Since there’s nothing quite like waking up to Mount Vesuvius, Central Park, or in the case of Los Cauquenes in Tierra del Fuego — “the end of the world” out your window, we present to you a collection of hotels that put the humble window to exceptional use.
SUMAHAN ON THE WATER
Istanbul, Turkey
It’s no exaggeration: Sumahan is perched right on the edge of the Bosphorus, in an upscale residential neighborhood, looking back towards the bustle of the west bank.
HOTEL CAESAR AUGUSTUS
Anacapri, Capri, Italy
Capri is spectacular from any angle, but the Caesar Augustus, high on a hilltop in Anacapri, boasts what might be the island’s most privileged view.
JADE MOUNTAIN
Soufrière, St Lucia
Three walls is more than enough; you wouldn’t want a pane of glass coming between you and your front-row view of St. Lucia’s towering, volcanic Pitons.
TAJ TASHI THIMPHU
Thimphu, Bhutan
It’s stunning enough from the outside, but the view from inside the Taj is inspiring as well, surrounded by nothing but Himalayas in every direction.
SCHLOSS ELMAU LUXURY SPA & CULTURAL HIDEAWAY
Bavaria, Germany
High in the Bavarian Alps, every room at Schloss Elmau looks out onto idyllic Alpine meadows and craggy snow-capped peaks.
THE FULLERTON BAY HOTEL
Singapore, Singapore
The Fullerton Bay offers just the right angle on Singapore’s historic waterfront, best seen at dusk, with cocktail in hand, from the hotel’s rooftop pool deck.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL NEW YORK
New York City, New York
From high above Columbus Circle the views range far and wide, from the Midtown skyline to the Hudson River, and a bird’s-eye-view of Central Park.
HOTEL MIRAMAR BARCELONA
Barcelona, Spain
Set high on a terraced hillside, surrounded by urban parkland, the Miramar offers a jaw-dropping high-angle perspective on Barcelona’s waterfront districts.
LOS CAUQUENES RESORT & SPA
Patagonia, Argentina
It’s as close as any Tablet hotel gets to the end of the world, and the views over Beagle Channel are the sort of thing nature documentaries are made of.
ANDAZ WEST HOLLYWOOD
Los Angeles, California
As the rare West Hollywood high-rise, the former Riot Hyatt is known for its unbroken views of the Sunset Strip and the Hollywood Hills.
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it s terrific
I’d say this is a nice start for a Bucket List.
a lifetime experience for the everyday