In Focus: Hotels in Great Spots for Photographers

“Photography inspiration can arise from anywhere. But surrounding yourself with beautiful scenery and exhilarating views sure can help. From sweeping coastlines to wildlife-rich national parks, to dramatic cityscapes, some places are made for the camera lens. Whether you’re a professional photographer in need of inspiration or a hobbyist looking for your next break, these five hotels are in perfect spots for keen photographers.

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Linthwaite House, Bowness-on-Windermere, UK
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Known for the picturesque scenery that’s inspired artists and naturalists from the Romantics to Beatrix Potter, the Lake District is a photographer’s dream. One of the most popular spots in this well-loved national park is Lake Windermere, with its rugged peaks, rolling countryside, and quaint villages. Set in 14 acres of landscaped gardens with views of the lake, Linthwaite House is the ideal base for exploring the surrounding scenery. Follow the walking trails that snake around the water’s edge, or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, can climb the fells for panoramic vistas and the chance to photograph some extraordinary landscapes.

Have a look at our hotels in Windermere page for more options.

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The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Rajasthan, India
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With ancient palaces, colourful villages, and sprawling national parks, Rajasthan makes for rich pickings for ‘togs. Just 10 minutes from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, the Oberoi Vanyavilas has luxury lodge accommodation surrounded by a rich variety of indigenous flora and fauna, making it particularly good if you specialise in wildlife. Take your gear to the top of the resort’s observation tower for a bird’s-eye view of the jungle and the chance to spot wildlife at the nearby watering hole. The resort also offers guided tours of Ranthambore National Park, where you can take pictures of Bengal tigers in their natural habitat.

Have a look at our hotels in Rajasthan page for more options.

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Hotel On Rivington, US
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If urban landscapes are more your thing, there are few cities on earth as visually stimulating as New York. At Hotel On Rivington you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your room to get those iconic city skyline shots. Floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and bathrooms provide sweeping views from the Brooklyn Bridge to One World Trade Center. When you’re not drawing inspiration from the sky-high vistas from your room, the Lower East Side is the perfect backdrop for capturing Manhattan’s – or walk straight over the nearby Williamsburg Bridge and find yourself in Brooklyn’s coolest neighbourhood, great for snapping street art.

Have a look at our hotels in New York page for more options.

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Hotel Danieli, Italy
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With its truly unique cityscape of waterways and bridges, Venice is one of the most photographed cities in the world. One of the city’s most prestigious addresses, Hotel Danieli, enjoys a postcard-worthy location facing the Venetian Lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore. It’s also just steps from St Mark’s Square. Terrazza Danieli, the hotel’s alfresco restaurant, gives some excellent views of this romantic city.

Have a look at our hotels in Venice page for more options.

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Strawberry Hill, Jamaica
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Set high in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, overlooking Kingston and the Caribbean Sea beyond, Strawberry Hill is bound to spark your creativity. The hotel is resort-style, with individual cottages spread across tropical gardens, each with its own unique mountain view. Explore the pristine mountaintop and surrounding woodlands, home to rare plant-life, crashing waterfalls, and coffee plantations. Back at the resort, the dramatic infinity pool is the perfect place to relax and take some spectacular sunset shots, or just mess around with some holiday snaps.

Have a look at our hotels in Kingston page for more options.”