Posted on Monday, 3 February 2020

Looking for a unique hotel stay for a romantic getaway? These off-beat yet rather magical options are sure to fire your imagination - and your passion.

Booking a luxury hotel for you and your partner is the relatively affordable way to feel like a millionaire couple - for a night or two, at least. And with Valentine's Day approaching, now is the perfect time to discover the most magical and romantic hotels stays available. We've put together a list of the most unforgettable options for 2020: If you can't secure a February 14th booking, you can always plan an amorous escape for later in the year...

Conrad Maldives – Rangali Island, Maldives

Fancy waking up with tropical fish swimming above your bed? At Conrad Maldives it comes as standard - not that 'standard' is a word commonly associated with this most unique of hotels. Located by the unrivalled beauty of Rangali Island and set over 16  feet under the azure blue Indian Ocean, the Mukara villa features three underwater bedrooms and "integrated living, dining, and entertaining spaces". A truly magical setting for an unforgettable romantic escape.

Taj Lake Palace – Udaipur, India

This iconic palace hotel is located on the Taj Lake, in Udaipur - one of the most alluring cities in India's Rajasthan state. To see this most luxurious hotels from a distance is magical enough - but staying here overnight is an experience you and your partner are unlikely to forget. Many rooms overlook the exquisite internal gardens, where peacocks roam. Sunset boat rides on the incredibly tranquil Lake Taj are a must. The most affordable rooms start at around £400, rising to £630 for the truly opulent Grand Presidential Suite.

The Lovebird Couple Treatment at Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali, Indonesia

If you and your partner want to be pampered on your next romantic break, the Lovebird couples' spa package at Ayana in Bali could be perfect. Expect one long session of luxurious treatments, beginning with a soothing footwash, followed by a full body scrub. You'll then enjoy a flower bath and body massage side by side - all delivered with consummate Balinese hospitality.

Plaza Athénée – Paris, France

Located on the prestigious, tree-lined avenue Montaigne, Hôtel Plaza Athénée embodies the chic of the fashion houses that surround it. Since 1913, Athénée has been the setting of countless love stories - played out in utterly magnificent surroundings. Thousands of red geraniums adorn the hotel's facade - hinting at the passions that may be laid bare in the sumptuous rooms beyond. With starting prices at nearly £1,000, the Hôtel Plaza Athénée is not cheap - but if you're looking for magical, it's hard to beat.

The Lowell New York – New York, USA

Fancy combining a luxurious hotel stay with a trip to the Big Apple? Located just a block from Central Park, The Lowell has been offering classic boutique hotel romance since the 1920s. Wood-burning fireplaces add to the old-school feel, as do the many chic Art Deco touches. If you feel like splashing out, consider the 17th-floor Penthouse Suite - complete with views across New York's unrivalled skyline.

Giraffe Manor, Kenya

Want to share your breakfast with a giraffe? That's the tantalising possibility at Giraffe Manor, Kenya, where a herd of affable Rothschild giraffes roam around the hotel grounds. It's not unknown for one of these elegant beasts to pop its head into the breakfast room in the hope of a tasty treat. Aside from the exotic animals outside, you can expect a taste of 1930s elegance, in what is one of Nairobi's most iconic buildings. Perfect for animal-loving couples looking for something a little different.

Treehotel in Harads, Sweden

As its name suggests, Treehotel offers rooms suspended in the trees. Found in the Lule River valley, Sweden, this most unique of hotels oozes an off-beat Swedish design aesthetic, with mirrored exterior walls that reflect the surrounding forest and make for a rather surreal experience. There are also other unorthodox rooms available: "Birdnest" and "UFO", both of which look like their namesakes. Another fantastic hotel option for nature-loving couples with a sense of adventure - and humour.

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