We offer you a selection of the best hotels, the foundation for which were reservoirs.
Apartments in a 5-star hotel with a view of the sea or the ocean - trite, out-of-date and boring! Where it is more interesting, just waking up to the soft noise of the waves, immediately inhale fresh air and plunge into the crystal clear water, feeling the skin with morning sunny kisses and wind.
Many resorts now provide just such a holiday, offering guests luxurious rooms right on the surface of the ocean, the sea and other water bodies. Let's find out where in the world are the most amazing paradise corners.
1. Utter Inn
Near the town of Västerås in Sweden there is Lake Mälaren, where an unusual and very popular hotel is located. It is a traditional Swedish cottage, called "stuga", with a submarine room located 1 km from the coast.
The upper part of the exotic hotel is a mini-kitchen, a dining room and a bathroom. On the perimeter of the room there is a terrace where you can fish or just breathe air. Underwater room (depth - 3 m) is used as a bedroom. It is equipped with wide viewing windows, through which you can see the schools of swimming fish and the bottom of Melaren.
2. Punta Caracol
The island of Colon in Panama (South America) is known for a small but famous among the experienced tourists hotel, consisting of only 8 rooms. Each of them is a separate eco-bungalow, built of palm leaves and trees, with a narrow floating terrace.
In addition to the fact that the guests of Punta Caracol are resting directly above the ocean surface, they have a lot of amazing entertainment - snorkeling, dolphin watching, kayak rafting and numerous excursions in the surrounding area. Despite the apparent simplicity of life in the bungalow, the hotel service is maintained at the highest level, and the bar and restaurant abound with unique offers for every taste.
3. Klaffenbach
In the German city of Chemnitz, the old residence was converted into a chic 4-star hotel. The building of the hotel is surrounded on all sides by a lake, so each room has an interesting and picturesque view. It creates the feeling that you are in the Middle Ages and live in a castle, being a representative of a rich, revered noble family.
The atmosphere of the Hotel Klaffenbach is impregnated with elegance and luxury, the design of the residence is designed in the appropriate style, including cafes and restaurants on the territory of the hotel.
4. Baccarat
The Art Hotel, located on the wide Dnieper River, not far from the central part of Kiev, is considered one of the most romantic and presentable places in the city. Each of the 200 rooms of different class provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy a wonderful view through panoramic windows, and in the evening admire the charm of metropolitan lights.
For comfortable pastime the hotel is equipped with a gaming and SPA center, lounge-zone, gym and swimming pool with sun beds.
5. King Pacific Lodge
The Big Dipper rainforest in British Columbia (Canada) is a picturesque and so secluded place that you can get to it only from Vancouver, and then by seaplane. Here is one of the most exclusive and expensive hotels in the world - King Pacific Lodge.
The hotel is built on a drifting barge, all its 17 rooms are equipped with the latest technology. The bedrooms have king size beds and huge jacuzzis. Thanks to the chic restaurants, Japanese SPA, tours of the rainforest, kayaking and whale watching, no guest at King Pacific Lodge is exactly bored.
6. Oberoi Udaivilas
To all who dreamed of feeling like an Indian sheik, it is worth visiting Udaipur and staying at a posh residence on Lake Pichola. Hotel Oberoi Udaivilas is a true architectural masterpiece, comparable to the best hotels in Dubai.
Here, even the furthest corner is decorated with frescoes, stucco and mosaic, domes and objects of history, including terraces. The buildings are buried in spreading gardens with fountains, the air is saturated with the aroma of flowers and oriental spices. Guests of the residence do not even need to go out to the pool, because it is present in every room.
7. Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort
Who really can surprise, it's the Chinese. In the small town of Huzhou, 160 km from Shanghai, on Lake Taihu, there is a strange structure in the form of an arch rising straight out of the water. This huge hotel includes 321 rooms, of which 44 are luxury, several restaurants, bars, SPA, as well as hot springs and even a yacht club. It is noteworthy that the hotel is actually completely oval, just its lower levels are hidden under water.
The exterior chic is complemented by a luxurious interior finish. For example, the ceiling of the Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort lobby is decorated with Swarovski stones (over 20,000 crystals) and massive chandeliers made of real rock crystal, and the walls are decorated with the Brazilian "tiger's eye" and Afghan jade.
8. Bora Bora
French Polynesia is a favorite holiday destination for newlyweds. Hotel Bora Bora Lagoon Resort And SPA is a man-made island, built specifically for honeymoon or wedding.
The hotel has 44 traditional bungalows, barely touching crystal clear ocean water. Each of them is equipped with a small cozy wooden terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the coast, the green tropics, Mount Otemano and the blue sky. Directly from the room it is easy to get into the azure ocean, just descending the stairs.
9. Cocoa Island
Arriving in the Maldives, many travelers seek to settle on the private island of Makunufushi. There are a lot to choose from - the hotel offers 5 types of apartments for different needs. Bungalows Dhoni look like a fishing wooden boat with a house, they are suitable for couples in love, looking for exotics. It is more convenient for families to stay in spacious 2-storey rooms. People, accustomed to comfort and luxury, rent villas Como.
Also for the tourists there is an attentive staff, organizing picnics, excursions, snorkeling tours, romantic dinners and other entertainments.
10. Overwater Villa
The most luxurious representative of our ten is located on the island of Laukala (Fiji). Villa with a multi-level terrace, completely surrounded by the purest ocean in the green lagoon, is truly unique.
A caressing look is not the only advantage of resting in Overwater. The hotel is equipped with all necessary modern technology, huge bedrooms and a private pool. There is also a hot Jacuzzi from a solid granite slab built right into the coastal rock. If this is not enough, to the services of travelers a stable, SPA, several restaurants, 24-hour bars and a royal golf course.