10 Hotels with a View in the US

A resort, spa, and wellness centre rolled into one, Carillon Miami is a relaxation haven. Located in North Miami Beach, views from the rooms look out over the Atlantic and the glowing towers of city centre. Apartment-sized suites are decked out with fully equipped kitchens, deep-soaking tubs, and Mascioni linens.

The Spa encompasses a 70,000-sq.-ft. facility offering more than 40 services and 60 fitness classes each week. Services include both Eastern and Western treatments, such as reiki energy healing, and nutrition counseling. Onsite restaurants serve health-conscious cuisine with enough flair to satisfy any foodie.

The Grand Canyon Lodge in the North Rim offers cosy accommodation and sweeping views of America’s national treasure. More remote than the South Rim, the North Rim sees fewer visitors and is home to abundant vegetation and wildlife. The Lodge is the only hotel within the National Park boundary of the North Rim, so book far in advance to secure your spot.

Sitting at 8,000 feet elevation, the Lodge has breathtaking views of the canyon. For the best view of all, splurge for a Western Cabin. Alternatively, make a reservation for dinner in the historic dining hall, where tables have a canyon view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Sedona’s spectacular red sandstone formations draw visitors from far and wide. Enchantment Resort is nestled among these fiery canyon walls, set on 70 acres in the Boynton Canyon. Accommodation is casitas and suites inside Pueblo-style buildings with Southwestern décor, most including private patios looking out at the canyon.

Many flock to Sedona seeking a spiritual experience, and the resort’s Mii Amo Spa offers treatments inspired by Native American wisdom and traditions. Spend your days hiking the canyon trails at Slide Rock State Park and your nights sitting around the fire pit on the resort patio.

The Four Seasons Resort on Lanai Island is a hidden paradise. A small, privately owned island, Lanai offers all the splendour of Hawaiian natural landscapes without the flood of tourists. The resort grounds are situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific and Hulopoe Bay. Guestrooms are in a series of low-rise buildings along the coast surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens of tropical plants and little waterfalls. The experience is luxurious, laid-back, and intimate: ideal for a romantic getaway.

The spacious, open-concept suites nearly all have ocean views and those that don’t look out over the vibrant gardens. This Four Seasons consistently receives rave reviews for its high level of service, with staff going above and beyond at every turn.

The Las Vegas location of the Waldorf Astoria delivers all the world-class elegance you’ve come to expect right on the Strip. Stylish rooms in this 47-story hotel are furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows for dazzling views of the Strip or the cityscape.

The central location provides easy access to the best of Vegas entertainment. A non-gaming, non-smoking refuge, the hotel serves as the perfect rejuvenation station after nights out on the town. Relax in the 2-floor spa or sip a perfectly balanced cocktail at the sleek Skybar while you admire the nightglow of the Strip.

Occupying prime real estate on New York City’s Columbus Circle, Mandarin Oriental is a true 5-star experience. This Hong Kong-based brand caters to business elites with central locations, modern amenities, and unbeatable views. Splurge for a room looking out over the one and only Central Park and soak up the sight of the Hudson River from the fitness center’s 75-ft. lap pool.

With dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants just a cab ride away, you will dine like a king in Manhattan. Start your days with walks on the winding paths of the Park and end them with world-class performances at nearby Lincoln Centre and Broadway.

Cavallo Point Lodge sits at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge looking out over San Francisco Bay. Accommodation at the Lodge take 2 forms: charming historic homes and modern, eco-friendly rooms. For the best views of the bridge, take the modern rooms, which are situated higher on the hill. The historic lodgings are restored early 20th-century houses replete with front porches with a view of San Francisco and the Bay.

The Cavallo Point Cooking School, located at the Lodge, is a major draw for those with a love of the culinary arts. This world-renowned school offers cooking classes to the public in its sunny, state-of-the-art kitchen. Sign up for a class to hone your skills and learn about seasonal, sustainable cooking.

Nestled on more than 6,000 acres of forest in the beautiful Cascades, Suncadia Resort is Hyatt’s Pacific Northwest getaway. The resort has 2 main properties. The Lodge is the grander of the 2 and offers panoramic views of the mountains and the Cle Elum River. The Inn, a more intimate setting, is tucked into the mountainside by the resort’s award-winning golf courses.

Suncadia’s décor is simple and tranquil, but you didn’t come here to sit in your room. Lace up your boots and explore more than 40 miles of hiking trails through evergreen forests and along valley rivers. A great resort for the family, Nelson Farm offers archery lessons and the Lodge firepit is perfect for making s’mores.

The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage is a tranquil desert escape just outside Palm Springs. The hotel is situated atop a 650-ft. bluff overlooking the Coachella Valley, giving guests sweeping views of the valley and the San Jacinto Mountains. For an after-dark view, book a ground-level Fire Pit room and gaze up at spectacular starry skies from a cosy private patio.

Rumoured to be a favourite retreat of Coachella’s rock stars, this Ritz-Carlton is a place of quiet luxury. Relax with a cocktail by the pool – the hotel has three – and savour dinner with a view at the chic Edge Steakhouse.

Imbued with all the elegance of Newport’s Gilded Age, the Chandler is the only hotel on the famous Cliff Walk. Situated between opulent mansions and overlooking Easton Bay, it’s no surprise that it has been called the most romantic hotel in America.

Each room in this 19th-century manor house is extravagantly decorated in the style of a particular historical period. Rooms are furnished with canopied beds and fireplaces, and many have stunning ocean views. Just a 5-minute walk from Easton’s Beach, early risers can catch a golden Atlantic sunrise from the shore.