There are places in the world where you want time to stop. And one of these places could be a hotel where you and your significant other will spend your vacation.
1. Four Seasons Resort Maldives, Maldives
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Imagine the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean on one side and a white sand beach backed by a wall of lush green jungle on the other. All this is a reality at the Four Seasons Resort, located on the private island of Landaa Giraavaru. Each room is a modern multi-room thatched bungalow with a private pool, sun deck, overwater hammocks and stairs leading directly to the ocean. Comfort and privacy are guaranteed, only the sounds of nature can disturb you here.
Night for two from 109 143 rubles
2. The Kayon Resort, Ubud, Indonesia
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On the island of Bali, many leave their hearts, returning there again and again. It would be hard to find a more beautiful place to stay in Ubud than the Kayon Hotel, perched on a hillside surrounded by lush rainforest. Here you will literally merge with nature if you go to a restaurant overlooking a waterfall, decide to take a bath with flower petals and a panoramic view of the jungle, have breakfast right in the pool or have a picnic next to the rice fields.
Night for two from 33 760 rubles
3. Royal Mansour, Marrakech, Morocco
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The Royal Mansour Hotel does not have suites or rooms in the traditional sense. All guests live in traditional Moroccan riads with private courtyards, fountains and pools, dining rooms and hammams. This is the only hotel in the world offering this type of accommodation. Each riad’s interior is unique and decorated in Moroccan style. A separate place in the hotel is occupied by a spa salon on three floors and an area of 2500 sq.m.
Night for two from 72 171 ruble
4. Shangri-La Hotel, Paris, France
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What could be more romantic than spending a few nights where royalty used to live? And if you also have a view of the Eiffel Tower from the window? This is exactly the kind of romance available at the Shangri-La Paris hotel-palace, the former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte and protected as an architectural monument. You will also eat on a grand scale – the hotel has three restaurants, two of which are marked with a Michelin star.
Night for two from 68 377 rubles
5. Villa Cora, Florence, Italy
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Villa Cora is a 5-star resort located in a 19th century mansion and surrounded by a large park. The hotel has a total of 46 elegant rooms and suites, where you can feel like a real Florentine aristocrat. On each floor of the mansion you will be transported between styles and eras: from the reign of Empress Eugenie and her passion for roses to the oriental style of America in the 1950s.
Night for two from 41 570 rubles
6. Maison Souquet, Paris, France
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A hotel with a rich historical past in the heart of Montmarte, close to the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. The hotel rooms transport guests to the end of the 19th century: it was this era that designers tried to recreate in the hotel’s design. A lot of plush, silk, and drape are used in interior decoration, which creates a special atmosphere of this place. Here it seems that some kind of mystery is available to you, and it has already been almost solved, you just have to wait a little more.
Night for two from 29 253 rubles
7. The Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy
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In a city where everything is imbued with mystery and romance, The Gritti Palace hotel is located in an ancient Venetian mansion on the banks of the Grand Canal. The restaurant’s outdoor terrace is opposite the Cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute, where you can watch stunning sunsets. It offers luxurious rooms and suites decorated with antiques and Murano glass.
Night for two from 60 479 rubles
8. Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens, Costa Rica
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The chic Nayara Spa and Gardens overlooking the Arenal volcano is located among the tropical forest, dense walls surrounding the villas, pools and restaurants of the boutique hotel. Nayara Spa is an oasis of calm and privacy. The hotel staff can help organize safaris in the Caño Negro Nature Reserve, horseback riding to Fortuna Falls and walking tours along the banks of the Celeste River.
Night for two from 29,772 rubles
9. The Scarlett Boutique Hotel, Hue, Vietnam
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The elegant style and atmosphere of a boutique hotel make you feel so cozy that you don’t want to leave anywhere – isn’t that what two hearts in love need? The hotel staff will enhance the romance of the place with rose petals, a hot bath, fruits and scented candles. A trip to an Asian spa will add to your memories together, which can ruin your plans to explore the city.
Night for two from 3,713 rubles
10. The Place Luxury Boutique Villas, Thailand
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The hotel’s secluded villas are located on the quiet green island of Koh Tau in the Gulf of Thailand. Sliding panoramic doors allow the front of each villa to be completely opened up to enjoy stunning mountain and ocean views. A special feature of the hotel is the infinity pools, from where you can admire the starry sky and the moon.
Price for 2 nights for two from 32,891 rubles
* Accommodation prices are indicated at the time of writing. The cost indicated in the material and the final price may differ.
