Valentine’s Day specials

February 13-15, 2009. Many Swiss hotels are offering romantic get-away deals for the Valentine’s Day week-end. Here’s a city-break selection.

Geneva, Tiffany Hotel. Recently renovated, Art Nouveau jewel near the Opera House, Victoria Hall and the contemporary art galleries, and a stone’s throw away from the Old Town and best shopping streets. One night (either 13/14 or 14/15) in a superior double, with a half bottle of champagne, fresh fruit, house-made chocolates, and breakfast will cost you 340 francs for two, taxes and other charges included, but on an availability basis only. You may wish to reserve a table for the special Valentine’s Day dinner (not included in the package) at the hotel’s French restaurant, one of the city’s best. www.hotel-tiffany.ch.

Vevey, Hotel Trois Couronnes. Lakeside luxury venue with Puressens Spa. A double for two for the night of February 14/15 runs just over 450 francs (all taxes and charges included) per person and includes a bouquet of fresh roses and a bottle of champagne in the room, breakfast, a gourmet dinner (excluding beverages) and unlimited access to the spa. www.hotel3couronnes.ch.

Zurich, Dolder Grand.  Luxury venue on a hill overlooking the city, with spa. Their ‘Be My Grand Valentine!’ package for the  night of February 14 - from 1,540 francs for two - offers lodging in a superior double, breakfast, 90 minutes of massage per person, a 7-course dinner including a glass of champagne at the hotel’s  highly-rated French eatery The Restaurant, and “an evening surprise in your room”. www.thedoldergrand.com.