Valentine's Day in New York City

Love is in the air, so, instead of the same old Valentine's Day of flowers, chocolates, and a dinner out; why not take things up a notch this year, and treat your someone special to Valentine's Day in New York City. Winter is a great time to visit the Big Apple and many hotels have some outstanding values for Valentine's Day. Here are just a few suggestions below.

Moderately priced hotel

Hudson Hotel located at 358 West 58th Street is offering "The Love Story" package this Valentine's Day. The package includes:

• One bedroom suite with separate sitting room
• Bottle of champagne
• A box of chocolate
• Late check out
• Free Wifi

Priced from just $238 per night, the Hudson Hotel is located just steps from Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and the Ice Rink are close by, and just a few short blocks to Broadway.

Upscale priced hotel

For a more upscale Valentine's Day experience in New York City, Warwick New York Hotel has an outstanding "Love Story" package for your consideration. The Warwick Valentine's Day package includes the ability to customize your stay anytime in February. Amenities include:

• Welcome drinks for two adults (must be 21 or older)
• Champagne and strawberries delivered to your room upon check-in
• Breakfast daily
• Two complimentary desserts at Randolphs (located in the Warwick hotel)

Priced from $305 per night, the Warwick New York Hotel is located in Midtown West and is within an easy walking distance of theaters, restaurants, and many other popular Manhattan attractions.

Luxury priced hotel

Whether you're going to propose or just want the very best for your someone special look no further than the "Luxury Romance" package at the icon St.

Regis Hotel located 2 East 55th Street, just steps from Fifth Avenue. The package includes:

• Daily breakfast for 2
• One bottle of champagne
• Freshly cut flowers in your room or suite upon arrival

Priced from $1145 per night, the St. Regis is definitely an experience for those who demand the very best in life. In addition to being located near some of the best shopping in Manhattan, it is an easy walk to Bryant Park where you can still enjoy the Winter Village which offers the city's only free ice skating rink!

Of course, these are just random samplings, and there are romance packages available throughout New York with something for nearly every price range (Check with your favorite New York City hotel or travel agent for other Valentine's Day packages).