{"id":155643,"date":"2016-05-30T14:01:26","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T13:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=155643"},"modified":"2016-09-14T14:25:08","modified_gmt":"2016-09-14T13:25:08","slug":"top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10: Europe&#8217;s most stunning hotel rooftops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/follow-me\/\">newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-lists\/\">top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Today (May 30, 2016): Top 10 most spectacular hotel rooftops in Europe.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Although I am writing this post on a drizzling day in Belgium, summer is officially here (at least in the Northern hemisphere), so its time to enjoy bird&#8217;s-eye views of\u00a0Europe&#8217;s famous\u00a0cities\u00a0from the Old Continent&#8217;s best hotel\u00a0rooftops! Rooftops have an irresistible attraction to many travelers, and indeed, it\u2019s hard to resist the allure of\u00a0sipping on your favorite drink with your friends and\/or loved one(s), while\u00a0gasping\u00a0at spectacular\u00a0city views\u00a0all around\u00a0you. I hereby present you\u00a0my\u00a0selection of Europe&#8217;s 10 best hotel rooftop.<\/p>\n<p>I have previously published top 10 lists of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/03\/10\/top-10-worlds-most-spectacular-hotel-rooftops\/\">my favorite hotel rooftops in the world<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/03\/17\/top-10-worlds-most-spectacular-rooftop-pools\/\">most spectacular\u00a0rooftop pools<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/06\/08\/top-10-best-rooftop-bars-in-new-york-city\/\">best rooftop bars in New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There is\u00a0more information below the slideshow.\u00a0Think I missed one? Share your favorite European hotel rooftop in the\u00a0<strong>comments section<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0<strong>poll\u00a0<\/strong>below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-155643-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/me-madrid-reina-victoria-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155709&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ME MADRID REINA VICTORIA, SPAIN&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;10. ME MADRID REINA VICTORIA, SPAIN&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155705&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT \\u0026amp; SPA, ITALY&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;9. JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT \\u0026amp; SPA, ITALY&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/w-amsterdam-netherlands.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155713&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;W AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;8. W AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany1.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155769&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUNICH, GERMANY&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;7. MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUNICH, GERMANY&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/hotel-continentale-florence-italy.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155704&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;HOTEL CONTINENTALE FLORENCE, ITALY&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;6. HOTEL CONTINENTALE FLORENCE, ITALY&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/me-london-uk.jpg?fit=970%2C546\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155708&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ME LONDON, UK&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;5. ME LONDON, UK&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/st-regis-istanbul-turkey.jpg?fit=1300%2C731\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155711&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ST REGIS ISTANBUL, TURKEY&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;4. 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SHANGRI-LA PARIS, FRANCE&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2016\\\/05\\\/the-gritti-palace-venice-italy.jpg?fit=1300%2C731\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;155712&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;THE GRITTI PALACE VENICE, ITALY&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;1. THE GRITTI PALACE VENICE, ITALY&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><em>*** Follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/luxurytravelexpert\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LuxuryTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 class=\"titHtlGold\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/hotels\/spain\/madrid\/me-madrid-reina-victoria\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">10. ME MADRID REINA VICTORIA, SPAIN<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The most glamorous and dazzling ambience in Madrid is now found at The Roof, the exclusive bar on the rooftop terrace of the ME Madrid Hotel in Plaza Santa Ana. With a spectacular panoramic view of the city, The Roof offers a chance to relax under the stars with a cool drink, and just enjoy the music or try a delicious dinner on the terrace. Inside,\u00a0a\u00a0stylish VIP bar awaits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/hotels\/spain\/madrid\/me-madrid-reina-victoria\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">ME Madrid Reine Victoria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155709\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155709\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-madrid-reina-victoria-spain.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155709\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/me-madrid-reina-victoria-spain\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-madrid-reina-victoria-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ME MADRID REINA VICTORIA, SPAIN\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;10. ME MADRID REINA VICTORIA, SPAIN&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-madrid-reina-victoria-spain.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-madrid-reina-victoria-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155709 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-madrid-reina-victoria-spain.