Valentine’s Day ideas: hotels roll out their special offers

1. In Grand siècle mode

Where? Is the most regal of romantic getaways just a few miles from Paris? Head for Versailles, to Le Grand Contrôle, one of the best hotels for a Valentine's Day getaway.

Valentine's Day 2026: On the evening of February 14, lovers join the historic salons for a feast imagined by Alain Ducasse. The refined dinner is served by candlelight and accompanied by live music. In collaboration with Mellerio, the court's historic jeweller, a piece of jewelry will be raffled off to one of the couples present. At the hotel, the lovebirds will be treated to a personal butler service, a tea time inspired by Marie-Antoinette, and access to the spa. They also enjoy access to the Orangerie garden, an exclusive tour of the Château de Versailles (in the evening after closing to the public) and the Domaine de Trianon, and the use of a golf cart to explore the gardens in complete freedom.

Le Grand Contrôle, Airelles Château de Versailles
12 rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, Versailles
Prices from 1500 euros per night
Hotel website

2. In spa mode

Where? Nestled in the hills above Issy-les-Moulineaux, a spa hotel near Paris set in a 17th-century country house surrounded by terraced gardens.

Valentine's Day offer: The spa is at the heart of the experience: a floral setting punctuated with roses and candles, and an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower make up the decor. Duos are invited to book a signature treatment in a double cabin, complemented by an exclusive mocktail - the Romantic Chronicles- with notes of coconut, almond and white chocolate. Access to the spa's facilities extends the parenthesis: hammam, sauna, indoor pool and fitness room, all open onto a green environment conducive to calm and disconnection.

The evening can continue in the restaurant with a dinner specially designed for the occasion. A must: the rum bar in the estate's former chapel. Under restored vaulted ceilings and preserved stained-glass windows, the desacralized space has been converted into an intimate tasting room, dedicated to rums of character.

Domaine Reine Margot Paris-Issy MGallery Collection
3 cour de la Reine Margot, Issy-les-Moulineaux
Romantic Chronicles offer 1h duo, 1h spa access, 2 mocktails: 300 euros
Romantic Chronicles menu at Restaurant Marguerite 1606, cocktails included: 99 euros

3. In fiesta mode

Where? In boutique hotels in Paris and Mama Shelter in France.

The Valentine's Day offer: Mama Shelter dusts off Valentine's Day to make it a more open and frankly festive occasion. Lovers, friends, singles or groups of friends: with its Mama's Love Game, a program running from February 2 to 15, Mama Shelter is not just for couples, but for all those who want to go out, dine and share a lively evening, with friends or alone. For two weeks, the restaurant will be setting a festive mood with a menu featuring Mexican accents, a soul and pop soundtrack and fun activities such as tarot readings and fortune-telling sessions. A far cry from a candlelit dinner! The experience doesn't end with the evening: guests staying at the hotel during this period leave with a Sexy Mama Box, slipped into their room and containing, among other things, the Mama's Love Game card game.

Mama Shelter Paris West
20 avenue de la Porte de la Plaine, Paris 15th arrondissement

4. In palace mode

Where: The Peninsula Paris, the palace on Avenue Kléber.

Valentine's Day offer: the 5-star hotel near the Champs-Elysées does what it does best: fine dining, an exceptional spa and tailor-made experiences. At the table, lovebirds can enjoy a hushed tea time in the Lobby's refined cuisine, then extend the evening with a signature Jasmin Kiss cocktail in the Bar Kléber. For those aiming for the exceptional, head for the sixth floor: three heated winter bubbles on the terraces host gourmet dinners imagined by Michelin-starred chef David Bizet. And to round off the evening, a night drive around Paris in a 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, of which only ten remain in the world.

The Peninsula Paris
19 avenue Kléber, Paris 16th arrondissement

5. In gourmet and wellness mode

Where to stay? Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace.

