Bathrooms with a View

Hyatt on the Bund

Ten of the best views in the house

It's hard to think of anything more indulgent than being treated to royal views in that most utilitarian of rooms -- the bathroom. From whales cavorting outside floor-to-ceiling windows in luxury hotel bathrooms to the sparkling Vegas and New York City skyline views of cool nightclub toilets, the sightseeing opportunities in these far-from-humble wash closets are worth writing home about. So leave the reading material behind and enjoy the view from these ten top thrones.