11 World’s Tallest Hotels

What qualifies as a fantastic hotel room? A jacuzzi in the room or a bathtub in the bathroom, maybe? Or maybe, an incredible view? Basically, the higher your hotel room lies, the more panoramic and sweeping views you get! Humans, roads, traffic, and even skyscrapers look like ants from the top floor of these tall hotels, with birds, clouds, and even the horizon feeling like it’s within your reach. The world’s tallest hotel category has the highest hotels from all corners of the world, from China to Dubai. Not only is staying here a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but also they offer top-notch luxury to pair perfectly with the breathtaking views. Plus, they offer you the chance to stand high and, for just a moment, feel like you’re on top of the world!

As it is, Dubai is one of the top world cities with the most skyscrapers. The sky is the limit when it comes to these ultra-high hotel rooms around the world. So, join us on this journey through the dizzying heights around the world. To that end, here are 11 of the tallest and highest hotels in the world.

Gevora Hotel, Dubai, UAE

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The Gevora Hotel currently stands as the world’s tallest hotel. This magnificent 106-storied hotel is more than 1,100 feet tall and offers breathtaking views like no other. That’s why it’s quite the sightseeing destination even before talking about it as a hotel. While it’s technically a four-star hotel, it has a slew of amazing luxuries and amenities that’ll put even some five-star peers to shame. For instance, the revolving doors you enter the hotel are coated in solid gold! If that wasn’t enough, the lavish lobby is all about marble accents. Even the health and wellness club sits on the 12th floor, complete with a decadent swimming pool that’s one of Dubai’s best hotel pools! It also boasts the Middle East’s highest restaurant, which offers a 360-degree view of the Dubai skyline and the Arabian Gulf.

Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

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Baiyoke Sky Hotel is not just one of the highest hotels in the world; it’s an affordable one at that. The 1,014-feet-high hotel truly opens your eyes to the classic Thai culture. The 84th-floor revolving open observation deck offers views that are one of a kind. Do note that it costs a fee to enter the deck until you eat at the restaurant below. In fact, the Bangkok Balcony restaurant on the 81st floor is the highest open-air restaurant in Thailand. Even the pool is located at a height and makes for a fabulous place to swim and lounge. What’s more, the hotel is far from upscale and is quite affordable. So, it’s a real perk for travelers to Bangkok who don’t want to splash out on accommodation and still want to stay in the clouds.

85 Sky City Hotel, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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If you want to live the ‘high life’ in Taiwan, head to 85 Sky Tower, one of the world’s tallest hotels. The hotel stands tall at 1,240 feet in Kaohsiung and offers stunning views. Standing at the 74th-floor viewing deck makes for one hell of an Insatgrammable experience. What’s more, the hotel has a pyramid-shaped crown. Plus, two separate 39th-floor sections merge into a single central tower from thereon, rising to a spire. Moreover, this hotel has no 44th floor; the 43rd and 45th floors are directly connected. The Japanese or Chinese restaurants on the 77th floor make for a fabulous dining experience in the sky. The best bit? The basic rooms begin at 100 USD (2,790 TWD), which means that this skyscraper of a hotel is one of the most affordable options on this list. 

Burj Al-Arab Jumeirah, Dubai

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Burj Al-Arab is not just one of the highest hotels in the world, but it’s one of the world’s most expensive hotels and one of its most luxurious hotels too! What’s more, it’s also one of Dubai’s most expensive hotels – phew! The hotel stands tall at 1,053 feet high and is reminiscent of the billowing sail of an Arabian Dhow. Furthermore, Burj Al Arab also has the world’s tallest atrium. The five-pearl hotel sits on a beachy private island and boasts some of the best ocean in all of Dubai, especially from its rooftop pool. Since it’s one of the only seven-star hotels, staying here is guaranteed to be one luxurious experience. Even if you aren’t staying here, this structure is such an iconic fixture on the Dubai skyline that it’s considered one of Dubai’s must-see things to do.

Park Hyatt Shanghai, China

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Park Hyatt Shanghai is one of the world’s tallest hotels. Some could argue that it’s the world’s tallest hotel, as its topmost point sits 1,614 feet in the air! However, that’s a bit of a stretch since the hotel sits between the 79th and 93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial Center. The hotel is fairly small and has just 179 rooms to Pudong, the Huangpu River, and Bund. On the inside, the interiors are a modern and smart take on Chinese architectural styles; the testament is the tai chi courtyard. While there’s a fantastic gym, spa, and a pool, nothing compares to the gobsmacking views from the onsite restaurants. So, while there may be other hotels with even better views, there’s no hotel in the world that’ll let you look down from a greater height than Park Hyatt. 

