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There are many things that can help a hotel rise above the pack, whether it’s an amazing in-house restaurant, a staggeringly beautiful lobby (or lobby bar), or an architecturally stunning pool. But we focus on one area in particular when it comes to measuring a property’s luxury factor: the bathroom.
Once relegated to rooms you only ventured into when absolutely necessary, luxury hotel bathrooms (the good ones, at least) now serve as the ultimate status symbol—a chance for a property to really show off its design chops and amenity-laden sensibilities. Rain shower heads and double sinks? So 20 years ago. The bathrooms we’re talking about boast suspended tubs, en suite saunas, private art collections, and views that could break any Instagram algorithm.
From oceanfront villas in Brazil to high-rise stunners in Tokyo, here are our picks for the best luxury hotel bathrooms around the world.
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VIK Chile
The VIK Chile (formerly Viña Vik) is all about the views, surrounded by the colorful vineyards of Chile’s Millahue Valley, located about two hours south of Santiago. You can’t escape those vistas even if you tried, as evidenced by the window-lined Vik Suite bathroom and its hammock-shaped tub. Designed by London’s Splinterworks Studio, the bathtub even boasts a foam-insulated core, meaning your soaking session will stay hotter for longer—all the better to enjoy those views.
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Raffles
French architect Philippe Starck helmed the entire design of Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, and his industrial-chic touch can be felt in nearly every space. His aesthetic is perhaps best seen in the luxury hotel bathrooms, which are entirely covered in mirrors and available in all rooms ranging from standard studios to the over-the-top Royal Monceau Suite (pictured). The effect is a little trippy, but incredibly chic.
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Aman Tokyo
Proof that luxury doesn’t have come with a ton of bells and whistles, the Aman Tokyo is sleek minimalism at its best. Just check out the bathrooms in the Aman Suites (the hotel’s largest room options), where all-slate surfaces don’t dare compete with the panoramic views of Tokyo’s skyline. Spend about 30 minutes in the stone furo soaking tub and feel your stress melt away. (Hint: The hotel’s incredible pool is a great second stop on your relaxation tour.)
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Conservatorium Hotel
Housed in a former 19th-century bank, the Conservatorium Hotel boasts one of the coolest designs in Amsterdam—and that’s saying something. The I Love Amsterdam suite is a particular stand-out, with an upper-level bathroom complete with the building’s original wood beams. The lofted room (complete with a cavernous bathtub) affords enviable views of the Rijksmuseum, so try not to doze off while you soak.
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Sprawling across a dozen riads in Marrakech, El Fenn’s 31 rooms and suites burst forth with color—and no two are the same (though they all feature deep soaking tubs). Choose among color palettes ranging from rosy pink to jade green to inky black, accented with contemporary paintings and sculptures that will make you feel like you’re spending the night in a very fancy, very comfortable art museum.
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Lion Sands Game Reserve
Spanning both the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve comprises four lodges and two villas, any one of which is worth checking out. Guests at any lodge have the option of adding on a night at one of the reserve’s premium treehouses—and that’s where the magic really begins. The Kingston Treehouse is particularly luxurious, with an open-air bedroom (just imagine the stargazing!) and a glassed-in bathroom with a rain shower and double vanity.
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The 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is all about letting the outdoors in, whether it’s through floor-to-ceiling windows or decor centered around greenery. The former is especially apparent in the 2,000-square-foot Riverhouse Suite, where views abound from every nook and cranny—including the granite bathtub overlooking the East River and Manhattan skyline. Consider the triple-filtered rain shower and organic bath products as an added bonus.
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Ponta dos Ganchos
On a private peninsula about 35 miles from the southern city of Florianópolis, Ponta dos Ganchos exemplifies casual elegance in the best sense. Its 25 bungalows all have incredible views of the turquoise sea, but none quite match the sexiness (and size) of the Especial Esmeralda suite. Its huge bathroom is practically its own private spa, with a Jacuzzi tub, sun loungers, en suite sauna, and attached deck with an infinity pool.
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Nay Palad Hideaway
There are rain showers, and then there are the rain showers in Nay Palad Hideaway’s four deluxe villas. Each bathroom in this Siargao Island property features a shower head situated smack dab in the middle of the ceiling, with water cascading down on a bamboo mat surrounded by gravel. (If you like your showers to come with walls, this isn’t the place for you.) Organic bath products and a complimentary aromatherapy burner round out the whole zen experience.
