Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and the thought of what to get your sweetheart is zooming through your mind as the days get closer and closer. But what about staying someplace special outside of your little apartment and experiencing some decadent, quiet, fun, and relaxing time with the person you love? Here at Manhattan Digest, we found what we think to be some really amazing hotels to stay at with some great benefits as well. So click on, check in, sit back, relax and enjoy the most romantic day of the year at these amazing locations.
Hotel Elysee- 60 East 54th Street
The Hotel Elysee has always been one of our personal favorites to stay at in Manhattan. It is what we consider “Old New York in the Modern Era”. Luckily for you, they have some great deals going on for the month of February that isn’t just for Valentine’s Day! Take a look at the fun packages they have to offer and check out their official site for booking-
Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting-
Bookable on only suites (Junior Suites, King Suites, Grand King Suites & Presidential Suites
Two night minimum
Includes 3 different bottles of wine
Two (2) signature Elysee wine glasses to take home
(14 day cancellation, Based on Pays to Plan Ahead plus $60.00 added to the first night)
(Available all of February)
Champagne Lovers Package-
Bottle of Veuve Cliquot
2 Hotel Elysee signature champagne glasses to take home
1 lb Champagne Truffles by Leonidas
(14 day cancellation, Based on Pays to Plan Ahead plus $100.00 added to the first night)
(Available all of February)
Chocolate Lovers’ Turndown-
1 lb (approx 30pcs) chocolate truffles from Leonidas spread in a heart shape on your bed
Hot cocoa for two
2 signature mugs to take home
(21 day cancellation, Based on Winter sale plus $25.00 added to the first night)
(Available all of February)
How do I Love MoMA…Let me count thy ways-
Bookable on Presidential Suites only
Three night minimum
1 hour Private guided after hours tour of the Museum of Modern Art
$100. gift card to the Modern for lunch, dinner or drinks
(Based on Prepay plus $100. per night)
(Available all of February)
The Library Hotel- 299 Madison Avenue
One of the most unique hotel experience we have ever had at Manhattan Digest is The Library Hotel, which boasts itself as a “novel approach to hospitality”. Essentially this hotel pairs together aspects of interests you would find in a library and puts it all under one incredible and awesome establishment. Here is what they have in store for Valentine’s Day should you stay there. Link for their hotel is here.
Our one-of-a-kind Love Room (pictured above) is still available on Valentine’s Day for a 2 night stay for less than $1,100 including all taxes! The couple may enjoy a comfy king size bed, surrounded by books about Love, and their very own private terrace, with views of the New York Public Library and Madison Ave! Our extremely popular amenities such as the Royal Treatment, Erotica package, or New York with Love package may be added to any reservation to enhance the stay! Total price valid for a stay from 2/14-2/16 and excludes any amenities. (images of Love Room & terrace views is attached)
Get lucky in love this February and you may win a free stay in our most popular room, the Love Room, next February! Stay on any date in February 2016 for a chance to win a one night complimentary stay in the Love Room in February 2017.
Our most popular love amenities, the Erotica package and the New York with Love package, are available throughout the entire month of February! For the Erotica package, you will awaken your senses and ignite your passion! The package includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, one dozen red roses, an assortment of fresh Belgian chocolates, a Kama Sutra illustrated pocket guide and a sexy 7 SINS OF LOVE pleasure kit, which includes handcuffs, a soft whip, and other very intimate items, all yours to take home! (total price, including taxes, is $190.53). When you add the New York with Love package, you will be able to celebrate your love like a true New Yorker with local and unique treats! This package includes Library Hotel’s one-of-a-kind “Book Lovers Never Go to Bed Alone” tote bag, a bottle of wine from the North Fork of Long Island, a quintessential NYC mini-cheesecake, and finally, a FROM NEW YORK WITH LOVE intimacy kit! A satin blindfold, massage oils, and a feather tickler are only a few of the pleasures that will keep you up all night in the “City that Never Sleeps!” (total price, including taxes, is $136.09)
Casablanca Hotel- 147 W. 43rd Street
Casablanca Hotel, located right in the heart of Times Square, is a fantastic place to stay due to its popularity and its rich history of architecture adorned throughout. Casablanca and Bank of America has an amazing Lover’s Getaway Package for you to enjoy! Check out more below and see their official site for more details.
Lovers’ Getaway Package: Winter in New York can be exhilarating! Especially at the Casablanca Hotel…Not at the Casablanca Hotel! Run, leap, skip or even skate into NYC and enjoy a getaway with a loved one at our beautiful hotel. For those travelers who won’t be skating into the city though, we have you covered with our fabulous new “Lovers’ Getaway” package. Pre-pay your 3 night stay at the Casablanca Hotel through February and receive complimentary VIP admission for two to Bank of America’s Winter Village at Bryant Park ice skating rink along with a complimentary Romantic Rose petal turndown and Prosecco for you and your loved one to indulge in when you return from your icy endeavors.
Hotel Giraffe- 365 Park Avenue South
The Hotel Giraffe is a fun and whimsical place to stay at, and is the most modern of the four hotels featured in this article. They also have a couple of really fun packages and contests for you to enjoy! Take a look and check out their official site for more details.
Spread the Love –
Book your 2016 reservation during Love Month and get a chance to Pay it Forward & Spread the Love! Simply add the ‘Spread the Love’ enhancement to your reservation and not only will you receive chocolate truffles upon arrival, we’ll send one to a fellow Hotel Giraffe guest as well!
Drunk in Love –
Stay at Hotel Giraffe this February with your special someone and receive a bottle of Veuve Cliquot & 6 chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, a heart shaped rose petal turndown and 2 complimentary cocktails at The Parkside Lounge in Bread & Tulips!
The ‘We Heart HG’ Photo Contest –
Win a Summer weekend getaway at Hotel Giraffe for you & your favorite travel companion!
Tag our hotel in a photo of you and your Travel Buddy on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #WeHeartHG to win a complimentary 2 night weekend stay between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
This Love Month, submit your photo and share why you two love to travel together in the caption. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a complimentary 2 night weekend stay in a Balcony Guestroom with 2 Queen beds or a Balcony King Suite at Hotel Giraffe between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a bottle of Prosecco upon arrival and Dinner for two at Bread & Tulips.