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Valentine’s Day: How Suite It Is
Check out these eight romantic getaways
By Natalie Compagno and Greg Freitas January 31, 2025
Valentine’s Day: Dinner, flowers, romance. Done? This year consider a new tradition: the perfect annual excuse to pamper, luxuriate, and staycate. Here are eight local options for cozying up with Valentines, Galentines, and Palentines of every persuasion.
W Bellevue
Bellevue makes for a delightfully nearby staycation — just pop across the bridge and press play. The W Bellevue is a chic, playful Eastside oasis. With onsite drinks and bites, a pool table and library (with upcoming silent reading series), the W has always understood how adults have fun.
Nothing says date night like a classic romcom, so kick off the event on Valentine’s Day Eve at W Bellevue’s Pictures on the Porch movie night Feb. 13. Watch Before Sunrise on the hotel’s cozy outdoor patio, while enjoying themed snacks and signature Porch cocktails for purchase, with $10 tickets available now. Then pop down to the speakeasy Civility & Unrest for a nightcap and a lively debate over whether you just watched a perfect movie.
Haven’t gotten around to getting a gift? Book the Love at First Stay package at W Bellevue and enjoy a $100 gift card to the Bellevue Collection to get the retail therapy ball rolling. The most luxurious feature of the package might be the 1 p.m. late checkout for a long, languid morning with your love or besties.
W Seattle
Keep the romance west of I-5 at W Seattle. As noted, this is a fun place. The Hearts Afloat Valentine’s Day package is filled with all the adventurous activities and whimsy the W is known for. Embark on an aquatic Lake Union adventure with a discount to Lux Hot Tub Boats, to set sail on your own tiny, heated Love Boat. Back inside the room, indulge in specialty martinis from the Tiny ‘Tini Tree (can we plant more?) then break out the aphrodisiac massage oil. You know where we’re going with this, so we’ll leave you to it.
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
The Hyatt Regency Lake Washington is turning up the charm for Valentine’s Day weekend with love-themed events, decadent dining, and plenty of spa time. Feb. 14, celebrate Galentine’s Day with a “Paint & Sip” session led by local artist Jonarra Swanson in the hotel’s stunning waterfront space.
From Feb. 14–16, Water’s Table puts romance on the menu with elevated surf and turf: lobster bisque, local oysters, and a 24-ounce bone-in ribeye. Then bask in Spa at the Lake, where couples enjoy duet services such as a lake stone massage, CBD deep tissue massage, and Tranquil Waters signature facial. Bask in the heated pool, hot tub and steam room, and slip into blissful nirvana times two.
Alderbrook Resort & Spa Hood Canal
With lush green hills and snowcapped peaks as the backdrop for crystal blue water, Hood Canal is one of the most romantic destinations in the state. Alderbrook Resort & Spa is the signature hotel in the Hood, with plush rooms, delectable cuisine, and onsite spa. Hold hands in the Adirondack chairs next to the roaring bonfire and you’ll agree that it doesn’t get much better.
Champagne, truffles, and luxury spa — what more could you possibly need for a decadent weekend away? Book the Champagne Wishes & Canal Kisses package for all of the above, plus 10% off the room rate. Consider renewing vows, or pop the question at this very special getaway. Whatever your — forest hike, golf game, water backdrop, cozy nook — the answer will undoubtedly be yes.
Four Seasons Seattle
Romance involves breaking routine. Sometimes you just want someone else to shuck the Hama Hama oysters and perfectly cook the wagyu short ribs and wild king salmon. Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Seattle is dialing up a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day with a three-course Pacific Northwest-inspired menu by Chef Jeffrey Hunter. Think dreamy appetizers, exciting entrées, and decadent desserts, with optional wine pairings to keep the mood flowing. Add live tunes from Brian Nova and stunning Elliott Bay views, and you’ve got the recipe for an unforgettable evening.
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Looking for a Valentine’s Day that’ll sweep your partner and taste buds off their feet? Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge at Lotte Hotel Seattle has you covered with a $140 per person prix-fixe menu, featuring both regular and vegetarian options. Whether you’re wooing your sweetheart or your appetite, this curated dining experience is sure to make sparks fly.
Still riding the Dry January wave? Charlotte’s new mocktails are here to keep things fun and fancy without the buzz. Sip on cheeky creations like the Pink Pony Club or the It’s Got a Kick and I Don’t Carrot All — proof that sophistication doesn’t need a hangover. Cheers to cocktails without consequences.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The venerable Fairmont Olympic recently turned 100, but like all great romances, it isn’t showing its age. This year there’s a full array of offerings for Cupid’s big night out. Begin with a candlelit four-course dinner at The George, where rose petals, a Cherry Rose spritz, and a tempting chocolate gift set the mood for an unforgettable evening. Feeling naughty? Sip vodka and savor caviar at Founders Club, toast with oysters and champagne at Olympic Bar, or dive into a “Seafood Affair” at Shuckers.
Duke’s Seafood, seven locations
Bad timing this year? Can’t do a staycation or perhaps your partner is unavailable on the 14th? Duke’s Seafood is bringing back its popular 12 Days of Valentine’s menu Feb. 6-17. Featuring indulgent new lobster dishes like Dungeness Crab & Prawn Stuffed Lobster, romantic canoodlers can pair their feast with wine, or sip on the new Angel’s Envy Paper Plane cocktail.
Whatever you decide, make sure your rendezvous is S.W.A.K. (sealed with a kiss).
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