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ME MADRID REINA VICTORIA, SPAIN\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ME MADRID REINA VICTORIA, SPAIN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/vcejw-jw-marriott-venice-resort-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\">9. JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp; SPA, ITALY<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The 266-room JW Marriott Venice Resort &amp; Spa resort, which opened last year, is located on a private island, Sola Delle Rose, in the Venetian lagoon, just a 20-minute ride to central St. Mark\u2019s Square by complimentary shuttle service.\u00a0The\u00a0hotel&#8217;s rooftop, located\u00a0on the 4th floor of the main hotel building, offers\u00a0a breathtaking view of the Venetian lagoon and the\u00a0resort grounds. It has a nice bar, plenty of lounge chairs, and a beautiful infinity pool. It&#8217;s open to hotel guests only.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/vcejw-jw-marriott-venice-resort-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\">JW Marriott Venice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0The JW Marriott Venice Resort &amp; Spa\u00a0features in my top 10 list of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/05\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-venice\/\">best luxury hotels in Venice<\/a>\u00a0and my list\u00a0of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/01\/16\/hotel-openings-2015\/\">most anticipated hotel openings of 2015<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/21\/review-jw-marriott-venice\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0to read my review of the JW Marriott Venice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155705\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155705\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,545\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1438767362&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp;amp; SPA, ITALY\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;9. JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp;amp; SPA, ITALY&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/jw-marriott-venice-resort-spa-italy.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp;amp; SPA, ITALY\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT &amp; SPA, ITALY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wamsterdam.com\" target=\"_blank\">8. W AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">Just steps away from the vibrant Dam Square and the Royal Palace, the\u00a0new\u00a0W Amsterdam Hotel features 238 stylish guest rooms\u00a0and suites and spreads across two historic buildings. On the sixth floor of the Exchange building, a glass-walled, rectangular-shaped lounge extends over the entire top of the building, with several outdoor terraces offering terrific city views, one of them coming with a heated pool.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wamsterdam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">W Amsterdam<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Review<\/strong>: click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/03\/16\/review-w-amsterdam\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0to read my review of the W Amsterdam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155713\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155713\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/w-amsterdam-netherlands.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155713\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/w-amsterdam-netherlands-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/w-amsterdam-netherlands.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;22&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Lutz Vorderwuelbecke&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5DS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1443700265&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Lutz Vorderwuelbecke&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"W AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;8. W AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/w-amsterdam-netherlands.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/w-amsterdam-netherlands.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155713 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/w-amsterdam-netherlands.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"W AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">W AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align:justify;\">\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/munich\/\" target=\"_blank\">7. MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUNICH, GERMANY<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Tucked away in a quiet side street, Mandarin Oriental Munich offers an enticing\u00a0mix of Oriental style, German charm and internationally renowned service.\u00a0Open during the warm summer months, the stunning China Moon Roof Terrace is one of Munich\u2019s best-kept secrets, enjoying a wonderful menu and fabulous 360 degree views of the city.\u00a0Guests can dine al fresco, sip cocktails or take a dip in our pool (for in-house guests only).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/munich\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mandarin Oriental Munich<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/07\/01\/mandarin-oriental-munich\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0to read my review of the Mandarin Oriental Munich.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155769\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155769\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany1.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUNICH, GERMANY\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;7. MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUNICH, GERMANY&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany1.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany1.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany1.jpg?resize=620%2C349&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUNICH, GERMANY\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MANDARIN ORIENTAL MUNICH, GERMANY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lungarnocollection.com\/continentale-hotel\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>6. HOTEL CONTINENTALE, FLORENCE, ITALY<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>The crown jewel of the fashion design Ferragamo family&#8217;s small chain of hotels, Florence&#8217;s Hotel Continentale pays homage to the happy-go-lucky feel of the \u201850s and \u201860s with bubble-gum pink accents.