World-Class Hotel Room Views to Inspire You From Home

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forcing travelers to stay home and put their plans on hold, for now, many of us are daydreaming about our next trip. Here are some extraordinary hotel room views to fuel your wanderlust from home.

The nearly 800-year-old Ashford Castle in Mayo, Ireland offers an array of stellar views from its more than 80 rooms, suites and private accommodations, including 350 acres of stunning estate and the scenic Lough Corrib.

Ashford Castle's sister property, The Lodge at Ashford Castle, also offers amazing land and water views from a more contemporary manor house exuding country house charm.

South Africa's Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat features a plethora of beautiful African landscapes such as open plains, eye-popping sandstone formations and ancient bush art sites dating back thousands of years.

Situated on the Umhlanga beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box in Durban, South Africa wows with sensational views from its 86 rooms. In addition to the ocean, golden beaches, the historic red and white lighthouse and even dolphins (sometimes) are visible.

This oceanfront hotel prides itself on being Hawaii's Most Hawaiian Hotel and is located on Maui's world-famous Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina so guests here are rewarded with gorgeous ocean views as well as inviting tropical Hawaiian gardens.

The always-entertaining and foodie-friendlyCosmopolitan of Las Vegas boasts unparalleled views of one of the world's most coveted destinations in Sin City, from the iconic Las Vegas Strip to the mesmerizing Fountains of Bellagio.

The only hotel located inside of Cape Town's Table Mountain National Park, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa overlooks the Atlantic Ocean boasts uninterrupted views of awe-inspiring Table Mountain from nearly every room.

Geneva, Switzerland's Hotel d'Angleterre is ideally located on the edge of Lake Leman, treating lucky guests to tremendous views of the famous Jet d'Eau fountain and Mont Blanc lakeside promenade.

The historic Old Government House is the only five-star hotel located on the English Channel island of Guernsey, providing it glorious panoramic sea views from the hill in the heart of St Peter Port.

Located on a remote white sand beach overlooking Isla Mujeres, Beloved Playa Mujeres features incredible views that guests can enjoy from a variety of romantic suites, including the Ocean View Terrace Suite equipped with a private plunge pool.

Elsewhere in Mexico, the suites and villas at Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Los Cabos overlook the Sea of Cortez, meaning guests enjoy splendid ocean views enhanced by convenient sliding glass doors and spacious terraces.