There may be no place like home, but sometimes a change in scenery is just what you and your boo need to keep the spark feeling fresh. In that case, we suggest finally slipping away for that long-awaited staycation. After all, there’s nothing more tantalizing than a fresh hotel bed that’s just waiting to get rumpled. (We would know.) But don’t stop there – the best destinations provide far more than just a fancy room to cozy up in. Offering everything from dinner and drinks to spa treatments and sizzling tunes, these luxe locales can be considered the ultimate one-stop shops for an upgraded date night. So, pack your bags full of Fleur and prepare to check in for a pulse-racing escape – no passport required.
Casa Cipriani
Can’t charter a mega-yacht for your romantic getaway? A stay at Casa Cipriani is the next best thing. Situated on the South Street waterfront in a converted former ferry terminal, the spot has a distinct air of nautical Italian luxury, with lacquered mahogany accents and private balconies facing out onto the waves. Lean into the old school glamour of it all by slipping into your favorite Little Fleur Dress and stepping out for an elegant evening spent entirely on premises (à la the cruise ship of your dreams). Catch the sunset with an al fresco dinner at the Club restaurant, followed by martinis at the gilded Promenade Bar. Then get whisked away by crooning tunes at the Jazz Café, an intimate haunt inspired by the smoky supper clubs of the 1930s and ‘40s. After hitting the town (without leaving the hotel), you’ll have a short trip to your swanky suite where the after-party awaits.
Casa Cipriani, 10 South St, New York
Nine Orchard
Brimming with Beaux-Arts decadence, this Lower East Side locale brings the drama with soaring ceilings and opulent architecture, which was once the home of a century-old bank. Cha-ching! Channel your inner Bonnie and Clyde by cracking the vault and discovering the rich treasures hiding inside… Don’t worry, you romantic bandits won’t need to stick ‘em up to sip drinks in the lavish lobby lounge-turned-cocktail bar, Swan Room, before indulging in oysters and steak au poivre at the buzzy on-site eatery, Corner Bar. After you’ve tasted your way through the dinner menu, plan your grand getaway upstairs to one of the sleek mid-century suites, where you can celebrate your bounty way into the wee hours. Talk about being right on the money.
Nine Orchard, 9 Orchard St, New York
The Hotel Chelsea
Mystery and history haunt the halls of this legendary New York City hot spot, which has served as a muse to countless artists, writers, and musicians throughout the decades. Get your creative juices flowing as soon as you check in by booking a luxurious couple’s massage at the newly launched on-site spa. Heat things up in the Swedish sauna, soaking tubs, and steam showers, then get all dressed up to bask in the vintage-inspired grandeur of the Lobby Bar. If you and your lover really want to play an ode to the punk poetry of the place, go ahead and whip out the leather and chains once you get behind closed doors. Considering the eclectic interiors and animal-print accents dotted throughout the space, the Chelsea’s practically begging you to bring out your rock star personas. Ahem, with pleasure!
The Hotel Chelsea, 222 West 23rd St, New York
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
If you and your partner consider yourselves more of a hippie-dippie pairing, you’ll fall in love with this eco-friendly oasis, which feels like a modern paradise on the water’s edge of Brooklyn. Lush greenery and natural materials set the scene for a dreamy bohemian-chic escape. Lay back and swing in your own in-room hammock, or head up to the rooftop to take in the sun with a side of panoramic skyline. Wanna get a little wet and wild? Don’t forget to pack your bikini – this coveted destination comes complete with an elevated infinity pool where you two can really make a splash. And when you need to refuel between those au naturel romps in your own personal treehouse? You’ve got plenty of options, from the plant-forward eatery The Osprey to the bustling rooftop bar, Harriet’s. Who knew sustainability could be so sexy?
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, 60 Furman St, Brooklyn