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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The Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is one of the highest hotels in the world. The decadent Four Seasons outpost lies right in the heart of the Golden Triangle neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur, just minutes from the Petronas Twin Towers. What’s more, this Four Seasons outpost stands proudly at 1,122 feet and even has apartments and a monstrous shopping mall within! The luxurious rooms and suites cater to many travelers, but their highlight is the panoramic views across either KLCC Park or the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

However, one of the best things to do is head to one of the many fancy restaurants or lounges to catch the views. For instance, Bar Trigona is one of the best places to catch the city’s shimmering lights. The best bit? The hotel has an amazing rooftop pool that practically puts you within touching distance of the city’s tall skyscrapers. That’s why it’s one of the top hotels with a rooftop pool in Kuala Lumpur.

JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai

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In Dubai, the taller, the better. That’s why JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai is one of the world’s tallest hotels, comprising two towers measuring 1,166 feet tall. It broke the records for being the world’s tallest hotel in 2012! And despite being overtaken by Gevora Hotel in 2018, it’s still colossal with more than 100,000 steps inside and a whopping 600,000 glass panes on the outside. Today, the sleek five-pearl property has 14 dining options and a fabulous outdoor pool with some of the loveliest views of Dubai. For the best panoramic views, head to the rooftop Vault Bar. What’s more, the Marriott has one of the largest spas in the city, complete with a pool with water from the Dead Sea! Finally, the rooms, suites, and even the pricey penthouses have futuristic mod-cons, lavish bathrooms, and sweeping views of the city and the ocean.

Grand Lisboa, Macau, China

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Grand Lisboa in Macau takes the cake for being one of the highest hotels in the world and one of the most beautiful. The magnificent hotel is reminiscent of a huge golden flower blooming into the air and looks especially spellbinding at night. What’s more, the flamboyant design has been inspired by a Brazilian carnival headdress and stands tall at 856 feet. Moreover, it’s home to more than the largest cushion-shaped diamond in the world on display in the lobby. On the inside, it also has 8 Michelin-star food and drink outlets, 400 luxurious hotel rooms, casinos, and sexy Paris shows. That’s why this Macau hotel attracts travelers from all over the world, including some of the world’s top celebrities who stay at the Lisboa to unwind. 

Rose Rayhann by Rotana, Dubai

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Yet another Dubai hotel sits on the list of the world’s tallest hotels, the Rose Rayhann by Rotana, a.k.a. the Rose Tower. It’s seemingly the world’s third tallest hotel measuring 1,093 feet tall. With the total height, including the spire, the hotel even surpasses the nearby Burj Al-Arab. The design of the four-pearl hotel is a modern, highly embellished façade with silver and blue mirrored glass and gold accents. Gold rings, two convex cylindrical folding forms, and an elaborate sculptural peak that visually looks like a rose are topped by the sphere. Moreover, the rooftop pool is the best feature of this hotel, as it offers incredible views of the surrounding city. What’s more, the hotel’s highest room sits on the 65th floor, which offers bird’s eye views of Dubai’s glittering skyline.

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou

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The Four Seasons Hotel in Guangzhou is one of the highest hotels in the world, standing tall at 1,439 feet. It lies on the top 74th to 98th floors of the Guangzhou IFC building and is quite a favorite with business travelers. Waking up in this Four Seasons outpost is a spectacular experience, thanks to the curved floor-to-ceiling windows in all rooms. The weather is great when you’re lucky, and the smog doesn’t obstruct your views. That’s when you’re able to spy mesmerizing views of the meandering Pearl River and the surrounding cityscape of Guangzhou. Furthermore, the views are especially scintillating from Catch, the seafood restaurant that lies on the 100th floor of the hotel.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

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Do you love sky-high views of the ocean? Then head to one of the world’s tallest hotels in Hong Kong, the Ritz-Carlton. The hotel is the height of luxury and sits at a vertigo-inducing height of 1,588 feet between the 102nd and 118th floors of the International Commerce Centre. In fact, it was the world’s highest hotel until 2019 and continues to be home to the world’s highest bar (Ozone) and swimming pool on the 118th floor. You step into the 9th-floor arrival lobby before taking the express elevators to the main 103rd-floor lobby, all in 50 seconds! The hotel has three restaurants, one of which is a Michelin-star one and a Michelin-star chef runs the other. What’s more, the rooms lie between the 104th and 117th floors, offering once-in-a-lifetime views of the city and the South China Sea.