Ask anyone what their ideal romantic getaway looks like, and you’re likely to get a surprisingly varied array of scenarios. A cabin in the woods, a coastal cottage, a wood-clad desert retreat, or maybe even a tropical resort where a relaxed attitude travels on the breeze. No matter the parameters, the one thing the most romantic hotels in the world all have in common is that ineffable sense of escape.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, skip the gift giving and opt for a moody getaway. For two? Sure. But if you’re traveling solo, let it be known that the hotels below are excellent destinations for romanticizing your life. Whether it’s unwinding in front of a fireplace at an old Rockefeller estate or spotting roaming elephants from your glamping tent in the mountains of Thailand, if it’s romance you seek, the hotels below are ready to go above and beyond.
Photo: Saint James Paris
Paris is, without a shadow of a doubt, the city of romance. With its sidewalk cafes, Haussmann architecture, and cast-iron lamp posts, it’s easy to spark a love affair with France’s capital. Double down on the romance with a stay at Saint James, an exquisite château hotel in the 16th Arrondissement. Unlike the city’s grand dame hotels (which are also divine!), Saint James offers a supremely intimate experience in a quiet neighborhood. The property—a neoclassical trophy—is tucked behind wrought-iron gates and made up of rooms, suites, and pied-à-terre style pavilions designed by Laura Gonzalez. As one Vogue writer puts it, Saint James is where you go when you want to elevate Paris.
The Point, Saranac Lake, New York
Photo: The Point
