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5 Romantic Hotels for Valentine’s Day in Europe

by Katie Skrzek

Feb 6, 2025

© The Glasshouse Hotel

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Plan a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway to one of these five properties in Europe.

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© Cape of Senses

Cape of Senses

This spa retreat overlooking Italy’s Lago di Garda offers a Just the Two of Us promotion. The experience includes wellness treatments, breakfast, a cooking class, a guided trip to Verona and a romantic dinner at Ristorante Maffei.

Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

Open exclusively during the winter months, this luxury ski resort in Switzerland celebrates Valentine’s Day with romantic experiences. Take a carriage ride through the snow-covered Stazerwald forest. Once back at the hotel, enjoy the signature Pink Carlton Afternoon Tea service, complete with pink-infused treats and tea or Champagne.

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© Forsthofgut Nature Hotel

Forsthofgut Nature Hotel

Located in Leogang, Austria, Forsthofgut Nature Hotel offers romance in the Austrian Alps. The property features ski-in/ski-out access for winter sports enthusiasts. Book romantic excursions like a helicopter sightseeing tour, horse-drawn carriage ride or luxurious spa treatment.

The Glasshouse Hotel

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Edinburgh, Scotland, at The Glasshouse Hotel. The property’s Romance offer includes a bottle of prosecco upon arrival, rose petal turndown service, prosecco breakfast in bed and late check-out.

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© W Algarve

W Algarve

Visit southern Portugal’s first luxury lifestyle hotel for Valentine’s Day. The property’s three-day Wine and Wellness offer includes a welcome bottle of wine in room, mixology class at W Lounge, 90-minute massage, wine tasting and dinner at Vino by Paper Moon, and a sunset cliff walk with apertivo.

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