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Durston Saylor
The Rosewood London, housed in a stately Edwardian edifice near Covent Garden, elegantly splits the difference between the quirky and the stuffy. The vibe throughout the entire hotel is unrestrained yet luxurious—all marble and mahogany and neutral color palettes. Bathrooms definitely fall more on the “marble” end of the spectrum, especially if you splurge for the Manor House (Rosewood’s version of a presidential suite), where all-black walls, a soaking tub, and a walk-in rain shower perfectly sum up the sheer elegance of a stay here.
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Four Seasons
Sitting on 35 acres between the beaches of Barnes Bay and Meads Bay, the Kelly Wearstler-designed suites at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla are earthy and effortless—think bleached blonde wood floors, tables carved from petrified wood, and large windows with clean lines. If you can, splurge on one of the four-bedroom Beachfront Villas, where the two upper-level bedrooms come with spa-like, luxury hotel bathrooms featuring spacious private terraces with outdoor showers.
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Shangri-La
Situated in the former private apartments of Prince Roland Bonaparte (who constructed the building as his private home), this Shangri-La Hotel, Paris bathroom was decorated in the late 18th-century Directoire style, completely finished in marble with crystal fixtures and accents. The end result is definitely fit for royalty.
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Ever since it opened in 2019, Shou Sugi Ban House has given us ample reason to visit the Hamptons again and again. The incredibly chic wellness retreat is zen personified, with Buddha statues greeting you at the front gate, steaming bowls of congee for breakfast, and 13 standalone villas with Japanese bath products and wooden soak tubs. Each bathroom is the kind of place you could easily spend a few lazy afternoon hours in.
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Just as integral as well-designed guest rooms, these hotel baths offer a wow factor all their own. Discover 17 hotel bathrooms that are worth booking a trip for
By Bridget Arsenault and Ayesha Khan
Photo: Courtesy of Ponta Dos Ganchos
While travelers often choose a hotel based on five-star dining, luxurious spas, convenient locations, or even dreamy beds, the hotel bathroom is one amenity that is often overlooked. But many of the world’s most amazing hotel rooms also boast equally impressive baths. From a room with a granite soaking tub and incredible views in Chile to an indoor-outdoor bathing pavilion in Thailand, these stunning spaces capture the spirit and history of their locales and are sure to take the stress out of traveling. Discover 17 beautifully designed hotel bathrooms around the world that are worth booking a trip for.
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1. The Silo HotelSouth Africa
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The hotel exterior was designed by London-based Thomas Heatherwick, while everything interior was overseen by the property owner Liz Biden. The artwork displayed in each of the 28 individually designed rooms and bathrooms was commissioned for this property. The Victorian bathroom vanities are produced in South Africa using colored glass and chrome. Views are the focal point, thanks to the five-and-a-half-foot-meter convex windows, and throughout you’ll find elegant Penhaligon's toiletries alongside cruelty-free, green, and sustainable Charlotte Rhys grooming products.
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2. Four Seasons, BaliBali
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Carved out of rock, the villa walls, lanes, and landscapes were chiseled from local limestone. Inside, elegant surfaces and fittings—think antique faucets, vintage-style Kohler baths, and traditional caramel-hued Balinese-wood towel rails—are showcased throughout the 147 villas. Tubs hug the exterior walls, offering floor-to-ceiling views of dense jungle, including over 200 species of plants, and providing a natural soundtrack of birds and island critters. Four Seasons was the first five-star resort in Indonesia to incorporate al fresco Balinese showers into its designs, thus providing spectacular 360-degree panoramas of the surrounds.
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3. Hotel Café RoyalLondon
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Flanking Piccadilly Circus and having once accommodated the likes of Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, Brigitte Bardot, and Elizabeth Taylor, there’s over 150 years of history housed inside Hotel Café Royal. The decadent Royal Suite is 3,000 square feet and has four bathrooms, three of which are outfitted exclusively in creamy white Carrara marble. Other memorable features include state-of-the-art TV screens built within the bathroom mirrors, Bang and Olufsen sound systems, and centerpiece handcrafted marble tubs and double-vanity sinks. Royal Warrant–holding perfumer Floris provides the scents and amenities throughout.
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4. Ponta Dos GanchosBrazil
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A private island set on Brazil’s Emerald Coast is favored for its combination of lush rainforest and turquoise waters. The Esmeralda Villa is the island’s signature suite, featuring an eburnean whirlpool bathtub for two and its own dry sauna. Golden-colored garapeira wood lines the floors and walls of this palatial 350-square-foot sanctuary. One could easily wile away an afternoon here atop the daybed listening to the built-in stereo or indulging in an in-room massage.
