10 of the most romantic hotel suites around the world

While candelit dinners and walks on the beach might appeal to some couples looking for a getaway, those age-old traditions can quickly become old hat.

Why not sleep in a bed elevated above the Indian Ocean? Or stay in a one-suite boutique that also serves as a colonial-era parfumerie?

We’ve teamed up with Mr & Mrs Smith to collect some of the most romantic private suites for couples looking to change it up for their next amorous escape.

Free spirited couples can embrace nature and enjoy views from lofty heights in this suite, inspired by Phuket’s Rung-Nok (Nest) clan. The private villas give lovers the opportunity to bathe under the moonlight in a private pool, and offer sea, rainforest and resort views from the secluded outdoor sun deck. The suite also has a large bathroom with a monsoon shower and a standalone bathtub with a view of the forest.

It’s no question that Paris is the city of love, and what better way to embrace that sentiment than booking this suite, which has a private terrace overlooking the city. The hotel’s welcoming atmosphere is a breath of fresh air from bustling Parisian streets, allowing guests to unwind in a space that could be their own – the lobby has a fireplace, shelves full of beautiful books, and big chairs for weary travellers to rest their feet.

Each one of these dreamlike villas is elevated above the sea, providing a romantic escape for couples to bask in the sun unwind under the stars. The villas also have their own private gardens, outdoor showers, dining and lounge areas, terraces and even a private plunge pool. Sumbanese in design with an extraordinary bed in the centre of each villa, Nihiwatu offers guests undisturbed views of the bright turquoise Indian Ocean.

Love is in the air at Areias do Seixo’s Love Rooms, and you can smell it. Each Love Room at the resort offers couples a different sensory journey, reinforced by scent and colour of the space. The rooms also have a fireplace and view of the sea from private terraces to ensure a secluded and romantic experience. At nightfall, watch the sunset by a pyre of fire or enjoy a star-lit dip in the jacuzzi.

This suite is a favorite among honeymooners for the lush views of the Italian green dales and vineyards. Couples can lounge in the spacious in-suite spa bathroom with a glass of wine, taking in the view of the Tuscan landscape. To maintain an authentic Italian experience, the resort’s historic buildings were renovated using the original designs, only adding modern amenities and luxurious furnishings on the inside.

The luxurious Winelands estate looks over the Franschhoek vineyards, providing the aesthetic of a mini, modern Versailles in South Africa. The residences are decorated with Persian rugs, exotic antiques and fine artwork, making couples feel as if they were whisked away to their own private palace.

For a secret garden getaway, this is the place for couples to take in the quiet serenity of a French garden. The Junior Suites overlook this gorgeous hotel’s Italian-style cloister, which is concealed behind ancient roses. The suites have luxuriously high ceilings, and are beautifully decorated with lush furniture.

Each suite at El Fenn is individually styled, offering couples an experience guaranteed to be unique. The hotel fuses grandeur and historic architecture and is just minutes from the bustling areas of Marrackech. The Imperial Suite is especially grand, boasting 23 carat gold flooring, a free standing silver bath and a fireplace to complete the luxuriously romantic ambience.

This rustic hideaway is perfect for couples who want to embody the Bahian lifestyle: bringing what’s outdoors to the indoors. At first, the bungalow looks typically rustic, but then opens up to reveal a private courtyard, swimming pool and rustic pergola. The suite also features furniture and woodwork made from reclaimed wood of old farms,resulting in an eco-conscious summer palace. The space sprawls across three levels, creating a dreamy elevated treehouse experience complete with a traditional thatched roof.

The century-old building’s timeless style will take you back to colonial-era Mexico. The single-suite hideaway sits atop a locally stocked boutique and perfumeria, so the sweet scent and gilded mirrors make the space seem more like a private residence than a boutique hotel.