When you travel, you certainly want to get the most for your money. That’s a concept that applies to where you stay as well. So, for those of you who truly appreciate scenic views and local landscapes, here are 25 hotel views that you must see for yourself.

25 Hotel Views You Must See For Yourself

1.  Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia

The prestigious Park Hyatt Sydney in New South Wales is well-known for its exceptional views of the famous Sydney Opera House from a number of different areas. Guests can see it from the terrace, the roof pool, and the recommended restaurant The Dining Room. Both the striking Sydney Suite’s outdoor terrace and the popular Quay Suite’s three private balconies provide visitors with pretty panoramic views of the harbor and the Sydney Opera House.

2.  The Four Seasons Serengeti, Tanzania 

The much-favored Four Seasons Serengeti resort is actually ensconced into stunning Serengeti National Park. In fact, it beautifully blends into its natural surroundings. Veteran visitors often give rave reviews to this resort. Here you can stay in a suite that has a terrace that spans the entire length of the room. Other amenities include comfy couches, an outdoor shower, couches, a personal plunge pool, and noteworthy views of the striking Serengeti plains.  

3.  Armani Hotel Dubai, UAE

You will find this hotel in Downtown Dubai. More specifically, it is located in the world’s tallest tower, Dubai’s impressive Burj Khalifa. The hotel actually occupies the first eight floors and the 38th and 39th floor as well. Visit the higher floors to take in the wonderful views of both Dubai and the Arabian Gulf too.

4.  The Oberoi Amarvilas, India 

The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra is a great place to stay if you want to visit the Agra Fort, the famous Taj Mahal, and the well-known ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri. (They are all official UNESCO World Heritage Sites.) This five-star hotel is less than a half kilometer from the Taj Mahal, in fact. You will have an unrestricted view of the popular tourist attraction from any room or suite and even from its spa.

5.  Shangri-La at the Shard, United Kingdom

If you’d like to get some of the best views of the city of London, check-in at Shangri-La The Shard. This high-rise hotel covers 18 floors of the structure known as “Western Europe’s tallest building.” Indeed, people in the know can confirm that guests here can actually get a gander at the city’s panoramic skyline overlooking the famous River Thames. Mind you, the ultimate outlook is offered on the 38th floor in the luxurious London suite!

6.  Peninsula Paris, France

The Peninsula is located in the heart of Paris and is therefore within a comfortable walking distance of some of the most famous monuments, art museums, and luxurious shopping centers in the world. It also provides guests with incredible views of the city. You will find one of the very best views of the Eiffel Tower from the ravishing Rooftop Garden Suite. You can also enjoy dinner with a view at the luxurious L’Oiseau Blanc.

7.  New York Marriott Marquis, USA

Located in New York City, New York, this hotel is a fashionable flagship property of the Marriott company. It can be found in the center of Times Square and is close to such popular tourist attractions as Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center. Here guests can enjoy fabulous floor-to-ceiling views of famous Times Square. Book your stay in late December and you will have the perfect place to see the iconic ball drop on New Year’s Eve.

8.  La Quinta Resort & Club Curio Collection, USA

You will find this American resort about 35 minutes outside of popular Palm Springs, California. This well-reviewed resort has rooms that provide their guests with magnificent mountain views and quite a lot to take in from the favored Top of the Plaza bar, the pretty pools, and even the golf course.

9.  InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, USA

This hotel has 73 stories. It is 1,1000 feet high. Thus, it is the official “tallest building on the West Coast.” It is also “the tallest hotel west of the Mississippi River.” If you want to take in some super sweeping views, check-in on the 70th floor.  

It’s called the Sky Lobby. Corner rooms are especially praised by guests and critics alike for their fantastic floor with floor-to-ceiling windows. Mind you, all the rooms located between the 31st and 66th floors have noteworthy views. (Dine at the popular Spire 73 on the 73rd floor too.)

10.  Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Japan

The Ritz-Carlton is situated in Tokyo Midtown, a sizable shopping, and office complex in the decidedly upscale Roppongi neighborhood. While the entrance is on the street, in keeping with tradition, you check-in at the lobby on the 45th floor. As a five-star hotel, there is the expected assortment of amenities such as a large, lovely indoor pool and fantastic views. Even the rooms also have views of the city here.

