DENVER (Jan. 19, 2010) – This February, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is the destination for romantic retreats. From sappy to simple, or over-the-top, The Brown is going far beyond just Valentine’s Day and has declared February the “Month of Love.” Offers include everything from creative proposals set to the scene of a favorite movie, to a girls getaway, puppy love, and even a special package for those who think love stinks.
Sure to overcome even the most insatiable sweet tooth Ellyngton’s Chocolate Brunch will feature chocolate in every bite with a lavish array of cooked- & carved- to order items, salads, seafood & sushi, and a dessert buffet accompanied by live music ($121 for two. $147 for two on Feb. 14 for a special Valentine’s themed brunch.) Available every Sunday in February.
Palace Arms’ aphrodisiac inspired 4-course dinner will leave guests loving every bite with menu items including Diver scallops kissed with caviar and champagne, and chocolate soup with dolce chantilly cream and strawberry ($219 for two.) Available Feb. 12, 13, 14.
Couples looking for the ultimate in relaxation can enjoy a 50-Minute Swedish Couples Massage in the spa’s romantic couple’s room ($228.) During the month of February, all women will be treated to a glass of champagne, truffles and a rose with every service.
Guests can spoil four-legged friends with Puppy Love ($19). Package includes a plush dog bed and Brown Palace dog bowls for pooches to enjoy during their stay, along with heart-shaped gourmet bones.
The Love Stinks package is perfect for recent break-ups. Guests can decompress with a stress relief massage, enjoy a make-your-own cocktail mix (choice of mojito, martini or cosmo), receive a copy of the “Love Stinks” single by J. Geils, and a copy of the book, “He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys” ($110.)
Girls Getaway includes two Brown Palace favorites – tea for two in the spa accompanied by two classic pedicures. Tea is served with house-made scones, pastries and tea sandwiches ($180 for two.)
Perfect Proposals
For those asking their Valentine to be theirs forever, guests can make their loved one feel like a movie star and set their proposal to the scene of a favorite romantic movie. Or, the hotel’s designated Love Director can give ideas to personalize their own proposal.
Movie proposal options include:
Serendipity (starting at $249, including room)
The proposal: Sara (Kate Beckinsale) is proposed to by boyfriend Lars (John Corbett). Rose petals cover the floor, candlelight surrounds the room, a big box with a note reads “Open Me,” with smaller boxes inside the larger box and a ring box inside the smallest box.
Proposal includes:
- An overnight stay in luxurious guestroom
- Rose petals to cover the room
- Candles placed throughout the room
- Four wrapped boxes from largest to smallest, with the wedding ring box placed in the smallest box.
- Champagne toast after she says yes!
Pretty Woman (starting at $969, including room)
Edward (Richard Gere) pulls up in a white limo with music blaring and climbs through the moon-roof with flowers in hand to proclaim his love for Vivian (Julia Roberts).
Proposal includes:
- An overnight stay in a luxurious guestroom
- White limo rental & chauffeur for the day (6 hour rental)
- Dozen roses
- Champagne toast after she says yes!
Stepmom (starting at $219, including room)
Luke (Ed Harris) gives Isabel (Julia Roberts) a ring box but when she opens it, it’s a spool of thread. He ties a loop of thread onto her finger and says “I think for two people to really love each other, to really commit to each other, it has to be an act of will, or a decision. And I think two people have to live that decision every day. Even when things are hard and you feel like giving up, you have to hang on to that decision, that choice to love each other. Even if it's only by a thread.” Then he slides the engagement ring down the piece of thread.
Proposal includes:
- An overnight stay in a luxurious guestroom
- Breakfast in bed
- Two mimosas to toast with after she says yes!
For those looking for something beyond chocolate and roses, the Brown Palace historian will be conducting special Affairs of the Heart Historic Tours featuring romantic rendezvous that have occurred throughout the hotel’s 117 years. These themed tours will be offered to the public for $10 per person every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the month of February, starting at 3 p.m. Reservations are required.
All prices include tax and gratuity.
$10 will be donated to Project Angel Heart for every room night combined with an additional amenity (including all choices listed above). www.projectangelheart.org
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is a Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond luxury landmark located in the heart of downtown Denver. It is a charter member of National Trust Historic Hotels of America and is managed by Quorum Hotels & Resorts, a full service management company headquartered in Dallas. For more information or to make reservations please call (303) 297-3111, (800) 321-2599 or visit www.brownpalace.com.
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