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Rooms with the Best Views in the World

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    I was going through some of my photos of trips I've taken over the past few years and came across a shot taken from my the corner Junior Suite balcony (Room 471, in case you want to book it) at the Hotel Splendido in Portofino, Italy.

    The view was absolutely breathtaking. One of the best views I have ever had from a hotel room in my life, and it would be a shame not to share it with everyone here.

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    As you can see, the view was overlooking the mouth of Portofino's tiny harbor. The room's balcony was enormous, and was accessible from a two different pairs of small swinging double glass doors. There was a table and chairs to enjoy a proper meal, and shade was provided from old vines that had twisted around an iron canopy. And hummingbirds were always buzzing about the flowers during the day. Paradise in many ways.

    If you ever stay at the Hotel Splendido in Portofino, you must book Room 471. It was the best of the Junior Suites at the hotel, and it was definitely worth it.

    If you have some photos, or tips, of other amazing views from rooms in other hotels around the world, you should add them below. Let's get a list going...

    Thanks from: Herry Lawford, theNavigator
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    Those views are wonderful. I think any view in Italy is hard to beat.
    I have this picture of the view from my window at the Hotel du Louvre in Paris. It doesn't look so nice now because it's a scanned image of a picture taken back in 1990 (ages ago, before the digital era), but it was a great view also:

    Thanks from: Herry Lawford
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    Reid's Palace, the legendary luxury hotel in Madeira, the little island off the West Coast of Africa, is one of those spots where the views are absolutely gorgeous. The hotel has been in existence for over 100 years and is now part of the Orient-Express organization. The views overlook the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Funchal and are simply breathtaking. I vividly remember enjoying dinner one evening at the hotel's Cipriani Restaurant, sitting at an open-air table and watching a beautiful sunset, while the ocean waves came crashing in just below. The hotel's gardens are also spectacular and, if one is looking for a nice, relaxing vacation, close to nature, while not being too far away from civilization, Reid's Palace is just the place to go.

    Thanks from: Herry Lawford
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    Of all of the wonderful hotels that we've stayed in, by far, the one with the most spectacular views is Le Chateau de la Chevre d'Or, in Eze village, on the fabled Cote d'Asur. This magnificent five-star French resort (a Relais & Chateaux property) is situated high on the cliffs that overlook Eze-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the Mediterranean and the glistening white beaches of the French Riviera, thousands of feet below. Part of the hotel is dug into the side of the cliffs themselves and some of the rooms are actually old caves! Le Chateau de la Chevre d'Or is right in the heart of the medieval Eze village, a charming little place that can be found almost exactly halfway between Nice and Monte Carlo, each of which are only about twenty minutes away. The hotel is, indeed, luxurious and the hotel's Restaurant Chevre D'Or is known to be one of the finest on the Cote d'Asur. But, when we reflect back on our stay there, the memories that immediately come to mind are those of the awesome views we had while having breakfast on our terrace.

    Pictures cannot give justice to how beautiful the views are. However, if you click on the following link:

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    and then click on some of the photos on their website (in particular, the ones in the "360 degree view") you can get a little bit of the feeling of what I am talking about.

    Thanks from: Herry Lawford
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    Another great view, also in Italy, is at La Sirenuse. One of the most picturesque places to stay. I will never forget this view.

    Thanks from: Herry Lawford
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    This was our ocean view room at The Kahala in Hawaii, back when it was a Mandarin Oriental. A beautiful room and a beautiful view!

    Thanks from: theNavigator
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    I guess the best view is either a strictly personal choice, or there is a large variety of categories. For a view that represents your seclusion in the lap of luxury, the Nihiwatu in Indonesia fits that bill.

    As the only resort on the island, they have the ability to provide the secluded experience. I was there during a private party and was one of only two people from outside the group in the small resort.

    Every cottage was set out with a view of this bay.

    Thanks from: Herry Lawford
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    This is the view from our deck at Singita Boulders. I still get chills whenever I look at this photo.

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    I'll nominate the Park Hyatt at Sydney Cove.

    Thanks from: Herry Lawford
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    One of the quintessential views of Las Vegas. From the 29th floor of the Bellagio's Spa Tower.

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    The Abba Londres y de Inglaterra in San Sebastian, Spain has breath-taking views of the harbor.

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    The views of Lake Geneva from Le Montreux Palace (which was part of Raffles when I stayed but is now a Fairmont) are spectacular. I was in Montreux for 3 nights and was awed by the view every time I looked out my window. The colours changed throughout the day so I felt like I was seeing something new each time.

