Meeting the sky. The World's Tallest Hotels

Gorgeous panoramic views, an outdoor rooftop pool, rooms equipped with telescopes, a restaurant with a panoramic view - what other original services can the highest hotels in the world offer their customers? All tourists are dreaming of staying there. In search of unique hotels, many are going to the Middle East and to the countries of South-East Asia. These states are confident leaders in the number of hotels skyscrapers. Several world-famous establishments are located in the United States. Hotels located in the most beautiful skyscrapers have long become attractive sights for travellers. Their lookout points and restaurants are publicly accessible. Once near a state-of-the-art hotel skyscraper, you shouldn’t rush and walk by, as many interesting things could be hiding within its walls.

Dubai is a real world leader in the number of hotels skyscrapers. It is here, in the popular resort town of the United Arab Emirates that the hotel Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is located. A skyscraper with a beautiful name Rose Tower has become the property's location. The height of the 72-storey skyscraper is 333 meters, its construction began in 2004. The original plans were for the tower to reach 380 meters, but the design was later modified to reduce the height of the tower.

The skyscraper was built in the shortest possible time and already in 2007 amazed city visitors with its perfect appearance. Rose Rayhaan by Rotana officially opened in December, 2009. It remained the world’s tallest hotel untill 2012. The hotel offers guests a choice of 482 rooms and penthouses. Regular guests traditionally book rooms on the top and the highest storeys of the tower. All the rooms of Rose Rayhaan by Rotana hotel are of impressive size, the smallest of them is 33sqm.

The most requested are Classic suites located from the 54th to the 60th floor, 75sqm in size with panoramic views of Burj Khalifa Tower, Dubai metro station and Sheikh Zayed Road. The hotel has two restaurants and is among the first alcohol-free in Dubai. Next - Jumeirah Emirates Towers

Jumeirah Emirates Towers, UAE

Jumeirah Emirates Towers is no less popular and impressive hotel in the city of Dubai. It represents a complex of two 56-storey buildings, 309 metres high. The hotel offers its guests a choice of 400 rooms. The possibility to stay in luxury suits will definitely satisfy connoisseurs of pomp. Besides original appearance, Jumeirah Emirates Towers distinguishes incomparable interior decor and the design of public areas in accordance with modern fashion trends. Complete article

Ryugyong Hotel Tower, North Korea

The legendary Ryugyong Hotel with no doubt can be described as the most famous hotel in North Korea. The construction of the most beautiful pyramid-shaped scyscraper began in 1987, but its opening was delayed. The hotel is 330 metres high and has 105 floors, it has been designed to have 3000 rooms. Although the Ryuguong Hotel is still closed for guests, it is among the most exceptional buildings of the kind. Complete article

Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Thailand

The Baiyoke Sky Hotel welcomes guests in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. The Baiyoke Tower has become the seat of the hotel. This scyscraper is the tallest in the country, the spire of the 85 storey tower is directed upward to 309 metres. The hotel, which is located between floors 22 and 74 has 673 guest rooms. Complete article

Burj Al Arab, UAE

The luxurious hotel Burj al Arab is a unique scyscraper, built on an artificial island 280 metres from the Dubai coast. This chic hotel, 321 meters tall, has been built in five years and was put into operation in 1999. In appearance it resembles the wind-filled sail of a ship. It has a helipad on its roof, so the hotel is accessible not only by sea, but also by air. Complete article

JR Central Hotel Tower, Japan

Not far from Nagoya station there is the well-known Hotel JR Central Hotel Tower. The hotel complex consists of two stylish 52-storey skyscrapers, 225 meters high. At tourists disposal there are 774 rooms, among which several rooms are particularly interesting. The most demanding travelers have a possibility to choose the unique themed rooms with the interior dedicated to oriental culture. Complete article

Grand Lisboa, China

'The Giant Pineapple' skyscraper located in Macau is one of the highest hotels in China. If you look at the skyscraper, you immediately understand its name. The hotel really reminds of a huge pineapple and is surrounded by lush palms and other tropical trees. The height of the 58-storey skyscraper is 261 meters. In addition to the hotel itself, a popular casino and 15 various restaurants and bars are located in the hotel. Complete article

Pullman Shanghai Skyway Hotel, China

In Shanghai you will find the famous Pullman Shanghai Skyway hotel, located in fifty-two-storey skyscrapers with a height of two hundred twenty-six meters. The hotel was launched in 2007, today it offers tourists 454 comfortable rooms and 239 luxury apartments with full service. According to approximate calculations, investments in the Pullman Shanghai Skyway project were made up of 132 million American dollars. Today the hotel is considered as one of the most prestigious not only in Shanghai, but on the whole territory of the country. Complete article

Cullinan Hotel, China

Hong Kong is rich in "stunning" hotels. Guests are welcomed by the famous Cullinan Hotel. It is the highest hotel in the country and occupies two similar twin skyscrapers with a height of two hundred and seventy meters. In the sixty-eight-storey skyscrapers they furnished the luxurious rooms from which a perfect panoramic view of the Victoria gulf opens up. It was decided to call the skyscraper complex in the honor of the largest diamond in the world - Cullinan. Complete article

Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

One of the highest and most famous hotels in the world is located in Singapore. Swissotel The Stamford has the height of 226 meters. In the hotel there are over 1 200 rooms, as well as 16 nice restaurants and bars. In addition, the Swissotel The Stamford is home to one of Asia's largest spa centers, were guests have a wide selection of original relaxation places. Complete article

Detroit Mariott, USA

Tourists who have decided to visit Detroit can live in one of the highest hotels in the world. It all about the high-quality hotel called Detroit Mariott. The hotel received its first guests in 1997. At the time of the opening, it was the highest hotel on the planet. The height of the skyscraper with 1 298 hotel rooms is 221 meters. It is still one of the tallest buildings in the Western hemisphere. The structure and equipment of the hotel are well thought out in detail, so that guests can enjoy the panoramic view of the city at any time. Complete article

Raffles Makkah Palace, Saudi Arabia

The world's tallest hotel is located in Mecca. The location of the Raffles Makkah Palace Hotel is the 120-storey skyscraper complex Abraj Al-Bait Towers, whose height is 601 meters. The Abraj Al-Bait Towers complex includes some tall and beautiful buildings. The tallest and largest clock in the world is mounted on the main tower. The hotel offers its services exceptionally to the supporters of the Muslim faith, annually visited by thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Complete article

Four Seasons Hotel New York, USA

The tallest hotel in New York is called Four Seasons Hotel New York and is located in 52-storey skyscraper with the height of 208 meters. The decor of the rooms is elaborated in an elegant style, the windows open up the wonderful panoramic view on Manhattan. For probation of exquisite dishes the hotel visitors choose The Garden restaurant, the distinctive peculiarity of which are not only the panorama windows, but also the plurality of exotic plants. Complete article