United States: Top 10 Hotels for Honeymoons

1. St. Regis, Aspen

Why We Love It: Location, location, location!  Nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, this premier destination resort offers easy access to year-round activities.  Whether it’s hitting the slopes in the winter or playing a round of golf in the summer, the St. Regis is in the heart of it all.

Why You’ll Love It: The staff here ensures that you will experience only the finest amenities and service.  Since you’ll probably be spending a good amount of time in your room, you’ll appreciate the plush bed with Frette luxury linens, as well as a flat screen TV, DVD player, and wireless internet.  You’ll encounter the royal treatment throughout the hotel and during the winter, “ski butlers” wipe down and store your equipment when you return from the slopes.  You’ll feel warm and cozy, sitting around the fireplace while sipping a drink from the Whiskey Rocks bar.  When you’re ready for some relaxation, soak in the outdoor hot tub or get a massage at the Remede Spa.  

Why You Might Leave Your Room: During the winter, swish down the ski slopes or relax in the hot tub.  For you summer travelers, there are plenty of great sightseeing spots, as well as golf courses, hiking trails, and water sports.  After a long day of skiing, you’ll find it worthwhile to make a trip to the 15,000 square-foot Remede Spa, where you can get any number of theraputic treatments or lounge in the sauna and unique vapor caves.  For all you foodies, the resort also offers cooking classes, complete with recipes to take home.

2. Park Hyatt Chicago, Chicago

Why We Love It: Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago’s famed "Magnificent Mile," the Park Hyatt is just steps from celebrated museums, world-class retailers, and stimulating nightlife. The world-famous Water Tower monument (the only structure to survive the great Chicago fire) is located right in front of the hotel, and the Hyatt sits adjacent to a shopaholic’s dream team -- Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Why You’ll Love It: Chicago’s most famous resident, Oprah Winfrey, likes to say, “love is in the details.” If so, the Hyatt oozes love. All rooms have Eames chairs, oversized bathtubs and double sinks, walk-in showers with two heads, flat-screen TVs (in the bathroom as well!), and window seats offering spectacular lake and city views in most rooms.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: The 7,000-square-foot health club and full-service Tiffani Kim Institute spa might lure you away from your posh digs, as might the award-winning NoMI restaurant, which reigns high above the "Magnificent Mile." Chicago itself has just about everything you could think to of, from sunset dining cruises to famed Navy Pier to museums, theaters, comedy clubs, zoos, and more.

3. Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas

Why We Love It: It’s all about luxury and refinement at the Four Seasons. Having no gaming in the hotel itself keeps this haute spot a tranquil oasis within short distance of all the fun and excitement of Vegas you could crave. And who wouldn’t love a spritz of Evian at the pool? Some of us were just born to be pampered!

Why You’ll Love It: Floor-to-ceiling windows in luxuriously appointed rooms offer fab views of the desert and mountains. Some suites even have 180-degree views of the Strip and of the dessert and mountains – pick your poison! The outdoor pool with its two whirlpools and lushly landscaped pool deck offers lounge-worthy chaises and arbors for shade, and there’s always an attendant nearby to refresh you with an Evian spritz, fresh fruit, and water. If you happen to forget your swimsuit, don’t fret, there are even disposable swimsuits available for your swimming and sunning pleasure.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: Dial up your concierge and have him/her arrange any of many fabulous romantic activities, from a limo ride down the Strip complete with champagne to helicopter tours over the Grand Canyon to horseback riding, rafting, mountain climbing, and more. Or, book a couples’ private spa for some soothing massages.



4. Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica

Why We Love It: The only thing Shutters overlooks is the Pacific Ocean. Just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, the elite hot spot serves up comfortable luxury similar to what you would expect at a private beach cottage.

Why You’ll Love It: It’s all about cozy Cali luxury, even down to the in-room wine cellars. Custom-designed pillowtop beds, billowy down comforters, oversized Jacuzzi tubs, and private balconies and patios will make you feel like the star you are. The ability to sun and swim at the pool, with the Pacific in the background, is a highlight as well.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: Nab a massage, mani, or pedi at the spa, dine at One Pico, the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, or at Pedals Café, the open-air café right on the bicycle path. Bike or rollerblade along the beach for up to 26 miles, or head to the famous Santa Monica Pier for a ride on the Ferris wheel! All of Santa Monica’s great boutiques, galleries, and restaurants are within easy walking distance too.

5. Delano Hotel, Miami

Why We Love It: What’s not to love? Smack dab in the heart of sizzlin’ South Beach, Delano is a casual-chic urban haven boasting America’s first indoor/outdoor lobby, legendary white guestrooms, breathtaking “water salon” pool, and its own stunning private beach. Vogue has called it “America’s coolest hotel” and we can’t and won’t argue with that.

Why You’ll Love It: Delano’s 208 guestrooms, suites, and lofts are a vision in soothing white, inspired by the seaside cottages of the Greek Isles. Many rooms have stunning ocean views and the suites feature luxurious marble bathrooms. Complimentary oversized beach chairs and umbrellas are fabulous for people-watching and cuddling with your newlywed.  In-room massages are also available upon request.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: Delano’s stunning pool is more like a “water salon,” with soothing underwater music and separate areas devoted to floating and meditating. Exclusive cabana dining poolside, with a butler, is available. Conceived as an indoor room moved outdoors, the Orchard is a lushly landscaped lawn filled with fanciful “vignettes,” including an antique daybed and oversized chessboard, that lend it the feeling of a surreal stage set and make it a wonderful place for daydreaming and soaking up the warm Miami sun. The spacious gym features state-of-the-art fitness equipment, private trainers, and fitness classes indoors and on the beach.

