The most opulent hotels in the world have presented their own bathroom eye candy as designer bathrooms swiftly become a highly desired interior design trend. Imagine taking a dip while sipping a chilled glass of champagne while gazing out over a cityscape or sliding into some bubbles while overlooking a clear sea. Look no further as we round up our top 10 hotel bathrooms with a view.
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa, South Africa
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa is all about the bath-time vistas, so forget about seeing whales from the hotel’s Leopard Bar Terrace and forget about the private theatre. While soaking in the tub, you may enjoy the most jaw-dropping views of the UNESCO Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site, which is bordered by The Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the spectacular Table Mountain.
InterContinental, Hong Kong
With its stunning array of skyscrapers, surrounding mountains, beach-fringed coasts, and Victoria Harbour, which divides Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Hong Kong is renowned for its striking skyline. But in the nights, the actual city comes to life as the majestic structures glow with a variety of hues and the harbour is the setting for the daily Symphony of Lights. Where better to watch than from the InterContinental hotel’s enormous, circular bath? Easily accommodates two people and is the ideal place to enjoy a bottle or two of champagne with friends.
Chalet Grace, Zermatt
At the best of times, avid skiers find it difficult to tear themselves away from the groomed slopes and the breathtaking mountain views. Chalet Grace from the Firefly Collection might be the perfect solution if you don’t enjoy grudgingly curling up in a wooden chalet at the end of each day. The luxurious bathroom at Zermatt’s hidden jewel, which faces across the valley, provides heart-stopping and uninterrupted views, making it the ideal place to defrost.
Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
You would be hard pressed to find a bath with a nicer sandy vista than from Raffles Praslin in the Seychelles, with the neighbouring Anse Lazio beach frequently cited as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Each villa has a thoughtfully positioned bath that can be used for stargazing at night or to take in the view of the opal-hued ocean, white powder beach, and lush green hills during the day.
Lake Vyrnwy, Wales
With a vista that wouldn’t seem out of place in the middle of New Zealand, the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, a member of Welsh Rarebits, a collection of hotels of distinction, surprises and delights. This is the perfect excuse to travel to Wales. There is no better spot in the UK to shrivel up like a prune than the bath with a view, which looks out over a gorgeous lake surrounded by mountains.
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Australia
Beautiful boutique hotel Pier One Sydney Harbour provides fantastic views directly over Sydney Harbour Bridge. The hotel is a brilliant example of Marriott’s collection of boutique, fashionable resorts and epitomises the Autograph Collection’s motto, “Exactly Like Nothing Else.” The ideal way to begin a journey to Australia is to reserve the harbour view balcony suite and have a soak while admiring Sydney and the famous iconic bridge.
Villa Kalisha, Bali
Villa Kalisha is tucked away in the thick Bali jungle, perched almost precariously above a narrow valley with a breathtaking view of Bali’s volcanoes and breathtaking foliage. The opulent copper tub in the stunning open-air bathroom has views of the tropics in its line of sight in all three directions. This place will make you feel more remote from civilization and home than anywhere else, making it ideal for the most soothing soak.