22 Of The World's Most Spectacular Hotel Views
Settle in for sundowners with a view at these top terraces
From Phuket to Venice, settle in for sundowners with a view at these top terraces.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR UK.
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It's no surprise that The Nobu Villa is such a hit with celebrities (both Jennifer Lopez and Justin Bieber have celebrated their birthdays here), given that its the hotel's only rooftop villa. The sky deck delivers impressive views of the iconic Strip, as well as offering a barbecue pit, a full bard, and a secluded Zen garden with a water feature.
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The Imperial Hotel Tokyo, a Leading Hotel of the World, has long attracted a discerning clientele - not least for its winning views of the 40-acre Hibiya Park, the Imperial Palace and Ginza neighbourhood. Known for its grandeur, excellent service and long-standing history, this is one of Tokyo's most luxurious hotels.
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Wildlife fans will be enchanted by 360 views of the desert and roaming wildlife of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. The lodge is so far from any human centre that there is no light pollution meaning the night skies are among the darkest on Earth; guests can marvel at the uninterrupted starry skies from a luxury private chalet.
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Look out for elephant, buffalo and, with luck, antelope, kudu and monkey as you lay back in an elegant standalone bathtub at The Outpost, South African safari lodges that sit above the steep slopes around the Luvuvhu River. Far from typical earthy, rustic safari accommodation, this award-winning eco-lodge has a industrial, Zen-like design.
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Survey most of San Francisco from the Penthouse Suite of the historic Fairmont hotel, built in 1907. If that's not enough to look at, inside you'll find artworks by David Hockney and ornate Chinese vases. You also get the 24-hour services of a personal masseuse, chef and personal trainer – and a fridge stocked with farmers'-market produce.
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If luxury and tropical charm are high on your holiday priority list, then elegant beach resort Uga Bay is for you. It sits on the shores of Passekudah, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beach in Sri Lanka. Take your position on a sun lounger and see the infinity pool dissolve into the tranquil blue seas.
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There are few places as peaceful as the South of France, where the scent of lavender, jasmine and thyme blend together to form a heavenly aroma. Where better to take it all in than the infinity pool at Terre Blanche which is surrounded by medieval hilltop villages and forested hills? This is a divine panorama indeed.
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Wake up in your luxury four-posted bed to shades of blue, where all you can see is the sea touching the sky. Known for its its characteristic aroma of nutmeg, clove and vanilla, Zanzibar has long been heralded for its paradise-like appeal. Luxury resort Melia is set among tropical greenery and the type of waters only seen in Hollywood films.
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Strawberry Hill Luxury Resort describes itself as a "magical mountain village" nestled high in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. Each cottage is positioned within the contours of the mountains for guaranteed seclusion, and its individual verandas all offering jaw-droppingly beautiful views of the island. Look over tropical gardens down to Kingston and the surrounding ocean.
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Le Sirenuse sits high on a cliff above the Amalfi Coast town of Positano, a place where you'll find crystal-clear shores, the best spaghetti alle vongole in the world and very colourful buildings. This view is perfection; all it needs is for you to sit back, put your feet up and sip on your Campari soda.Three nights B&B at
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If you find yourself endlessly beguiled by the rugged beauty of the British coastline, then Gara Rock in South Devon is bound to appeal. Perched on top of Devonshire headlands, this luxury boutique hotel offers vistas over unspoilt sandy coves where you can find calm in the relentlessness of crashing waves.
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