Spring time is said to breed romance – and what could be better for a relationship than a few nights in a sumptuous luxury hotel, just the Luxury Mistress two of you? From glitzy city pads to zen-like spas, there are more than a handful of romantic luxury hotels to choose from around the world.

Here’s the lowdown on the very best, guaranteed to make you believe in love at first sight…

1. The City Chic: L Mansion Guest Palace, Marrakesh, Morocco

This intimate Oriental paradise has just Luxury Dominatrix seven suites available, to make you feel like you’re staying in your own private palace (and what girl doesn’t dream of being a princess?). The decor is so perfectly and exotically conceived, with antiques around every corner and 500 meters of handcrafted mosaic, that it’s more a monument to romantic intrigue than a luxury hotel!

Just a few kilometers outside Morocco’s busy capital city, there’s plenty of opportunity to treat your loved one to a shopping spree and a dinner by candlelight. On site, the hotel offers entertainment for couples, too. The restaurant serves up delicate Moroccan cuisine and the two swimming pools (the outdoor one lined with palm trees) are perfect for a quiet swim.

2. The Rural Retreat: Chateau de Massillan, Provence, France

A dreamy French chateau in the heart of rural France, this castle turned luxury hotel was originally built for the famed mistress of King Henry II and it still exudes love and intrigue from every corner. The location is perfect in more ways than one; set in acres of parkland, there’s plenty of space to retreat into absolute privacy, but just beyond the hotel’s boundaries lays French wine country! All in all, it’s a masterpiece of French chic, from the sophisticated menu in the restaurant to the elegant fountains and 19th century chandeliers.

3. The Honeymoon Hotel: Danieli, Venice, Italy

Whether you’re newlyweds or just two people in love, hotels don’t come more romantic than the Danieli and there isn’t a more magical city than Venice! The ultimate honeymoon destination, Venice hasn’t lost its decadence or unparalleled views and is still one of the best places in the world for an intimate break.