Skyscraper Hotels

Towering over Riyadh's skyline, Al Faisaliah Tower is Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper. Part of the complex is a seven-story tower that today houses the five-star Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. The 267-meter-tall (876 feet) tower was built in 2000, in those times when the country limited nonreligious tourism to a …

The One&Only One Za'abeel Hotel in Dubai is a marvel of modern architecture designed by renowned Japanese architect firm Nikken Sekkei, responsible for the structural engineering of the Tokyo Tower built in 1958. The hotel's architecture is a futuristic concept of "vertical urbanity," where the traditional horizontal resort layout is …

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is a 554-foot (169-meter) skyscraper in Atlanta operated as a hotel by the Marriott hotel chain. The brutalist tower was designed by architect John Calvin Portman Jr. - an American architect who has won numerous awards and designed numerous skyscrapers (especially hotels) in the United States, …

Carbide & Carbon Building is Chicago's 37-story, 503 feet (153 meters) tall landmark building. It was built in 1929 on the famous Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Designed by the Burnham Brothers, the tower's iconic art deco-styling has made it an inseparable part of the city's skyline. According to an urban …

Qatar's capital is an important business center in the Middle East and a trending destination for those looking for sleek modern architecture, luxury shopping, and a high-end lifestyle. If Doha is to compete with its nearby rival, Dubai, it must come up with evenly visually intriguing buildings. And the recently …

Japan doesn't shy away from weird and quirky concepts, and Hoshino Resorts' countryside resort is no exception. You would expect a farm stay to have cottages and maybe luxurious tents. But not here. Tomamu the Tower is a set of skyscrapers amid pristine nature. Tomamu consists of two buildings, and …

Each year, millions of pilgrims flock to participate in the Hajj, a mandatory (once-in-a-lifetime) visit to the holiest city of Islam, Mecca. As there are approximately two billion Muslims worldwide, the Saudi Arabian city had one of the biggest challenges to solve: accommodating all the travelers coming to see the …

Arriving in a large city like Bogota - over 7 million inhabitants - you will face the inevitable dilemma of where to stay, having close to a thousand options. Luckily for you (and me), a chain called Spotty Hostels has created pretty much the perfect place, whether you are on …

Rising above the fluffy clouds of South Korea's largest metropolis, home to ten million people, Lotte World Tower is an architectural icon of the city. It's the country's tallest tower and 6th tallest in the world, with its peak scratching the sky at a staggering 556 meters (1,823 ft) height. …

J Hotel Shanghai, which opened in mid-2021, became China's top spot to spend the night. The hotel is hosted atop of Shanghai Tower – China's tallest and the world's third tallest skyscraper at 632 meters (2073 feet) – and it claims the title of the highest hotel in the world. …

If you've visited EAST in Hong Kong, you'll love the EAST in the coastal city of Miami in Florida, USA. Located centrally to give you easy access to famous districts like Wynwood and South Beach, this hotel has 352 rooms, suites, and residences. Whether you choose a cozy 300 sq. …

Elegant, sophisticated, and centrally located, The St. Regis Mumbai is an extraordinary place to stay during your trip to Mumbai, India! Gorgeous views of the city and the Arabian Sea are a given in the country's tallest hotel tower; all 395 guest rooms and suites are beautifully decorated with modern …

High above the bustling streets of Bangkok, this boutique hotel tower is the ultimate luxury getaway. 137 Pillars Suites Bangkok is a 135 meter (443 feet) tall skyscraper designed by the iconic Palmer & Turner architects famous for their hallmark buildings in Hong Kong. This boutique hotel occupies the uppermost …

Four Seasons in New York better be something exceptional. The world-famous hotel group operates over 100 hotels and resorts worldwide, around half of them on the North American continent. New York, one of the wealthiest cities in the world, has attracted billionaires like no other. The Billionaires' Row's appearance has …

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is a soaring architectural statement set on its exclusive island in the kingdom's heart. The iconic landmark was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the same architectural firm behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa. Each of the 273 generously sized guest rooms – including 57 suites – …

Oasia Hotel Downtown Singapore is one of those unmissable buildings that you can’t walk past without turning your head. After all, it’s not every day that you see a skyscraper exploding with tropical plants. And there’s more to wow you at this hotel than just the exteriors: it has two …

Park Hyatt Tokyo combines the chain's signature luxury with a local flavor. Despite being in the chaotic Shinjuku district, full of locals and travelers, the hotel offers a soothing, calm atmosphere. The hotel became internationally famous after Sofia Coppola's cult movie Lost in Translation was shown in cinemas in 2003. …

SO Sofitel in Bangkok is one of those destinations combining everything (and more) you might want from a hotel. Perfect location? Check. The hotel is conveniently located between the Sathorn and Silom districts, so wherever you need to get to a business meeting, you will never be more than 10 …

Located in China, the Four Seasons Guangzhou is a beautiful 5-star luxury hotel. This Four Seasons location is uniquely situated, occupying the top third of the 103-story IFC Guangzhou -- one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world! Views are spectacular from floors 70 to 100; take in the gorgeous …

In a city where excess is the norm and subtlety goes to die, the Grand Lisboa casino hotel rises from Macau's skyline like a fever dream made manifest. At 261 meters (856 feet) tall, this golden behemoth doesn't just dominate the former Portuguese colony's horizon – it practically shouts its …