\u00a0The sky is the limit and provides the perfect background for a sumptuous breakfast or a delightful cocktail at the splendid &#8220;La Terrazza&#8221; Bar on top of the Consorti tower, a stone throw away from Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome, Giotto&#8217;s Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lungarnocollection.com\/continentale-hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Continentale<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155704\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155704\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hotel-continentale-florence-italy.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155704\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/hotel-continentale-florence-italy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hotel-continentale-florence-italy.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1316759896&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1.3&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HOTEL CONTINENTALE FLORENCE, ITALY\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;6. HOTEL CONTINENTALE FLORENCE, ITALY&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hotel-continentale-florence-italy.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hotel-continentale-florence-italy.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/hotel-continentale-florence-italy.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"HOTEL CONTINENTALE FLORENCE, ITALY\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HOTEL CONTINENTALE FLORENCE, ITALY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/hotels\/united-kingdom\/london\/me-london\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">5. ME\u00a0LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">With views that touch the clouds and include Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Saint Paul\u2019s Cathedral, Tate Modern, Somerset House, Southbank, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, and the theatre district of Covent Garden, the rooftop bar at the\u00a0ME London\u00a0hotel raises the bar in the UK capital on the enjoyment of social life whilst having a drink in the lounge.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Hotel\u00a0website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/hotels\/united-kingdom\/london\/me-london\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">ME London<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: ME London features in my\u00a0top 10 list of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/11\/16\/top-10-most-luxurious-hotels-in-london\/\">best luxury hotels in London<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155708\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155708\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-london-uk.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155708\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/me-london-uk\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-london-uk.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ME LONDON, UK\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;5. ME LONDON, UK&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-london-uk.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-london-uk.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155708 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/me-london-uk.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ME LONDON, UK\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155708\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ME LONDON, UK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thestregisistanbul.com\" target=\"_blank\">4. ST. REGIS ISTANBUL, TURKEY<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The St. Regis Istanbul takes up residence in the most prestigious address in the city, in the Nisantasi district.\u00a0The hotel\u2019s 7th floor\u00a0rooftop has\u00a0stunning views towards Ma\u00e7ka Park and the Bosphorus. It features a fine dining venue as well as a lounge, where guests can enjoy ambient music, signature cocktails, high-end spirits and fine champagne.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thestregisistanbul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Regis Istanbul<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0The St Regis Istanbul features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/26\/top-10-most-amazing-city-hotels-in-europe\/\">most amazing city hotels in Europe<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/09\/21\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-istanbul\/\">best luxury hotels in Istanbul<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/18\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-turkey\/\">best luxury hotels in Turkey<\/a>, as well as in my\u00a0list of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/01\/16\/hotel-openings-2015\/\">most anticipated hotel openings of 2015<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/09\/30\/review-inside-the-st-regis-istanbuls-most-luxurious-hotel\/\">here<\/a> my review of the St. Regis Istanbul.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155711\" style=\"width: 1300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/st-regis-istanbul-turkey.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155711\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/st-regis-istanbul-turkey-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/st-regis-istanbul-turkey.jpg?fit=1300%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1300,731\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ST REGIS ISTANBUL, TURKEY\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;4. ST REGIS ISTANBUL, TURKEY&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/st-regis-istanbul-turkey.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/st-regis-istanbul-turkey.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155711 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/st-regis-istanbul-turkey.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ST REGIS ISTANBUL, TURKEY\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ST REGIS ISTANBUL, TURKEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\">3. MANDARIN ORIENTAL BARCELONA, SPAIN<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">Mandarin Oriental Barcelona&#8217;s rooftop terrace has a stylish pool, with trendy\u00a0loungers besides it, from which to absorb the\u00a0city views as you take a dip. Some of the landmarks visible from the terrace include Antoni Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s legendary La Sagrada Fam\u00edlia and Casa Batll\u00f3.