Swap those grey skies for some sunshine and picture-perfect scenery by checking in to one of these beautiful hotel rooms with a view from around the world.
With Storm Ciara causing general mayhem and angry skies keeping us all company, check out some of the world’s most beautiful rooms with a view to inspire serious wanderlust – from the sweeping Pacific Ocean in California to a remote outdoor landscape in Colorado.
Coastal Cool
Viceroy Santa Monica – Santa Monica, California
Located steps from the beach, Viceroy Santa Monica welcomes guests to experience its luxurious hotel rooms with spacious living areas and incredible ocean views.
With the hotel soon to undergo a $21 million renovation, visitors can enjoy one of the 162 and can make the most of the all-new poolside experience, restaurant, fitness centre and interesting art installations.
Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel – Dana Point, California
Sleek accommodation, incredible dining and exemplary service are at the heart of what makes the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel so special. There are four ocean-view suites to choose from, each offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Within the suites, guests can also enjoy comfortable king beds, luxurious bath products and flat-screen TVs. For more information on this and other luxury hotels, visit visitdanapoint.com.
Sankara Hotel and Spa: Yakushima Island, Japan
Nothing screams luxury more than a subtropical island spa. Sankara Hotel and Spa offers views of not only the emerald green forest but also the wide-open sea from the comfort of guests’ private rooms or veranda.
No expense is spared here – with authentic Asian spa treatments and a hotel chef trained in three-star French restaurants prior to taking up his residency. For more information, visit welcomekyushu.com.
Paséa Hotel & Spa: Huntington Beach, California
Located just steps from the Huntington Beach Pier, Paséa Hotel & Spa is a modern oasis with an unrivalled sense of clean, coastal style and comfort.
Offering laid-back luxury with a deep connection to the Huntington Beach surf culture, Paséa Hotel & Spa comprises 250 spacious guestrooms, a rooftop bar and a spa.
Every room features an unparalleled ocean view with spacious balconies and design elements inspired by the coastal location. For more information, visit surfcityusa.com.
Balboa Bay Resort: Newport Beach, California
Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach is the epitome of laidback luxury, offering a relaxing spa, fine dining and recently renovated guest rooms and suites.
For an extra special stay, guests should book the Presidential Suite, which features a spacious living room, two bedrooms, three private balconies and a 12-person dining table, in addition to serene waterfront views. For more information, head to visitnewportbeach.com.
JW Marriot Marco Island Beach Resort: Florida’s Paradise Coast, Florida
Set on three miles of private beach on the Gulf of Mexico, the JW Marriot Marco Island Beach Resort is an upscale 664-room resort famed for its sugar-sand beaches and family-friendly activities.
Guests can unwind in luxurious rooms and suites, each with scenic private balconies, including the palatial penthouse (pictured) boasting sweeping ocean views. With 12 restaurants, a championship golf course and an exquisite spa, there’s no reason to leave. For more information, visit paradisecoast.com.
Intercontinental San Diego: San Diego, California
Standing proudly over the San Diego Bayfront, the Intercontinental offers breathtaking views and Southern Californian charm.
Each of the 400 rooms offers floor-to-ceiling windows, soft coastal-style furnishings and luxury amenities for guests to enjoy.
The hotel’s own Vistal Bar and Restaurant provide world-class dishes inspired by the colour and vibrancy of the city. For more information, visit sandiego.org.
Timber Cove Resort: Sonoma County, California
Perched on a dramatic bluff high above the Pacific Ocean lies Timber Cove Resort, a one-of-a-kind hotel overlooking Sonoma County’s breathtaking coastline.
Guests experience a deep connection with nature, both land and sea, while rooms offer a casual, sophisticated space to relax and take in the ocean’s magnitude with a glass of local wine in hand. For more information, visit sonomacounty.com.
Lush Lakes
The Landing Resort & Spa: South Lake Tahoe, California
The Landing Resort & Spa, with its cosy fire pits and glass-encased wine cellar, is a serene mountain escape offering incredible views over Lake Tahoe and its sandy beaches.
Offering an opulent yet intimate vibe, the hotel is a true oasis come winter after a day on the slopes or in summer months when outdoor adventures await. For more information, visit tahoesouth.com.
Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings Hotel: Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Enjoy the towering Mt. Oakan and the pristine waters of Lake Akan at the Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings Hotel.
As the hotel is built on land historically populated by the Ainu, indigenous Japanese people, the structure and décor are heavily influenced by Ainu culture. Every room is tastefully accented with traditional patterns and wood carvings showcasing the beauty of Japanese wildlife.
Visitors are encouraged to take evening strolls by the lake, looking up at the unpolluted sky makes for an unforgettable stargazing experience. For more information, visit japan.travel.
Best of the Rest
Devil’s Thumb Ranch: Tabernash, Colorado
Devil’s Thumb Ranch is a luxurious dude ranch set across 6,500 acres of beautiful wilderness.
Combining Western hospitality with modern comforts, guests can relax with a spa treatment, dine on world-class seasonal dishes and take part in a number of activities, from fly fishing in summer to Nordic skiing in winter, as well as horseback riding all year round.
Many of the cosy log cabins offer sweeping views of the Continental Divide and Ranch Valley. For more information, head to colorado.com.
Citizen Hotel: Sacramento, California
With unmatched views of downtown Sacramento, Citizen Hotel combines historic glamour with unforgettable sophistication in the heart of the city. No two rooms are the same, but all offer a serene retreat from the ordinary.
With 1920s architecture and politically-themed decor, Citizen Hotel is the perfect base to explore the buzzing and bustling Californian capital. For more information, head to visitsacramento.com.
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