While on vacation, eating a comforting hotel breakfast helps start your day off right. Plates of house-made pastries, lavish egg dishes and pancake stacks and a tall glass of freshly-squeezed juice will fuel you for hours of sightseeing, shopping or hanging out at the pool. A breakfast worth getting out of bed for awaits at these 10 properties.
Casa Angelina, Praiano, Italy
When it comes to breakfast with a view, Casa Angelina takes it to the “next level,” said Forbes Travel Guide. This stunning Amalfi Coast boutique hotel overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, and guests can enjoy their complimentary meal on a serene terrace. Expect a full spread of homemade breads, tarts and cakes, smoked salmon, charcuterie, salads, fruit and coffee freshly brewed and prepared by a master barista.
Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
This celebrated resort strikes the perfect balance between being “undeniably grand” and “supremely relaxed,” said Condé Nast Traveler. Breakfast is served in the colorful Pérgula, one of the hotel’s three restaurants. The flavors of Rio shine through every dish, with guests feasting on “everything from turkey-filled tapioca crepes and açaí topped with grated coconut to omelettes and pastries.” Pérgula is just steps from the “irresistible” half-size Olympic pool.
The Federal Inn, Maumee, Ohio
Breakfasts at The Federal Inn are as eclectic as this charming B&B’s decor. No two meals are the same; each morning’s plate depends on what is fresh and at its seasonal peak.
Eggs might be served with homemade brioche and bacon hot from a cast-iron pan, or as part of a breakfast pizza crowned with Boursin cheese and edible flowers straight from the garden. Guests who check in on Friday and Saturday also rave about the flaky pastries baked every weekend. After breakfast, pick up a book from the inn’s library, or choose a record from its curated collection to spin.
Hotel Nesslerhof, Grossarl, Austria
Breakfast by Ness is a signature amenity at the luxe Hotel Nesslerhof, a meal that showcases the regional specialties of this gorgeous stretch of the Austrian Alps. At the buffet, fill your plate with local cheeses, breads, muesli and cured meats like Schopfspeck prepared by the on-site butcher, or order from the à la carte menu and watch as the chefs prepare each dish in the open kitchen. The hotel has a Happiness Concierge Team to ensure you’re delighted with the food and every other aspect of your stay.
Ibiza Gran Hotel, Ibiza, Spain
You’ve never experienced a morning meal like the one at Ibiza Gran Hotel. The Grand Breakfast buffet is a “thing of Ibiza legend,” with more than 350 items to try, said The Telegraph. Take your pick from a “multitude of stations” serving made-to-order eggs, crepes, churros, cured meats like Ibizan sobrasada, artisan cheeses, freshly shucked oysters and cakes.
Sit in the garden, and flag down the roaming mimosa and caviar carts. It would be easy to “spend all morning here,” if not for the “unfortunate concept of getting full.”
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Mumbai, India
If you want it, they’ve got it at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu’s expansive breakfast buffet. The Lotus Cafe’s Sunday Brunch is known around the area for its impressive spread and exceptional service, but the hotel goes all out during weekdays too.
While it specializes in the flavors of India, there is also a substantial Western section, and it’s not unusual to see plates piled high with stuffed parathas, idli, dosa, sausage, bacon and eggs Benedict. Fruit, pastries, meat and cheese platters, cereals and a fresh juice bar complement the hot offerings.
Le Meurice, Paris
At the opulent Le Meurice, a “deliciously, indulgently Parisian” breakfast is served every morning in a “gilded” salon inspired by Versailles, said Condé Nast Traveler. Piping hot coffee is delivered to your table in a silver pot by a bow-tied waiter, pairing perfectly with chef Cédric Grolet’s “eye-rollingly divine” croissants and pain au chocolat. Round out your meal by ordering toast with knobs of French butter, berries and “cloud-fluffy” scrambled eggs.
Prince Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
It doesn’t get fresher than this. 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar at Prince Waikiki works with fishers, farmers and other purveyors from across Hawai‘i to present diners with just-caught seafood and produce picked hours ago. The breakfast buffet features Japanese items like vegetable curry, onsen eggs, natto and miso soup, along with fluffy taro pancakes topped with coconut or guava syrup, quiches and local fruits. À la carte options are also available, like a made-to-order omelette and açaí bowl. Snag a table outside to enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and Ala Wai Yacht Harbor.
Southall Farm & Inn, Franklin, Tennessee
The breakfast menu at Southall Farm & Inn depends on what’s being harvested that day. There is a working farm on the property, and a “majority of ingredients on the plate are grown on premises,” said Condé Nast Traveler. Heirloom produce, honey and eggs are picked and collected right outside your window and become part of the buttermilk biscuits with house honey butter, brisket hash with jalapeño hollandaise and greenhouse lettuce scrambles. At the center of Southall is The Jammery, a zero-waste preservation kitchen where guests can enjoy weekend breakfast and learn more about canning, pickling, curing and fermentation.
Yukairo Kikuya, Izu, Japan
Whether you choose Yukairo Kikuya’s traditional Japanese breakfast or the Western option, it’s going to be a winner. Both come with an outstanding assortment of dishes, tailored to the time of year. The menu often changes, but the Japanese breakfast might include tuna sashimi, fried fish, pickled vegetables, soup and a steaming mug of green tea, with the Western meal featuring a fried egg, sausage, cooked salmon, salad and a croissant. After eating, take a walk around the nearby bamboo forest path, then return for time in the onsen.