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6 Hotels with Excellent Water Views

by Mary Melnick

Jul 23, 2024

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With summer in full swing, waterfront destinations are at the top of everyone’s travel list. Here is a round-up of six of the ultimate waterfront properties offering postcard-like views:

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Located in famous Water Tower Place, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago offers stunning water views of Chicago’s Gold Coast from anywhere on property. Book a lake-view room and gaze out at Lake Michigan and Navy Pier from the comfort of your bed. Head to the 12th-floor Rooftop at Torali for even more lake views, as well as handcrafted cocktails, small bites and shared plates.

Hotel Effie Sandestin

Unwind to the sound of crashing waves at Hotel Effie on Miramar Beach, Florida. Sit back and relax in luxury beach chairs with light bites and cocktails from the hotel’s beach concierge. Travelers looking for a more active beach vacation can take advantage of the property’s beach games and water sports.

The Pensacola Beach Resort

The bayfront Pensacola Beach Resort offers one-of-a-kind views of the pristine beaches along the Gulf Coast. Book a Corner King Executive room and enjoy a wraparound balcony with panoramic vistas from sunrise to sunset.

The Betsy South Beach

This oceanfront resort lies just steps away from the glistening waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The resort offers panoramic ocean views from Rooftop Pool Deck, Oceanfront Deck and Skyline Deck. The Royal Ocean suite and the Skyline penthouse rooms supply their own ocean views.

The Gabriel Miami

The Gabriel Miami offers 129 spacious rooms and suites, all offering views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Soak up the sun in a cabana at the pool or get some laps in at the infinity lap pool while enjoying views of the Intracoastal Highway, Miami Beach, PortMiami and Biscayne Bay.

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort

Located on Key West Historic Seaport, The Marker Key West Harbor Resort invites guests to escape the mainland mentality with a selection of suites offering harbor views. Sit out on your balconies and bask in the Key West breeze.

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