\u00a0Terrat is exclusive to guests in the afternoon before it opens to all (6-11pm) for sundowners and snacks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Hotel\u00a0website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mandarin Oriental Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: The Mandarin Oriental Barcelona also features in my\u00a0top 10 list of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/01\/26\/top-10-most-amazing-hotel-lobbies-in-the-world\/\">most amazing hotel lobbies in the world<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155706\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155706\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-barcelona-spain.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155706\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/mandarin-oriental-barcelona-spain-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-barcelona-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MANDARIN ORIENTAL BARCELONA, SPAIN\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;3. MANDARIN ORIENTAL BARCELONA, SPAIN&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-barcelona-spain.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-barcelona-spain.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155706 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/mandarin-oriental-barcelona-spain.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"MANDARIN ORIENTAL BARCELONA, SPAIN\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MANDARIN ORIENTAL BARCELONA, SPAIN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/paris\/shangrila\/\" target=\"_blank\">2. SHANGRI-LA PARIS, FRANCE<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Built in 1896 as the private home of Prince Roland Bonaparte, the Shangri-La Paris\u00a0is a fusion of Asian hospitality and French art de vivre.\u00a0Situated on the 7th floor of the hotel, the Shangri-La Suite with its exceptional terrace and incredible view over Paris is the most coveted in the French capital. Each summer, the Suit(e)-up Lounge allows a happy few to sip champagne accompanied by savory petits fours in a chic and cosy ambiance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/paris\/shangrila\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shangri-La Paris<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0The Shangri-La Hotel Paris also features in my\u00a0top 10 lists of <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/11\/10\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-paris\/\">the best luxury hotels in Paris<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/03\/24\/top-10-worlds-most-luxurious-large-city-hotels\/\">world\u2019s most luxurious city hotels<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/02\/29\/top-10-the-most-amazing-indoor-hotel-pools-in-the-world\/\">world\u2019s most stunning indoor hotel pools<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/shangri-la-hotel-paris?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g.\u00a0room\u00a0upgrade, daily breakfast for 2, $100 USD hotel credit, early check-in and late check-out).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155710\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/shangri-la-paris-france.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155710\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/shangri-la-paris-france-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/shangri-la-paris-france.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,546\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SHANGRI-LA PARIS, FRANCE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;2. SHANGRI-LA PARIS, FRANCE&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/shangri-la-paris-france.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/shangri-la-paris-france.jpg?fit=970%2C546&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-155710 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/shangri-la-paris-france.jpg?resize=678%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SHANGRI-LA PARIS, FRANCE\" width=\"678\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SHANGRI-LA PARIS, FRANCE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegrittipalace.com\" target=\"_blank\">1. THE GRITTI PALACE, VENICE, ITALY<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">The ultimate hotel rooftop experience is\u00a0to have one all for yourself, which is the case when you book the Redentore Terrazza Suite at Venice&#8217;s ultra luxe\u00a0Gritti Palace. The 250 square meter, one-of-a-kind rooftop\u00a0overlooking the Grand Canal, has a minipool and is equipped with\u00a0sun lounges\u00a0and\u00a0furniture for stylish outdoor living.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Hotel\u00a0website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegrittipalace.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Gritti Palace<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0The Gritti Palace also features in my\u00a0top 10 lists of\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/10\/05\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-venice\/\">most luxurious hotels in Venice<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/11\/23\/top-10-famous-movie-hotels\/\">luxury hotels made famous by Hollywood movies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/hotel-gritti-palace?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. upgrade, daily breakfast,\u00a0$100 USD food &amp; beverage credit, early check-in, and late check-out).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Review<\/strong>: click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/09\/14\/review-gritti-palace-venice\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0to read my\u00a0review of the Gritti Palace Venice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155712\" style=\"width: 1300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/the-gritti-palace-venice-italy.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"155712\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/30\/top-10-europes-most-stunning-hotel-rooftops\/the-gritti-palace-venice-italy-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/the-gritti-palace-venice-italy.jpg?fit=1300%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1300,731\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"THE GRITTI PALACE VENICE, ITALY\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;1. 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