Hotels With The Best Views

There’s a lot to be said about a room with a view. After all, would you rather be staring at a busy street or drab rooftop from your hotel room window or feast your eyes on something more soothing and spectacular like mountains or the ocean! Here are some hotels from around India and the world with the best views.

The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India

Agra is most famous for the Taj Mahal. The eternal monument of love attracts visitors from near and far who throng this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. A few hundred metres from the Taj Mahal is The Oberoi Amarvilas. The luxury five star hotel allows you to dwell like royalty in its Mughal inspired architecture and interiors. All the rooms at The Oberoi Amarvilas afford uninterrupted views of the breathtaking Taj Mahal. In addition, the silhouette of the monument is visible from various corners of this beautifully landscaped property complete with lush gardens and water bodies.

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

The iconic Marina Bay Sands offers more than five star luxuries. With 2,561 rooms and suites spread across over 55 floors, the hotel is the city’s biggest with every room offering views of the South China Sea or Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline. The hotel’s SkyPark Observation Deck at a height of 200 metres offers views of the city’s skyline from 57 stories above ground level. The 150-metre long infinity pool is also a stunning vantage point.

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The Westin Paris – Vendôme, Paris, France

When in the most romantic city in the world, it’s only apt that you able to look out to its most iconic monument - the Eiffel Tower. Offering guests the finest in dining, amenities and services, the hotel is within walking distance of all major city attractions. Opt to stay at a Parisian chic Room with a View at The Westin Paris for panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Garden or the Place de la Concorde. Like most good things, these rooms do come with a higher price tag than the hotel’s other rooms.

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Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle, Sri Lanka

On the fringes of the Dutch colonial town of Galle, Jetwing Lighthouse displays fine architecture by noted Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. An ultimate tropical retreat, the views of the Indian Ocean from the hotel are unmatched. Guests can choose from 63 aesthetically designed rooms and suites offering stunning water views. With six dining outlets, a holistic spa, two swimming pools including an infinity pool, Jetwing Lighthouse is all about awe-inspiring beauty, inside and outside.

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Vivanta by Taj, Madikeri, India

In the heart of 180 acres of lush rainforest, Vivanta by Taj lets you relax and rejuvenate amidst raw nature. Surrounded by over 250 species of plants, the Coorg-style hotel has been built around its environs and boasts of traditional structures like open-courtyards, sloping roofs and carved pillars. All the guestrooms at Vivanta by Taj offer valley views of rolling hills and verdant foliage in hues of green. Facilities like a spa, pottery studio and fitness studio further heighten the picturesque experience here.

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Wildflower Hall, Shimla, India

Set within 23 acres of protected cedar forests, the Wildflower Hall offers delightful panoramic views of the Himalayas. A colonial style retreat, this sanctuary in the hills epitomises luxury in the lap of nature. With plus interiors, the rooms feature garden, mountain or valley views with the choicest comforts. Other indulgences at the Wildflower Hall include a heated indoor swimming pool, an open-air whirlpool with stellar mountain vistas, a fitness centre, an award-winning spa and a restaurant with a glass conservatory indoor space and an outdoor terrace for a meal with a view!

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Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali, Indonesia

Experience the Island of Gods, Bali in all its glory from Banyan Tree Ungasan perched on the edge of a cliff 70 metres above sea level with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Featuring contemporary Balinese architecture, this luxury resort offers garden and ocean view rooms and suites furnished with the finest in luxury amenities. With an award-winning spa, multiple restaurants, an infinity pool and views of manicured tropical gardens and the glorious ocean in the horizon, Banyan Tree Ungasan is a heavenly retreat like no other.

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