Chanel boutique nearby. They say a stay at the Ritz Paris stays with you for life; so why not give it a try?
Surrounded by historic temples and tombs, you sit on a terrace with your loved one watching the sun set over the Nile River. The Sofitel Old Winter Palace is a gentle, luxurious oasis which has entertained kings and queens. It is also part of history; a hand-written note pinned to a board in the foyer announced that King Tuttenkhamen's tomb had been discovered. Expect traditional afternoon tea and classical piano performances in the evening. This is truly another world.
If tales of colonial India make you think of romance, then this resort may suit you perfectly. Located next to the famous Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, the Oberoi Vanyavilas is styled after a royal hunting palace. Your lovenest will be a luxury embroidered tent with a private bathroom and walled garden. You may even begin to believe that you arean intrepid explorer or big-game hunter.
This is where newlyweds John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged their week-long stay-in-bed protest during May, 1969. After John wrote and recorded "Give Peace a Chance", the couple checked out, but scores of celebrities and world leaders have followed. If you want to stay in John and Yoko's room, ask for suite 1742.
Nothing captures the Australian Outback as much as this unique hotel overlooking majestic Ayers Rock. You'll stay in a luxury tent with not only a view of the world’s most famous rock, but also of majestic sunsets and sunrises. Five star service ensures you can enjoy "the big outdoors". If you've never dined under the stars, this is the place to do it.
If you dream of a forest villa overlooking a spectacular white sand beach, the Datai is your kind of place. Startling architecture and impressive service ensure this Malaysian resort’s five-star credentials, but nature is the star here. Think rain forests, wildlife, a grand waterfall, and limestone caves and you'll get the picture.
This new hotel perfectly captures the spirit of scintillating Prague. Dedicated to music, each floor is dedicated to a different genre and each room to a different composer, singer or band. You'll spend much time in the charming glass-covered atrium lobby-restaurant-café-bar, or sifting through the 3000 CDs in the music library. If you feel inspired, there's a baby grand piano on hand.
Bali has always been a destination for lovers – but few resorts can deliver a romantic backdrop like Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel does. Surrounded by ancient forests, exotic foliage and crystal-clear streams, you’ll stay in magnificent thatched-roof villas with four-poster king-sized beds and private plunge pools offering views to die for. If your idea of a perfect break with your lover is chilling out in paradise, this is it.
Quite simply, if you want to stay in the best hotel in New York, this is it. A 1904 Beaux-Arts landmark just off Fifth Avenue, this is where the chandeliers are Waterford crystal, where Alain Ducasse runs the restaurant and 24-hour butlers service every floor. For a treat, enjoy share a bath while dining on caviar and champagne off the bathroom menu. Or have a Bloody Mary where it was invented, the hotel's King Cole Bar. No-one could fail to be impressed.
To step back in time to the days of the historic Lanna Kingdom of Thailand is a real treat, but to do so in such sumptuous elegance is breath-taking. Spread over 60 acres, this hotel offers a mixture of culture, tradition and five-star luxury like no other. Its crowning glory is its spa, a replica of a spectacular Buddhist temple. As one of our customer reviews states: "I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. This place is mind-boggling."
Think about Rio and chances are that the Copacabana Palace Hotel comes to mind. Ever since Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' danced together at the Copacabana Palace in the celebrated movie Flying Down to Rio, the hotel has been the place to stay when visiting Rio de Janeiro. The Palace is still the top place to stay in Rio. Last month Madonna booked in during her world tour. Next month it could be you.
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