Our top 5 hotels for a romantic weekend in Europe

The city of love par excellence! Ideally located near the Opera, Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway with a chic twist. Designed in collaboration with Tristan Auer, an architect who specialized in five-star hotels, its impeccable rooms will blind the most passionate interior design fans — and provide a luxury setting for breakfast in bed! And if you ever need to panic-buy a last-minute gift, the hotel is surrounded with all the high-end stores you could wish for, including the home of the greatest jewellers, place Vendôme (wink-wink).

What’s more romantic than sharing a plate of pasta over a bottle of wine? Doing it in Rome! In a quiet street in the city center, near the Villa Borghese and Villa Medici’s parks, the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese is the best spot for a weekend in one of the most beautiful European cities. Head to the Settimo restaurant for the pasta, then finish off the evening with a Spritz on the hotel’s rooftop to admire the incredible cityscape. For more sightseeing, the Piazza di Spagna and Trevi fountain are within walking distance. That’s how you get drunk in love. 

Everyone needs a rest every once in a while, right? To relax in style, head over to Sofitel Quiberon Thalassa Sea & Spa: the hotel comes with its very own 21,500 sq ft spa for a weekend packed with massages, facials, thalassotherapy as well as  unlimited pool and jacuzzi sessions. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean, and if you manage to tear yourself away from the spa, make sure you visit the area. Located on the peninsula of Quiberon, the hotel is surrounded with wild beaches perfect for romantic strolls.

Forget your stressful city life and gaze upon the blue waters of the Tagus, the river that crosses Lisbon on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. On prestigious Avenida da Liberdade, the Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade has 163 rooms, including 12 suites if you’re feeling extra fancy. Get a good night’s rest before you head out to explore the city, famous for its seven hills and outstanding views for lovers: in between strolls through the Old Town and drinks in the Bairro Alto, don’t forget to squeeze in a visit to the iconic Pastéis de Belém bakery. And you can finish your journey with a sunset cruise on the Tagus. Can it get more poetic? 

Who said romantic getaways had to be chill? Surprise your loved one with a trip to one of the liveliest capitals of Europe. After sampling the local cuisine, lay your head at the Sofitel Barcelona Skipper for a blend of Parisian art de vivre and Barcelona culture: enjoy its proximity to La Barceloneta beach for a cleansing morning-after swim, or make good use of its chic Mediterranean restaurant Tendiez for tasty tapas for two. Romantic but not corny!