The rise in luxury spa hotels around the world means top competition for guests - but how better to relax than with a glitzy look at the metropolis below, or perhaps uninterrupted views over the ocean? Here are the very best luxury spa hotels that offer more than just treatments and retreats - they are the spa hotels with a view to die for! 1.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan A short stroll from the Imperial Palace, the modern and seductive Mandarin Oriental lavishes impressive panoramas on its visitors.
From the 48th floor check-in lounge to the outstanding 'onsen' (bubbly traditional Japanese spa) one floor below.
Steam in the hot waters or sauna rooms, then cool off in the ice-fountain outside.
Just don't miss those prime city views! In the bedrooms, full length windows bring the city right up close.
High-tech touches abound, but you can still relax here thanks to the complimentary yoga mats and Aromatherapy Associates bath products.
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W Hotel, Seoul, South Korea Set high above the city streets on Walker Hill, the W Hotel in Seoul also boasts magnificent floor to ceiling windows in every room and public space.
Upstairs, the jimjilbang (Korean sauna) boasts even more spectacular panoramas.
Although there are a total of 10 Jacuzzis, the highlights are those on the open balcony.
Soak in a vast hot tub or pummel your muscles with a whirlpool bath - all with the cool air caressing your shoulders and views of the Han River and the lights of Seoul to entertain you.
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Can Bonastre Wine Resort, Catalunya, Spain This exclusive and eco-positive spa resort epitomises peace and harmony.
Just outside Barcelona, the 16th century farmhouse has even more exclusive views overlooking Montserrat Mountain.
The light and airy Acuba Spa is equipped with a grand range of treatments, along with an outdoor pool from which to enjoy that mountain tranquillity.
There's also the very appealing 'wine therapy' program that gives the hotel its name.
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1864 The Sea Captain's House & Spa, Santorini Island, Greece A smart traditional house in a traditional Santorini style - with Renaissance flourishes that offer a taste of warmth of luxury - the Seat Captain's House has a cosy yet glamorous edge.
Guests begin their day with a champagne breakfast and a Jacuzzi dip on the roof terrace to get a head start on some of the best views on the island.
Often called the most romantic sunset in the world, the caldera attracts thousands of visitors every year.
But here at this intimate spa hotel, guests can gaze at the spectacular sights in luxurious privacy.