What was once a space for privacy and everyday hygiene routines has become an internet sensation in recent years. Whether it’s because of the rise of Instagram influencers and #bathroomselfie posts (of which there are currently over 1.6million on Instagram), or an explosion of the self-care trend, the bathroom has undeniably found itself on the social media stage.
To reveal the world’s most Instagrammable bathrooms Mira Showers monitored five key bathroom-related hashtags (#bathroomgoals, #bathroomsoftheworld, #hotelbathroom, #bathtubgoals, #bathroomview) and identified hotel locations that appeared the most.
The list ranges from exotic island bathrooms overlooking crystal-clear waters to outdoor tubs in the heart of the British countryside.
Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island, Maldives
Topping the list as the most expensive hotel bathroom is The Muraka suite at Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island. As each stay is carefully tailored to individual guest requirements, exact costs are available by enquiry only, but as a guideline, costs can vary between R311,890.58 in low season (July and October) and R921,454.68 in high season (April and December).
If that is a little out of your price range then there’s the Sunset Water Villa option, complete with ocean-facing bath that’s proving very popular on social media. Costs for this vary between R53,323.34 in low season (July and October) and R131,998.19 in high season (December).
The Silo Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
No trip to Cape Town would be complete without a snap of the iconic Table Mountain and at The Silo Hotel, you can capture a great one from the comfort of your bath. Built in a converted 1920’s grain elevator and above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art, the hotel’s interior really taps into Cape Town’s creative culture. Staying here in peak season will cost you a steep R62,651 and with a total average of 728 expected likes for a bathroom shot, you’re paying the equivalentof R81 per Instagram Like! That being said, the views of Table Bay harbour might just be worth the hefty price tag.
Punta Tragara Hotel, Capri, Italy
One of the more romantic hotels on the list sits high above the Tyrrhenian sea on a beautiful Capri cliffside. You can bag yourself a night at Punta Tragara for R26,600 in low season, but expect to pay more than double the price if you want to visit in either October or April 2020. With views of the Faraglioni rock formation from your bathroom, you can expect to get an average of 1,831 Likes on a photo taken from your luxurious bubble bath.
Six Senses Zil Payson, Seychelles
A short helicopter ride away from the mainland and you’ll reach the small granitic island of Felicite, which is also the private home of the Six Senses Zil Pasyon resort. With only 35 villas artistically dotted amongst the granite cliffs, the resort is known for its beautiful beaches and superb snorkelling spots. For R36,236 a night in peak season, you’ll get your very own Panorama Pool Villa suite which includes the addition of a unique bathroom swing seat. You could get an average of 2,409 Likes on a photo taken from the bathroom here, which works out at a reasonable cost of R15 per Like!
Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, London, UK
The Shangri-La Hotel occupies levels 34 to 52 of one of the world’s most iconic buildings. With spectacular views across London, a one-night stay in the illustrious Shard will cost you R19,531 in high season. You can enjoy a once in a lifetime bathing experience in one of the Shangri-La’s marble bathroom suites, enhanced by almost 360-degree views of London. Recent bathroom snaps here posted on Instagram rack up an average of 3,323 Likes.
The Peninsula, Hong Kong
Otherwise known as the ‘Grande Dame of the Far East’, The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong is the city’s oldest hotel. Well known for its luxurious rooms and the fantastic waterfront location, a one-night stay in the hotel’s popular Grand Deluxe Harbour Suite costs £995 in peak season. From the suite’s distinctive corner deep bathtub, you can see panoramic views of Hong Kong’s famous Victoria Harbour. You could get even more bang for your buck by visiting in July when prices are slightly lower and accommodation costs R12,388.
Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia
Widely known as Australia’s very own Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is a top destination for nature lovers. Hotel guests can book onto one of the lodge’s bespoke adventure itineraries and later relax in the room’s handcrafted granite bathtubs. A night in the Osprey Pavilion Suite costs R16,704 and you can expect an average of 364 likes on a bathroom photo taken here. That’s R44 per Like, but with such special views of the island’s dramatic landscape, we’re not even sure you’ll remember to get your camera out.
Zannier Hotels, Sonop, Namibia
Constructed on top of boulders at the Southern point of the Namib desert, Sonop is inspired by the journey of 1920’s British explorers. The décor is a nostalgic nod to a bygone era and to every guests’ delight, the antique bathroom is centred around the amazing copper bathtub. It’ll cost you R14,993 for a one-night peak season stay here and we think that the breath-taking desert views look totally worth it.
The Udaya Resorts and Spa, Bali, Indonesia
Set high above the Ubud jungle, The Udaya Resort and Spa is a luxurious Balinese retreat. You can spend a night here in April for a very reasonable R5,320 and bathe in its spectacular bathroom surrounded by petals. Each bathroom looks out onto your own private pool, with the tropical garden of Ubud opening out below. Bathroom shots at The Udaya get an average of 1,190 Likes, which works out as only R4 per like!
The Old Piggery at Windout Farm, Devon, UK
By comparison, the most affordable Instagram-famous bathroom can be found in the UK. Listed with Canopy and Stars, the Old Piggery at Windout Farm in Devon can range from R2,116.73 in low season (April) to R2,668.92 in high season (July and December).
Travel influencer and blogger, Erica Vonderwall, believes there are two factors that makes a bathroom so-called ‘Instagrammable’: ‘Firstly, bathrooms are typically the least inspiring place on Earth, so when one looks like somewhere you’d want to eat your brunch at and invite your pals over to see, you know it’s going to get the likes – while also being the envy of everyone who sees your picture.
‘Secondly, for something to be popular on Instagram, it needs to be out of the ordinary; to be different to the norm; to be aspirational, not just inspirational. A petal bath, a glittery bath bomb, a novelty bathmat, or a riot of colours on a wall that’s traditionally white or pale blue is something so unnatural for a bathroom, that it will instantly become a hit for Likes.’
Matt Herbert, Digital Communications Manager at Mira Showers, said: ‘We know that many people get their own bathroom inspiration from some of the most beautiful hotels around the world, so it was fascinating to discover what some of the most photographed bathrooms are.
‘Over the past few years we’ve definitely seen the humble bathroom turn from a room of function to a glorified photoshoot backdrop, so we hope that this research can inspire our customers if they are looking to refresh the look of their own.’
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