22 Hotels With Stunning Views Of Iconic Landmarks Around The World

Wait, so you're telling me I can see all the sights from my bed in my PJs? Where do I sign?

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1. Conrad New York Downtown — Statue Of Liberty, New York City

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Besides the fact that you can get a Prosecco and ice-pop cocktail — which is basically a popsicle plopped in a glass of bubbles — at the Conrad New York Downtown's rooftop bar Loopy Doopy, you can also catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty while you're up there sipping. Don't overlook the gorgeous views of the Hudson River and Jersey City, either.

Address: 102 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282, United States

Rooms starting at: $325+

2. Four Seasons Sydney — Sydney Opera House, Sydney

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Pressed up against the iconic Sydney Harbor, the Four Seasons Sydney looks right down on the Sydney Opera House. And sure, you should probably walk down and take a group pic in front of the building itself, but we're here to argue that the one you snap in front of the window in your room may be even more epic. Once you've got that shot, the hotel's Mode Kitchen & Bar has a really pretty octopus dish for the Instagramming foodie in you, as well.

Address: 199 George St, The Rocks, NSW 2000, Australia

Rooms starting at: $231+

3. Hilton Athens — Acropolis, Athens

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Even though the Acropolis isn't really trying to hide from anyone by sitting on top of a limestone hill in Athens, it's rare you find yourself sitting at a rooftop bar mirroring it with a clear line of sight to the monument. Hilton Athens offers that differing perspective, so take advantage of it at the Galaxy Bar.

Address: 46 Vassilissis Sofias Ave, Athens, 11528, Greece

Rooms starting at: $145+

4. Kimpton Everly Hotel — Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles

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If you don't know anything about LA, know this: If you want to get to the Hollywood Sign and you're not staying up in the Hollywood Hills where it's located, you can expect a treacherous, traffic-ridden journey that will leave you feeling virtually lifeless. Instead, stay at the Kimpton Everly Hotel, and gaze at the sign through the window from the comforts of your bed. If you feel must get out of your room at some point, go no further than the hotel's rooftop pool.

Address: 1800 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States

Rooms starting at: $218+

5. Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah — Burj Al Arab, Dubai

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Though the Burj Al Arab may itself be a hotel, it's an iconic part of the Dubai skyline and deserves a shout. The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has a direct view across the Persian Gulf and onto the Burj Al Arab, and a sunset over this view is arguably more spectacular than the building in the distance. Plus, the beachfront property will serve you well during those blazing summer months.

Address: Crescent Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Rooms starting at: $263+

6. Marriott Mena House — Pyramids of Giza, Cairo

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You will never sleep closer to the Egyptian Pyramids than you will when you stay at the Marriott Mena House. They are quite literally neighboring the hotel, so you'll get an unobstructed view of the monuments from most parts of the property. When you get hungry, you can grab some authentic Middle Eastern bites at the on-site 139 Restaurant as well.

Address: 6 Pyramids Rd, Giza, Cairo 12556, Egypt

Rooms starting at: $134+

7. Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel — Eiffel Tower, Paris

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Instead of giving you a view of the Eiffel Tower from a distance, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel hotel puts you just about as close to the base of the monument as you can get. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle all night as you doze off just a stone's throw away from the spectacle. You may even want to set up a meeting in the hotel's meeting room, solely based on the fact that the room has glass ceilings that look straight up at the Iron Lady.

Address: 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France

Rooms starting at: $276+

8. London Hilton on Park Lane — London Eye, London

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If taking a ride on a Ferris wheel isn't your cup of tea, maybe sipping a cocktail on the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane while you look at a Ferris wheel from a distance is more up your alley. Catch views of the London Eye from this hotel at any time of day, and skip flying circles over the River Thames in capsules filled with eager tourists. After your viewing is over, visit the hotel's bar, Trader Vic's, for some tropical feels.

Address: 22 Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 1BE, United Kingdom

Rooms starting at: $345+

9. Oberoi Amarvilas — Taj Mahal, Agra

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The Oberoi Amarvilas may have a hefty price tag, but the views of the Taj Mahal are unbeatable. Not only is this a five-star, luxury resort, but it has an unbroken look at the Indian icon, which sits just 650 yards away. If the view has you feeling super romantic, you can even arrange to have a private dinner served on your balcony.

Address: Taj East Gate Rd, Paktola, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India

Rooms starting at: $610+

10. Hilton Copacabana — Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

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Yes, the view to the front of Hilton Copacabana is great — you've got a little bit of Sugarloaf Mountain, a lot of Copacabana Beach people-watching, and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean as far as the eye can see. But a peek off the back side of the hotel will give you a straight shot at the Christ the Redeemer statue, standing atop Mount Corcovado just waiting for you to snap its picture. Really though, when a hotel has two restaurants with "The View," in their names, you should probably bring multiple SD cards to make sure you can take all the photos you want.

Address: Av. Atlântica 1020, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22010-000, Brazil

Rooms starting at: $222+

11. Andaz Tokyo — Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

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The Andaz Tokyo has direct view of the Tokyo Tower, which is a symbol of Japan's post-war rise to a major economic power. The hotel itself stands 52 stories high, and if you want the best view of the tower, head straight to the rooftop bar on the top floor — a private section of it looks directly out at the landmark. Or, stop one floor short of that for The Tavern where you can devour some Japanese snow-aged beef, and catch views of the Tokyo Skytree.