11.  Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Maldives

If you vacation in the Maldives, you should book a stay at the stellar Stella Maris Ocean Villa. It’s nestled on its own little island at the well-known Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. This venerable villa is said by some travel critics to be a “modern masterpiece”, complete with fantastic floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the place with natural light and, more importantly, offer awesome, uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Guests can also admire the ocean from the roof deck, two overwater hammocks, a pair of private infinity pools, and even the attractive oversized soaking tub.

12.  Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards, USA

You can get great views of the Big Apple’s skyline from a number of hotels in New York. However, if you want some especially excellent views of this major metropolis’ famous skyscrapers, the rail yards, the Hudson River, and the Vessel, book a stay at the premiere hotel opened by the well-known wellness brand Equinox. Indeed, veteran visitors say guests can see some of the best views from the popular outdoor pool deck. Visit in the winter if you’d like a barrel sauna, or during the winter if you prefer sunbathing on a lounger.

13.  Four Seasons Chiang Mai, Thailand

If you’re in Thailand and are a big fan of lush, verdant greenery, rice paddies, and Zen fountains, then this is the place for you. From the lobby, the pool, and all the hotel’s freestanding rooms, you can see the trees and tropical flowers. If you’re looking for a quiet place from which to take in the peaceful garden views, kick back in the tranquil hot tub off of the main pool.

14.  Hilton Tel Aviv, Israel

Partake of your morning repast and take in the stunning sea views from your own private balcony at this hotel. Some of the suites here even include bathtubs from which you can enjoy the superb seaside sunsets. Go to the second floor to the popular pool and outdoor lounge where you can enjoy a view of the beautiful beach and vast sea beyond. Critics claim the executive lounge is little, but confirm the views are exceptional.

15.  The Shanghai Edition, China

Travel journalists and former guests give high scores to the memorable views at the Shanghai Edition. The best views of the cityscape can be seen from the attractive outdoor terrace of the popular rooftop Hiya restaurant. This Asian eatery focuses on Japanese-inspired cuisine. If you visit when the weather is a bit chilly, fret not. The Hiya’s interior features floor-to-ceiling glass windows so you won’t miss out on the view.

16.  The Brando, French Polynesia

If you love crystal-clear water and white-sand beaches, this hotel is for you. It is nestled on the little island of Tetiaroa. Book a guest villa here and enjoy the accompanying plunge pool, private deck, and private beach area to boot. Your view will look out across the shining sea. Here you can do most of your dining outdoors too, so you won’t have to turn away until it’s time to leave.

17.  W Aspen, USA

 Here at the W Aspen, at the foot of majestic Aspen Mountain in Colorado, your luxury ski trip comes complete with great views of the towering pine trees and craggy, rugged peaks too. If you tire of skiing, you can enjoy some stunning views warming yourself by the fire pit at the relaxing rooftop pool and bar. Some say this is bound to be the best place to be after hitting the slopes.

18.  Hotel Costa Verde, Costa Rica

If you’re an AvGeek (into airplanes), and enjoy the jungle and captivating coastal views, then check-in at the Hotel Costa Verde. Here you will be able to see a keen collection of old airplanes right on the property. You can even spend the night in one of them! Sure, most of the regular rooms here offer guests lovely landscape views, but where else can you see the sight from the distinctive deck of an old-school Boeing 727?

19.  InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia

The overwater villas here all look out over clear blue water. Guests can take in the view from the deck, inside your room, and even from your bathtub. You can also see the sights from the main pool or from pretty much anywhere on the resort grounds. Keep an eye out for stingrays and tropical fish swimming near your villa as well.

20.  TWA Hotel USA

The TWA Hotel is another great place to stay if you’re an AvGeek. The moment you enter the lobby you can spot a 1958 TWA Lockheed Constellation, JFK’s Terminal 5, and the sunken lounge. This place is steeped in aviation history. Here you can even spot planes on JFK’s Runway 4 from the remarkable rooftop pool and grill. The rooms come complete with large windows too, so the advantages of staying here should be quite “plane”.

21.  Scrub Island Resort, British Virgin Islands

This Marriott Autograph Collection property has reportedly fully recovered from damages sustained during 2017’s Hurricane Irma. You can take in the serene sights of the beautiful blue water and the boats docked in the local harbor from the pool, the assorted eateries, and a majority of the rooms there. Of course, the most relaxing place to enjoy the view here is from the spa’s popular plunge pool.

