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The most unique hotels in the world

The most unique hotels in the world

By: Paige Taylor | Jan 15, 2010 | 556 words | 610 views
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If you are a fan of travel, have you ever wondered which is the tallest, largest, oldest, coldest, most expensive hotel in the world, Here is some ideal hotel to be remembered and considered for travelers. The list is provided by a reliable tourism website.

 

1. The tallest hotel in the world: Rose Tower - Dubai

 

The Rose Tower or Rose Rayhaan Rotona is the world's tallest hotel with 72 storeys which was originally designed to be 380 m (1.200 ft) high, but later reduced to 333 m (1,090 ft). This executive hotel locates on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction stared in 2004 and was finished in 2007 and reached its full height with the additional spire on October 24th. The hotel opened in December 23rd, 2009, broke the record of tallest hotel of Burj Al Arab Hotel also in Dubai.

 

Rose Tower – Dubai – the tallest hotel in the world at present

Rose Tower - the tallest hotel in the world at present

 

Burj Al Arab Hotel – the 2nd tallest hotel after Rose Tower

Burj Al Arab Hotel - the 2nd tallest hotel after Rose Tower


2. The largest hotel with the most available rooms: The Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, US

 

Located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, The Palazzo, a luxury hotel and casino resort operates under the license of a related casino The Venetian. It is reported to be the 6th largest hotel in the world in term of available space. The hotel features 3068 all-suite rooms and 375 concierge-level suites. It likes a small city with the system of restaurants, shops, casino and 7 swimming pools.

 

3. The oldest hotel: Hoshi Ryokan - Komatsu, Japan

 

Hoshi Ryokan hotel

Hoshi Ryokan hotel


Hoshi Ryokan has opened for general public for over 1,300 years. This 100 room hotel is managed by 46 generations of an honor family.

 

4. The most expensive hotel: Royal Villa in Grand Resort Lagonissi - Athens, Greek

 

Royal Villa in Grand Resort Lagonissi – Athens, Greek

Royal Villa


Featuring a dedicated butler,, a chef and violist serving for the client, Royal Villa at Grand Resort Lagonissi is the most executive and expensive hotel room in the world with the price at 50,000 USD per night. Thanks to the ideal view to the Aegean Sea, the customers could observe the beautiful scene from the swimming pool with a hydro massage.

 

5. The most costly hotel: Emirates Palace - Abu Dhabi

 

Emirates Palace - Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace - Abu Dhabi

 

Built and owned by the Abu Dhabi government and managed by the Kempinski Group, Emirates Palace opened in November 2005. It is the most expensive hotel ever built in the world, which costs $ 3 billion with the entire hotel paved with gold, silver and marble and 1,002 Swarovski crystal lamps lighting all the night.

 

the main hall of the hotel

The main hall of the hotel


6. The world's largest hotel room: Royal Suite at Grand Hills Hotel & Spa - Broummana, Lebanon

 

The largest hotel room at present

The largest hotel room at present 

 

Royal Suite locates on the 6th floor of the hotel with 8.000 m2 areas. Haft of the space is for living and the rest is 2 swimming pool, terrace and lobby.

 

The haft of areas is swimming pool terrace and lobby

The haft of areas is swimming pool terrace and lobby


7. The coldest hotel: Icehotel - Jukkasjarvi, Swedish

 

The world’s coldest hotel

The world's coldest hotel


Icehotel is a temporary hotel made up of snow , sculpted blocks of ice, and some steel framing. Ice sculptures cover the entire lobbies of the hotel. This is also used as an ice cathedral for baptizing and marriage. The hotel also holds some leisure activities including skiing, riding sleigh and the "Northern Light" tour.

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