FEBRUARY 14, the day of romance, is celebrated across the world as people exchange gifts, flowers and cards with their loved ones. Valentine’s Day is an intimate festival celebrating love. But planning a Valentine’s Day celebration is not an easy task, and it takes some extra thinking to make the experience memorable. Here are some offers from hotels in Shanghai and Hangzhou that would take care of celebrating that special occasion.

Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai, has prepared several romantic offer­ings for Valentine’s Day celebrations.

The Valentine’s Day package priced at 4,888 yuan (US$719) net per room per night on February 14 includes a one night stay in the River Wing Ho­rizon Suite, a round-trip chauffeured limousine transfer, dinner at the Jade on 36 Restaurant for two with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot brut champagne and Club Horizon privileges with breakfast for two, afternoon tea and evening cocktails.

For a unique dinner experience com­bining gastronomy and 3D animation, Jade on 36 will be presenting an exclu­sive 5-Course Valentine’s Day edition of Le Petit Chef, combining sumptu­ous menu and playful animation of a miniature chef who invites himself on a table of guests to “prepare” meals right before your eyes.

You can also impress your loved one with the five-course dinner by chef de cuisine Jeremy Biasiol at Jade on 36, overlooking the iconic Bund with a dazzling view of the city skyline.

Both menus will be available at Jade on 36 on February 14 for 999 yuan net per person inclusive of a glass of Veuve Clicquot each, or 1,199 yuan with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé each.

Nadaman, the modern Japanese restaurant, offers a specially crafted menu for Valentine’s Day priced at 1,088 yuan for two, which is inclusive of free-flowing sake, wine, beer, soft drinks and juices.

Tel: 2828-6888

Address: 33 Fucheng Rd

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

Indulge in the Art of Romance at The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi on Valentine’s Day.

Cachet Restaurant is offering a tantalizing Valentine’s dinner buffet. The French window section priced at 1,500 yuan per couple includes sig­nature specialties, an international buffet, tailor-made desserts and one bottle of Bollinger champagne Rose N.V., while Cachet Restaurant’s inter­national buffet is 888 yuan for two, including two glasses of rose wine.

You can also relish a romantic Chinese set dinner at the three Michelin-starred T’ang Court restau­rant. The six-course menu at 3,288 yuan for two includes a pink rose for the ladies and chocolates for the gentlemen.

From now through February 28, Cachet Lobby Lounge is offering the Langham Valentine’s afternoon tea at 736 yuan for two, including two glasses of rose champagne.

All prices are subject to a 16.6 per­cent service charge with minimum booking of two persons.

Tel: Cachet/Lobby Lounge 2330-2420, T’ang Court 2330-2430

Address: 99 Madang Rd

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai is offering a very special “royal treat­ment” that includes a stay in the elegant Royal Suite where royals from all over the world stayed in the past.

During the stay, the hotel brings the French restaurant “Continental Room” to the suite.

Chefs will serve a customized romantic dinner, which features exquisite seasonal ingredients, in the Royal Suite’s dining room. A special Valentine’s breakfast will also be served in the room the next morning.

The glamorous package priced at 16,999 yuan also includes a bottle of Dom Pérignon champagne, a bouquet of fresh flowers from Hibiya Kadan, accompanied by a music box and a “Lovers’ Sanctuary” lovelock.

The price is inclusive of 6 percent VAT and 10 percent service charge, please make your reservation five days in advance.

Tel: 6415-1111 ext.5111

Address: 58 Maoming Rd South

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou

Surprise your loved one with an expertly crafted set menu featuring best-known Thai dishes prepared by Thai head chef Uthan Chooner at Sawasdee Thai Res­taurant of Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou.

The Café Royale will also offer special buffet on Valentine’s Day.

Tel: 0571-8761-6888 ext. 6321 or 6387

Address: 555 Fengqi Rd, Hangzhou

Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao

Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao is creating a cousu main (tailor made) indulgence on Valentine’s Day with a blend of local culture and French art de vivre. The hotel not only offers a creative gastro­nomical experience in its four restaurants but also graceful rooms for luxury stay.

For 999 yuan, couples can choose between a dinner buffet at Kwee Zeen or a Chinese dinner set at Le Chinois, and enjoy a night in one of the hotel’s Luxury King Rooms with a buffet break­fast for two.

Kwee Zeen’s Valentine’s theme buffet dinner will welcome couples with flowers and chocolate upon arrival, while attentive ambassadors serve sparkling wine and tailor-made Paris cocktails.

Chef Su Dexing of Le Chinois has crafted a Chinese dinner menu with a sumptuous selection of local epicurean delights such as sautéed beef in nest, braised prawns and crispy durian cake in the shape of swans.

Inspired by the first Japanese restaurant in Paris in 1958, Takara offers a special Valentine’s menu featuring Japanese dishes such as sashimi, teppanyaki and teriyaki with romantic French flare.

Ocho Tapas and Wine is presenting a five-course French cuisine set menu dinner which includes amuse bouche, foie gras, consommé, ten­derloin beef, cod fish and a Valentine’s dessert.

Diners at Takara and Ocho can enjoy a compli­mentary bottle of champagne and a tailor-made Paris cocktail. The price for either dinner set is 2,514 yuan for two, which also includes a night in an Executive King Room with club access.

Tel: 3669-6666

Address: 666 Taihong Rd

Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel

Celebrate this romantic evening at the Brasserie with the newly designed dinner buffet offering the freshest seafood, BBQ and live cooking sta­tions, sea bass and Australian wagyu beef as well as two glasses of champagne for a special Day. Don’t forget to stop by the sweet art corner for some delicious cupcakes and creative sweets.

Guests will have the chance to win the grand lucky draw of a one night stay in one of the Re­naissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel’s deluxe rooms.

The buffet is 588 yuan per couple, plus a 15 percent service charge.

Tel: 3871-4888, ext. 6622

Address: 719 Yingchun Rd

Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel

With a romantic night view, Giovanni’s on the 27th floor is presenting a six-course set dinner.

Tel: 6275-8888 ext. 4276

Address: 5 Zunyi Rd S.

Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel is offering a four-course set dinner at 688 yuan net per couple. The hotel’s special Valentine’s Day room offer is 600 yuan net per room for one night in a deluxe room.

Tel: 6115-8888

Address: 1018 Changning Rd

Fairmont Peace Hotel

The Cathay Room & Terrace at the Fairmont Peace Hotel has glamorous art-decal halls that are ideal for celebrating the special occasion with your loved one.

The restaurant has created special Valentine’s menus starting at 899 and 1,188 yuan for a four or five course dinner respectively, featuring succulent Australian beef and black cod, rich seasonal seafood and sweet Valentine macaroon desserts.

Couples may also enjoy the world famous Old Jazz Band with romantic champagne cocktails after din­ner in the iconic Jazz Bar.

Guests will also have the opportunity to win sur­prising Valentine’s gifts from NET-A-PORTER and an exclusive Yacht tour along the Huangpu River.

All prices are subject to 15 percent service charge.

Tel: 6138-6881

Address: 20 East Nanjing Rd

Grand Millennium Shanghai Hongqiao

Treat your loved one to a romantic buffet dinner for 298 yuan net per person at O’café, featuring a sumptuous array of international deli­cacies, romantic cocktails and a love photo shoot.

Tel: 6208-5888 ext. 71229

Address: 2588 Yan’an Rd West