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By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

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Romantic Indulgence: A Butler-Drawn Bath

The Chanler - Butler Drawn Whirlpool Bath with Rose Petals

On request, a butler-drawn bath will await your return to your room at The Chanler in Newport, Rhode Island. Scattered rose petals and flickering votive candles surrounding the whirlpool tub for two set the mood for romance.

© 2005 Kim Knox Beckius
When I returned to my room, I caught the woman who was preparing my bath a bit off guard. Of course, she wasn't nearly as surprised as I was.

Butler-drawn baths are one of the romantic indulgences offered to guests of The Chanler. Simply provide your estimated time of return when you make a request, and you'll find the Jacuzzi tub in your room pulsating with hot water and surrounded by fresh rose petals and twinkling votive candles.

A note to men: The plasma screen television in your bathroom will likely be visible from the Jacuzzi tub. While you may find it romantic to watch a game or the news while you soak in a rose-petal-filled whirlpool tub, your female companion probably will not.

Kim Knox Beckius
Guide since 1998

Kim Knox Beckius
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