15 AZ Valentine getaways
February 13, 2008 – 2:07 pmFor couples wishing to celebrate Valentine’s Day away from home, Arizona hotels offer myriad romance packages, and there’s more to the getaways than roses and chocolates. From flying over the Grand Canyon in a private helicopter to nestling in a 1920s bed-and-breakfast, here are 15 packages that will make your Valentine’s Day memorable.
The Valley
What: The “Romancing the Stone Package” includes a two-night stay in a desert villa, limo service, hot-stone massage, private helicopter ride over Grand Canyon, dinner by chef Tom Pristash, flowers, champagne and amethyst necklace.
Where: 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive, Fountain Hills.
Price: $13,950 for the package. Offered year-round.
Details: 480-333-1900.
What: The “Couples Celebration Package” includes a stay in the Fairmont Room, dinner for two at any resort restaurant, $200 credit for golf, Willow Stream Spa or hot-air balloon ride over the desert.
Where: 575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale.
Price: $651 per night, two-night minimum stay. Offered year-round.
Details: 480-585-4848.
What: The “Valentine’s Candlelight Romance Package” includes in-room couples massage, in-room dining from a four-course menu, champagne or wine and chocolates.
Where: 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix.
Price: Room rates starting at $399 per night; the Valentine’s package is an additional $499 per couple per night, through February.
Details: 602-955-6600.
What: The “Valentine’s Day Package” includes champagne and preferred seating at any of the resort’s restaurants.
Where: 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Price: $269 per night, two-night minimum stay, Feb. 13-16.
Details: 623-935-3811.
Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown
What: The “Romance Package” includes one night in a standard or spa king room or a king suite, a $50 Visa gift card, champagne and breakfast for two in the Courtyard Cafe.
Where: 601 S. Ash Ave., Tempe.
Price: $229-$269, Feb. 14-17 and some weekends through May 16.
Details: 480-966-2800. Use promo code ZRR.
Sedona
Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa
What: The “Andalusia Romance Package” includes a two-night stay, champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, a 60-minute couples massage and $100 dining certificate for Reds Restaurant.
Where: 2250 W. Arizona 89A.
Price: $649 through Feb. 29. $719 through May 31.
Enchantment Resort
What: The “Suite Romance Package” includes a two- or three-night stay, welcome gift, candlelight dinner for two at Yavapai Restaurant or room service with bottle of Enchantment house wine or champagne, 60-minute spa service per person, and use of tennis courts, mountain bikes and the Mii amo spa.
Where: 525 Boynton Canyon Road.
Price: $1,576 for two nights, $2,091 for three nights. Offered year-round.
Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast Inn
What: The “Romance Package” includes three nights in the best available room, Belgian truffles, dinner for two at Savannah’s Prime Dining and two-hour Pink Jeep Broken Arrow tour.
Where: 55 Hozoni Drive.
Price: $1,039. Offered year-round.
Details: 800-525-3756
Prescott
Hassayampa Inn
What: The “Romance Package” includes a one-night stay, dinner and breakfast for two in the Peacock Dining Room, champagne or wine and chocolates.
Where: 122 E. Gurley St.
Price: $219-$279, good during February.
Details: 800-322-1927.
Chino Valley
Teapot Inn
What: The “Valentine’s Day Special” includes flowers, cheese-and-cracker sampler, sparkling cider, chocolates and freshly baked cookies. The inn has five bedrooms with 1920s-inspired decor.
Where: 989 W. Center St.
Price: $69-$109 per night; 10 percent discount for two or more nights in February.
Details: 877-636-7721 or www.teapotinn.com.
Bisbee
Copper Queen Hotel
What: The “Sweethearts Rendezvous Special” includes dinner for two at Winchester’s Restaurant, offering filet royal or chicken cordon bleu with crab cake, and breakfast.
Where: 11 Howell Ave.
Price: $250 (queen bed), $270 (king bed) per night, Feb. 14-16.
Details: 520-432-2216
Flagstaff
Inn at 410 Bed & Breakfast
What: The “Grand Canyon Special” includes a two-night stay, a day trip to the Canyon, chocolate-dipped strawberries and roses. Champagne available for an extra charge.
Where: 410 N. Leroux St.
Price: $625 for the Jacuzzi suite package. Offered year-round.
Details: 800-774-2008
Tusayan
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
What: The “Romance Package” includes champagne, wine or sparking cider, chocolate-covered strawberries and enhanced room amenities.
Where: 100 Arizona 64 (just south of entrance to Grand Canyon National Park).
Price: $149 per night. Offered year-round.
Details: 800-622-6966
Tucson
Arizona Inn
What: The “Romantic Retreat Package” includes a three-night stay, champagne, fruit basket, dinner for two in main dining room and breakfast in bed.
Where: 2200 E. Elm St.
Price: $1,545, through the beginning of April.
Details: 800-933-1093
Westward Look Resort
What: The “Lover’s Escape Package” includes a one-night stay in a suite, dinner for two in the Gold Room, two 60-minute aromatherapy massages and resort fee.
Where: 245 E. Ina Road.
Price: $499 on Feb. 14 only.
Details: 800-722-2500
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