1) The Love Hotel Paris

This hotel – found on Rue St Dennis – is so naughty it rents themed rooms by the hour. It’s a one-stop-shop where lusty couples can escape into a fantasy world of Bollywood, Ventian gondolas, a Maharajas’ palace, or a real S&M dungeon with its own fantasy swing – depending on which room they fancy. Each uniquely designed space is equipped with sexy toys and other love-making accessories for a shameless night – or just an hour – of fun. Apparently there are 7,200 official ‘Love Hotels’ in Tokyo but this is the only branded counterpart in Paris.

2) Adam and Eve Hotel, Turkey Antalya Coast

Its primitive style name kind of says it all because the Adam and Eve Hotel has been specifically designed with couples in mind. Its sexy, minimalist style is complemented by quirky and seductive touches, such as aphrodisiac incense and carefully put together ‘fantasy boxes’ which can be chosen for the room. Whatever you do – Valentine’s Day or not – make sure you leave the kids at home because this is indeed an unashamed fantasy hotel.

3) Vice Versa Hotel, Paris

Vice Versa has been designed with ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ in mind with each of its six floors representing a cardinal sin – what could be more wickedly sexy? Its floor to ceiling themes are stunning and its piece de resistance errs on the side of gluttony. Bank notes are abundant on the walls and ceilings as part of its ‘Averice’ theme, while ‘Passion’ and ‘Anger’ are reflected in its red, black and gun-themed decor. There are even bathrooms tiled in gold and marble while more lusty rooms consist of carefully planned boudoirs laced with black and pink.

4) The Witchery, Edinburgh

It’s been described by Dannii Minogue as the ‘perfect lust den’ – which comes as no surprise to us as The Witchery in Edinburgh screams medieval charm and sexiness. Its Guardroom suite gives an air of aristocracy with its romantic four-poster bed and decadent brocade and velvet bedroom furnishings and even has an antique double bath with giant mirror. Found on the Royal Mile, it’s a wickedly lust-worthy bolthole in a city which has been dubbed one of the ‘hottest destinations for 2013’ by online travel community Gogobot.

5) Qbic Amsterdam WTC

Although a budget hotel, this bolthole is far from cheap when it comes to its contemporary, futuristic design and romantic touches. It’s the perfect venue in which to realise your sci-fi and futuristic fantasies in its cubed and very sophisticated ‘living’ space. Our favourite elements, however, are the different light settings – comprising Mellow Yellow, Red Romance and Deep Purple Love – which change the mood from soft and romantic to wildly passionate and indulgent.

6) Alla Vite Dorata, Venice

It doesn’t get more romantic than Venice – with the exception of Paris, of course – and this small inn is the epitome of exactly that. It’s softly sexy with its Venetian canal views and four-poster beds adorned with long drapes. It’s an intimate venue in which to be seduced by the one you love in one of its uniquely decorated rooms – one of which is decked in gold fabric and, we think, is the stuff of dreams. Add to that a romantic breakfast on the terrace overlooking the city and what more could you want?

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Yet the French capital still has that certain je ne sais quoi which makes it one of the most captivating and frequently visited cities in the world – and it’s not dubbed Europe’s romance capital for nothing.

Believe it or not, there are still some secrets to unlock if you look hard enough – and, if you haven’t already stayed, a room at the Secret de Paris boutique hotel is one of them.

This relatively new hotel sits on Rue de Parme, just a few streets from Montrematre’s Moulin Rouge and a stone’s throw from the Metro at Place de Clichy.

Its exterior is so understated that you could be forgiven for walking past it. There are no neon lights, no pretentious artwork and no outlandish claims of perfection.

During my trip, I eventually stumbled upon it down a darkened street off the main square and soon discovered that it couldn’t be more apt for a pair of lovebirds on a weekend break to Paris.

I was charmed by its stylish interior and by its front of house staff, which couldn’t have been more helpful on my first – and very wet – weekend in Paris in a long time.

But the real luxury lay in the rooms – each of them themed to reflect the best of the City of Light.
Eiffel, Moulin Rouge, Opera Garnier, Trocadero, Musee d’Orsay and Atelier d’Artiste themed boudoirs conjure up an undeniable atmosphere and had me in no doubt of the city’s artistic charms.

My room had all the hallmarks of a Parisian love nest and all the staples for a 48-hour retreat.

Sadly, my lover couldn’t make it, but my friend was more than happy to take his place for the night by occupying the right-hand side of the bed.

I slept against an Eiffel Tower backdrop, complete with faux metal-look nuts and bolts – or at least I would’ve done had my best friend not snored from dusk till dawn and consumed most of the bed.

That’s why Secret de Paris is best enjoyed with a lover or, if you’re travelling with friends or business associates, in a room of your own.

The rooms are compact and cosy and ours had a shattered glass effect-encased bathroom which is, inevitably, see-through unless you get the lighting just right.

Typically for me, I found out the hard way and at the peril of the poor porter who delivered our luggage and probably got an eyeful more than he bargained for.

But, for the ambience savvy, there are actually four light settings to create the perfect mood and avoid any bare-bottomed mishaps.

I could go on and on about how the power showers are amazing and how the lavender-infused steam room with twinkling French flag-coloured lights will be the best you’ve ever experienced (which you also get entirely to yourselves if you book 30 minutes ahead at reception) but, instead, I’ll leave you with the above picture of one of the rooms in what could possibly be Paris’s best-kept ‘Secret’ and a run-down of a few things you might want to do if you can actually tear yourselves away from the bedroom:

• Breakfast at Landemaine Rodolphe Patisserie & Boulangerie
You can’t travel to the Trinite quarter without paying a visit to the Landemaine Rodolphe Patisserie and Boulangerie on Rue de Clichy – just a few steps from Secrets de Paris. The coffee shop-come-bakery is stocked with so many pretty pastries, milles feux, croissants and macaroons that you could end up just buying the lot and heading back to your room – although you might find that the old adage ‘les yeux plus gros que le ventre’ comes into play.

• A stroll down Pigalle Place
A short walk from Secrets de Paris takes you to the notorious sex district that is Place Pigalle. This street is best pounded by long-time lovers who are comfortable enough in each other’s company to laugh at the visual assault which inevitably ensues. There are so many tongue-in-cheek X-rated adventures to be had, including a look around the Musee d’Erotisme which, be warned, isn’t for the faint hearted!

• Lunch at Fuda
The Fuda Chinese restaurant at 63 Rue de Clichy serves up all the usual Eastern delicacies as well as a frogs-legs- in-spicy-sauce dish. It has a great, friendly atmosphere and is really popular with the locals.

• Afternoon drinks at Le Chat Noir
This is a pretty funky brasserie which is popular with young, gay Parisians. It’s a great place to sit and enjoy a few well-earned al fresco glasses of wine as you watch the world go by. You’ll find the uber-trendy bar, which even has unisex toilets, on Place Pigalle.

• Dinner at Le Mont Liban
My piece de resistance of discovery on this particular trip was Le Mont Liban – a Lebanese restaurant on 42 Boulevard des Batignolles. You’ll find that cocktails, carefully-marinated chicken and cous cous are the order of the day.

• Cabaret at the Moulin Rouge
For this you’ll need to head back to Place Pigalle and splash out but, trust me, it’s well worth it. Expect loud music, elaborate feathered costumes and all the fun of the fair.

Perhaps the best bit, however, is that Secret de Paris is only one of a number of themed hotels in the City of Light which are geared towards lovers. There are more hotels of this description in Paris than in any other European country. Just check out the competition…

The Paris Love Hotel
Vice Versa
Hotel Montmartre Mon Amour
The Five

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