Best Hotel Bathrooms

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best Toilet

Sofitel Legend The Grand—Amsterdam, The Netherlands

When is a toilet not just a toilet? When it’s a Toto Washlet. The almost miraculous capabilities of this Japanese wonder include hands-free lifting of the lid, preparatory mist of electrolyzed water, temperature-controlled seat heating and a bowl-cleaning sprayer. On the wall adjacent, a control panel launches the bidet function, which directs streams of temperature-controlled water—oscillating if you prefer. To vaporize any lingering fumes, simply press the power deodorizer button.

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A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best Tubs

Four Seasons Resort—Chiang Mai, Thailand

When flying to Thailand from the United States, it takes something monumental to keep you from collapsing in bed immediately after check-in. Four Seasons Chiang Mai does just that, with a tub like few others. Through the sliding polished teak doors, a Käsch tub in a back alcove is surrounded by glass walls that look out to a private mini-garden of tropical flora and Buddhist statuary. It may be the closest you ever get to nirvana.

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best Tubs

One&Only The Palm—Dubai, UAE

At the highest end of ultra-luxe accommodation stands the One&Only, which aims for “absolute perfection from every conceivable point of view,” and achieves it on a daily basis. There’s ample proof at the property, particularly in bathrooms of beachfront villas, which feature sculpted, marble, free-standing bathtubs. From inside, it only takes a turn of the head to gaze out through elegant Arabic arches and palm trees to the sapphire water of the Persian Gulf.

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best Tubs

Loews Regency—San Francisco, California USA

There’s nothing like a soak in an Italian red marble tub. In fact, there’s no need to bring a book to read or podcast to listen to if you’re staying in the junior suites on the upper floors facing north. Almost the entire Bay Area, including the Embarcadero and Transamerica Pyramid, is on the other side of the double large tub-to-ceiling windows, stunning by day and night.

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best shower

Ladera—Soufriere, St. Lucia

The Paradise Ridge suites at this heavenly resort up the game significantly with massive Kohler rain showers, no less astonishing in size than the exquisite colorful mosaic tiling of banana trees, butterflies and other local flora and fauna, installed by on-site artisans. With space enough for 10 people, there’s little sense in keeping it to yourself.

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best shower

Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel—Paris, France

Equipped with a “wellness shower mixer” by Skinjay, guests can insert Keurig-style capsules that infuse a range of organic skin care, scents and essential oils—be it lemongrass, lavender or rose geranium—into the water falling on you, providing aromatherapy, deep miniaturization, skin treatment and surface detoxification.

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best product

Dolder Grand—Zürich, Switzerland

Kerstin Florian bath products are otherworldly. It’s one thing to lather up with shampoos, shower gel, soap and conditioner, but another to feel them actually bringing your hair and skin back to life. Perhaps it’s the aloe leaf juice, chamomile flower extract, wheat protein and jojoba seed oil inside the Dolder’s custom blend.

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best product

Twin Farms—Barnard, Vermont

Built in and around the 1795 farmhouse of Nobel Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis, Twin Farms is special in many respects, including its range of Vermont-made, small-batch bath products by Versante. Alongside the rosemary, lemongrass and mint shampoo, conditioner and body wash is a range of luscious bath oil in rose geranium, vanilla and lemon.

A Complete Breakdown of the Best Hotel Bathrooms

Based on more than 100 hotels and 10 years of travel writing, here are shining examples of bathrooms done right, broken down into four categories: tub, toilet, shower and product

Written by Mike Dunphy

Best product

Parker Palm Springs—California

Among the vintage-loving splendor of this desert oasis, Jonathan Adler’s design is yet another feast for the eyes. It also comes with a feast for the body in the bathrooms with a who’s who of luxury bath products, including Hermès, Molton Brown, L'Occitane and Bulgari. But it’s the British-born Penhaligon shampoo and conditioner—which come with a royal warrant from the Queen—that are the real jewels in the crown.