North America’s Most Romantic Hotels
Written by Kelsey KnoedlerSpice up your anniversary, honeymoon, or Valentine’s Day with our list of North America’s most romantic hotels. With elegant décor, sumptuous rooms, and seamless service, these properties are perfect for your next romantic rendezvous. Book a table for two for an intimate dinner at the hotel restaurant, then escape to your private fireplace, Jacuzzi, or pop a bottle of bubbly beneath a crystal chandelier.

Baccarat | New York City
The Baccarat’s luxurious rooms make you feel like you’ve been transported to Paris, the city of love. Glass shower walls, stunning crystal chandeliers, mirrored tables, and floor-to-ceiling silver drapes give the hotel a seductive atmosphere.
Best Suite: Any of the Baccarat’s Classic King rooms are perfect for a couples’ getaway, with floor-to-ceiling windows, crystal accents, and a palette of champagne, ivory, platinum, stainless steel, and chocolate brown.
Table for Two: Baccarat offers two outstanding food and drink experiences: The Grand Salon, with all-day offerings from gourmet breakfasts to afternoon tea, and the opulent Baccarat Bar, with a checkered floor, velvet-drenched booths, and glittering red chandeliers.

Post Ranch Inn | Big Sur, CA
Post Ranch Inn is perched atop the cliffs of Big Sur, 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy romantic sunsets from your room, stargaze from the infinity pool, or head to the spa for ultimate relaxation. The property is 18 and over to keep the mood romantic. Book the Romance at the Ranch Package for a three-day getaway including in-room massages, champagne, and two four-course dinners.
Best Suite: The property is designed for couples, so all rooms are equally romantic, with amazing views of the Pacific or Santa Lucia Mountains, wood-burning fireplace, and outdoor stainless steel hot tub.
Table for Two: Post Ranch Inn’s restaurant, Sierra Mar, offers unconventional fine dining with incredibly stunning cliff-side views of the glittering Pacific. Choose the four-course prix-fixe dinner or the nine-course Taste of Big Sur tasting menu.

Drake Hotel | Toronto
From top to bottom, the Drake Hotel oozes creativity and elegance. Contemporary art, vintage leather couches, and beautiful hardwood floors create an ultra-hip atmosphere. Add to that cool events like cocktail competitions and live music at the Drake Underground. Then top it all off with the tantalizing dishes from the Drake’s kitchen.
Best Suite for Romance: Book the hotel’s only Suite with sheer curtains, charcoal hardwood floors, and a cozy chaise perfect for snuggling. Or choose a Nook room for a more intimate getaway.
Table for Two: The Drake’s food and drink options are beloved by guests and locals alike. Head to the dining hall to sample reinvented classics, enjoy a cocktail under the stars on the all-season rooftop patio, or grab a burger and fries before dancing all night at the Lounge. Wake up to join the locals for fresh blueberry scones and southern fried chicken and waffles at the Drake Café.

The Battery | San Francisco
Become a member of The Battery, a decadent private social club and hotel, and treat yourself to a stay any time you’re in town. A blend of antiques and contemporary art give it a chic, cool, and romantic atmosphere. Put away your cell phones, and skip the selfies—they are forbidden at The Battery. Sip wine from the cellar, or try your luck at a game of poker in the card room.
Best Suite: Book the Penthouse for a view of the Transamerica Pyramid and the Bay Bridge, complete with a glass pavilion, terrace, rooftop infinity hot tub, fireplace, and rain shower.
Table for Two: Head to the Living Room for an intimate dining experience. Sip a cocktail at the chic and sexy Musto Bar or reconnect over laid-back beers in the Battery’s Garden.

The Setai | Miami
The Setai in Miami brings together romance and luxury with an exotic twist. The hotel’s Asian art-deco, minimalist design is infused with Far Eastern flair. Ocean views and rooftop infinity pools create the perfect oasis for a couple’s getaway. Top it all off with the Setai Romance package, featuring a Setai Love Bath Ceremony at the Spa with champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and breakfast in bed with late checkout.
Best Suite: Choose a city-view Art Deco Suite located in the hotel’s 1930s landmark building for a serene sanctuary with a great view. Relax with your lover on your private veranda or soak in the black granite bath or Jacuzzi.
Table for Two: Make reservations at Jaya, The Setai’s modern Asian restaurant, to complete the exotic theme of your romantic weekend. Try the Peking Duck or get spicy with one of their Indian curries.

Hotel Nelligan | Montreal
Located in one of North America’s most European cities, the Nelligan is a perfect hotel for a romantic getaway. From the moment you walk in the front door, your eyes are drawn to a stunning atrium with cozy nooks. Rooms feature classic stonework dating back over a century and posh, contemporary furnishings.
Best Suite: Nelligan’s 500-square-foot Romance Suite features stunning views of Old Montreal, a king bed, Jacuzzi, electric fireplace, and walk-in shower.
Table for Two: Get a taste of Montreal’s more mischievous side at Méchant Boeuf with live tunes, killer cocktails, and positive vibes nightly.

Hotel Max | Seattle
Hotel Max is located in the heart of downtown Seattle, perfect for couples looking to spend Valentine’s Day near the city’s best nightlife, restaurants, and scenic waterfront. Make your romantic night memorable without leaving the hotel: grab a beer at the hotel’s complimentary craft beer happy hour and explore the more than 350 original paintings and photographs found throughout the hotel’s lobby, guest rooms, and corridors.
Best Suite: Book the Max Studio King for a little extra space and beautiful views of downtown Seattle.
Table for Two: Have an intimate dinner at Miller’s Guild, Hotel Max’s ruggedly handsome on-site restaurant. Enjoy nose-to-tail butchery, rustic baked goods, freshly caught seafood, and a variety of sizzling wood-fired specials from the restaurant’s famous nine-foot-long grill.

CLIFT Hotel | San Francisco
Inside a century-old building near Union Square, this edgy and iconic boutique hotel with stylish décor attracts a young, fashionable clientele interested in seeing and being seen. CLIFT Hotel is bold and stylish, and the designer rooms are effortlessly chic. The hotel’s lobby bursts with energy with its iconic, fantastically over-sized chair.
Best Suite: Relax in the candle-lit bliss of the CLIFT’s private apartment with wood-paneled walls and a cozy fireplace.
Table for Two: Head to the glamorous Redwood Room bar for cocktails and gourmet snacks, and indulge in the lush mahogany and leather atmosphere of the Velvet Room.
