7 Hotels With Unforgettable Bathrooms

When choosing a hotel, travelers mainly consider location, price, comfort, and amenities. Until recently, bathrooms were mostly an afterthought even in luxury hotels. Today, however, baths often receive as much attention to detail from hotel designers as lobbies, pools, and other public spaces. Whether it’s jaw-dropping views or over-the-top soaking tubs, put on the “do not disturb” sign and check out seven of the most unforgettable hotel bathrooms around the world.

Aman Tokyo – Tokyo, Japan

Perched high above the vibrant Japanese capital, the Panorama Suites at Aman Tokyo deliver one of the world’s most spectacular bathtub views. Guests can soak in a traditional deep-soaking stone furo tub set beside floor-to-ceiling windows gazing out over the skyline and the majestic silhouette of Mount Fuji (visible on clear days). Blending the elegance of Japanese minimalism, washi paper, natural wood, and granite with ultramodern luxury, these suites offer a rare sanctuary of space and serenity. 

The Inn of the Five Graces – Santa Fe, New Mexico

The ornate opulence of traditional caravanserais — guest houses built to welcome traders along the historic Silk Road — comes to the high desert of Santa Fe at the Inn of the Five Graces. And the baths are every bit as over-the-top as the rest of this award-winning property. Each of the inn’s jewel-box bathrooms is unique, but all feature deep soaking tubs illuminated by flickering lanterns, scattering light across mosaics crafted from handlaid tiles and semiprecious stones. Plus, don’t miss the inn’s mouthwatering complimentary breakfasts — which you can enjoy in your suite.

SB Winemaker’s House and Spa Suites – Mendoza, Argentina

After a long day (perhaps on horseback) in the foothills of the Andes, prepare to be pampered. At Susana Balbo’s winemaker’s house, the spa suites are a world unto themselves. Each suite features a steam room, locally made bath amenities, and a massage table, while four of the seven suites are also equipped with a dry sauna. A turndown service of in-room aromatherapy is prepared in the en-suite tub, shaped like the concrete egg wine tanks that are used in the fermentation process. Each of the spa suites also has its own living room, terrace, and curated wine fridge — along with a private garden, an outdoor fire pit, and heated loungers that are hidden from other guests by a wall of foliage and volcanic stone.

Hotel Yellowstone – Jackson, Wyoming

Hit the slopes, then hit the soaks: The bathrooms at Hotel Yellowstone are clad head-to-toe in Calacatta marble and outfitted with radiant heated floors, making each space feel like a private spa. Unwind in the oversized freestanding soaking tub after a day of exploring Jackson Hole, or enjoy a glass-enclosed shower stocked with Byredo bath products. Toto Washlet Japanese-style toilets offer elevated hygiene; towel warmers ensure warm, fresh linens at all times; and motion-activated vanity lighting adds a sleek, high-tech touch. To top it all off, expansive windows treat guests to spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The Point – Saranac Lake, New York

Channel your inner Rockefeller at the Point, the only Adirondack Great Camp from the Gilded Age that’s open to the public. Built in the 1930s, the rustic-chic log-and-stone cabins turn the idea of “roughing it” upside down — and the baths are no exception. Here, you’ll find stone walk-in showers with dual showerheads, deep freestanding copper soaking tubs, vintage tile work, cozy fireplaces, and expansive lake and mountain views.

Beaverbrook – Surrey, England

For those who can never get enough Downton Abbey in their lives, look no further than this 470-acre estate tucked in the hills of scenic Surrey. “Posh” doesn’t begin to describe the late Victorian mansion, which was owned by Lord Beaverbrook, a Canadian British newspaper publisher and friend of Winston Churchill. Today, guests can soak in the lavish bath or the walk-in shower of the Dowager Room while looking out at the grand gardens and reveling in the aristocratic luxury of bygone days.

Rome Cavalieri – Rome, Italy

Ah, la vita dolce: The luxurious Penthouse Suite at Rome Cavalieri is tastefully designed with floor-to-ceiling white marble walls and countertops with gleaming wood floors. It’s accented with green marble and equipped with a spacious triple shower and a relaxing jetted tub. The hotel’s priceless art collection enhances the lavish experience — look no further than the suite’s movie star-worthy tub fitted with a striking portrait of Marilyn Monroe.