Tallest Hotel-Only Buildings in the World (2024)

This list ranks completed or topped-out hotel-only buildings, standing at least 200 meters (656 ft) tall. Mixed-use buildings, such as those with residential or commercial floors, are excluded from this list. These hotels are recognized for their towering heights and luxury accommodations, contributing to their cities’ skylines.

1. Ciel Tower

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 366 meters (1,201 ft)
• Floors: 82
• Year Completion Expected: 2024
• Description: Upon completion, Ciel Tower will become the tallest hotel in the world, offering luxury accommodations in the heart of Dubai.

2. Gevora Hotel

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 356.3 meters (1,169 ft)
• Floors: 75
• Year Completed: 2017
• Description: Gevora Hotel is the second-tallest hotel globally, known for its golden facade and luxury services, located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road.

3. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 355 meters (1,165 ft)
• Floors: 82
• Year Completed: 2012
• Description: One of the tallest hotel complexes in the world, JW Marriott Marquis offers two towers of luxury accommodations and world-class dining.

4. Shimao International Plaza

• Location: Shanghai, China
• Height: 333 meters (1,093 ft)
• Floors: 60
• Year Completed: 2006
• Description: This iconic building in Shanghai combines retail and luxury hotel accommodations, with views over the Huangpu River.

5. Rose Rayhaan by Rotana

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 333 meters (1,093 ft)
• Floors: 72
• Year Completed: 2007
• Description: Rose Rayhaan offers breathtaking views of Dubai’s skyline, situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, and stands as one of the tallest hotels in the world.

6. Ryugyong Hotel

• Location: Pyongyang, North Korea
• Height: 330 meters (1,083 ft)
• Floors: 105
• Year Construction Began: 1987 (unfinished)
• Description: The Ryugyong Hotel is an iconic, yet unfinished, triangular structure in Pyongyang. Known as the “Hotel of Doom,” it was meant to be the tallest hotel globally but remains incomplete.

7. Burj Al Arab

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 321 meters (1,053 ft)
• Floors: 56
• Year Completed: 1999
• Description: Often referred to as the “world’s only 7-star hotel,” Burj Al Arab is an architectural masterpiece located on an artificial island, offering ultra-luxurious accommodations.

8. Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 309 meters (1,014 ft)
• Floors: 56
• Year Completed: 2000
• Description: A luxury hotel forming part of the Emirates Towers complex in Dubai, offering modern business facilities and upscale accommodations.

9. Baiyoke Tower II

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Height: 309 meters (1,014 ft)
• Floors: 84
• Year Completed: 1997
• Description: The tallest hotel in Thailand, Baiyoke Tower II provides panoramic views of Bangkok, with an observation deck on the top floor.

10. Wuxi Maoye City – Marriott Hotel

• Location: Wuxi, China
• Height: 304 meters (997 ft)
• Floors: 68
• Year Completed: 2013
• Description: A prominent hotel in Wuxi, known for its luxury services and commanding views of the surrounding cityscape.

11. The Tower Plaza

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 294 meters (965 ft)
• Floors: 65
• Year Completed: 2011
• Description: Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, The Tower Plaza offers high-end accommodations with spectacular views of the Dubai skyline.

12. The Sky Taipei

• Location: Taipei, Taiwan
• Height: 280 meters (920 ft)
• Floors: 56
• Year Completion Expected: 2024
• Description: A modern skyscraper in Taipei, The Sky Taipei will offer luxurious hotel accommodations with stunning views of the city.

13. Four Seasons Hotel

• Location: Manama, Bahrain
• Height: 270 meters (890 ft)
• Floors: 60
• Year Completed: 2014
• Description: The Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain offers lavish accommodations in the heart of the city’s financial district, with views of the Persian Gulf.

14. Radisson Royal Dubai

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 269 meters (883 ft)
• Floors: 60
• Year Completed: 2010
• Description: Situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, Radisson Royal offers a mix of business and leisure accommodations, with luxury hotel rooms and suites.

15. Raffles Jakarta

• Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Height: 253.3 meters (831 ft)
• Floors: 52
• Year Completed: 2014
• Description: Raffles Jakarta blends luxury and Indonesian art in its design, offering upscale accommodations in the capital city.

16. Financial Street Westin Hotel

• Location: Chongqing, China
• Height: 245 meters (804 ft)
• Floors: 54
• Year Completed: 2014
• Description: A luxury hotel in Chongqing’s financial district, the Westin Hotel offers five-star accommodations with easy access to the city’s business hubs.

17. Western International Finance Center Conrad Hotel

• Location: Chengdu, China
• Height: 241 meters (791 ft)
• Floors: 65
• Year Completed: 2014
• Description: Located in Chengdu, this Conrad Hotel offers luxury accommodations with access to the city’s prime shopping and business areas.

18. Sail Tower

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Height: 240 meters (790 ft)
• Floors: 64
• Year Completed: 2019
• Description: A modern luxury hotel in Jeddah, Sail Tower offers high-end accommodations with views of the Red Sea.

19. The Peak Shangri-La

• Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Height: 236 meters (774 ft)
• Floors: 58
• Year Completed: 2021
• Description: The Peak Shangri-La is a premier luxury hotel in Cambodia, offering stunning views of Phnom Penh’s skyline and the Mekong River.

20. Centara Grand Hotel

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Height: 235 meters (771 ft)
• Floors: 57
• Year Completed: 2008
• Description: Located in the heart of Bangkok, Centara Grand Hotel offers luxury accommodations with direct access to shopping and convention centers.

21. The Palm Tower

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 230 meters (750 ft)
• Floors: 52
• Year Completed: 2019
• Description: The Palm Tower features a luxury hotel and residences located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, with panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.

22. Courtyard/Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park

• Location: New York City, USA
• Height: 229.4 meters (753 ft)
• Floors: 68
• Year Completed: 2013
• Description: This mixed-brand hotel offers stunning views of Central Park, Times Square, and the Hudson River, with modern accommodations in Midtown Manhattan.

23. Swissôtel The Stamford

• Location: Singapore
• Height: 226 meters (741 ft)
• Floors: 73
• Year Completed: 1986
• Description: One of the tallest hotels in Southeast Asia, Swissôtel The Stamford provides luxury rooms and panoramic views of Singapore’s skyline.

24. Fontainebleau Las Vegas

• Location: Las Vegas, USA
• Height: 224 meters (735 ft)
• Floors: 67
• Year Completed: 2023
• Description: Recently completed, Fontainebleau Las Vegas offers high-end accommodations on the famous Las Vegas Strip, featuring luxury amenities and entertainment venues.

25. Renaissance Center

• Location: Detroit, USA
• Height: 222 meters (728 ft)
• Floors: 73
• Year Completed: 1977
• Description: A landmark in Detroit, the Renaissance Center is home to the Detroit Marriott, offering spectacular views of the Detroit River.

26. Carlton Downtown

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 221 meters (725 ft)
• Floors: 49
• Year Completed: 2008
• Description: Carlton Downtown offers luxury accommodations in the heart of Dubai’s business district with views of the Burj Khalifa.

27. Residence Inn By Marriott at Sheikh Zayed Road

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Height: 221 meters (725 ft)
• Floors: 49
• Year Completed: 2008
• Description: This luxury extended-stay hotel offers modern amenities and easy access to Dubai’s financial district along Sheikh Zayed Road.

This list provides a comprehensive ranking of the tallest hotels worldwide, emphasizing their architectural significance and luxurious accommodations. Dubai continues to dominate the rankings, offering some of the world’s tallest and most luxurious hotels.