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5. San Clemente Palace KempinskiVenice
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A converted 12th-century church and monastery set on its own private island, San Clemente Palace Kempinski inspires awe. The San Clemente suite is 2,045 square feet, and so exclusive that it even boasts its own private pier. There’s a polished white bathtub poised next to the window, offering unrivaled views of the miraculous city, and a rain shower for two. As expected in Venice, the glass throughout is Murano and the toiletry products Acqua di Parma, timeless symbols of Italian style and tradition.
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6. Dunton Hot SpringsColorado
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Inspired by the natural surrounds, each of the 13 cabins at Dunton Hot Springs is hand-built and distinct in its decor and amenities. Well House features a private natural hot spring front and center in the cabin’s main room. Built from a peachy-pink sandstone with copper taps and fittings, the tub blends perfectly into the setting. Neighboring Echo cabin is home to the resort’s only outdoor steam shower, tucked into the trees so guests can take in views of the San Juan Mountains while they’re lathering up with the provided Aesop products.
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7. Son BunyolaMallorca
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History has a large part to play at this Spanish estate. Set within 680 acres of verdant Mallorcan countryside, each of the three villas offers rich experiences. For one, the surfaces and textures stand out at Son Balagueret, which is built within a 13th-century stone turret. The exposed stone walls and curved ceiling give the room a sense of gravitas, while the elegant Sa Punta de S’Aguila master suite bathroom features a claw-foot bathtub and crystal chandelier hanging above.
Australia
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With sprawling views across a pristine island in the Great Australian Bight, this bathroom in the Southern Ocean Lodge's Osprey Pavillion features a hand-carved granite tub, rain shower, and heated limestone floors.
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Paris
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Conceived by French interior design star Philippe Starck, the extraordinary bathroom in the Royal Monceau Suite features a ceiling that’s entirely backlit. As a result, the space is devoid of shadows, a crafty trick that Starck, who prides himself on “democratic design” (function before form), carefully calibrated to ensure that guests have the best possible light in which to see themselves in the mirrored walls.
South Africa
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The perfect vantage point to behold Africa’s wildlife (most notably the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos), the Kingston Treehouse's bathroom is elevated almost ten feet above the ground and offers stunning panoramic views.
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Amsterdam
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Housed in the rafters of Amsterdam’s former Postal Savings Bank from the 19th century, the I Love Amsterdam Suite features a deep soak tub and is clad entirely in Jerusalem sandstone. Oregon pine and hemlock beams provide a dramatic counterpoint to the sleek surfaces.
Florence
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The Il Salviatino's Affresco Suite (and its bathroom) is anchored by a Bruschi fresco from 1886, discovered during the building’s most recent renovation. Central to the space is an ancient soaking tub of intricately carved stone.
Tokyo
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Composed of traditional Japanese building materials—camphor wood, washi paper, and Kakou Gan granite—this tranquil suite bathroom features expansive views over Tokyo’s Otemachi district. Sizable furo soaking tubs—an integral part of the Japanese bathing ritual—complete these rooms.
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Thailand
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The four-leaf clover is a recurring theme in this indoor-outdoor bathing pavilion—it appears in the shape of the terrazzo-and-mother-of-pearl bathtub, the sinks, and the window frame. Folding screens with traditional Thai Lanna paintings envelop the bathing suite.
Chile
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U.K.–based custom furniture manufacturer Splinter Works created a special carbon-fiber Vessel bathtub to mimic the form of a relaxing hammock—the perfect spot to enjoy views of the Chilean wine country.
Marrakech
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Past a pair of antique copper doors, the walls in the Dromadaire Suite bath are dressed in hand-applied tadelakt, a traditional Moroccan plaster that’s treated with natural soap to increase its water resistance. The room—with its marble tub and surrounding columns—is inspired by a traditional palanquin, used across North Africa to carry women through camel caravans.
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The Philippines
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Designed as a “laboratory” to test out Dedon’s line of exclusive outdoor furniture, Dedon Island is a living testament to the company’s mantra of “barefoot luxury.” This theme certainly presides over the guest baths, which feature locally sourced bamboo and yakal wood, indigenous stone, a rain shower cleverly concealed in the ceiling, and, of course, Dedon’s Babylon stools.
