6 Marriott Hotels To Put On Your Bucket List

Some hotels are places to get some sleep, recharge your gadgets and fill up at the breakfast buffet. Then there are the hotels that are dream vacations; the sites of destination weddings and once-in-a-lifetime trips. We round up an eclectic list of our favorite jaw-dropping Marriotts worldwide, from the opulent Ritz-Carlton brand to smaller and cozier options where the spectacular properties are not just hotels — they are an experience. 1- JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, India A destination for Bollywood celebrities, this spectacular property overlooks the blue Arabian Sea, and boasts an award-winning Quan Spa and seven restaurants. With its location on Juhu beach, the coastal sands are only a walk away. 2- JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand Built in the middle of a coconut plantation on the pristine white-sand Mai Khao Beach, this sprawling 5-star resort is a tropical paradise with lush greenery, modern Thai decor and the award-winning Mandara Spa. The resort offers nearly a dozen restaurants, a kids club and activities for grown-ups like classes in Thai cooking and silk printing. Venture outside of the hotel for a day of safari, diving or elephant trekking. 3- JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, China Rising 60 stories above the heart of Shanghai, this hotel offers breathtaking views of China’s biggest city. Fine restaurants offer authentic Chinese cuisine, while the hotel is within easy reach of the metro and two nearby art museums. The property also holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s tallest library, situated on the 60th floor with a passage leading to a balcony and the best view of Shanghai’s skyline. 4- Wentworth by the Sea, A Marriott Hotel & Spa, New Hampshire, USA A cozy hotel with an old-world feel, Marriott’s Wentworth by the Sea is a turn-of-the-century property restored to its classic glory. Located on the island of New Castle, one of the state’s oldest settlements, the hotel provides a perfect setting to experience a quaint Americana atmosphere. It is surrounded by views of the sailboats and the marina. 5- The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, USA A subsidiary of Marriott International, the Ritz-Carlton brand takes luxury a step further at this iconic hotel in Manhattan. With epic views of Central Park, this hotel isn’t resting on its laurels and recently won Travel + Leisure’s 2015 World’s Best Award. Known for its swanky restaurants and impeccable service, the hotel is often ranked as one of the best in the city with its intimate, personal feel. 6- Paris Marriott Champs-Elysees Hotel, France The only 5-star hotel on Paris’ most beautiful street, this Marriott location overlooks the Champs-Elysees with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance, and is within walking distance of the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower. For luxury shopping, Louis Vuitton is across the street and Tiffany & Co. is next door. Or, reserve a room facing the Eiffel Tower for a romantic getaway.