They say a picture is worth a thousand words — and likely valued much more when it’s a keepsake from a memorable vacation. Get your cameras and phones ready — Marriott Bonvoy members voted (via the ‘Gram, natch) and agree that these are the eight most photogenic hotels in the U.S. and Canada.
Striking SoCal
The Pacific Ocean provides a dramatic backdrop for the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point in Southern California’s Orange County. Whether poolside, stand-up paddleboarding or hanging 10 on a surfboard, there are plenty of fun photo opps throughout the resort’s expansive grounds.
Reserve a prime spot and take advantage of the warm flattering light of what photographers call the golden hour as the sun starts to set below the horizon.
Magnificent in Miami
With a dramatic turquoise Atlantic Ocean backdrop beckoning through floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll be tempted to transform your spacious, light-filled guest room at the W South Beach into a private photo studio.
Downstairs in the lobby, the Living Room Bar’s sleek decor sets a scene, while outside, the palm-tree-lined WET Pool awaits, complete with cabanas for a chic setting.
If you’re an early riser, catch the sunrise behind you as you lay on an oceanside chaise lounge underneath a candy-striped umbrella.
Big Apple Beauty
Check into a suite at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into an art gallery thanks to custom-made furnishings and artwork by New York City creatives. Open your curtains to sweeping views of Central Park’s greenery and the city’s iconic skyline.
Elsewhere in the hotel, a gastro lounge sets an inviting scene, and when you’re ready to explore the city, the property’s Mercedes house car ensures you arrive at your next stop in style.
Orlando Opulence
From marine-inspired decor to curated artwork, every detail delivers meaning at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, a property that’s definitely ready for its close-up. While the guest rooms and public spaces boast luxurious furnishings and textiles that will add depth to your photos, the resort’s outdoor space shines, too.
Spend the day in an elegant yet comfortably designed poolside cabana with private butler service, find inspiration on the bocce ball courts, or float along the Lazy River at the neighboring JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes.
Las Vegas Luxury
One visit to the Mediterranean-style JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa and its expansive setting in the Mojave Desert and you’ll quickly quell the idea that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas … you’ll want to share your stay with the world.
Strike a pose against the resort’s lush landscape, flash a smile beside the pool or let the vibrant lights in the casino brighten the mood of your photos. Outside, the desert colors morph from beige to brilliant as the sun moves across the sky, promising no two photos you snap will be alike.
Stunning in Scottsdale
The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale is Arizona’s premier luxury resort destination, a fact that’s readily apparent the moment you arrive. Inside, the decor is inspired by the rich and warm tones of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, while outside, the natural landscape blends beautifully with the resort’s lawns, pools and golf course.
As the sun begins to set, watch the colors of Camelback Mountain and the surrounding landscape change from your private fire table right outside your Casita.
Vivacious Vancouver
With Stanley Park, Coal Harbour and views of the snowcapped North Shore Mountains in the distance, it’s easy to find inspiration at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Strike a pose on the patio overlooking the marina, take a spin in the Peloton + WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, or lounge poolside.
You’ll definitely want to check out the whimsical Secret Garden by H Tasting Lounge, which transforms into Winterlust in the, well, wintertime. The lounge also serves afternoon tea, with a presentation that deserves its own spot on your IG grid.
Marvelous Marco Island
Framed by the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its stunning white sand, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is the perfect destination for a tropical photo shoot, starting with its dramatic A-frame lobby with water views.
It’s easy to create a sense of FOMO with snaps from your corner suite living room or the rooftop infinity pool in the adults-only Paradise by Sirene haven — chickee hut, sipping frozen umbrella drinks as the sun melts into the Gulf.
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