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    The view of Hong Kong Harbor and across the Harbor to Central Hong Kong from the Peninsula Hotel

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    I have recently stayed at the Wine Country Inn, http://www.winecountryinn.com, located in St. Helena, California. The views are lovely from every room but the Vintner's Cottage is my first choice for privacy with a wonderful vineyard view.
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    My nomination goes for
    #1 - Royal suite, Intercontinental Paris
    #2 - Presidential suite, Intercontinental Budapest
    #3 - Premier suite, Four Seasons Prague

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    What a fabulous (and beautiful) topic!!!!!

    The David Citadel in Jerusalem has magnificent views of the Old City.

    ALSO, Beit Shmuel (nothing luxurious about it) is a youth hostel in Jersusalem that has some remarkable views of the Old City as well.

    Hope to post Old City photos from my David Citadel post soon!!!

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    Rooms with a view:http://www.hotel-jacob.de
    With splendid views of the Elbe

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    Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort - Nuevo Vallarta Mexico.

    We had a wonderful time spending new years holiday there. The view was spectacular and the service was terrific. The food and wine was first class. The one and only all-inclusive we will stay at.

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    While some of the most spectacular views that we have enjoyed from our hotel rooms over the years have been found in natural settings, far from the hustle and bustle of big cities, every once in a while we've experienced some awesome views from hotel rooms right in the midst of civilization. We were in Paris just a few months ago and, while we were there, we stayed at The Hotel Le Meurice. All of these attached photographs were taken from the terrace of our room at the Meurice. We had a simply gorgeous room there and, when we walked out on the terrace and looked down, there was a magnificent view of the Tuileries Gardens. Then, when we looked up and around, depending on which direction we were facing, we had equally wonderful views of the Musée du Louvre, Notre Dame de Paris, Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower, all from the same spot! As far as city views of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it's hard to top the views from The Hotel Le Meurice.

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    Amazing pictures. I love this topic. The best thing about it is that there are so many different types of beautiful views out there. The elephants view up there is incredible! Here are some pictures of stunning views from Pueblo Bonito hotels in Cabo. Classic beach sunset, but still very beautiful.

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    From all of my traveling there is one view that has always been able to drag me back to the same place. Every year or two I make my way to Hermanus, South Africa and book myself in the Royal Suite at the Birkenhead House. The view is really unbeatable and it is so serene. At night you get a cool mist from the ocean and you can hear the waves breaking. The private pool overflows the edge of the terrace where you can dine and just take in the endless view.

    Thanks from: theNavigator
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    Park Hyatt, Shanghai World Financial Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, China

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    One of my favorite views was watching the sunrise from our private villa at the Mala Mala Game Reserve in South Africa! It was Breathtaking!!

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    Here's a photograph of the view from our room during a recent stay at the Lapa Palace Hotel, in Lisbon.

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    Great topic!
    Whenever I am choosing a hotel a good view is something that I always look for.
    My elected views so far are:
    - Caldera View from Chromata Hotel, Santorini
    - Hong Kong Island view from Intercontinental Hotel, Hong Kong
    - Bosphorus view from Swissotel Istanbul
    - Turbuktu bay view from EV Hotel Bodrum
    - Spinalong island view from Blue Palace Hotel, Elounda, Crete

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    Like many other Extravigator.com readers, I just love this discussion topic!

    Here's a picture of the view from our room at the Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Italy:

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    Piture perfect images that remain with me are:
    - The Med from the Hotel des Arts Ritz Carlton Barcelona
    - The now Intercontinental Hotel in Stockholm overlooking the sea and the royal castle, even when you are in a bath tub!
    - The intercontinental Hong Kong is alwasy a winner, with ships passing by under your nose
    - The Four Seasons Prague for the helpless romantic

    And they do offer much more then just a view

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    Further to the comments I made in this discussion topic in January 2008 about Reid's Palace in Madeira, I found a photograph of the view from our room there, as well as a shot of the hotel itself:

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    We found Hotel Albergo Milano on Lake Como in Varenna Italy both in a Rick Steves book and on a website called Rooms With Great Views. It was reasonably priced and our balcony opened onto the lake. This photo, unfortunately is only about a quarter of the view. Snow capped Dolomite mountains in the background.

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    Quotes:

    The view was absolutely breathtaking. One of the best views I have ever had from a hotel room in my life, and it would be a shame not to share it with everyone here.

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    That's a paradise

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