The most costly hotel: Emirates Palace - Abu Dhabi Read more: http://travel.ezinemark.com/the-most-unique-hotels-in-the-world-773615f1024e.html#ixzz17yh1nLer Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives

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.

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The oldest hotel: Hoshi Ryokan - Komatsu, Japan Read more: http://travel.ezinemark.com/the-most-unique-hotels-in-the-world-773615f1024e.html#ixzz17yglm9Sl Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives

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

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.

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The most unique hotels in the world

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.                 

ayed 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 - the tallest hotel in the world at present

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.

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Burj-al-Arab..The Most Beautiful Hotel In The World..

The Burj al-Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, "Tower of the Arabs") is a luxury hotel in Dubai, the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates, and was briefly marketed as "the world's first seven-star hotel". It was designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins PLC. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel. It stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the shape of an Arab dhow, a type of Arabian vessel.

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The Most Beautiful Hotel in the World

They say, Burj al-Arab was the dream of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, which turned out to be a physical reality years later in Dubai.

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Some Facts about this Hotel :

The Burj al-Arab,  “Tower of the Arabs” is a luxury hotel in Dubai, the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates, and was briefly marketed as “the world’s first seven-star hotel”. It was designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins PLC. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel. It stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai’s urban transformation and to mimic the shape of an Arab dhow

The marketing technique of self-declaring the 7 star title has worked very well. Burj al-Arab became one of the most wanted destinations, and not only in the United Arab Emirates. To keep objectivity, the hotel is officially 5 star deluxe. The service and the unseen luxury definitely makes it stand out of the other 5 star hotels. The service includes private chauffeur with Rolls Royce or BMW 7, private reception desk every floor, helicopter pad (helicopter trips to the center of Dubai or to the Dubai International Airport), restaurant located 200m above the sea level, with amezing view on the city. The hotel offers free entry to the Wild-Wadi Water Park as well

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Cavallo Point Hotel – San Francisco

Discover Cavallo Point, an understated, San Francisco Bay area luxury lodge in one of America’s most popular National Parks. Set in an idyllic location on the San Francisco Bay at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge – just minutes from San Francisco excitement, Sausalito charm and Marin Headlands activities. Kid-friendly and dog-friendly, Cavallo Point Lodge is the perfect location for an intimate escape, fun-filled getaway or great family vacation. Named one of the Top 10 New American Landmarks by Travel+Leisure, this LEED Gold Certified eco-resort is one of the most romantic destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area and a springboard for Northern California adventures.

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The Granges d’en Haut – Chamonix

On the mountainside above the village of Les Houches, Les Granges d’en Haut has one of the finest views of the Chamonix valley. The dramatic peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif rise up from the valley and offer some of the best skiing and hiking in Europe. Les Granges is a hamlet of 14 beautiful chalets, each offering style, service and comfort of the highest order. Guests can enjoy the central restaurant, lounge bar and fabulous spa, and can book a self-catered chalet or indulge in a fully-catered stay. Whatever you decide, the experience will be as perfect as the panorama.

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Manolo Boutique Hotel – Cape Town

One of the finest Boutique Hotels Cape Town has to offer. Welcome to our small luxury Cape Town Boutique Hotel. Nestled at the base of Table Mountain in the quiet suburb of Tamboerskloof and only minutes away from the centre of Cape Town, our Boutique Hotel offers 4 luxurious suites and a penthouse, where design and chic go hand in hand with comfortable warm rooms accompanied by personalized service.

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1835 White Palm Hotel – Cannes

The 1835 white palm hotel is a refined mix between the essential values of traditional luxury, impeccable service, dignity, repoect for the individual and the best in comfort and technology that the modern world has to offer. The hotel is located in the historic quarters of Cannes, at the furthest point of the port, a few minutes from la Croisette with it’s haute couture shops and the famous film festival palace. Situated at the very peek of the port and at the foot of the original village, the hotel has what must be the best view of the bay of Cannes and to make the pleasure even more complete.

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Rafayel Hotel – London

Rafayel on the Left Bank is part of Battersea’s stunning and award-winning Falcon Wharf Development. Designed by architect James Burland, the unique and critically-acclaimed steel, glass and timber building provides a fitting home for Rafayel on the Left Bank. One of the world’s first environmentally-conscious luxury hotels, Rafayel on the Left Bank is set to prove that hotels can embrace cutting-edge green technologies and minimize their environmental impact without comprising on 5-star luxury, quality or comfort.

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The Radisson SAS Metropolitan – Paris

This Radisson Blu Paris Eiffel hotel is situated in the privileged 16th district of Paris, with a fascinating view over the Eiffel tower, and a short distance from the Champs Elysees. Located within walking distance to the Trocadero and the Rue de la Pompe and Trocadero subway stations, this hotel is a great base for exploring the world’s most visited city. The Radisson Blu Paris Eiffel also boasts a great restaurant where you are welcomed to exquisite innovative cuisine. The bar has an incredible fireplace, that makes it an ideal place for relaxing with a drink.

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Hotel On Rivington – New York City

Hotel on Rivington is a 21-storey glass tower, notable for an offbeat location in New York and for stunning views. Location-wise, it’s in the Lower East Side, in what’s meant to be the new Meatpacking District. The hotel calls this ‘a hip and historic area that has arrived.’ It has a vibey, exciting, up-and-coming feel, but it’s not for people who don’t have a head for urban grit. The views, though, are among the best in New York. It’s the tallest building in the Area and you can see Manhattan, the rivers and beyond. All rooms in the Hotel on Rivington have fantastic views and they get better and better further up you go.

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