22.  Singita Lebombo Lodge, South Africa

This lodge is located in Kruger National Park. This place is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. This luxurious lodge overlooks 33,000 acres of wilderness. Here you could spot African buffalo, black rhinoceroses, elephants, leopards, and lions. Relax in your glass-walled suite and watch wild animals gather around the watering hole. Enjoy the lovely landscape from the swimming pool too.

23.  H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton, USA

This hotel is situated right outside Los Angeles International (LAX). Specifically, it is between a pair of parallel runways and thus is perfect for people in need of accommodations during a layover or AvGeeks. While rooms overlooking the airport are available, ultimate AvGeeks will head for the well-known 12th-floor roof deck on the building’s northeast side overlooking the runways. You can even watch planes while working in the gym!

24.  The St. Regis Venice, Italy

This hotel offers amazing views of the world-famous Grand Canal and the popular Santa Maria della Salute Basilica. Book a suite with a private balcony that will allow you to see it all. If that isn’t within your budget, get up early and get a table on the attractive outdoor patio, which also offers guests great views of the canals.

25.  Borealis Basecamp, USA

Alaska’s brisk Borealis Basecamp offers guests unbeatable views of the famous northern lights as they shine over the transparent, 12-foot ceiling of a private igloo. This camp features 10 igloos and is less than an hour’s drive out of FAI (Fairbanks International Airport). Here you are far from any light pollution so as long as the skies are clear and dark, witnessing the elusive aurora shouldn’t be difficult. Just be sure to book an extra day or so in case the weather is bad.

The post 25 Hotel Views You Must See For Yourself appeared first on Add to Bucketlist , Vacation Deals.

We have different reasons for staying wherever we stay when we travel. Maybe you want to stay in a very specific area. Maybe you’re looking for the cheapest place to sleep. Whatever the case, some travel writers confirm that some of the best hotels in the world see their bathrooms as “high-design hideaways.” With that thought in mind, here are 19 hotels you’d book just for the gorgeous bathtub.

19 Hotels You’ll Book Just For The Gorgeous Bathtub

1.  Times Square Edition, New York City, USA

The Times Square Edition is a relatively new hotel. It is highlighted by Ian Schrager’s rather chic design aesthetic. The bar spaces are attractive, and even the gym has views.

The rooms are beautiful and the beds are reportedly comfortable too. The interiors are modern and nigh sexy. While the standard rooms only include a stand-up shower, if you splurge a bit on a suite or score a free upgrade, you can see the city soaking in a tub. Additionally, the hotel’s stone bathrooms include Le Labo bath products in the company’s signature fragrance.

(Continued on next page)

2.  The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives 

Veteran visitors often add this resort to their list of favorites. This is due to the lovely villas, the awesome overwater spa, remarkable restaurants, and assorted outdoor activities such as deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. The best bathtub views can be found in the overwater villas. Mind you, even if you are a credit card points svengali, plan for a pricey visit. Much like the majority of the resorts in the Maldives, there will be fees and steep taxes. Still, despite what the James Bond movie folks say, you only live once, right?  

(Continued on next page)

3.  The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

There’s nothing like an oversized soaking bathtub. Seriously, how often do we take a nice long bath in our everyday lives? Here at The Cape only the superior king and double queen rooms don’t include beautiful bathtubs.

Book a room with a fun, freestanding copper-leaf tub. From there you can lazily gaze out the wall-to-wall windows or simply watch TV. Tubs feature oversized faucets and Noken Porcelanosa monoblock taps and, a favorite of the ladies, a handheld showerhead. There is also a convenient sliding wood bathtub tray loaded with designer D.S. DS & Durga products.  

(Continued on next page)

4.  The Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Canada

From your room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, you will have superb views of Vancouver Harbour, the snow-capped peaks of the distant, well-known Canadian Rockies, and (of course) the bustling city itself. Book a popular Signature Ofuro Room and you will be able to take in those sights from a nice, comfy, jetted, square Japanese ofuro tub in a marble bathroom. Rates for these rooms start at roughly 330 euros or $376.00 per night. Other points of interest at this hotel include the Botanist restaurant and the Willow Stream Spa.

