Finding A Room With a View
Terri April 30th, 2008
If part of the romance in your trip to Europe includes a hotel room with a view, here are a few recommendations to help realize your dream.
Paris
In Paris, there are so many landmarks that are worthy of viewing that it is a tough call to name just a few hotels that deliver a great view.
Hotel du Quai Voltaire 2-Star
According to Frommers, the Hotel du Quai Voltaire hotels offers an exceptional view of the Louvre, the bookstalls of the riverbanks, and the Seine. It is a no-frills hotel with no AC or TV.
*Average Rate: $200.
19, Quai Voltaire
75007 Paris
Hotels des Grande Hommes 3-Star
Most rooms in the Hotels des Grandes Hommes have a view of the Pantheon, with deluxe rooms, you will have your own private terrace with exquisite views of Paris including Sacre Coeur. The 31 rooms all have AC, cable TV, mini-bar and internet access.
*Average Rate : $200
17 Place du Panthéon
75005 Paris
Splendid Etoile 4-Star
The Hôtel Splendid Etoile, with its 57 rooms and suites, has a warm and elegant atmosphere. Some superior rooms have a view of the Arc de Triomphe and/or a private balcony. All suites have a separate bedroom and living-room and have a direct view of the Arc de Triomphe.
*Average Price $450
1 Avenue Carnot
75017 Paris
Westin Paris 5-star 
Located in the glamorous 1st Arrondissement, The Westin Paris’ 438 guest rooms and suites are elegantly appointed and equipped with every amenity. Some of Paris’ most beautiful and eternal treasures - the Louvre Museum, Tuileries Gardens, and the Eiffel Tower - are in full view, offering an unparalleled vision of the city.
*Average Price: $600
3 Rue De Castiglione
75001 Paris
London
The Ritz 5-Star
Some rooms and suites in this luxury hotel offer great views of Green Park or Picadilly. The London Ritz is a fabulous hotel set in the heart of London
*Average Price: $600
150 Piccadilly
London W1J 9BR
The Royal Lancaster 4-Star Deluxe
Claiming the “best views in London”, the Royal Lancaster offers stunning views of Hyde Park from its deluxe rooms. This Concorde Hotel offers every amenity for the discriminating client.
*Average Price: $500
Lancaster Terrace
London W2 2TY
Hilton Park Lane 4-star
The Hilton Park Lane is a full service business hotel. Guest rooms offer city views and suites offer Hyde Park views.
*Average Price: $450
22 Park Lane
London W1K 1BE
Rome
Frommers lists this hotel as having the best view in Rome. It is located in front of the Pantheon in the charming Piazza della Rotonda close to Navona square, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The Hotel Sole al Pantheon, is a charming hotel with traditional style.
*Average Price: $250
Piazza della Rotonda
63 - 00186 Roma
Rome Cavalieri Hilton 5-star Luxury
Set in its own private park, near the center of Rome, this luxury hotel offers sweeping city views from most rooms. The Rome Cavalieri reopens its doors this spring under the Waldorf=Astoria banner of luxury Hilton Hotels - the only hotel in Europe with this honor. The Rome Cavalieri is also the only hotel in Italy to boast a Michelin-rated three star restaurant “La Pergola” and it has Rome’s most luxurious Spa.
*Average Price: $450
Via Cadlolo, 101
00136 Rome
* Average Price per night of a standard room for two (not discounted.)
