137 panorama Hotels

The road from Lisbon airport winds through increasingly peaceful countryside before depositing you at what feels like the edge of the world. Here, perched on the cliffs of Praia Grande, sits the Arribas Sintra Hotel – a modest 4-star establishment that happens to hold the rather grand title of mainland …

The first thing you notice isn't the geodesic domes dotting the hillside like something from a sci-fi film, or even the sweeping views across the Waitaki Valley that stretch endlessly toward jagged mountain peaks. It's the silence. The kind of profound quiet that makes city dwellers suddenly aware of their …

Picture this: you're sipping a cocktail surrounded by whitewashed walls and blue-domed architecture, but instead of the Aegean Sea stretching before you, it's the Indonesian waters where Komodo dragons patrol their ancient territory. The Loccal Collection Hotel in Labuan Bajo has committed fully to this geographical identity crisis, and somehow, …

On the precipice of nowhere, where ancient stone meets endless blue, sits a hotel born from one man's obsession with a ruined windmill and a love affair with isolation. Folegandros – try saying it without stumbling over the syllables – remains mercifully untouched by the cruise ship hordes that descend …

On a rocky precipice above the Aegean, where the island of Crete drops dramatically into sapphire waters, sits a hotel that takes its name quite literally. Acro Suites – from the Greek 'akros' meaning 'on the edge' – perches precariously on the clifftops of Mononaftis Bay, and sisters Danae and …

You know something's different about 1 Hotel Central Park the moment you clock its ivy-strangled facade on Sixth Avenue. While neighboring buildings flash their steel and glass credentials, this place is practically photosynthesizing – 36,000 plants cling to its exterior like nature's own Instagram filter. Step inside and you're hit …

There's something deliciously impractical about building a hotel on a cliff. While most sensible hoteliers would plant their flag on a sandy beach or charming piazza, Francesco Mansi had grander ideas back in 1956. Fresh from his adventures in Mexico, he took one look at the Amalfi Coast and thought: …

A father-daughter duo have created something extraordinary in the hills above Manali - part spaceship, part anthill, entirely magical. Driving through the winding roads of Naggar, you'd be forgiven for doing a double-take when the Tree of Life Eila Art Hotel comes into view. Rising from the cedar forest like …

The One&Only One Za'abeel Hotel in Dubai is a marvel of modern architecture designed by renowned Japanese architect firm Nikken Sekkei, responsible for the structural engineering of the Tokyo Tower built in 1958. The hotel's architecture is a futuristic concept of "vertical urbanity," where the traditional horizontal resort layout is …

The Parador de Carmona is a haven of peace for those who want to stay in a quiet place full of history, eat Spanish classic dishes, and enjoy an extremely beautiful view of the Carmona Valley. Parador de Carmona, situated in a charming town just 30 km from Seville, is …

TubOtel Sapa is located in a serene area within northern Vietnam's stunning landscape. The hotel has uniquely designed honeycomb/tube rooms with views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Muong Hoa Valley. The honeycomb rooms at Tubotel Sapa were designed by stacking units on top of each other, which …

Chalets Nebesa is an idyllic refuge in the middle of unspoiled nature in Kobarid, in the Slovenian Alpine region of the western part of the country. Nebasa means "heaven" in Slovenian, which is a fitting name once you open your eyes in the morning to a sea of clouds sitting …

Towering above the Cap Martin peninsula and Monaco on the Côte d'Azur, the Maybourne Riviera is a half-manmade, half-organic hotel complex. It sits atop a natural pedestal, with its structure blended into the rocks with cascading terraces and gardens. The Maybourne Riviera's modernist villa is a state-of-the-art masterpiece designed by …

The family-owned Vikinghaug is run by Tove Hidle and Terje Gravdal. They bought the lakeside building in 2005 and raised their four daughters there before deciding to dip their toes in the hotel business. With a prime location at the southern edge of Odda in Norway and spectacular views of …

The Dutch hotel developer, citizenM, opened its first property at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2008. It was the beginning of conceptualizing a hotel for world citizens. Since then, citizenM has expanded to America and Asia and opened 31 hotels, with three more coming this year. The recipe for their …

The awe-inspiring setting in Southern Tyrol with the Dolomites peaks is one of the best-selling points of the Forestis hotel, but it also has the highest rooftop bar in the world. The Dolomites is Italy's spectacular mountain range with 18 peaks above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and a UNESCO World …

Lake Lucerne, also known as the "lake of the four forested settlements", is one of the most magical regions in Switzerland. Its shoreline rises steeply into tall mountains. During clear weather, you can spot the icy peaks of Mount Pilatus, the Tomlishorn that stands at 6,983 feet (2,128.5 meters). Bürgenstock …

Long before Tel Aviv's skyline grew from the dunes, Jaffo was a bustling port city. The ancient part of Tel-Aviv-Yafo (this latter refers to the two cities' marriage) was established in 1800 BCE. Jaffa is the longest continuously inhabited city in the world, and it was built on 130 feet …

The Malibu Rocky Oaks branding started as a wine label in 2003, founded by Howard Leight. The 37-acre magical land on the rolling hills of Malibu became one of the most highly-rated vineyards. The happy combination of the Mediterranean microclimate and volcanic soil resulted in uniquely colored and aromatic wines. …

Aspen established itself as the mecca of ski enthusiasts, and it's one of the world's most famous ski resorts. The popular retreat is renowned for celebrity sightings, exquisite restaurants, luxurious hotels, lively après-ski entertainment, great shops, and four mountains with impressive ski areas. Aspen's mining heritage is incorporated into the …