Monday, January 30 — For those looking for an intimate getaway or staycation this Valentine’s Day, Philly-area hotels are offering romantic packages, amenities and dinners for couples on the amorous holiday and beyond, from in-room rose bouquets to chocolate covered strawberries to rose petaled-filled beds, and more.
Check out the offerings below from New Hope’s Ghost Light Inn and Carriage House plus Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, all located in or within an hour’s drive of Center City Philly.
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Ghost Light Inn, a 12-room boutique hotel overlooking the Delaware River, located in the heart of beautiful New Hope, PA, about a 50 minute drive from Philadelphia, offers couples a small town intimate respite with its Romantic Indulgence Package.
Available Tuesdays through Sundays, this package includes:
- Bottle of premium French Champagne
- Arrangement of 12 red roses
- Rose petal-filled bed
- Gourmet charcuterie board
- Chocolate covered strawberries
- Breakfast pastries
- Gift card valued at $150 for Stella of New Hope, Ghost Light Inn’s modern American restaurant helmed by noted Executive Chef Michael O’Halloran
Couples can choose to revel in the amorous amenities while taking in the views of the Delaware River or hit the town and enjoy everything New Hope has to offer from book stores to art galleries to coffee shops and more. The Romantic Indulgence Package is available as a $500 add-on and can be booked here.
Additionally, Stella of New Hope will be offering a Valentine’s Day tasting menu from O’Halloran, recent winner of Beat Bobby Flay. Highlights include Warm Asparagus and Duck Custard, Poached Oysters,Duck Confit & Ricotta Raviolo,Crispy Sea Bass Filet, and more. The tasting menu is $90/person with $60 optional wine paring. The menu will be available Friday, February 10-Sunday, February 12 and on Tuesday, February 14. Reservations are required and should be made separate from Ghost Light Inn’s holiday hotel package.
50 S Main St, New Hope, PA | 267.740.7131 | www.ghostlightinn.com
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Carriage House of New Hope, New Hope’s charming B&B and home rental hybrid, offers couples the ultimate romantic Hallmark movie treatment. With only three suites total on property, and located adjacent to Aquetong Falls and the Delaware River, Carriage House is truly a private oasis in the heart of New Hope.
Offering the same Romantic Indulgence package as sister property Ghost Light Inn, couples looking for quality time and to fully unwind, can enjoy an intimate night in one of Carriage House’s three suites: Rooms 14 and 15 are surrounded by picturesque views of the Delaware River, Aquetong Falls and New Hope-Lambertville bridge, so guests feel truly secluded while they enjoy morning coffee on the private balconies, and lounge on the luxurious king beds enveloped with fine Italian linens. Room 13 is a two-level apartment style suite containing a fully functional chef’s kitchen, a living room with panoramic views, a gas fireplace, chandeliers, and a master bedroom and luxury spa-like bath on the second floor for the ultimate couples’ getaway.
Available Tuesdays through Sundays, the Romantic Indulgence package includes:
- Bottle of premium French Champagne
- Arrangement of 12 red roses
- Rose petal-filled bed
- Gourmet charcuterie board
- Chocolate covered strawberries
- Breakfast pastries
- Gift card valued at $150 for Stella of New Hope, Ghost Light Inn’s modern American restaurant helmed by noted Executive Chef Michael O’Halloran
Bookings can be made here.
8 East Mechanic Street, New Hope, PA |
267.740.7131 | www.carriagehouseofnewhope.com
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Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, the upscale lifestyle hotel nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, is ready to help couples plan a memorable Valentine’s Day staycation with a plethora of romantic booking add-ons, from sparkling wine to chocolate covered strawberries, including:
- Sparkling Wine and Chocolate $75
- A Chilled Bottle of Sparkling Wine, Chocolate Petit Fours, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Red Wine and Chocolate $50
- A Bottle of Red Wine, Chocolate Petit Fours, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Chocolate and More Chocolate $45
- Chocolate Petit Fours and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Hot Chocolate Bombs (3) $45 (48 hour pre-order)
- Chocolate Peppermint Bomb, Traditional Hot Cocoa, Strawberry
- Sparkling Wine with Two Champagne Glasses $52
- Red Wine with Two Wine Glasses $50
Couples can choose their preferred room and book here. After booking, they will receive an email with option to add the aforementioned amenities to the room.
Couples can explore Rittenhouse Square’s shopping and dining scene, or spend the day cozying up inside and enjoying breakfast or dinner at Patchwork, Hyatt Centric’s in-house modern American restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden.
On Valentine’s Day, Patchwork is offering a special pre-fixe three course menu for $65/person++, including highlights such as Octopus Carpaccio, Portobello Wellington, Lamb Osso Bucco, Dry Aged Strip Steak, and a Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Tart.
Reservations are encouraged and should be made separate from the Hyatt Centric booking.
1620 Chancellor St | 215.985.1234 |
–Emily Marmion