At Travel Four Seasons, we pay close attention to the details most people only notice once they’ve arrived – including the view from the room. Not the generic “sea glimpse” kind, but the ones that genuinely shape a stay. The rooms where you open the curtains and the whole mood shifts. The ones guests message us about before breakfast.

A great view isn’t a gimmick; it’s a design choice, a location advantage, and occasionally a small architectural miracle. We’ve seen the good, the forgettable, and the outstanding – and this list focuses firmly on the latter.

Here’s our edit of hotel rooms with views that consistently deliver — thoughtfully positioned, beautifully framed, and worth waking up early for.

The St. Regis Venice – The Suite Collection

Venice has a rhythm all its own – the quiet tug of gondolas along the Grand Canal, the sun spilling across terracotta rooftops, and those pastel skies that seem to blush as the day drifts into evening. The Suite Collection at The St. Regis Venice puts you in the heart of it all. From private terraces to sweeping canal views, it’s less “hotel room” and more front-row seat to the city’s most intimate theatre.

Inside, the décor whispers of midcentury-modern restraint, but it borrows freely from Venice herself: soft lagoon hues, delicate textures, and a sense that the outdoors has been folded gently into the suite. Across four interconnected palazzi, there are 39 suites, each one generous, each one quietly commanding. The Santa Maria Suite, with its expansive terrace, is the kind of space you decide to stay in all day long – because why rush when the cityscape is this magnetic

Soneva Fushi, Maldives – Villa One

Villa One sits at the northern tip of Soneva Fushi, one of the Maldives’ most breathtaking private island resorts. It’s the kind of villa that makes you pause – the main pavilion opens straight onto the pool and beach, so your first coffee of the day comes with a show. Interiors are stripped-back luxe: timber floors, natural fabrics, and colours lifted from the island itself, so you feel in tune with your surroundings rather than boxed in.

We’d spend mornings on the terrace as the sunlight hits the palms just so, afternoons under the poolside cabana, and evenings with a cocktail in hand, watching the lagoon turn molten gold. There’s space to gather – a sunken lounge, a dining area built for feasts – and corners to disappear into, including an open-air bathroom where the sky is your only ceiling.

Villa One works for families who want space without losing connection, or couples who want privacy without feeling cut off. For us, it’s the perfect demonstration of Soneva Fushi’s approach: luxurious, considered, and absolutely in sync with the island.

Jade Mountain, St Lucia

Jade Mountain’s suites, each named after celestial bodies – from Galaxy to Sun – are designed to put the spectacular St. Lucia landscape front and centre. Every suite opens onto a private infinity pool with uninterrupted views of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea, creating a naturally romantic backdrop for honeymooners or couples seeking a secluded escape.

Interiors combine locally sourced woods with minimalist Caribbean accents, letting the environment dictate the mood. The open-plan design removes the fourth wall entirely, so the horizon and the surrounding landscape become part of the suite itself.

Evenings are spent on your terrace under starlit skies, mornings with the sun rising over the Pitons – moments framed by the thoughtful positioning of each suite. Jade Mountain offers intimacy and drama in equal measure, making it a favourite for couples who want the landscape, luxury, and romance all in one.

Passalacqua, Lake Como – The House by the Lake

Casa Al Lago is where Lake Como takes centre stage. There are four rooms in this exceptional lakeside house, each offering uninterrupted, front-row views of the water that shift from glassy mornings to molten-gold evenings. Step onto the terrace and the lake seems to stretch endlessly, but it’s the interiors that make staying here so special: light floods the rooms, reflecting off subtle, sophisticated finishes, while the garden feels seamlessly connected to the living spaces.

The rooms can also be taken together as a private enclave, turning Casa Al Lago into a secluded retreat for families or a romantic haven for couples seeking complete privacy. For honeymooners or those simply after a restorative escape, it’s the combination of proximity to the lake, considered interiors, and the quiet intimacy of the setting that makes these rooms feel unlike anywhere else on the lake. Here, every glance out the window is a moment worth lingering over – the garden, the water, the mountains beyond – all part of the understated drama of Como.

Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman – The Private Reserve

Four bedrooms, one jaw-dropping outlook. The Private Reserve at Six Senses Zighy Bay perches between the Musandam mountains and the Gulf of Oman, so every window – and every pool – frames a view that’s equal parts epic and quietly hypnotic. Watch the sun light the jagged peaks in the morning, track its arc across the turquoise water, and linger as it slips behind the mountains at dusk.

Inside, the villas are all about space and ease: terraces, pools, and lounging corners designed to make the scenery the star of the show. Big enough for family or friends, yet intimate enough to feel like your own private corner of Oman’s most dramatic coastline.

Oh, and did we mention you can literally paraglide into the resort?

Aman New York – The Aman Suite

Perched atop the Crown Building, the Aman Suite commands a perspective over Fifth Avenue that few in New York ever see. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Central Park in all its seasonal glory, from the crisp snow-dusted branches of winter to the golden hues of autumn. The suite itself is quietly dramatic: high ceilings, muted tones, and luxurious materials that make the city’s energy feel both exhilarating and entirely serene.

In winter, the view becomes something to linger over – a dusting of snow across the park, the shimmer of ice on the reservoirs, and the city lights twinkling as dusk falls. Inside, bespoke furnishings, soft rugs, and a fireplace in the living area make the suite feel like a private retreat above the bustle, a place where you can watch the city transform without ever stepping outside. Bathrooms are marble-clad and generously scaled, with deep soaking tubs that frame the park below, while the bedroom offers a calm, cocooned vantage point for morning light and evening skyline views.

From the pastel-lit canals of Venice to the dramatic peaks of Oman, Lake Como’s sparkling waters to Manhattan’s winter shimmer, these suites and villas prove that a room can do more than house you – it can place you at the heart of a view that stays with you long after checkout. Each property we’ve chosen brings its own perspective, a story told through windows, terraces, and vistas, and a reminder of why travel is as much about where you wake up as where you wander.

If these rooms have sparked your imagination, our team at Travel Four Seasons can help you stay in them. From exclusive villas to iconic city suites, we craft itineraries that put the world’s most remarkable views right outside your door – ready for you to step into. Reach out today, and let’s find your next unforgettable stay.

photo credit: St. Regis, Soneva, Jade Mountain, Passalacqua, Six Senses, Aman