The 8 Most Romantic Hotels in America

Indulge in a couples’ spa day without ever leaving your hotel room by booking a Spa Suite at Chatham Bars Inn. Stocked with oversized hydrotherapy tubs, in-room private saunas, steam showers, and fireplaces, these adult-only suites make for the ultimate romantic getaway. 

Make a weekend out of it by booking the hotel’s spa retreat package, which includes two nights’ accommodations and a $600 credit for spa services.

After strolling hand in hand through Central Park, a room at the Ritz Carlton New York, Central Park provides a romantic respite just steps away. Occupying a prime park-front location, the views at the Ritz Carlton are so stunning that you’ll find it tough to tear yourself away from your room (fortunately, room service is available 24 hours a day.)

If you do make it out of the room, the hotel offers prepacked picnic lunches that are perfect for a romantic afternoon in Central Park.

You don’t have to leave the United States to escape to a private island resort—there’s one right here in the Florida Keys. With white sand beaches, private thatched-roof bungalows, and plenty of seclusion, you could be forgiven for mistaking Little Palm Island for the Maldives. 

Little Palm Island cultivates a highly romantic atmosphere by restricting guests to those aged 18 and above and keeping suites free of telephones and televisions.

Book one of the Kiva Suites at Bishop’s Lodge for a seductive Sante Fe vacation. Reserved for adults only, these spacious freestanding one-bedroom accommodations offer plenty of privacy. Take a dip in the private outdoor plunge pool by day and snuggle up by the outdoor fireplace and stargaze at night—this is one of the best romantic hotels in America for couples.

You won’t find a more romantic backdrop for a honeymoon, anniversary, babymoon, or couples’ trip than at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai. This Maui jewel boasts unobstructed, 180-degree ocean views of three Hawaiian islands and mountains. 

The peaceful five-star property has just 72 suites spread out on its 15 acres of ocean-view land, guaranteeing privacy. The Zen-inspired landscaped grounds with lush tropical gardens and waterfalls feel a million miles away from hectic mega-resorts found elsewhere on the island.

For a quintessentially New England bed and breakfast experience, head to The Weston in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. This charming inn has just five guest rooms and three suites between two newly renovated buildings. Inside each room, you’ll find hand-carved poster beds, Italian linens, antiques, and curated fine art that make for an unforgettable romantic stay. 

Make a dinner reservation at The Weston’s cozy on-site restaurant, The Left Bank, and pop a bottle of bubbly from the well-curated wine cellar to set the mood.

Whether you’re looking to spice things up by booking a hotel with a private jacuzzi, pool, or even a champagne-glass-shaped hot tub in the room, Cove Haven Resort in the Poconos has you covered.

This hotel is specifically designed for romance, with rooms featuring log-burning fireplaces, heart-shaped hot tubs, and more. If you’ve always dreamed of having your own private pool in your hotel room, book the Garden of Eden Apple suite, which has an indoor pool, dry sauna, fireplace, round bed, and whirlpool.

For something kitchier, book the Champagne Tower room, an infamous suite with a 7-foot tall Champagne-glass-shaped whirlpool.

Sheer luxury awaits at The Peninsula, widely regarded as one of the most romantic hotels in Chicago. Stay in bed a little longer with the hotel’s unique “Peninsula Time,” which allows guests to check in as early as 6 am and check out as late as 10 pm with no additional charge. 

No matter what time of year you visit the Windy City, be sure to leave time to take a dip in The Peninsula’s indoor half-Olympic size swimming pool, which has floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views of the Chicago skyline.