Hotels with the 'est' Factor -- Hotels.com Names Its List of Record-Breaking Hotels
Date:8/14/2009 3:35:00 PM
heighten their holiday experience and 'Wake Up Happy', Hotels.com(R), the
global hotel specialist, highlights some record-breaking hotels around the
world, whether they are the biggest, tallest, oldest, greenest or most
expensive.
The hotels featured on the Hotels.com ( http://www.hotels.com ) list of
'est' factor hotels offer extraordinary accommodation which defies the norm
and offers travellers a truly memorable experience. Hotels include the Burj Al
Arab in
world's coldest, and Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa in
as the world's 'greenest' hotel.
In addition to introducing travellers to some exciting 'extreme' hotels,
Hotels.com offers over 100,000 properties globally to search and book.
Hotels with the 'est' factor - as named by Hotels.com
World's Tallest Hotel: Burj Al Arab -
Currently the tallest hotel in the world is the Burj Al Arab in
(however, the Rose Tower, also in
2009). Standing at 321 metres in height, the hotel is a self-rated 7 star
hotel built on a man-made island 280 metres from shore. Burj Al Arab is
arguably one of the most luxurious hotels in the world with its own Rolls
Royce fleet, private shopper and helicopter landing platform. All of the
hotel's 202 duplex suites, ranging from 170 to 780 square metres, are fitted
with Versace bedspreads, full size Hermes products and come with a private
butler. Naturally the hotel isn't cheap, with the Burj Al Arab also having
some of the most expensive rooms costing up to
please visit http://hongkong.hotels.com/ho172396/burj-al-arab-du-bai-a-la-bo-
lian-he-da-gong-guo/ or call 800 930 373.
World's Largest Hotel (number of rooms): The Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino
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Where else other than in
hotel? The Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino, which operates under the same
license as The Venetian hotel next door, has 8,108 rooms combined. The hotel
is like a mini city, with a large selection of restaurants, fashion stores
(including its own version of Barneys New York) and, of course, its own casino
with over 139 gaming tables and 1,400 gambling machines. The hotel also has
its own Lamborghini dealership, which houses the only Koenigsegg dealer in
United States
while the widely acclaimed Blue Man Group is permanently on show at the
Venetian. If you want to relax, there is the choice of seven pools and four
hot tubs. To book, please visit http://hongkong.hotels.com/ho259462/the-
palazzo-resort-hotel-casino-at-the-venetian-la-si-wei-jia-si-mei-guo/ or call
800 930 373.
World's Oldest Hotel: Hoshi Ryokan - Komatsu,
The Hoshi Ryokan hotel in Komatsu,
It has been in operation for over 1,300 years dating back to its opening in
718; this hotel has been run by the same family for 46 generations. The hotel
has only 100 rooms, with a focus on ensuring comfort and satisfaction. Guests
are welcomed with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. For relaxation, guests
can walk through the traditional Japanese gardens or slip into their 'yukata',
a cotton kimono, provided for their use after soaking in either the indoor or
outdoor hot springs.
World's Most Expensive Hotel Room: Royal Villa at Grand Resort Lagonissi
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Featuring a dedicated butler, chef and pianist, the Royal Villa at Grand
Resort Lagonissi in
attracting a hefty
you can view from a private pool with a hydro massage device. The room has all
the luxuries you would expect for the price tag such as a marble-lined
bathroom, oversized walk-in wardrobe and a private wooden terrace. If you find
a reason for leaving the room, the hotel offers a spa that uses the Chenot
massage method, which incorporates traditional Chinese medicine with modern
technology. The hotel has ten restaurants, many of which have been awarded the
five star diamond award. The resort also has a private Lear jet available to
fly guests around the Greek Islands.
World's Most Expensive Hotel to Build: Emirates Palace,
The Emirates Palace in
billion dollars
hotel as well as in the guest rooms; the 1002 chandeliers are made from
Swarovski crystals. The hotel also includes 70 football pitches, a 1.3
kilometre private beach and its own marina offering a number of different
water activities, as well as a helicopter pad. All of the 394 rooms are
decorated with acres of gold leaf and marble and come complete with a private
butler service. The hotel has two large pools, one on the east wing and one on
the west. The west wing pool is in fact an adventure pool equipped with a
waterslide, waterfalls and a lazy river.
