15 Gorgeous Pink Hotels That Will Induce Serious Wanderlust
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Vintage-inspired resort wear devotees take note: these 15 pink hotels, each deliciously seductive and charmingly retro in her own pretty-in-pink way, have been known to cause serious wanderlust-fueled binge shopping. Because, let’s face it: whether daydreaming about a South-of-France soiree on the terrace of a pink oceanfront hotel, sunset aperitivo at a pink Italian island hotel, poolside lounging at a pink Marrakech resort, or a Hawaiian luau at a pink beachfront resort, there’s a caftan for that. Consider yourself warned.
Il Mezzatorre
Ischia, Italy
The latest luxury outpost from Pellicano Hotels (Il Pellicano on the Tuscan coast and La Posta Vecchia outside of Rome are sister properties), this five-star stay delivers seaside splendor in spades. Perched on a cliff on the island of Ischia, each of its recently redesigned 46 rooms and 11 suites offers views of the lemon tree-lined sundecks and terraced pool, the seven acres of lush gardens, or the aquamarine Mediterranean Sea that stretches out for what seems like forever below.
As if the stunning island setting and the promise of endless Italian spritzes weren’t reason enough to pack your bags, Il Mezzatorre also boasts a wellness spa that capitalizes on Ischia’s thermal, healing waters.
Don’t miss: The tented aperitivo bar overlooking the bay; the spa, housed in a 16th-century watchtower; and seaside-chic interiors that are sure to inspire cabana striped makeovers when you get home.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Capetown, South Africa
Tucked in at the base of Table Mountain on the property of a former garden estate, the Mount Nelson Hotel opened to guests in 1899 by Sir Donald Currie, who sought to create a luxury Cape Town stay for first class passengers on his shipping line, the Union-Castle. When it opened, it was the first hotel in South Africa to offer hot and cold running water. It was painted pink in 1918 in celebration of the end of World War I.
Since then, “Mount Nelson Pink” paint was developed to fade to a certain shade between coats. Now owned by Belmond Ltd., the hotel has expanded several times and recently refurbished its East Wing, updating 48 new guest rooms and suites with London-based interior designer Inge Moore.
Don’t miss: Nine acres of lush, English-style gardens; afternoon tea served daily in the lounge; and the Planet Bar, where details like classic, black-and-white tiled floors, sleek lighting, and tailored upholstery combine for the perfect marriage of colonial elegance and modern luxury.
The Colony Hotel
Palm Beach, Florida
Since opening in 1947, the Colony Palm Beach has hosted U.S. presidents, European royalty, and plenty of stylish socialites who call the pink hotel home during the winter season. In 2014, the hotel was renovated by designer Carlton Varney, owner of Dorothy Draper Company, who filled the hotel with his signature cheery colors and patterns plus plenty of throwback South Florida panache.
Don’t miss: Trips to the beach in the custom pink, fringe-trimmed beach buggy; sipping a frozen concoction at the poolside Bimini Bar; and super-stylish, family-friendly accommodations, complete with bedtime milk and cookies.
Hotel de Russie
Rome, Italy
Situated between the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo, Hotel de Russie has become a Roman landmark in its own right. Designed by Roman architect Giuseppe Valadier in the early nineteenth century, the hotel hosted artist Pablo Picasso and poet Jean Cocteau in the early twentieth century. Today, it features colorful redesigned interiors thanks to designer Olga Polizzi and architect Tommaso Ziffer.
Don’t miss: The tiered Secret Garden, with rose bushes, orange trees, mature pines, and a waterfall; sipping aperitivo under the stars at the Stravinskij Bar; and lavish interiors that feature furnishings from Porada, Porta Romana, and Zimmer + Rohde.
Amanjena
Marrakech, Morocco
Recognize this reflecting pool lined by a series of pink, exaggerated horseshoe arches? That’s because part of the 2010 movie Sex in the City 2 was filmed at this Marrakech suburb hotel. The Moorish-style architecture of Amanjena, which means “peaceful paradise,” takes design cues from nearby Berber village buildings; it’s pink-red color comes from the traditional pise-de-terre (or rammed earth) walls. Notable guests include David Beckham, who celebrated his 40th birthday at the hotel in 2015.
Don’t miss: A pair of hammam suites that open onto their own courtyard gardens and offer a wide selection of spa therapies and access to Amelkis golf course.
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
St. Petersburg, Florida
Snowbirds have been flocking to this Florida pink retreat since 1925, after by Pennsylvania businessman Aymer Vinoy Laughner worked with architect Henry L. Taylor and contractor George A. Miller to complete the 375-room Mediterranean-style hotel in just 10 months. On the heels of a period of neglect during the middle of the twentieth century, the hotel closed in 1974. In 1992, following an extensive two-year renovation during which original elements like the main dining room's Pompeiian frescos, the ballroom's ornate plaster detailing, and the cypress ceiling beams were restored, the Vinoy reopened. Today, the expanded hotel welcomes guests with the same sophisticated style it boasted nearly 100 years ago.
Don't miss: A round of 18 holes on the historic Snell Island golf course; a sunset cruise around Tampa Bay chartered out of the hotel's private marina; and a visit to the butterfly gardens at the nearby Florida Botanical Gardens.
Cobblers Cove
Barbados
It’s no wonder this small property feels like a luxurious private residence—it was built in 1944 as beach retreat for a sugar planter and was converted to a luxury boutique hotel in the 1970s. Fresh off of a recent redesign with British designer and Soane Britain creative director Lulu Lytle, the beachfront Barbados hideaway is poised to become one of the most stylish destinations in the Caribbean.
