Making Room For Romance

Hotels Offer Sweets, Suites And More For Valentines Who Want To Get Away

If you haven't started making plans for Valentine's Day, now is a good time to put romance on the calendar. Deals for the day of love - which falls on a weekend this year - are plentiful, ranging from the "Sweetest Suite," a hotel room decorated with 300 pounds of candy, to a "Single & Fabulous" romp for the unattached in Atlantic City. But Feb. 14 isn't just for lovers - it's also the start of the Chinese New Year. It's the "Year of the Tiger," a perfect holiday union of naughty and nice - as long as you're not a certain golfer.

Washington

* Guests can "Remember Romance" at Gaylord National with a package that includes room, breakfast for two, parking, resort fee and 20 percent discount on select spa services. Rates start at $269. Also, if you celebrate a wedding anniversary in February, the hotel offers the "Unforgettable Anniversary Weekend" package with the second night free. Info: 301-965-2000; gaylordhotels.com.

* The "Room for Romance" package at The Jefferson hotel includes an overnight stay, half-bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries and breakfast for two, starting at $440 per night. For an "Inspired Romance," add in a one-hour couple's massage, "romantic" cocktail and a seven-course tasting menu dinner for two at Plume restaurant starting at $1,080 per night. Info: 202-448-2300 or jeffersondc.com

* The Willard InterContinental offers the "Heart to Heart" package starting at $379 and including one night's accommodation for two, breakfast in bed, valet parking, champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Package must be booked seven days in advance. For extravagant romantics, the "Capital Night of Romance" package includes a stay in the Jenny Lind "honeymoon" suite for $2,400. Info: 202-628-9100; washington.intercontinental.com.

* Guests can play out their fantasies with a "Naughty and Nice" package at the Affinia Liaison Capitol Hill. The one-night package lets guests "get naughty" with a bottle of bubbly, an Agent Provocateur strip poker set, late checkout and "get nice" with rose petal turndown service, handmade chocolates and a romantic in-room movie. The package starts at $169 per night. Mention offer code PASSION. Info: 866-246-2203 or book online at Affinia.com/Naughty.

* The Holiday Inn Dulles offers the "Valentine Sweethearts" package with overnight accommodations on Feb. 13, including a king room, brunch for two, bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, red roses and late checkout. Rates start at $159 per night, per couple. Info: 703-471-7411 or go to hidullesairport.com

Baltimore

* Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace has the Escape! Romance package for stays Feb. 11 to Feb. 15 with rates starting at $239 per night. The package includes champagne, late checkout, a candy gift bag and a $100 coupon to use on a future two-night stay. Info: 410-547-1200; renhotelsromance.com

* The Intercontinental Harbor Court Baltimore has a "Sultry in the City" package that includes the presidential suite, rose petal turndown, champagne, dinner served in your room by a private butler, a one-hour piano serenade by the hotel's in-house musician, breakfast in bed, limousine service and a pair of half-carat diamond earrings. All for $10,000, plus tax and gratuity. The hotel also has more reasonably priced packages for those who prefer, ahem, a cheap date. Info: 800-824-0076; harborcourt.com.

* Harbor Magic, a Baltimore lodging group for Admiral Fell Inn, Pier 5 Hotel and Brookshire Suites, has a "Godiva Getaway" with rates starting at $189 to $269, depending on the hotel. The package includes room, Godiva chocolates, 'Bittersweet Love Songs' CD, $25 gift card, breakfast, late check out and a coupon book. Saturday night stays are limited. Some dates offer a second night free. Info: 410-539-2000; harbormagic.com.

Atlantic City

* Renew your wedding vows with the "Atlantic City Group Valentine Wedding, Vow Renewal and Civil Union Ceremony." The free event takes place at Historic Boardwalk Hall on Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. After the nondenominational ceremony, couples and guests can celebrate with a champagne, wedding cake and photos. Couples can pre-register for the event at atlanticcitynj.com.

* Trump Marina offers the "February Lovefest Package," including overnight accommodations on any night Feb. 12-14, champagne and strawberries, room service breakfast, two gift bathrobes and late checkout. Rates for the 12th begin at $279, 13th begin at $459 and the 14th at $449. Info: 800-777-8477 or trumpmarina.com.

* Tropicana's "Valentine's Day Package" includes a classic room upgrade and two tickets to Crocodile Rocks, a tribute to the hits of the '60s, '70s and '80s. The package is valid Feb. 14 and rates begin at $249. For booking online, use code TVAL. Info: 800-843-8767; tropicana.net.