Cover These luxurious bathrooms offer stunning vistas to enjoy while you soak (Photo: Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas)
These luxurious bathrooms offer stunning vistas to enjoy while you soak (Photo: Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas)
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From overwater splendour in the Maldives to glittering cityscapes in Hong Kong, these luxurious bathrooms offer stunning vistas to enjoy while you soak
Nothing says indulgence like a bathtub with a view. Whether you’re gazing at Hong Kong’s iconic skyline, losing yourself in the endless turquoise waters of the Maldives, or kicking back to catch views of the sun over Mount Fuji, the perfect soak can transform a stay from ordinary to unforgettable.
While on holiday, many of us often grab every opportunity we have to get out in the sun and see the sights as much as possible. But these days, the growing appeal of slow travel and slower, more intentional holidays prioritises basking in simple, quiet moments that let you truly appreciate the beauty of your surroundings.
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Here, we take a closer look at the world’s most exquisite tubs that make bath time a destination in itself.
Warning: You may never want to leave.
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Above Photo: @emma_lauren/Instagram
Photo: @emma_lauren/Instagram
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Could this be Hong Kong’s most Instagram-worthy bathroom? Perched high above the bustling city, the lavish marble bathtub at the Island Shangri-La Hong Kong’s Shangri-La Suite offers a front-row seat to Hong Kong’s urban elegance. The decadent bathroom boasts dual vanity tops and a cosy heated bench, so it’s no surprise that guests are often prepared to spend many a long and relaxing evening in this particular portion of the suite.
Marble-clad and boasting panoramic windows, this tub frames Victoria Harbour and a glittering skyline, best enjoyed with a glass of bubbly in hand. Whether it’s a sunrise glow or a sea of evening lights, your soak here promises plenty of relaxation and respite without missing any of the city’s bustling glow.
Fun fact: While the newly refurbished Hong Kong Suite at Island Shangri-La doesn’t boast views of the harbour, it’s a pretty spectacular setup in itself, with the 1500mm-large feature bathtub as the focal point of the bathroom, surrounded by marble walls, mood lighting and a 21-inch mirror TV.
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas, Thailand
If paradise had a bathtub, it would look exactly like this. Dazzling sunsets, crystal-clear waters and wind-swept limestone cliffs await at Anantara Koh Yao Yai. From the Beachfront Pool Villa to the Sea View Pool Penthouse (pictured above), the bathtub views here are nothing short of amazing.
The resort’s freestanding tubs are set against the lush green backdrop of Koh Yao Yai’s coastline, with uninterrupted views of Phang Nga Bay. Floating lotus petals are optional, but a coconut mojito within arm’s reach is mandatory.
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Four Seasons Tokyo at Otemachi
Zen meets skyline at Four Seasons Tokyo at Otemachi, where soaking comes with a side of Tokyo chic. In line with the hotel’s overall minimalist and clean design, the sleek tubs here face floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the city’s skyline and the serene Imperial Palace Gardens. Grab your glass of wine and relax in the tub on a cold day, listen to some classical music or host a podcast if you care to–on a clear day, you might even catch views of Mount Fuji in all its blue-hued majesty.
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The Silo Hotel, Cape Town
Where art meets architecture, The Silo Hotel bathrooms feel quite like a gallery exhibition–much like many other parts of this design-led hotel that occupies six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.
Floor-to-ceiling geometric glass windows provide an unparalleled view of Cape Town’s harbour and Table Mountain. Day or night, soaking here feels like stepping into a living masterpiece.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
This bathtub redefines ‘bathing in nature’. Overlooking crystal-clear waters, the Conrad Maldives boasts a variety of expansive luxury villas that immerse guests in the endless untouched beauty of the resort’s surroundings. Aside from the immersive world of the famous underwater suite known as The Muraka, the other villas and pavilions offer tubs that make you feel like you’re floating over the ocean itself. Imagine sinking into the perfect bubble bath while watching the waves of the ocean. Bonus: the sunsets are so mesmerising, that you might forget to rinse your hair.
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The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
We can’t mention Instagram-worthy bathrooms without including this bathroom perch overlooking Singapore’s Marina Bay. Dubbed by some as the ‘bathroom of Instagram dreams’, the oversized circular tub here comes with unparalleled views of the bay, offering the perfect backdrop for your most photogenic soak yet. Enjoy a sip of something refreshing and zesty while you bask in Singapore’s futuristic skyline, all without leaving the comfort of your room.
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Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
For a soak in the wild, the bathtubs at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo are overlook Costa Rica’s lush forests, with views of the Pacific Ocean and, occasionally, a curious monkey. The golden hour light filtering through the trees adds a magical touch to your bath, as if Mother Nature herself drew you a bubble bath.
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
In the midst of Lake Pichola and dubbed the world’s most romantic palatial hotel, the Taj Lake Palace offers a royal soaking experience straight out of a fairytale or fantasy novel.
Enveloped by intricate marble carvings and the tranquil waters of Udaipur, the marble-clad bathrooms in the Taj Lake Palace suites promise serenity and a hint of old-world grandeur, complete with jacuzzi tubs and chandeliers. Imagine soaking in a frothy bath of rose petals while enjoying this royal experience.
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