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Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
His revival became a discussed event in the social life of Paris. The owners of the Rosewood Group have entrusted the refurbishment of the hotel to the leading names of the French design scene. Two suites were designed by the famous connoisseur of the 18th century, Karl Lagerfeld - they were called Les Grands Appartements. Participated Tristan Oher, master of exquisite palette and connoisseur of antiques Shahan Minassian, architect Cyril Vergnol. The changes affected the lobby, restaurants, rooms and apartments, facades. Two underground floors have been excavated to house a spa and pool, making De Crillon a five-star luxury hotel. It has 78 rooms, 36 suites and 10 signature suites. The largest room has an area of 245 sq. m plus two terraces of 100 sq. m.
The Berkeley, London
For the architect André Fou, the year started off with a bang. With the completion of the Andaz Singapore hotel, Guo Fu Lou restaurant in Hong Kong Fu has opened new suites in Knightsbridge at The Berkeley in London. Both suites, designed by André Fou, are located in annexes with glass walls, due to which the feeling of lightness does not leave the visitor. The interiors have become the epitome of modern elegance: calm colors, not a single random detail.
Verride Palacia Santa Catarina, Lisbon
Built in 1750, this beautiful four-story mansion has been converted into a boutique hotel designed by architect Teresa Nunes da Ponte. All the intricate moldings, wrought iron stairs, murals and tiles have been restored. Rooms feature parquet floors and 18th-century freestanding bathtubs. The hotel also has other austere spaces with trendy showers and minimalist sinks. Toiletries are provided by Aesop.
Almanac, Barcelona
The hotel in Passeig de Gracia is a project by the local architectural studio OAB, which combines two buildings into one complex with 91 rooms. Inside, studio Jaime Beriestain designed a cinematic, contemporary Art Deco interior with oak and walnut panelling. The impeccable bathrooms feature double sinks with separate mirrors, walk-in showers and full-size bathtubs. The coldness of marble brings the scents of bergamot and pear apple.
Palazzo Volpi, Venice
Hotel in a luxurious 16th-century Venetian palace, decorated with paintings by Canaletto and Francesco Guardi. It is hard to imagine that for the last 70 years the palace has been covered with mold, and its only inhabitant was a lone priest. The new owners of the palazzo, Parisian designers Anna Kovre and Frédéric Tubot (Anna&Fred studio), authors of projects for L'Oreal, Bottega Veneta, Armani and Biotherm, have renovated the interiors with true French elegance. They adhered to a single palette, added marble and pale shades, and used silk carpets and Rubelli curtains as accents.
Hotel Arena, Amsterdam
Hotel renovated by local studio Team V Architectuur. The interiors were handled by the TANK Interior Design team. The building stands in a secluded location on the outskirts of the Oosterpark, the first park in Amsterdam, laid out in 1891 in the English fashion. The glass pavilion of the hotel restaurant and cafe with a simple menu and snacks was added to the old 19th century chapel 25 years ago. In the interiors, the designers restored the main elements that emphasize the features of the building, adding a modern design. For such a successful renovation, the V Architectuur and TANK Interior Design team, along with owner Paul Hermanides, received the 2017 Entree Award in the Best Restyling category.
Murray Hotel, Hong Kong
In March 2018, the official opening of the Murray Hotel, a hotel in Hong Kong, took place. Murray Building - a tower of 27 floors - an original monument of the colonial history of Hong Kong. The Landmark building was designed by British modernist architect Ron Phillips and renovated by Foster + Partners. The new design preserves the façade while modernizing other aspects of the building: extending its lifespan, introducing new features, making it sustainable. The flagship of the Niccolo Hotels chain includes 336 rooms, a gym, an indoor pool and five spas. The interiors are decorated in the spirit of discreet luxury: natural wood, marble, leather furniture and gilded details.
Sukhothai Hotel, Shanghai
Thai hotel brand Sukhothai has opened a hotel in Shanghai. There are 170 rooms and 31 suites. The interiors are designed by design duo Neri & Hu. Clean lines, terrazzo, pale wood and brass accents. An oasis or refuge in a busy city is a genre that Chinese designers Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu excel at. From the outside, this is an unremarkable building. But inside, the authors created interiors with walls in subtle colors, laid wooden floors and picked up elegant European furniture - either by Neri & Hu or by brands such as Poltrona Frau, Ingo Maurer and Flos.
