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)

A secluded second line beach villa in Guadalmina, Marbella, Spain

This week we would like to highlight the following property situated a few meters from the beach and within the prestigious Guadalmina estate with, two 18 hole and one 9-hole golf courses, the Guadalmina Spa & Golf Resort Hotel and a commercial centre. Located at only a short drive to San Pedro town centre and Marbella and with International schools nearby.

An ideal beach villa, this 6-bedroom residence built in 1998 and designed by leading architect Christian Larrain enjoys southern sea views and is just a few steps from the sea . An ample, private drive leads to the entry porch which -through double doors- opens to the entrance hall with a guest toilet with a shower cubicle. The living room features a high wooden beamed ceiling, a fireplace and built in shelves, while the separate dining room is highlighted by a cathedral high wooden ceiling. A mezzanine overlooks the dining and lounge areas and opens onto a private terrace with sea views. The kitchen has ceramic flooring and granite worktops and features a centre island. Adjacent there is a staff bedroom suite with separate entrance. A hallway to the right of the entrance hall leads to the master bedroom that boasts high wooden ceilings, a bay window, a dressing room and a fireplace, and has direct access to a terrace. This terrace is slightly elevated from the garden and has a “pergola” and an outdoor Jacuzzi. The bathroom of the master suite has also Jacuzzi, a shower cubicle and a separate w.c. There are two further en-suite guest bedrooms which open onto the garden. All three bedrooms are south facing. On the upper level, two south facing en-suite bedrooms open to a balcony with sea views.

The lower level comprises a two-car garage a staff sitting area with kitchenette and laundry/plant room, a TV/games room and a large gym with views to the interior of the pool. Additionally, there is 200 m² of raw area.

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Nerja, Nerja Costa del Sol Holiday villas, Spain

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