(Continued on next page)

5.  The Conrad Koh Samu, Koh Samui, Thailand

The exotic Conrad Koh Samui has long been a favorite Thai resort. This is largely due to its particular location. It is nestled in a verdant rainforest on the gorgeous Gulf of Thailand. Most of the bathrooms here offer guests a minimum of one view from the bathtub. That even includes such starter category accommodations as the popular one-bedroom pool villas. Of course, the views naturally get better the nicer a room or suite you book. Room rates here start at a little over 1,8716 Thai Baht or $560.00.

(Continued on next page)

6.  Rosewood London, London, England 

Regular readers may already know that Rosewood London is one of the city’s nigh-legendary luxury hotels. Furthermore, a stay here should undoubtedly be on the bucket list of every one of our bathtub connoisseurs. There are 263 rooms and suites available here and they all include hand-beaten Alpaca silver and attractive Italian marble. Nevertheless, the room you really should book is the favored one-bedroom Manor House suite. It features a popular circular soaking tub that was hand-carved from one piece of Carrera marble. Rates for rooms with tubs start at 546 Pound Sterling or $750.00.

(Continued on next page)

7.  Four Seasons Bora Bora, Motu Tehotu, French Polynesia

Perhaps the most photographed sight here in Bora Bora is the rugged, jungle-covered slopes of massive Mount Otemanu. You will discover different distinctive views at this attractive tropical retreat. It was made famous by such celebrity travelers as Halle Berry and Jennifer Aniston.

Here you can get an overwater bungalow that comes complete with bathtub views of both majestic Mount Otemanu and the local lagoon. You’ll certainly appreciate the tub after a day of snorkeling and other fun in the sun. Room rates here start at approximately $1,400.00 So keep an eye out for special promotions such as their recent offer of a free fourth night and complimentary daily breakfast for two.

(Continued on next page)

8.  Jade Mountain, Soufriere, St. Lucia

Are you thinking of traveling to the warm West Indies? Here at this St. Lucia resort, no two bathrooms are exactly alike. However, each one of them includes a cozy chromotherapy whirlpool tub for two. They are all also on pedestals so that your view of the Caribbean and the Gros and Piti Pitons are unimpaired. If you stay in a Sanctuary-level suite you can divide your time between your tub and your private infinity pool as well.

(Continued on next page)

9.  The Silo Hotel Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

When this hotel opened its doors in March 2017, it helped change the local waterfront. Architect Thomas Heatherwick took an old former grain silo from 1924 into something unique. He also supervised the inclusion of the renowned Zeitz MOCAA museum on the ground floor.

The hotel occupies the six upper levels and includes 28 rooms. There are also three restaurants, a spa, and a nice rooftop bar by the pool. Bathrooms here are large and lavish and a number of them provide guests with unimpaired views of such Cape Town landmarks as the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain through their trademark geodesic windows. Room rates generally start at more than $1,000.00 each night. Too pricey? Just have a drink at the bar and enjoy the views.  

(Continued on next page)

10.  Six Senses Kaplankaya, Muğla, Turkey

This exceptionally ambitious resort is situated north of Bodrum in southwestern Turkey. It first opened in 2018. It is highlighted by its huge spa and fitness center which covers an area of 107,000 square feet.  

Indeed, here you can reportedly have “a spa-like experience” without even having to leave your own room. More importantly, for the sake of this article, you can take in views of the shining Aegean Sea, the local olive groves, and nearby hillside all from the comfort of a hot, deep, soaking tub, thanks to the marble bathroom’s famous floor-to-ceiling windows. If you’re looking for a price break, book your bathtub room during any of the off-peak dates and pay as “low” as $322.00 per night. During the more popular summer season, you will probably pay at least twice that per-night price.

(Continued on next page)

11.  Delta Hotel Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Initially, many travelers mistake this hotel as little more than a basic “business hotel” in the country’s largest metropolis. For the most part, that assumption is true. Ah, but as the French say: “Viva la difference!”

Veteran visitors confirm that if you travel to Toronto, you should stay in one of this hotel’s exceptional Corner Skyline Soaker rooms. They are aptly named because they all feature large soaking tubs located smack dab against the favored floor-to-ceiling windows here. So kick back, relax and soak in the great view of the city’s well-known CN Tower right across the street.

