8 of the Best Hotel Views Around the World

If you’re looking to splurge on the best room in the house for a special getaway, chances are you’ll wind up with some of the best views in the house, too. Whether your suite offers an infinity pool that peers out onto the ocean horizon or floor-to-ceiling windows highlighting the skyline, these eight hotels offer some of our favorite views in the world.

Shuhoukaku Kogetsu – Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

Overlooking Lake Kawaguchi — one of the famous Fuji Five Lakes — from its northern coast, Shuhoukaku Kogetsu is a traditional ryokan located in the peaceful town of Fujikawaguchiko in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture. On a clear day, the views of Mount Fuji are outstanding, and if you’re lucky, you may be able to secure a view of the famous peak reflected in the waters of the property’s hot springs baths. The property also allows its guests to take in the tranquil vistas from the private dining room, which offers a rotating menu of sushi, hotpot, crab legs, and other Japanese delicacies. 

Jade Mountain Resort – St. Lucia

Jade Mountain Resort sits high above the white sands of Anse Chastanet Beach and the lush tropical vegetation covering the Pitons, two mountainous volcanic plugs that dominate the landscape of this island nation in the Eastern Caribbean. A little more than 2 miles from Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens and Mineral Baths, the property offers breezy suites with tropical wood accents, private infinity pools, and open-air bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. You won’t find a TV here, but the sweeping sea views are likely more than enough to entertain you.

Ambiente Sedona – Sedona, Arizona

Many travelers consider the magnificent red rocks of Sedona to be some of the most stunning formations on Earth. Ambiente, an adults-only retreat, features rooftop terraces in each suite, offering breathtaking views of Sedona’s red rocks during the day and mesmerizing dark sky scenes of the Milky Way at night. Along with the epic views, the hotel features a hot tub, a heated swimming pool, a restaurant using local ingredients grown in the surrounding Verde Valley, access to hiking trails, Lexus house vehicles, firepits, and a spa. So, basically, everything’s at your fingertips while you explore the rugged natural beauty of the Wild West.  

Hotel Lungarno – Florence, Italy

Italians know Florence as Firenze, which comes from a Latin word meaning “blossoming” or “flourishing.” This may allude to the city’s abundance of gardens or its rich history as a center of arts and culture, particularly during the Renaissance. And for more than half a century, Hotel Lungarno has been one of the premier spots to explore all Florence has to offer. It features rooms with private terraces overlooking the River Arno and famous Ponte Vecchio, while the rooftop patio and bar offer views of the iconic red-tiled Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the Duomo.

Vila Santa Teresa – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Surrounded by eucalyptus trees, Vila Santa Teresa is a slice of paradise perched high above Rio de Janeiro’s famous Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. Guests at this five-star hotel can splash in the pool, take yoga lessons, or get pampered at the spa, among other activities. Whatever you do, be sure to set aside some time to relax in the breezy cabanas and lounge chairs on the outside deck, offering views of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in the distance. Whether your room has a view of the lush garden courtyard or the Rio skyline and ocean, a stay at Vila Santa Teresa is a wonderful way to witness the beauty of Brazil. 

Museum Hotel – Cappadocia, Turkey

The Cappadocia region in central Turkey is best known for its distinctive rock formations called hoodoos or “fairy chimneys.” Those who visit won’t regret booking a few nights at the Museum Hotel, featuring 34 traditional stone or cave rooms embellished with Ottoman-style antiques and furnishings and optional amenities such as wine fountains, private pools, and Jacuzzi tubs with panoramas of the surreal landscape. The view from the balcony and pool at the hotel is remarkable on any clear day, but Museum Hotel is especially memorable during the hot-air balloon season from April to November. When conditions are favorable, you can take in the unforgettable sight of balloons floating above the mystical landscape at sunrise or sunset. 

Riffelhaus 1853 – Zermatt, Switzerland

Perched on the side of Riffelberg mountain at nearly 8,360 feet in elevation, Riffelhaus 1853 is a one-of-a-kind accommodation in the Swiss Alps. You don’t have to wander far for some of the most epic panoramas of jagged snow-capped peaks — including the magnificent Matterhorn, the world’s most photographed mountain. Other amenities with a view include a sauna, an on-site restaurant serving cozy Swiss fare such as rösti and raclette, and an outdoor Jacuzzi. 

Cavallo Point Lodge – Sausalito, California

Looking to get a picture-perfect shot of the Golden Gate Bridge? Cavallo Point Lodge is arguably one of the Bay Area’s most scenic properties. The lodge — housed at historic Fort Baker, famous for its red-roofed structures — is renowned for its sweeping views of the bridge, bay, and San Francisco skyline from the colorful coastal community of Sausalito. It even has its own acclaimed cooking school and a healing arts center and spa, along with farm-to-table restaurants and contemporary suites overlooking the waterfront.