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Rooms with a View: 8 Hotels with Unreal Outlooks

by Aoife O'Riordan

Mar 1, 2024

© Villa Treville Amalfi Coast

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Ever dreamt of sleeping with windows overlooking the vast Antarctica landscape? Or what about a lodge with unbeatable views of the rain forests of the Congo? Or imagine yourself in a film, parting the dreamy, white curtains to your terrace on the Amalfi Coast. There are hotels promising such sights and more. Don’t settle for less and book the hotel, pod or lodge of your dreams.

Witchery

© The Witchery

The Witchery, Edinburgh, Scotland

For some of the best views of Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Mile, stay at The Witchery, a unique hotel with historic décor and antiques, a popular food program, and award-winning wine list. In the Library Suite, a gothic space filled with richly colored textures and bookshelves, located in the former private home of the Sempill family, you’re treated to overlooks of the Royal Mile below.

White Desert

© White Desert Antarctica

White Desert Antarctica’s Echo

These stylish, new and modern eco-camps feature six heated, cutting-edge bedroom “sky pods” with floor-to-ceiling windows of the dramatic icy landscape beyond. Inspired by astronauts and used by explorers, these futuristic-looking pods are designed for two guests and include retro, space-age detailing. There’s truly no other view like this.

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© Villa Treville Amalfi Coast

Villa Treville Amalfi Coast

A stay in a hotel suite here means guaranteed views of the famed Amalfi Coast. Guests in suites enjoy a private balcony. Each room looks across the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tosca e Callas suite boasts sweeping terraces; and a heated, private plunge pool, perfect for those who can’t get enough of the views. The Romeo e Giuletta suite features a terrace overlooking the islands of Li Galli. Whatever suite you choose, you’re in for a treat.

Kamba

© Kamba African Rainforest Experiences

Kamba African Rainforest Experiences

Get away to the rain forests of the Republic of Congo with Kamba African Rainforest Experiences. The brand offers three lodges, depending on your preferences. Ngaga Lodge comprises six hand-built, thatched double bungalows with wraparound decks overlooking the trees. Here, guests can visit gorillas in a habitat barely touched by humanity. At Lango Lodge, guests are treated with views of the baï, a wide, marshy clearing attracting flocks of green pigeons, African grey parrots, herds of forest buffalo and elephants. Outlooks over the Likeni River tucked beneath trees or verandahs await at Mboko Lodge, where guests can also dine while watching thunderstorms erupt along the horizon.

Glenapp Castle

© Glenapp Castle

Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland

In this 21-bedroom castle and hotel, you’re treated like royalty. Many rooms and suites offer views of the west coast of Scotland or iconic Ailsa Craig. In The Endeavor, the castle’s penthouse suite, incredible sights of the coast, volcanic outcrop, wildlife sanctuary, gardens and local woodland await.

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© The Idle Rocks

The Idle Rocks, Cornwall, England

The perfect coastal escape, The Idle Rocks includes 19 individually designed suites, each with outlooks across the blue, clear waters of the harbor and Fal Estuary beyond. Suites combine coastal chic décor with elegance, each furnished with antiques, eclectic art, large windows and luxury amenities.

The Leinster

© The Leinster

The Leinster, Dublin, Ireland

Catch a rare view of Merrion Square, a Georgian garden in the heart of Dublin, at the all-new The Leinster, slated to open its doors March 7. Fifty-five individually designed bedrooms and suites embrace bold textures and patterns, making the hotel the newest gem in Dublin.

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© Prestonfield House

Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, Scotland

There’s no better place to see Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park or the ruins of Craigmillar Castle than at Prestonfield House, a 17th-century manor now transformed into a 5-star hotel. Expansive views across 20 acres of manicured gardens are part of a stay here, along with overlooks of the adjacent golf course.

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