(Continued on next page)

12.  Ventana Big Sur, Big Sur, USA

 If you’re vacationing on the California coast and prefer your ocean views served with some mountains and forest, then these excellent adults-only accommodations are for you. This resort was reopened in 2017 following an in-depth. Multimillion-dollar renovation and is now an Alila Hotel. It has 59 updated suites and rooms. Each one includes a private patio or balcony, a fireplace for romantic rendezvouses, and a deep soaking bathtub complete with a view.

(Continued on next page)

13.  InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam

The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is a beautiful beach resort designed by American architect Bill Bensley. The rooms here seem to cascade down the Sun Peninsula’s striking, steep hillsides to the sparkling, tranquil waters of the property’s private bay. It all adds up to picture-postcard panoramas of the country’s central coast. You need only book a standard King Resort Classic Room to enjoy a bathtub view here. The rates start at approximately $350.00 for each night.

(Continued on next page)

14.  Hotel Punta Tragara Capri, Capri, Italy

You will discover the Hotel Punta Tragara perched along a dramatic, craggy cliff overlooking the famous Faraglioni rocks. Some travel writers consider it “an understated Italian classic.” During the summer season, you can hike the numerous trails found on the isle, stake out a spot by the hotel pool, and otherwise dodge the tourists.  

Ah, but if you would rather avoid the tons of tourists that regularly flock here, there’s an easy answer. Be sure to book the awesome Art Suite. In this special suite, you can take in some of the city’s most popular sights all fantastically framed by a nice semi-circular window while enjoying the comforts of a relaxing oversize bathtub.

(Continued on next page)

15.  The Urban Cowboy Lodge, Catskills, USA

Perhaps it should have been noted earlier: There are bathtubs you take a bath in, and there are bathtubs you actually admire and take pictures of for your social media accounts. Here at the relatively new Urban Cowboy Lodge nestled in New York’s popular Catskills, all the memorable clawfoot bathtubs are for both. Book one of the lodge’s Alpine suites and you can enjoy a restful soak in a surprisingly elegant bronze bath right next to a warm potbelly fireplace. You can also opt to take a welcoming Walden Bathing Suite that includes an intimate outdoor cedar tub for two.

(Continued on next page)

16.  Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, Emirato de Dubai

 Someone once suggested that Dubai’s best views are of the steadily-growing skyline. Ah, but true traveling fans disagree. The most unique views can be found here. For it is here that guests can both sleep and bathe with the 65,000 sea creatures that reside in the incredible Ambassador Lagoon aquarium. One need only book a Neptune or Poseidon underwater suite. Mind you, staying underwater isn’t inexpensive. Still, you may find that the suite rates–starting at roughly $3,400 per night–are worth the experience.

(Continued on next page)

17.  andBeyond Tengile River Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

This lodge is located on a game reserve near Kruger National Park. It features sustainable elements such as recycled railway stones used in the flooring. There are nine large rooms that include open-air decks and private plunge pools. The rooms are on stilts close to the Sand River banks, so you can bathe with a view of buffalo and elephants doing the same thing below you. Room rates here start at about 20,500 ZAR or $1,200.00 per person each night. 

(Continued on next page)

18.  Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico, USA

You’ll find this getaway ensconced on Puerto Rico’s northern shore, about 45 minutes west of San Juan. Here the tropical surroundings blend with the resort’s modern interiors. Highlights include both indoor and outdoor showers, a separate water closet, and spacious bathrooms with double sinks. The bathtubs are oversized and placed against a veritable wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Rates vary per season but prepare to pay at least $1,000 per night.

(Continued on next page)

19.  NIHI Sumba, Sumba, Indonesia

This honeymooner’s paradise on the isle of Sumba is owned by Chris Burch, CEO, and founder of Burch Creative Capital. It includes private villas set on sprawling grounds. Each villa features a large, one-of-a-kind bathtub. They are accented with water features and built for two. (A palapa above the tubs provides privacy.) If you’re celebrating any special occasion be sure to let management know and you will reportedly receive several extras such as pretty floral bath arrangements. 

The post 19 Hotels You’d Book Just For The Gorgeous Bathtub appeared first on Add to Bucketlist , Vacation Deals.

“I’ll have a room with a view/What sights I will see there…” 

Seasoned travelers know that your accommodations can often make all the difference. With that thought in mind, we found some unusual and amazing rooms with a view. Without further ado, here are 15 hotel rooms with the best views in the world.

