Valentine’s Day is next Wednesday, but don’t fret if you have not already booked a special night out on the town. Whether you are looking for a sweet overnight stay in a presidential suite or would prefer to learn how to make chocolate truffles with your favorite sweetie, we have got you covered. Here’s a look at some of the most romantic places to celebrate your valentine in Boston.
VIP Experience at Loews Boston Hotel
If you have always wondered what it was like to do some time, you can find out at the Loews Boston Hotel in haute style with your favorite partner in crime. Located at the former Boston Police headquarters, the Back Bay property is offering a VIP experience this Valentine’s Day complete with a stay in the Presidential suite, customized chef’s dinner and even prison pajamas. Also included with this sweet suite are a bottle of champagne, a chocolate amenity, breakfast in bed and valet parking. Now that’s something you wouldn’t mind getting clinked for.
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154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116; Website
Truffle Making Class at Explorateur
Nothing says I love you quite like chocolate (just ask any woman) and there is only one place to get your sweet tooth on this Valentine’s Day – Explorateur. Whether you are a novice to the truffle-making experience or an experienced chocolatier, you will both have fun joining Executive Pastry Chef Lee Napoli on a guided demonstration learning tips on how to create the valentine’s staple like a professional. Even better, you will leave with a dozen chocolate truffles to take home. The Valentine’s Truffle Class is being held Tuesday, February 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Library Room and tickets should be purchased in advance.
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186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111; Website
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance at Boston Harbor Hotel
If dancing is in your Valentine’s Day cards, head over to the Boston Harbor Hotel’s celebrated Valentine’s Dinner Dance. The annual tradition is part of the continuing 29th annual Boston Wine Festival, which runs now through the end of March. Next Saturday (February 10) the evening starts off with a champagne dinner from Executive Chef Daniel Bruce expertly paired with wines from Moët & Chandon, and finishes off with live music that you can enjoy while hitting the dance floor.
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70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110; Website
Afternoon Tea at The Langham Hotel:
Sometimes in life, it’s important to just take a break and the Langham Hotel makes it easy for us to do just that. For a romantic date, head here to The Reserve for a stylish Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood. The service is being offered from Friday, February 9, through Sunday, February 18. In addition to the hotel’s signature tea blends, the menu features sandwiches, cakes and scones including egg and chive salad with truffle on brioche, red velvet truffle pops, and dark chocolate and orange scones with Devonshire clotted cream, strawberry jam and lemon curd. Reservations are at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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250 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02210; Website
A Haute Stay at The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Over in Downtown Crossing, The Godfrey Hotel Boston, invites guests and their better halves to cozy up and celebrate this Valentine’s Day in luxurious comfort. When you book a stay here from February 9 to 18, you will be greeted with a bottle of Veuve Cliquot to enjoy along with a sampling of classic chocolate mice from Boston-local chocolatier, L.A. Burdick. Complimentary valet parking and a late 2 p.m. check-out will also be offered to encourage some much needed rest and relaxation. For this weekend staycation, be sure to check out the pre-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner at the Godfrey’s on-site restaurant, RUKA Restobar.
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505 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111; Website
Heart Chakra Massage at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston
There is no better way to relax and unwind than with a visit to a day spa. Thankfully, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston has just what we need. This Valentine’s Day, they are offering a Heart Chakra Massage designed to ground the body, calm the mind and open the heart. The hour and 20 minute aromatherapy experience combines the power of essential oils with the best of eastern and western massage techniques. Himalayan Singing Bowls are placed around the heart chakra to reinstate the body’s natural energy flow while soft vibrations from the bowl performance advance stagnant energy.
Photo Credit: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Boston
776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199; Website
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