Don’t miss: Tea at four o’clock; sipping sundowners by the scallop-shaped pool; and the grilled catch of the day at the oceanfront Camelot restaurant.
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Designed by architects Warren and Wetmore, the Broadmoor, a member of Historic Hotels of America and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is one of the oldest luxury hotels in America. When it opened in 1918, the Italian Renaissance-style hotel boasted one of the first full-service spas in the country. Today, it remains a true destination for wellness and activity, offering a spate of outstanding wilderness adventures, sports, and spa services.
Don't miss: A nine-mile train ride to the majestic summit of nearby Pike's Peak; the Donald Ross-designed golf course, along with the Robert Trent Jones-designed course; and Sunday brunch in the Lake Terrace Dining Room.
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Iguazu National Park, Brazil
As the only hotel located inside Brazil’s Iguazu National Park, the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas offers guests crowd-free access to the Iguazu Falls, part of the largest waterfall system in the world, at dusk and dawn before the park opens to the public. Just as magnificent as its setting, though, is its stately design: the Portuguese colonial-style building, which first opened as a hotel in 1958, has been restored to its original splendor.
Don’t miss: Guided safari walks into the rainforest; a chorus of jungle creatures serenading you while you relax in the pool; and a rejuvenating spa treatment with Brazilian products.
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Boca Raton, Floria
Founded in 1926 as the Cloister Inn, the Boca Raton Resort & Club's original building was designed by famed Florida architect Addison Mizner who was inspired by a Spanish castle. The hotel has expanded dramatically since those early days: in addition to over 1,000 rooms, it now boasts two 18-hole golf courses, seven swimming pools, 30 tennis courts, a 32-slip marina, 13 bars and restaurants, and 200,000 square feet of meeting space.
Don't miss: A serene paddle on a standup paddle board along the Intracoastal Waterway, followed by a leisurely lunch in a private poolside cabana.
La Reserve de Beaulieu
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France
This five-star Cote D’Azur hotel, which first opened as an upscale restaurant in 1880 and was converted to guest accommodations in 1905, has hosted notable guest such as Winston Churchill and Pablo Picasso. Today, it continues to define South-of-France chic, from interiors that have maintained all of the grandeur of the Belle Epoque to the confection of sherbet orange parasols that line the swimming pool sundeck.
Don’t miss: Oceanfront dining at the terrace restaurant, Le Vent Debout; views of the nearby early 1900s Villa Kerylos; and an expansive menu of services plus Ligne St. Barth beauty products at the hotel spa.
The Royal Hawaiian
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
Dubbed "the first resort hostelry in America" by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin when it opened in 1927, The Royal Hawaiian was conceived as a luxury stay for passengers who traveled to Honolulu with Matson Navigation. Its pink Moorish-style grandeur set on 15 acres of lush beach frontage has been a siren call for mainland American and international travelers ever since.
Don't miss: An al fresco spa treatment in the gardens of the Abhasa Spa; a quiet dip in the Malulani Pool, the hotel's signature round swimming pool; and a Mai Tai at the aptly-named beachfront Mai Tai bar.
The Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club
Bermuda
Bermuda's "Pink Palace" hails from royal beginnings: built in 1885 following a visit to Bermuda by Princess Louise (Queen Victoria's fourth daughter), the hotel owes its name, originally "The Princess," to the British royal family. (The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies was also named for Princess Louise.) Over the course of its nearly 135 years, the Hamilton Princess has long attracted well-known guests: Mark Twain was a frequent visitor, as was Ian Fleming.
Having recently completed a large-scale renovation, the hotel launched its "Shades of Pink Suites" program, which allows guests to "summer" in Bermuda by renting a suite for up to nine weekends of the season at a special rate.
Don't miss: The Princess Art Collection, which includes pieces from some of the biggest names in pop and modern art; local catch at Marcus', the Princess's waterfront restaurant by celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson; and a spin around the island in a Twizy, one of the hotel's electric cars.
The Don CeSar
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Designed by architect Henry H. Dupont in 1928 to resemble a pink castle rising from the sand, the Don CeSar remains a bastion of stylish seaside fun on Florida's Gulf Coast nearly 100 years later, having weathered stints as an army hospital and a convalescent center for vets returning from World War II. Florida's Pink Palace has also made appearances on both the big and small screens: the movie Forever Mine and the TV drama Thunder in Paradise filmed at the property, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers shot an MTV special at the Don CeSar in 1985.
Don't miss: Lounging by the fire pits on the deck of the Gulf-front Rowe bar while savoring a Prohibition-era cocktail and bar bites.
La Valencia Hotel
La Jolla, California
At the base of oceanfront hills just outside San Diego stands La Valencia Hotel, a Mediterranean-style resort, regal in her pink posture over La Jolla cove. Designed in 1926 by Reginald Johnson, a local architect chosen for his knowledge of classical Spanish architecture, the hotel has undergone several expansions since, including the acquisition of the former Hotel Cabrillo next door (now referred to as the West Wing of the hotel) in 1956. Having preserved its vintage charm and traditional Southern California Spanish style, La Valencia Hotel welcomes guests today with all the glitz and glamour of the roaring 1920s.
Don't miss: The Spanish-style, hand-painted ceiling in La Sala Lounge, the hotel's iconic lobby bar, where you can sip Pink Lady cocktails while watching the sunset over the Pacific.
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