Experiences

The view from the top


27 May 2026

This curated collection of properties features beautiful roof terraces that invite guests to relax as they enjoy panoramic views and connect with their surroundings from on high.

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The Xara Palace, Mdina, Malta
The Xara Palace, Mdina, Malta

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Palazzo Ripetta, Rome, Italy
Palazzo Ripetta, Rome, Italy

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Riad Fès, Fez, Morocco
Riad Fès, Fez, Morocco

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Hotel Neri, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Neri, Barcelona, Spain

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La Villa des Orangers, Marrakech, Morocco
La Villa des Orangers, Marrakech, Morocco

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Londra Palace Venezia, Venise, Italy
Londra Palace Venezia, Venise, Italy

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Grand Hotel Parker's, Naples, Italy
Grand Hotel Parker's, Naples, Italy

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The Kitano Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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The Yeatman, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
The Yeatman, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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Akelarre – Restaurant & Hotel, San Sebastián, Spain
Akelarre – Restaurant & Hotel, San Sebastián, Spain

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Hotel Copernicus, Kraków, Poland
Hotel Copernicus, Kraków, Poland

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Hôtel Le Doge, Casablanca, Morocco
Hôtel Le Doge, Casablanca, Morocco

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The Xara Palace, Mdina, Malta

The Xara Palace, Mdina, Malta

Set along the ramparts of this fortified city, a fine dining restaurant offers spectacular views, especially at nightfall when Mdina’s golden stone is beautifully illuminated.

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Palazzo Ripetta, Rome, Italy

Palazzo Ripetta, Rome, Italy

Here, the roof terrace is home to a lively bar , where Mediterranean flavors mingle with a view over Roman rooftops.

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Riad Fès, Fez, Morocco

Riad Fès, Fez, Morocco

From the highest point in the medina, guests can enjoy wine, cocktails and tapas overlooking the thousand-year-old city and the mountains beyond.

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Hotel Neri, Barcelona, Spain

Hotel Neri, Barcelona, Spain

A discreet urban oasis, this rooftop terrace features a plunge pool, making it a peaceful place to cool off away from the bustle of the city.

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La Villa des Orangers, Marrakech, Morocco

La Villa des Orangers, Marrakech, Morocco

The tranquil rooftop pool feels a world away from the busy medina, and benefits from stunning views of the Atlas mountains.

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Londra Palace Venezia, Venise, Italy

Londra Palace Venezia, Venise, Italy

This traditional altana–a wooden terrace built over the roof–is home to a dining space that offers unobstructed views over Venice’s legendary lagoon.

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Grand Hotel Parker's, Naples, Italy

Grand Hotel Parker's, Naples, Italy

Guests at this rooftop fine dining restaurant and bar enjoy sweeping views over the city, Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

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The Kitano Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

The Kitano Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Guests get a breath of fresh air as they take in the skyline at this roof bar in the heart of Tokyo.

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The Yeatman, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The Yeatman, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

An infinity pool and fine dining restaurant occupy roof terraces overlooking the Douro River and the cascading rooftops of Porto.

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Akelarre – Restaurant & Hotel, San Sebastián, Spain

Akelarre – Restaurant & Hotel, San Sebastián, Spain

This three-Michelin-starred property features an expansive roof terrace that offers stunning views over the Atlantic.

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Hotel Copernicus, Kraków, Poland

Hotel Copernicus, Kraków, Poland

A intimate terrace bar offers unrivalled views over the Old Town. The perfect place for a peaceful pause.

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Hôtel Le Doge, Casablanca, Morocco

Hôtel Le Doge, Casablanca, Morocco

Discover a bar overlooking the city’s Art Deco district. A chance to soak up Casablanca from a different perspective.

27 May 2026


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