6. St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Dana Point, California

Why We Love It: Thinking of Cali just radiates fun and warmth.  Pleasantly placed, overlooking the waters of the Pacific stands the OC's latest luxurious landmark.

Why You’ll Love It: Devoted to the pursuit of service with a smile and elegance with a seamless blend of comfort.  The hotel offers sensational seafood at Aqua by an acclaimed chef.  Or, how about kicking back in the golf clubhouse after hitting the links with your beloved?  Unwind at Spa Gaucin, an award winning spa with four exclusive couple's suites for the most initmate of relaxation.  And, their nightly turn down service includes sparkling wine and chocolate strawberries.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: With so much to do in the cities in and around the St. Regis Monarch, the choices are endless!  Enjoy your time in the sun and head out to one of the renowned amusement parks.  For the culturally inclined, take in a museum or two.  For the utmost romance, take a sunset cruise from Dana Point Harbor along the coast.  

7. Sofitel Hotel, New York

Why We Love It: Overlooking posh Fifth Avenue and just two blocks from Times Square, the Sofitel is dramatic and contemporary, offering up professional service and style in the heart of Manhattan. Helpful but non-intrusive staff and great city views make a stay here comfortable and memorable.

Why You’ll Love It: Plush bedding, robes, and slippers are a welcome delight after a day of hitting the streets for some sightseeing. Spacious suites and roomy bathrooms (a rarity in New York), along with delicious room service, deep marble soaking tubs and separate showers, not to mention ultra-silent rooms, are perfect for honeymooners, ensuring the utmost in privacy.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: Shopping on Fifth Avenue, taking in a show on Broadway, scoping out Rockefeller Plaza, dining in the West Village, strolling around Central Park – these are just a few among thousands of sites and activities New York has to offer.

8. Westin Grand Bohemian, Orlando

Why We Love It: In the heart of downtown Orlando, The Westin Grand Bohemian is the city’s only downtown luxury hotel and offers some spectacular eye candy -- over 100 rare works of art from world-famous artists. Combining cosmopolitan comfort and superior service in an elegant and gorgeous setting, the Grand Bohemian has been named one of the world’s greatest hotels by Condé Nast Traveler.

Why You’ll Love It: Richly appointed guest rooms include all-white Heavenly Beds framed by six-foot-tall upholstered headboards, spacious bathrooms featuring the Westin Heavenly Bath, and plush Heavenly robes. Book the Lover’s Package and you’ll get the pleasure of unwinding in an oversized king-bedded room, featuring the famous all-white Westin Heavenly Bed. A bottle of champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries will be delivered to your room, and you’ll receive a full American Breakfast for two in  the award-winning Boheme Restaurant. You’ll also receive a keepsake gift from the Grand Bohemian Gallery and a discount on massage services.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: The marvelous outdoor pool deck features a sparkling, heated pool and whirlpool accompanied by panoramic city views. You can even book a poolside massage! Or, head out for a day on the links at nearby golf courses, or enjoy a set of tennis at nearby courts. There are also tons of theaters and galleries surrounding the property, not to mention art museums, magical theme parks, and world-class shops.

9. Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado

Why We Love It: Emerging from the water's edge on the picturesque island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America's most beautiful beach resorts.  The Del offers travelers modern luxury in a captivating Victorian atmosphere and has been called "one of the top ten resorts in the world" by USA Today.

Why You’ll Love It: Endless options. From quaint Victorian rooms to swank 2000 square-foot villas with breathtaking ocean views, the Del has something for everyone and every budget. A lovely spa lets you and your loved one indulge in herbal and mineral body wraps, mud therapy, massages, and more. A pristine pool with cabanas, sun-drenched beaches, and moonlit ocean views are just a few things to love about this quintessential California resort.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: The unbeatable beach location offers a plethora of options for you and your newlywed, from morning boat rides, afternoon picnics, or sunset massages to biking, boating, golfing, sunset sailing, surfing, tennis, yoga, and more.

10. Hotel Vitale, San Francisco

Why We Love It: An urban oasis, we love the stunning water and landmark vistas, on-site spa with outdoor rooftop deep soaking tubs, penthouse level yoga studio with terrace, and signature restaurant, Americano.

Why You’ll Love It: Each of the 199 guestrooms is designed with nurturing in mind, featuring limestone-covered bathrooms, 440-thread-count sheets and, as can be expected from any spot close to Silicon Valley, high tech amenities such as complimentary wifi or high-speed Internet access, 26 or 30-inch LCD flat-screen televisions, and CD players. Book the Couples Refresher Weekend Package and you’ll receive a Friday night personal "wine -d" down hour, a Saturday morning one-hour RestorativeYoga class, a 90-minute couples massage instructional class, and a Sunday morning yoga class, not to mention a 10% discount on all spa services and products during your stay.

Why You Might Leave Your Room: The super Spa Vitale offers fabulous treatments and views (check out the stunning Bay Bridge while enjoying a massage) from the penthouse level of the hotel. Outdoor soaking tubs in a secret garden and complimentary yoga and stretching classes every morning in the penthouse level yoga studio are enough to get you out of bed – for a little bit anyway!