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Eight of the most romantic hotels around the world
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Dîner de Fleurs – A private dinner inside The Orchid at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. (shangri-la.com/singapore/File)
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ver wonder where the world's most romantic hotels are? Travel search website Wego.com and guest feedback platform TrustYou collaborated with one another to reveal the most recommended hotels for romance based on guest reviews in different locations.
“Some destinations are intrinsically linked to romance by association with their beautiful surroundings – destinations like Bali, the Thai islands and country or coastal properties in Australia, which are a long way from capital cities,” said Wego director for commercial hotels Anna Trushkina in a press release. “Others definitely associated five-star luxury with romance – where opulence and quality contributed to a romantic guest experience.”
"For this specific set of data we analyzed a large number of reviews that included the ‘romantic’ parameter and thereby identified the intensity and sentiment, the number of mentions for the category as well as the TrustScore – the summarized score of all verified reviews worldwide,” said TrustYou CEO Benjamin Jost, adding that the results were then summed up into the Romantic Score.
Below are some of the most romantic hotels across the globe based on their scores:
Ranked at the top of the most romantic properties in Indonesia with a score of 99, Villa Koenokoeni is a great place for those who want a private getaway with a tropical ambiance in Seminyak, Bali. Each villa is conveniently equipped with a private pool, spacious living area and dining facilities.
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Nestled at the northwest tip of Langkawi Island in Kedah, Malaysia, the five-star Datai Langkawi gained a score of 99. The guests may feel like they are in a whole new world as the hotel is set in a rainforest with rich plant-life and wildlife such as the great hornbill and the dusky leaf monkey. The hotel also has a Beach Activities Center that provides snorkeling gear, windsurfing gear, kayaks and sail boats.
The five-star Shangri-La Hotel is among the most romantic properties in Singapore. It received a score of 96. Suitable for couples who are looking for a romantic staycation, it offers a luxurious stay that is still close to nature. It has a landscaped garden, spa, dining locations and a swimming pool.
Established in 1928, five-star The Peninsula is not only the oldest luxury hotel in Hong Kong, but also said to be the most romantic in the city, receiving a score of 95. Providing Eastern and Western hospitality with an elegant and classical design, it also lets its VIP customers explore the city’s air, land and sea through the hotel’s helicopter, motor yacht and Rolls-Royce limousine.
What is more romantic than a tropical landscape with white sandy beaches, coconut palms and the sound of waves? Located close to Pansea Beach on the island’s west coast, the five-star Surin Phuket, which was named the most romantic hotel in Thailand with a score 99, provides various facilities, from the Surin spa to a wide range of water sports and yoga.
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Japan scored the highest of all the countries that were analyzed for romance. There are 14 hotels in the country that gained a score of 100. The four-star Westin Sendai is at the top of the list. Situated near commercial offices, restaurants and the subway in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, The Westin Sendai provides a breathtaking view of the city. It also has very polite staff.
The Leela Kovalam Beach, India
Claiming to be the country’s only cliff-top beach resort overlooking the Arabian Sea, the five-star Leela Kovalam Beach in Kerala, India, scored 99 points for romance. Aside from its friendly staff members and 125 rooms with garden and beach views, the hotel is also known for its exclusive Ayurveda and wellness spa.
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, United Arab Emirates
Scoring 98 points for romance, the five-star Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina is situated not too far from the city’s business district and shopping malls. Designed with a classic chic décor, it has the longest stretch of private beach in Dubai. (kes)