15 Hotel Rooms With The Best Views In The Whole World

1.  The View Hotel, USA

This hotel is aptly named as it is reportedly “all about the view.” It is owned by the Navajo people. It’s also the first hotel to be erected on official tribal park property. The building was specifically designed to pretty much blend in with the landscape.

Veteran visitors suggest setting your travel alarm clock early so that you can catch the sunrise above majestic Monument Valley. Every room here includes its own private balcony from which you can see the multi-colored sandstone rock formations called the Mittens. Enjoy stargazing? Request a Star View room up on the top floor.

(Continued on next page)

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, Peru

Spend the night in a remote canopy treehouse at this eco-lodge. You take a wooden walkway to your comfy cabana nearly 100 feet up amidst the trees. Here you are immersed in the jungle with a bit of luxury to boot.

You’ll be served dinner on a personal private platform. After your meal, the lights are doused as you drift off to the sounds of the Amazonian evening. Birds, monkeys, and other denizens of the jungle will wake you early as you prepare for a memorable breakfast over the rainforest.

(Continued on next page)

The Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, Namibia 

If you’re seeking seclusion, this camp, located right outside of the Skeleton Coast National Park, is just the place. It’s only accessible by small planes. The camp is nestled in a stark, striking desert that stretches as far as you can see. 

This epicurean encampment includes seven en-suite tents. They all include outdoor decks where you can see superb sunrises and even watch wildlife. You may spot antelope, desert-adapted elephants, lions, and giraffes. The camp’s main lodge offers 360-degree views of the distinctive desert and a popular plunge pool.

(Continued on next page)

Palazzo Niccolini, Italy

If you’re in Florence, this is the place to stay. Indeed, some say you might swoon at the view you will see from the popular Palazzo Niccolini’s distinguished Dome suite. Veteran visitors say it’s like you can practically “almost touch the mighty dome” of the city’s distinctive Duomo from the suite’s windows. 

Even Lucy Honeychurch would praise this room with a view. These accommodations are found on the Piazza del Duomo and were once workshops of famous Florentine artists. It is both a beautiful and historic hotel. It features antique furniture, frescoes, and even painted ceilings.

(Continued on next page)

Shangri-La At The Shard, United Kingdom

Looking for lovely London views? You can take in lofty views of the city in this high-rise hotel. Every guest here has a great view but the ultimate outlook is offered on the 38th floor in the luxurious London suite.

These luxurious lodgings come complete with a personal butler and both binoculars and a telescope specifically for taking a closer look at the comings and goings of the city. In fact, you can even see the sights from the comfort of a hot bath since even the suite’s stunning marble-clad bathroom provides panoramic views of London. Check out the renowned river Thames, and the Tower of London. You can even see St. Paul’s Cathedral as you soak.

(Continued on next page)

Hotel Iso Syöte, Finland

If you’d like to spend the night under the midnight sun or northern lights in Lapland, then reserve the Eagle View Suite at this noteworthy hotel. Thanks to the glass walls and roof here you can survey the surrounding verdant forest from your “nest”, a curved, comfy bed nestled in an actual tree that grows right through this terrific two-floor suite.

Located on a remote fell top in stunning Syote National Park, the conditions here for seeing the northern lights or simply stargazing are optimal. Indeed, the hotel’s relatively new, attractive Aurora View suites also provide memorable views of the sky as they feature private hot tub-equipped balconies and glass-fronted façades as well.

(Continued on next page)

Alila Jamal Akhdar, Oman

This hotel is situated in the Al Hajar mountains, roughly 2,000 meters above sea level. Here your accommodations overlook deep gorges, craggy ravines, and steep cliffs. The architecture is traditional Omani and the décor is simply luxurious. Yet, it all blends in wonderfully with the desert surroundings.

Every room includes awe-inspiring mountain views. Stay as long as you can. Former guests guarantee you won’t get tired of the views as the rocks here actually change color with both the light and seasons.

