Hotel Experiences

Instagrammable Hotels: 9 Showstoppers to Elevate Your Feed

by Heidi Fuller-love

Photograph by Heidi Fuller-love

an outdoor terrace at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa has many spaces to snap great selfies, including this outdoor terrace. (Photo: Marriott International)

Want to share your extraordinary adventures, take memorable photos or just admire some of the world’s most stunning vistas?

From golden hour shots of a 19th-century palazzo in Rome to jaw-dropping snaps of nature’s wonders, these nine most Instagrammable hotels — curated by Marriott Bonvoy members — are guaranteed to set your feed on fire.

As always, check for travel guidelines and closures before planning your trip.

The Thai Designer Haven

Inspired by the rugged shells of the leatherback turtles that nest on the beach here every year, Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, nested in verdant tropical gardens near Sirinat National Marine Park, is the perfect eye candy for IG feeds.

Play in the resort’s cascading waterfalls, preen near sparkling infinity pools, pose in the serene circular spa or pad along the silk sands of Mai Khao Beach and you’re guaranteed to get the best shots.

The Look-at-Me Caribbean Beach Beauty

a couple embrace on a private beach at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
Curacao Marriott Beach Resort has its own private beach. (Photo: Marriott International)

A photogenic gem mounted on a glittering expanse of turquoise seas in the southern Caribbean, Curacao Marriott Beach Resort is a picture-perfect paradise.

Whether you linger in the vast open-air lobby with a serene reflecting pool and lush views, lounge by the adults-only Serenity pool or just luxuriate beneath swaying palm trees sipping handcrafted cocktails on the resort’s stretch of private beach, photo ops abound here.

The Mexican City Slicker

a rooftop swimming pool and lounge area The Westin Monterrey Valle
The Westin Monterrey Valle has a sleek, contemporary design. (Photo: Marriott International)

A sleek city hotel whose rooms and suites combine lashings of contemporary flair with oodles of authentic local style, The Westin Monterrey Valle overflows with the wow factor vital for fab photo shoots.

The Heavenly Spa’s rooftop infinity pool is the perfect backdrop for those super selfie snaps, while cocktails in the main lobby lend themselves to foodie shots. When the sun sets in a scarlet haze, climb to Deck11 Rooftop where marvelous Mexican street food treats are matched by magical views of the glimmering city below and mountains beyond.

The Roman Glamour Queen

a colorful seating area with two chairs and a table at W Rome
The rich colors of W Rome’s design and decor offer a lovely backdrop for pictures. (Photo: Marriott International)

The perfect spot to channel that inner Insta diva while living la dolce vita, W Rome, housed in a storied 19th-century palazzo spanning the ritzy Via Liguria, combines 1970s glamour with scintillating glass features and colorful modern art.

Whether you party in the W Lounge, chill in a signature suite or fill your feed with wraparound views over the Eternal City from the rooftop bar, cocktail in hand, FOMO is guaranteed.

The Eye-Catching Chinese Haven

a couch, accent chair, side table, and lamp next to floor-to-ceiling windows in a room at The Westin Yantai
Snap a photo of the city views at The Westin Yantai. (Photo: Marriott International)

A theatrical space where the holistic use of natural wood and woven fibers combines with art deco accents, The Westin Yantai is ideal for those who love to strike a pose.

Dramatic use of lighting, picture-frame windows offering breathtaking sea views, and a spectacular glass-walled pool area with panoramic vistas and an intricate sculpted ceiling are guaranteed to yield the perfect shot.

The Mauritian Snapper’s Sanctuary

an indoor pool and lounge area with a dramatic sculptural ceiling at Le Méridien Ile Maurice
Le Méridien Ile Maurice’s eye-catching designs are certainly photogenic. (Photo: Marriott International)

From its alfresco lobby where you can gaze out over an ivory sand beach fringed by the Indian Ocean’s mirror-clear waters to the Explore Spa, where treatments are based on ancient Ayurvedic remedies, Le Méridien Ile Maurice is shutterbug heaven.

Strikingly stylish guest rooms and suites and a magical cabana-surrounded infinity pool whose glittering waters seems to pour into the ocean at your feet are the icing on this photogenic cake.

The Zanzibar Star

an outdoor swimming pool, cabanas, and palm trees at Le Mersenne, Zanzibar, Autograph Collection
This swimming pool at Le Mersenne, Zanzibar, Autograph Collection offers views of the ocean. (Photo: Marriott International)

The canny mix of African artisanship and contemporary style of Le Mersenne, Zanzibar, Autograph Collection is guaranteed to woo happy snappers. You’ll also adore the star-appeal location of the exclusive suites nestled in an exotic tangle of greenery near the Michamvi Peninsula’s bone-white sands in sunny Zanzibar.

From the breeze-bathed lobby to the overwater bungalows to the restaurants serving local bites, there’s plenty to fill fodder-hungry feeds here.

The Scintillating Seychelles Sanctuary

lush foliage, a swimming pool, and a lounge area at Laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort 
Strike a pose among the lush greenery and blue swimming pools of Laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. (Photo: Marriott International)

A seamless combination of traditional island architecture and luxurious modern comforts, Laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort sits among lush tropical greenery near the talc-soft sands and crystal waters of Anse Royal beach.

Nature-inspired aesthetics combined with restaurants serving international cuisine, a pretty spa using sweet-scented organic local ingredients and a plant-shaded lap pool are guaranteed to inspire those perfect photos.

The Magical Montreal Hideout

a lounge area with plush couches and chairs, as well as purple lighting at HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is glam in all the best ways. (Photo: Marriott International)

Swathed in velvet and gold trimmings, studded with hip contemporary artwork and liberally sprinkled with art deco design elements, HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, in the heart of the city’s buzzy Quartier des Spectacles, is a kaleidoscope of eye-popping decor.

A French bistro serving market-fresh delights and a lofty 15th-floor indoor pool with bird’s-eye views of the city’s skyscraper-studded skyline complete this perfect picture.