To book, please visit http://hongkong.hotels.com/ho226576/emirates-palace-
abu-dhabi-a-bu-da-bi-a-la-bo-lian-he-da-gong-guo/ or call 800 930 373.
World's Largest Hotel Room: Royal Suite in the Grand Hills Hotel & Spa
- Broummana,
The Royal Suite in the Grand Hills Hotel & Spa in Broummana in
the largest hotel room in the world. The suite is set over six floors at a
combined staggering size of 8,000m2, while over 4,000m2 is used with living
space. The rest is made up of two swimming pools, a private garden, terrace
and three pavilions. The hotel's other 117 suites are also spacious and
luxuriously fitted. The hotel has 12 restaurants and bars, its own nightclub
and three swimming pools within the hotel; the main outdoor pool has a giant
jacuzzi and a fountain. The hotel also has its own shopping arcade with a
number of designer boutiques.
World's Coldest Hotel: Icehotel - Jukkasjarvi,
Icehotel represents an exciting winter experience, with rooms built
entirely from ice and snow, uniquely decorated with handcrafted ice art and
sculptures and with temperatures between -5 degrees and -8 degrees Centigrade.
The Icehotel also houses an ice chapel, which is licensed for marriages and
baptisms. There are two restaurants serving a range of Lappish and Swedish
dishes and the Absolut Icebar offers designer cocktails served from ice
glasses. Activities include snowmobile excursions, northern lights tours,
snow-shoe and cross-country ski excursions, and dogsled and reindeer tours.
To book, please visit http://hongkong.hotels.com/ho247452/icehotel-
jukkasjarvi-rui-dian/ or call 800 930 373.
World's Highest Hotel (floor height): Park Hyatt -
The Park Hyatt in
occupying floors 79 to 93 of the 101 story Shanghai World Finance Centre; the
hotel has magnificent views over the Huangpu River and the city skyline.
Located in the heart of Lujiazui business district in Pudong, the hotel is
within walking distance to some of the city's best eateries. The hotel's
renowned Water's Edge spa offers daily tai chi classes and an infinity
swimming pool, which creates the optical illusion of continuing cascading
water. To book, please visit http://hongkong.hotels.com/ho267455/park-hyatt-
shanghai-shang-hai-zhong-guo/ or call 800 930 373.
World's Highest Hotel (altitude above sea level): Hotel Everest View,
It's of no coincidence that the world highest hotel above sea level is set
on the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest. The Hotel Everest View is
3,880 metres above sea level and is set in the Sagarmatha National Park.
Fortunately for guests, all rooms have views of the iconic Mt Everest standing
at 8,848 metres and the most awe inspiring and beautiful mountain peaks.
Mountaineers can embark on a number of different treks that the hotel can
arrange including an eight-day Mt Everest trek. Naturally there is no direct
access to the hotel other than by chartered helicopter; guests must remember
to bring walking boots as it's a 45 minute hike from the airstrip to the
hotel.
World's Most Eco-Friendly Hotel: Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa,
Australia
Set in the world's oldest rainforest, Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa has 15
villas nestled inside the Daintree Rainforest, allowing guests to be one with
nature whilst offering all the creature comforts of a five star hotel. The
hotel has received various awards for being eco friendly, including being
named the Leading Eco Lodge of the World in 2007 due to its commitment to
complying with sustainable tourism standards set by the United Nations, the
World Tourism Organisation, World Conservation Union, the International
Ecotourism Association, and the World Trade Organisation. Some of the
practices in place include using solar power, low energy lights, having an
organic farm to grow its own produce, having no electrical appliances, as well
as composting and recycling whatever it can. To book, please visit
http://hongkong.hotels.com/ho232405/daintree-eco-lodge-spa-dan-te-rui-ao-da-
li-ya/ or call 800 930 373.
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