Address: 1-23-4, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 105-0001

Rooms starting at: $376+

12. Grand Hôtel — Stockholm Palace, Stockholm

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When you book a room at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, you can take a gander across the water to Gamla Stan and see the Stockholm Palace in all its royal glory. If you weren't aware, yes, this is the official residence of the Swedish monarch, King Carl XVI. And the Grand Hôtel itself has been around since 1874, so it fits right in with all the regal history.

Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27 Stockholm, Sweden

Rooms starting at: $263+

13. Hilton Budapest — Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest

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This hotel may have one of the best looks at the Hungarian Parliament Building in the entire city. The ornate building is pressed up against the Danube River, and the Hilton Budapest is up above the other bank, housed in an old 13th century church overlooking the stunning Budapest icon. Swing by the hotel's LÁNG Bistro & Grill if you want some traditional Hungarian eats.

Address: Hess András tér 1-3, Budapest, H-1014 Hungary

Rooms starting at: $94+

14. W Barcelona — La Seu, Barcelona

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Though the view of La Seu (aka Barcelona Cathedral) from the W Barcelona isn't up close and personal, you do get to see the entire cityscape of Barcelona along with it. And if La Seu wasn't enough to sell you, the W's 26th floor rooftop has a sweeping view of Playa de Sant Sebastià right next to the city, and its restaurant, Fire, serves a stunning tomahawk dish.

Address: Plaça Rosa Del Vents 1, Final, Passeig de Joan de Borbó, Barcelona 08039, Spain

Rooms starting at: $193+

15. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur — Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur's twin towers are pretty picturesque, and the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur gives you a view of both of them straight from your room. I mean, you know the view must be good when the hotel installs floor-to-ceiling windows in their rooms, but when they're also spanning the the entire perimeter of the 38th floor restaurant, Thirty 8, you know it must be more than just good.

Address: 12 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50450

Rooms starting at: $123+

16. Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda — Blue Mosque, Istanbul

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The Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul-Moda looks across the Sea of Marmara at Istanbul's historic religious landmark, the Blue Mosque. The landmark may have been built in the 1600s, but the hotel mirroring it is as contemporary as it gets. In particular, the 360 East Restaurant on the rooftop terrace has some pretty futuristic bar furniture and purple lights that make you feel like you're in outer space.

Address: Caferağa Mh Albay Faik Sözdener Cd 31, Kadıköy, İstanbul 34710, Turkey

Rooms starting at: $91+

17. Bairro Alto Hotel — Christ the King, Lisbon

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Lisbon's version of the Christ the Redeemer statue, Christ the King, sits on a hilltop overlooking the Tagus River. Bairro Alto Hotel sits across that river looking right back at it. You can visit both and report back to us on who has the better view — our bet's on Bairro Alto. And if you don't break enough of a sweat comparing views, spend some time in the hotel's sauna after, which will surely do the trick.

Address: Praça Luís de Camões 2, 1200–243 Lisboa, Portugal

Rooms starting at: $267+

18. The Ritz-Carlton Moscow — St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow

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If you don't know St. Basil's Cathedral by name, you surely know it by looks — it's the famous, colorful, fantasy-like cathedral in Moscow's Red Square. Now, the Red Square is swarming with tourists, obviously, so if you'd rather avoid them altogether just book a room at the Ritz-Carlton Moscow, which is lucky enough to provide an excellent view of the religious monument. If you want to catch the sight with a buzz, the hotel's O2 Lounge is just the setting for an evening in.

Address: Tverskaya St, 3, Moscow, Russia, 125009

Rooms starting at: $336+

19. Hilton Toronto — CN Tower, Toronto

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Situated right in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Hilton Toronto looks up at the city's most iconic white pointy building: the CN Tower. If heading up to the1,465-foot (447-meter) SkyPod observation deck is a little too high for you, the hotel has a much lower poolside view, complete with poolside beverages, of course.

Address: 145 Richmond St W, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2L2, Canada

Rooms starting at: $151+

20. Zurich Marriott Hotel — Church of Our Lady, Zurich

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The green roof of the Church of Our Lady pokes above the rest of the Zurich skyline, and Zurich Marriott Hotel has one of the best seats in the house for the view. Not only can you see the church, but you also get a full view of the River Limmat winding its way through southern Zurich with the Uetliberg Mountain in the distance. Make sure you also stop by the hotel's Echo restaurant for some Swiss cheese fondue once you're done admiring the view.

Address: Neumühlequai 42, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

Rooms starting at: $221+

21. Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin — Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

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Just steps (no, like literally steps) from the Brandenburg Gate, Hotel Adlon Kempinski is a bit of a splurge, but one look at the view of the iconic Berlin landmark and you'll understand why. If you're not gazing out your window at the historic city gate, you'll likely be spending time in the hotel's three-story, 9,000-square-foot luxury spa, because that obviously sounds epic.

Address: Unter den Linden 77, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Rooms starting at: $528+

22. Hilton Seattle — The Space Needle, Seattle

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You may have to look through a few buildings to find it, but the Hilton Seattle gives you a look at the Space Needle through downtown Seattle. Plus, if you've had enough #views for the day, you're within walking distance to Pike Place Market, where you can do some on-the-ground sightseeing instead. Refuel back at the hotel with some classic American cuisine from Redtrees Restaurant & Bar.

Address: 1301 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States

Rooms starting at: $149+

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