Top 10 Romantic Pink Palace Hotels

American "Pink Palace" hotels of the 1920s are romantic landmarks reminiscent of Italian palazzos. Our Top 10 collection of these palatial luxury hotels spans from the Pacific shores of Hawaii and California to the east coast of Florida and across the Atlantic Ocean to where it all began in Italy...Whisk your Valentine away to one of these ultimate romantic destinations!
THE DON CESAR, A LOEWS HOTEL "The Don" as it is known locally, was instantly known as Florida's "Pink Palace" when it opened back in 1928. Rising from sugary-white sands of St. Pete Beach above the azure-blue Gulf of Mexico, this pink palace made up of Mediterranean and Moorish architectural motifs is a world of supreme luxury, grand tradition and landmark charm, with awe-inspiring views and the beautiful Spa Oceana to invigorate your soul. With two beachfront pools surrounding a pool bar, 11,000 square-foot spa and salon, and beautiful public spaces, the legendary "Pink Palace" is a perfect destination wedding venue or great for a relaxing beach vacation. (above right)

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