Five Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Yabu Pushelberg designed the interiors for the Five Palm Jumeirah, a grand five-star hotel on a man-made island in Dubai. The hotel has its own beach with a length of 200 meters. The colors of the Arabian Sea are captured on panels, furniture and textiles. In addition to hotel rooms, the building has more than 200 apartments of various sizes.
Hotel Manapany, Caribbean
Reopened in 2016, Manapany Hotel is the first eco-resort on the Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy. The renovated space was designed by French designer and decorator Francois Champsor. Hotel Manapany actively uses solar panels for water heating, uses recyclable materials and an isolated plumbing network that does not allow wastewater to leak, and also provides guests with electric cars for walking.
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On the 22nd floor of this exquisite five-star hotel is the largest and most prestigious room - "Royal Suite". Stepping into the spacious, granite bathroom, you will immediately feel like royalty. On an area of 30 square meters, there is an egg-shaped marble bathtub, a cabinet with two sinks and a dressing room. Huge windows offer great views of Toronto.
This historic hotel near the Champs-Elysées has earned the prestigious status of "palace hotel". Celebrities such as Madonna, Robert De Niro and Michael Jackson have stayed here. The pride of Le Royal Monceau Raffles is the "Royal Suite" with custom-designed furniture, works of art and, of course, a magnificent 30 square meter bathroom. Spacious walk-in shower, clawfoot bathtub, Toto Japanese toilet, terry dressing gowns and slippers, and Clarins toiletries will not leave you indifferent.
Housed in a 1927 building, The Mark is home to the most expensive suite in the world. The 1115 square meter penthouse, which is called the "castle in the sky", occupies two floors. It includes five bedrooms and a 232-square-meter rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park. In addition, guests have at their disposal a library and six luxurious bathrooms, one of them with a steam room. The master bedroom has two bathrooms with underfloor heating in signature black and white stripes, deep soaking tubs and custom made Hermes toiletries.
In the depths of the tropical forest, next to a secluded beach, there is a small piece of paradise - Ponta dos Ganchos. The hotel is located on a private island and overlooks the Emerald Coast. Here you can fully enjoy the peace and quiet. In one of the villas of the hotel, Especial Esmeralda, the bathroom occupies 33 square meters - this is a real spa oasis! The room is finished with exotic garapa wood. Guests can enjoy sun loungers, a sauna and a hot tub with built-in stereo and ocean views. Here you can also order a massage - special tatami are prepared for this in the spa area - or take a dip in the outdoor infinity pool.
In a five-star hotel in the heart of London, body care is taken seriously. Here, the spectacular bathrooms are finished with Carrara marble. The 212-square-meter Imperial Suite features a rain shower, large TV, luxury bathrobes and slippers, and toiletries from the British brand Floris. The marble bathtubs were handcrafted and custom designed right in the hotel.
Representatives of Burj Al Arab call it the most luxurious hotel in the world. The hotel is on its own island and offers guests all sorts of amenities and services, from private butlers to 24 carat gold-plated iPads. With huge gilded columns and a grand staircase, the two-story "Royal Suite" has its own library and "menu" of 13 pillows. The room has three bathrooms, the largest of them, with an area of 108 square meters, is decorated with marble and gold. Amenities include a round bathtub, plenty of pillows and seating areas, as well as Hermes toiletries and fragrances.
The Four Seasons Firenze is located in the city's largest private park. This is a real "pearl of the Renaissance", with luxurious furnishings and exquisite decoration. The "Royal Suite" with an area of 232 square meters is distinguished by an extraordinary interior: here you will find vaulted ceilings with paintings, frescoes, and authentic ceramic floors a la Capodimonte Neapolitan porcelain. But the room's most impressive feature is the 47-square-meter bathroom, completely finished in marble. There is a luxurious dressing table, a spacious shower, a bathtub overlooking a private terrace and, of course, a bidet. In addition, the suite has a second, smaller bathroom.
The fifth tallest building in the world, the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong overlooks Victoria Harbour. They don't skimp on comfort here. Each room has floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city views. Guests can enjoy two Michelin-starred restaurants and the highest bar in the world. Other perks include 400-thread count bedding, feather pillows and unique art pieces. The Ritz Carlton Suite features a 65 square meter marble bathroom. Here you will find a rain shower, a huge bathtub with a scenic view, double sinks and a separate sauna area. With these in-room amenities, you won't want to go to the spa!
Built in the first half of the 20th century, Umain Bhawan Palace is set in 11 hectares of gardens. From the windows overlooking the "capital of the desert" Jodhpur.