Hotels on the edge: 9 spots that'll make your stomach drop For travelers with a fear of heights, some of the world's most gorgeous spots are also the most terrifying. These nine hotels, from a cliff-side sanctuary to an uber-luxe mountaintop retreat, will test travelers who are even a little scared of heights. The views may be endless, but for some, so is the vertigo. Think you're ready to live on the edge? If so, proceed -- with caution.