The Valentine's Day offer: The establishment offers a break for two, combining food, accommodation and well-being. There are two dining options: a six-course gastronomic dinner at the Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay restaurant at Le Trianon, orchestrated by chef Gabriele Ravasio, or a more relaxed alternative at La Véranda, overlooking the grounds of the Château de Versailles. The evening can be extended on site with an overnight stay at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles, complete with in-room amenities such as rosé champagne, seasonal fruit and a bouquet of roses. The stay also includes access to the Guerlain Spa, with pool, hammam and relaxation areas, to complete the experience without leaving the estate.

Waldorf Astoria Versailles -Trianon Palace
1 Boulevard de la Reine, Versailles
Gordon Ramsay at the Trianon: 350 euros per person (excluding drinks).
La Véranda Menu: 195 euros per person (drinks not included).
Night from 968 euros

6. In champagne and upgrade mode

Where: Hôtel Balzac Paris, one of Paris 8's most chic and elegant hotels.

Valentine's Day offer: The hotel has a dedicated offer including a guaranteed upgrade on booking, a bottle of La Grande Dame, the emblematic cuvée of the Maison Veuve Clicquot, left in the room, and access to Spa Ikoï, the superb spa with its zen aesthetic and cutting-edge treatment menu. The perfect way to extend a stroll along the Champs-Élysées with a precious moment for two, out of sight.

Hotel Balzac Paris
6 rue Balzac, Paris 8th arrondissement
Prices from 890 euros

7. In pool mode

Where? The Molitor Hotel, a former temple to swimming that has become one of the 16th arrondissement's most iconic hotels.

The Valentine's Day offer: Molitor Hotel & Spa declines "La Piscine" an experience that hijacks its iconic pools into a romantic evening setting. Dinner is held on the edge of the indoor pool, under pink and bluish lights and lounge music in the background, around a six-course menu. The program also includes access to the two historic swimming pools, the Spa by Clarins and the rooftop with its unobstructed view of Paris. As an option, a duo treatment can be booked at the spa before heading off to your suite for a night to yourself.

Molitor Hôtel & Spa Paris
16 avenue de la Porte Molitor, Paris 16th arrondissement
La Piscine stay, price from 1140 euros for two people.
Dinner in the indoor pool, price 250 euros per person (drinks not included).

8. In perched mode

Where: At the TOO, the hotel nestled atop the Jean Nouvel Tower, in the 13th.

The Valentine's Day offer: The TOO Hôtel & Spa Paris offers two formulas, TOO Passionate and TOO Idyllic, which combine a decorated room and a dining experience. The first features dinner at the TOO Restaurant, a glass cube designed by Philippe Starck, where chef Benjamin Six offers precise cuisine, punctuated by desserts by Pierre Hermé, all with a panoramic view of Paris. The second takes the evening to TOO Tactac, with its contemporary Asian-influenced table. From 9pm onwards, a DJ set takes over, taking the evening into a more festive mood.

TOO Hôtel Paris
65 rue Bruneseau, Paris 13th arrondissement
TOO Passionate: prices from 503 euros for 2 people in a classic room with dinner, breakfast and late check-out.
TOO Idyllic: price from 465 euros for 2 people in a classic room with dinner, breakfast and late check-out.

9. A little further afield: in iodine mode

Where: Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo, a spa hotel in Brittany boasting 5,000 m² entirely dedicated to thalassotherapy and fitness.

Valentine's Day offer: From the moment you arrive, you'll be greeted with a delicate, attentive welcome: a bouquet of flowers in your room, chocolates and a bottle of champagne set the tone. The stay includes one night's accommodation, a relaxing 60-minute body massage at the spa, and free access to the wellness facilities: sauna, hammam and Parcours Aquatonic, the heated seawater circuit with 194 underwater jets divided into different hydromassage zones. The experience is completed by access to the Sea Mist room, the relaxation pool and a muscle-building session on the beach.

Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo
Grande Plage du Sillon, 100 Boulevard Hébert, Saint-Malo
From 716 euros for two people (excluding dinner)
thalasso-saintmalo.com/fr