If you prefer to stick to well-known chains when travelling a little further off the beaten track, the Four Seasons is a dependable luxe choice. And this one is especially popular for couples. Overlooking the Caspian Sea, the stunning building was built in a beaux-arts–style. Italian meals are served in Zafferano’s dining room or on the alfresco terrace, plus there’s a piazza for lighter bites and a club-style lounge bar. Swim under natural sunlight in the indoor pool, housed in a Roman style, stone-clad atrium with a glass vaulted ceiling. Next door, in the spa, you’ll find a Hamman and VIP suite for couples’ treatments.