Most Instagrammable Hotel Bathrooms in the World
With over 1.6 million #bathroomselfie and 320,000 #bathroomgoals hashtags appearing on Instagram, it’s clear that the once-private powder room is now a public sensation.
To identify the world’s most Instagrammable hotel bathrooms, UK company Mira Showers monitored five bathroom-related hashtags: #bathroomgoals, #bathroomsoftheworld, #hotelbathroom, #bathtubgoals, and #bathroomview. From this data, they assessed the popularity of different locations based on likes and calculated the cost effectiveness by comparing the average number of likes on the ten most recent posts of each bathroom to the price of a one-night stay during peak season. Let’s explore which locations offer the best social-media return on investment.
1. Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island, Maldives
The ultra-luxe Muraka suite at Conrad Maldives commands around £50,076 (US$65,000) per night in high season, featuring the most expensive bathroom on the list. However, due to its exclusivity, there wasn’t enough data available for a proper ranking. Instead, the Sunset Water Villa was analyzed, boasting an ocean-facing bath for £7172 ($9310) per night, costing £3.21 per like—considered the second most expensive bathroom.
2. The Silo Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Occupying a former grain elevator above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art, Cape Town’s Silo Hotel is a striking property. Its rooms are priced at £3367 (US$4377) per night, resulting in £4.63 per like—the least cost-effective option among the locations listed.
3. Punta Tragara Hotel, Capri, Italy
Nestled on a cliff in Capri with views of the iconic Faraglioni rock formations, Punta Tragara Hotel offers a quintessential Italian aesthetic. With nightly rates of £3004 (US$3905), the per-like cost for the bathtub experience is £1.64, positioning it comfortably in the center of the list.
4. Six Senses Zil Payson, Seychelles
Located on the private island of Félicité, Six Senses Zil Pasyon features a deep soaking tub with unobstructed water views, perfect for capturing envy-inducing images on Instagram. At £1948 (US$2533) per night, its cost per like measures just £0.81—a commendable price for such luxury.
5. Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, London, UK
Perched on the 52nd floor, the infinity pool at Shangri-La provides breathtaking views of London, complemented by marble bathrooms equipped with walk-in rain showers. The cost is £1050 (US$1365) per night, which translates to just £0.32 per like, offering excellent social media value.
6. The Peninsula, Hong Kong
With picturesque harbour views and top-notch amenities, including a hotel yacht, The Peninsula captures the essence of luxury. Rates begin at £995 (US$1294) in peak season, translating to £1.71 per like.
7. Zannier Hotels, Sonop, Namibia
Set within a nature reserve in the southern Namibian desert, Zannier Hotels Sonop offers tented accommodations with well-appointed bathrooms, elevating glamping to new heights. At £806 (US$1049) per night, the cost per like is £2.06, ranking it third in terms of expense.
8. The Udaya Resorts and Spa, Bali, Indonesia – £286 (or $372, €332)
A tub adorned with colorful blossoms guarantees Instagram popularity, as evidenced by The Udaya’s Celebration of Flowers spa treatment. The bath fills with fresh blooms for a luxurious touch, included with a three-night minimum stay. At just £286 (US$372) per night, costing £0.24 per like, it sparks a flurry of likes.
9. The Old Piggery at Windout Farm, Devon, UK – £145 (or $189, €168)
Although not a luxurious escape, the Old Piggery in Devon offers outdoor baths with scenic views of Dartmoor countryside. Priced at only £145 (US$189) per night, each like costs a mere £0.14, making it the best value option on the list.
