WORTH THE DRIVE: An extravagant and romantic Valentine’s Day under the stars

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Credit: VRX Studios

Hotel LeVeque is offering lovebirds a romantic night under the stars this Valentine’s Day.

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Couples from near and far are invited to celebrate their love at one of Columbus’ most luxurious hotels and enjoy a dreamy wine and chocolate-infused evening at Franklin Park Conservatory, as part of the Hotel LeVeque’s exclusive Radiant Romance Package.

Available one night only on Thursday, Feb. 14, couples can experience a romantic getaway at Hotel LeVeque, including distinctive Valentine's Day experiences and amenities.

For a truly magical end to this special evening, Hotel LeVeque’s “celestial turndown experience” allows guests to fall asleep under the stars. The service splashes a sea of stars, constellations and the Milky Way across their ceiling.

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Each couple will receive a box of MMELO Boutique Confections chocolates, featured in Food & Wine magazine, and two tickets to Franklin Park Conservatory's Valentine's Day celebration.

The evening incudes wine and chocolate pairings, and guests can stroll among ethereal orchid displays, check out Himalayan desert and rainforest biomes and steal a kiss in the gleaming glass Palm House under the romantic glow of James Turrell's Light Rainment II architectural lighting installation.

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Starting at $279, Hotel LeVeque's Radiant Romance package includes the following:

  • Deluxe King Bed Room (upgrades available on request)
  • Breakfast for two in The Keep restaurant
  • Celestial turndown service with starlight planetarium room lighting
  • Two tickets to Franklin Park Conservatory's romantic night under the stars with delicious wine and chocolate pairings
  • Chocolate from MMELO Boutique Confections
  • Complimentary valet parking for one vehicle

Hotel LeVeque opened in March 2017, with 149 guest rooms and suites in the historic LeVeque Tower at 50 E. Broad St. in the heart of downtown in Ohio's capital city.

WANT TO GO?

What: Hotel LeVeque's Radiant Romance package

Where: 50 E. Broad St., Columbus

When: Thursday, Feb. 14

Cost: Starting at $279

More info: Reservations and full details are available at HotelLeVequeColumbus.com.

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