(Continued on next page)

Kandolhu, Maldives

You can take in some memorable views of a beautiful coral garden from this resort’s ravishing Ocean Pool Villa.  You might even see a blue sturgeon fish or sea turtle too. In fact, it’s also a great place to see the stunning sunset on the Indian Ocean (complete with a special Paradise Martini, of course).  Indeed, all of Kandolhu Island in the Maldives’ North Ari Atoll is a true paradise complete with pristine water and wonderful white sand beaches. Since these attractive Ocean Pool villas are on the ocean you can pretty much climb out of bed and dive right in for some swimming or snorkeling.

(Continued on next page)

Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, Kenya

You can enjoy incredible views from one of the Loisaba star beds. Sure, memorable views are standard for most safari camps in Kenya. Loisaba, however, boasts “a truly authentic and intimate African experience.”

Veteran visitors can confirm that here they crank it up a notch with their striking, handmade four-poster beds. The beautiful beds are brought out at night and set up on raised wood platforms close to a waterhole to allow visitors to sleep out under the starry skies. Each wooden platform features an open-plan bathroom and sitting area. Here guests can also enjoy picture-perfect views of the well-known Loisaba Conservancy where kudu, lions, rhinos, wild dogs, and elephants roam.

(Continued on next page)

Vivood, Spain

You can discover this adults-only hotel in Alicante, nestled next to the beautiful village of El Castell de Guadalest. Here within a smart, striking pod jutting out of a rocky crag, you can experience the incredible vistas of the verdant dense woods and surrounding Guadalest Valley through floor-to-ceiling glass walls. It’s all part and parcel of an enviro-friendly hotel chain managed, designed, and owned by architects. This location was specifically designed by architect and owner Daniel May Pardo.

(Continued on next page)

Shakti Leti 360, India

Head for Uttarakhand and prepare to revive your senses and clear your mind in this tranquil mountain getaway. Relax in one of the four cozy cottages here almost 2,439 meters up and look across to the famous Himalayas and down on the attractive foothills and hill stations below you. The accommodations are simple yet elegant and include locally-made pashmina blankets to keep you warm.  

Stargazing is quite convenient here, too. Simply grab a chair right outside your room and look upward. Feeling adventurous? Sign up for one of the resort’s camping trips higher up in the mountains and get even closer to the stars.

(Continued on next page)

Six Senses Thailand

This intimate island retreat in Yao Noi in Phang Nga Bay is accessible only by boat. Book one of their ocean panorama pool villas and you can awaken to amazing views across the popular marine national park. Experience the utterly enticing infinity pool on your private deck. Swim out to the pool’s edge and see the striking limestone karsts in the bay water between the mainland and Phuket and use the alfresco spa too.

(Continued on next page)

Tierra Patagonia, Chile

Located in popular Patagonia, Tierra Patagonia is said to be a “striking hotel” that was specifically designed so that every single room would provide guests with rather remarkable views over lovely Lake Sarmiento and beyond to the great granite towers known as Torres del Paine. Veteran visitors claim you will be mesmerized by the unusual beauty of the national park no matter which room you book.

(Continued on next page)

Gjáargarður Guesthouse, Faroe Islands

This gorgeous guesthouse is in Gjógv. This quaint, turf-topped place seems smaller than it is because it is fairly dwarfed by the islands’ highest mountain, the majestic Slættaratindur. Indeed, it almost looks like a hobbit home ‘neath this mighty landscape.

Yes, the rooms are somewhat modest but you’re not here for the amenities. You are here because Gjáargarður looks out over the mountains, the water, and the picturesque fishing village of Gjógv. It’s a view of the local life and landscape that’s fascinating.

(Continued on next page)

The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

Finally, you can get a bird’s eye view from the balcony of your canopy suite. You could see butterflies, white-bellied sea eagles, and oriental pied hornbills amidst the treetops. Your accommodations overlook the jungle and out to the shining Andaman Sea. If you’re lucky, you might even see a Sunda flying lemur flying through the ancient rainforest.

Special Mention

Niagara Falls, USA and Canada

Iconic Niagara Falls includes a trio of waterfalls at Niagara Gorge’s southern end. They span the border between the state of New York and the pretty province of Ontario in the neighboring nation of Canada. Niagara Falls is stunning. Take a classic cable car ride over the whirlpool, take a helicopter ride over the rapid, rushing water or visit famous Goat Island and see it all from both countries.  See you later! 

The post 15 Incredible Hotel Room Views You Want To Wake Up To appeared first on Add to Bucketlist , Vacation Deals.