It’s likely that you have had vacations that are picture-perfect, but have you ever stayed in the actual postcard? These five opulent homes provide stunning views of their well-known surroundings.
When it comes to choosing a place to stay, a view can make or break your travels. Because who wants to look into the back of a another building or into a neighbouring window, when you can be soaking in one of the world’s most famous landscapes – and you’re not only seeing it, but staying in it? From India’s Taj Mahal and a film-famous Italian town to the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip, these hotel views will place you in the heart of their legendary surroundings.
For a once-dull desert city whose appeal was based solely on man-made structures, Dubai has done a stellar job in the hotel views department. Whether you’re looking for sparkling cityscapes, sandy scenery or an exotic beachfront escape, the emirate has you covered. But if you’re after one of the most unique angles overlooking the Middle Eastern metropolis, you’ll find it at Atlantis The Royal, one of the city’s biggest and most exciting recent hotel openings.
Situated on the crescent of The Palm Jumeirah, the 43-storey property has fast become the new landmark in Dubai’s ever-changing skyline. With 795 rooms and suites, 17 restaurants and bars, 17 boutique stores, a wellness space and 90 swimming pools to choose from, you’re treated to the best of Arabic hospitality in one place. And at Cloud 22, the hotel’s remarkable 22nd-floor infinity sky-pool and bar, the views of The Palm, Dubai Marina and the azure Arabian Gulf below have to be seen to be fully believed.
Nestled in the natural surroundings of Shiba Park and towering above the world’s biggest city, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo stands right alongside one of the Japanese capital’s most recognisable symbols, the Tokyo Tower. Besides more than 600 guestrooms and suites in Western or traditional styles, the hotel also features a fitness centre, sauna, indoor pool and even a natural saltwater onsen with mineral-rich water drawn from deep beneath the park below.
Of course, the best accommodation deserves cuisine of similar standard, and The Prince Park Tower Tokyo doesn’t disappoint, with seven restaurants, an in-house bakery and various lounges and bars to suit your mood. The best views, however, are from the 33rd floor Stellar Garden Sky Lounge, where the spectacular panorama takes in the entire Tokyo evening skyline, with the nearby tower as its sparkling centrepiece.
No list of hotel views would be complete without the star of Italy’s Amalfi coast, Le Sirenuse. Located amid closely packed houses that tumble down rugged cliffs towards the blue waters of the Bay of Positano, the hotel was opened in 1951 by siblings Aldo, Paolo, Anna and Franco Sersale, and has been in the family ever since. Thanks to its idyllic location, mind-blowing views and luxurious accommodation, Le Sirenuse fast became a go-to destination for ’60s jet-setters such as Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, while more recently, Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth chose this stunning retreat for their honeymoon in 2011.
But the real stars of the property are the gorgeous swimming pool, whose mosaic tiles were recently re-designed by artist-of-the-moment Nicholas Party – as if it wasn’t photogenic enough already – and the incredible view from Le Sirenuse’s 59 rooms and suites. You’ll be so captivated you won’t even notice the A-list company around you.
With its unparalleled views of the Taj Mahal, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra is as close and luxurious
as it gets to India’s famed marble monument. The capital of the Mughal Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra is now home to three Unesco World Heritage sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and ancient city Fatehpur Sikri. Fast forward a few centuries and “modern luxury” has been added to the city’s repertoire, thanks to the award-winning Oberoi Amarvilas. Inspired by traditional Mughal palace designs, the hotel evokes the ultimate Indian royal fantasy with its fancy fountains, terraced lawns, reflection pools and shady pavilions.
But it’s the unique location and view that make it really special, because The Oberoi Amarvilas stands a mere 600 metres from the Taj Mahal’s entrance and is the only building in the green area that surrounds the mausoleum. Better still, every one of the hotel’s 95 rooms and seven suites offers an unrestricted view of the landmark, ensuring the Taj appears in all of your Insta-snaps, whether intentionally or not. You’re practically neighbours, after all.
Among the luxury properties lining the famous Las Vegas Strip is the world’s first Nobu Hotel. Elevating its hospitality a notch higher, the ultra-exclusive Nobu Villa at Nobu Hotel, Las Vegas is a three-bedroom, 10,300-square-foot rooftop residence that’s both a celebrity and high-roller favourite. Of course, the villa has everything you’d expect from the Nobu brand, including a private elevator, Omakase sushi bar, media and games room, gym, massage room and even an art gallery, but what really makes the residence one for the little black book is its vast outdoor terrace, which not only commands sweeping views of the Strip but also has a fire and water feature, bar, barbecue pit, dining area and secluded Zen garden with an Italian whirlpool.
And if you want to show off your magnificent villa, you’re in luck. The multi-functional space can be used as a party venue for up to 120 people, making it a perfect spot for social gatherings, small events or an epic after-party in the world’s most famous gambling haven. The views from this hotel will surely be a conversation-starter!
This article was first published in Prestige Singapore
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