No list of classic cliffside dwellings could possibly be complete without a mention of Santorini — it’s got plenty, but Grace, with its tumbling terraces and minimalist-modern décor, might just be the most picturesque.
Terranea Resort
Los Angeles, California
In spite of its coastal location the greater Los Angeles area has something of a shortage of hotels and resorts with proper, up-close, front-row ocean views — something that Terranea is doing its best to fix.
Le Sirenuse
Positano, Italy
The mythological Sirens lured sailors close to the cliffs with the promise of love; Le Sirenuse lures travelers to the cliffs of Positano with the promise of one of Italy’s most extraordinary hotel experiences.
The Earth Hotel
Toba, Japan
Seven-tenths of the earth’s surface is covered in water, so it’s only sensible that the bulk of The Earth Hotel’s surroundings should be aquatic as well, with the primeval forest at its back and Toba Bay straight ahead.
LA Suite
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio is a town that gives you plenty to look at, but few hotels have anything that can match La Suite’s view: from this cozy residential enclave above Joatinga Beach you can look back up the coast and admire Ipanema from afar.
