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Valentine Packages To Sweep You Off Your Feet From New Ascend Collection

01-07-2009

SILVER SPRING, Md. - (Jan. 7, 2009) - For Valentine's Day, escape to a romantic hotel with packages you'll love from members of Ascend Collection from Choice Hotels International (http://www.ascendcollection.com).

 

Candlelight dinners, couples massages, horse-drawn carriage rides -- they're all part of the offerings from this elite, new network of historic, boutique and unique hotels across the U.S. and the Caribbean. Combining personalized service with local flair, this upscale collection reflects a growing consumer preference for unique and authentic travel experiences*. You'll be swept off your feet with Ascend Collection packages like these:

 

Valentine's R & R -- that's Rockies and Redwoods

 

-- THE GOLDEN HOTEL, Golden, Colo.  For getaways in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Golden Romance Package includes luxurious accommodations, a bottle of wine, box of decadently delicious chocolates, $30 voucher for breakfast at the hotel's Bridgewater Grill and late checkout. Located in historic downtown Golden, this 62-room, mountain-style lodge serves up spectacular mountain views. Richly appointed guestrooms have fireplaces, king sleigh beds and oversized jetted tubs. Amenities also include a lively bar and the casual, full-service Bridgewater Grill with courtyard overlooking picturesque Clear Creek. Downtown Denver is 12 miles away, while hiking trails, galleries and shopping are just outside the front door. Nightly rates start at $189 plus tax for this package valid year-round.

 

-- BAECHTEL CREEK INN & SPA, Willits, Calif. Two packages are available and valid year-round at this retreat set amidst the wineries and Redwood Forests in the heart of California's Mendocino Coast. The It Happened In The Redwoods offer includes one-night accommodations, a bottle of Mendocino County Wine, a voucher for a scrumptious dinner for two at the nearby Purple Thistle restaurant, homemade breakfast in the morning, plus a signature 90-minute Redwood Raindrop Massage for two at the inn's Body Boutique Spa. Relax under a gentle mist of redwood aromatherapy, while enjoying a massage with organic essential oils. Rates start at $485 plus tax.

 

The Celebration Getaway package provides one-night accommodations; gift basket with bottle of Mendocino County Wine; local gourmet chocolates; an aromatherapy candle; a voucher for a romantic dinner for two at the Purple Thistle, homemade breakfast, and a 60-minute Love Potion #9 Couples Massage with rose petals and a red-hued oil infused with Damiana, a special herb known for its sensual properties. Rates start at $445 plus tax. Add $25 for Friday- and Saturday-night stays for both offers. Two-night packages also are available.

 

Nestled beside a tranquil creek, Baechtel Creek Inn houses 43 charming guestrooms. In addition to the spa, this pet-friendly lodging offers free WiFi and newly upgraded deluxe guestrooms with pillow-top mattresses and plush robes in the more secluded, adults-only building. Hiking trails, golf courses, award-winning wineries and cultural attractions are all nearby.

 

-- O'BRIEN HOTEL, San Antonio, Tex. Enjoy high style and Southern hospitality at the O'Brien, just a leisurely stroll from the cafes and shops of San Antonio's lively River Walk promenade. The Romance Package starts at $275 for the first night for a luxurious room with whirlpool tub or balcony overlooking historic downtown San Antonio. Also included in this package: continental breakfast, bouquet of roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, rose petal turn-down, and a horse-drawn carriage ride through the River Walk. The O'Brien Hotel welcomes with 39 elegant rooms with high ceilings and high-end bedding and linens. The property is minutes from popular attractions like the Alamo museum; La Villita Historic Arts Village, and Historic Market Square, a shopping, dining and entertainment district. Romance flourishes year-round, with this package available throughout 2009.

 

What's Dreamy: Baseball, Arts and All That Jazz

 

-- HOTEL BOTHWELL, Sedalia, Mo. Relive the golden days of the Roaring Twenties with the Hotel Bothwell Romance Package. Starting at $159.99, you'll get one-night accommodations at this national historic landmark housing suites with ornate sleigh beds and fireplaces. Other romantic goodies include: a bottle of sparkling wine, rose-petal turndown service and deluxe gift basket with assorted chocolates. As Sedalia's premiere fine dining restaurant, the hotel's Ivory Grille serves up savory cuisine and historic charm with decor inspired by former frequenter Scott Joplin, the late composer known worldwide as the King of Ragtime. The stately Hotel Bothwell has hosted such other famous guests as Bette Davis, Harry Truman and Clint Eastwood. Located in the historic district of Sedalia, Mo., the lodging provides easy access to popular attractions, including the Katy Trail State Park for hiking and biking; Katy (Train) Depot Historic Site; Truman Lake, and Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.

 

-- WILDWOOD TOWN CENTER HOTEL, Wildwood, Mo.  For lovers of romance and baseball, the Wildwood Town Center Hotel's Honeymoon Package is good for a Friday- or Saturday-night stay in a Jacuzzi suite. Guests are greeted with fresh flowers, assorted chocolates, champagne and gift vouchers toward breakfast for two at the nearby Rise N' Dine restaurant. Located minutes from the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, the 112-room Wildwood Town Center Hotel provides a full-service restaurant, free WiFi, 24-hour fitness center, indoor heated pool and hot tub. Guestrooms have flat-screen TVs with high-definition programming; plush robes; mini-bars; balconies, and dreamy king beds dressed up in double pillow-top mattresses and 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets. Nearby attractions include the Saint Louis Zoo and Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. Hiking, swimming, biking and picnicking are within easy reach at Babler State Park. Nightly rates start at $199 plus tax. What's not to love with this offer available throughout the 2009?

 

-- INN AT MENDENHALL, Mendenhall, Pa.  For pampering in the picturesque Brandywine Valley, head to the Inn at Mendenhall, not far from the Philadelphia International Airport. The Romance Rendezvous Package, good for Valentine's Day, includes deluxe accommodations, complimentary breakfast buffet, Champagne, Godiva chocolates, chocolate-covered strawberries and one dozen roses. As part of the package, you'll receive a $100 gift certificate toward a meal at the award-winning Mendenhall Inn Restaurant, featuring New American, French and Asian Fusion cuisine with a wine list of more than 60 fine wines and Champagnes. The 70-room Inn at Mendenhall has fully renovated guestrooms and suites with whirlpool baths and flat-screen TVs. Guests explore such nearby attractions as: the vibrant Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Delaware Art Museum, Chaddsford Winery and Winterthur Museum & Country Estate. The Romance Rendezvous Package is valid year-round. Nightly rates start at $265.95 plus tax (includes the $100 gift certificate for the restaurant).

 

-- KRESS INN, De Pere, Wis. Discover Wisconsin's scenic Northeast region minutes away from the city of Green Bay. Valid year-round, Kress Inn's Romance Package starts at $189.95 plus tax for one night's lodging for two plus champagne, locally made Seroogy's chocolates and deluxe continental breakfast. This award-winning, pet-friendly boutique hotel has 46 charming guest rooms and suites, some with fireplaces and whirlpools. Among the nearby offerings are art galleries; ballet; theater; specialty shops; restaurants; waterfalls; the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame, and state parks for hiking, biking and recreation.

 

Ascend Collection members harness the resources of Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, while still maintaining their independent and intimate charm. Guests can participate in the award-winning Choice Privileges program and earn points towards airline rewards and free stays at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. They also enjoy eas
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