Luxury at high altitude: if you don't suffer from vertigo you can enjoy a breathtaking view from these hotels that are the highest in the world
The rooms with a view represent a luxury that cannot always be granted, but they allow you to discover your travel destination from another perspective, often leaving you breathless.
KAYAK.it, the travel search engine, has found ten of the tallest hotels in the world; we introduce them to you and also suggest the best time to book a room with a view and enjoy spectacular views without spending a fortune.
1 - The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, China
From the top of the International Commerce Center, guests can enjoy an unparalleled view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor while sipping delicious cocktails in the world's highest bar.
Building height: 484 meters
Best time to book: August
Average price per night: 441 euros
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There is no better place to admire the changing sky of Shanghai than from a luxurious suite on the eighty-eighth floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center.
Building height: 492 meters
Best time to book: December
Average price per night: 273 euros
3 - Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China
The Grand Hyatt occupies floors 51 to 87 of the Jin Mao Tower, located in the center of Shanghai's financial district. The hotel has ten bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.
Building height: 421 meters
Best time to book: August
Average price per night: 198 euros
4 - Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Thailand
In Bangkok the best view is offered by the 304 m high Baiyoke Tower II, where the Sky Hotel occupies 88 floors.
Building height: 304 meters
Best time to book: August
Average price per night: 159 euros
5 - JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Occupying two floors of the towers, the JW Mariott has a Hammam and Spa and offers fourteen different menus for lunch and dinner. All rooms offer magnificent views of the Dubai skyline.
Building height: 355 meters
Best time to book: August
Average price per night: 152 euros
6 - Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, Saudi Arabia
The third tallest building in the world, the Makkah Clock Royal Tower, is located just minutes from the Kaaba in Mecca and is distinguished by the large clock on the facade.
Building height: 601 meters
Best time to book: September
Average price per night: 157 euros
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7 - Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, United Arab Emirates
With its 72 floors and 333 meters high, the Rose Rayhaan is located near the largest shopping mall in the world. Shopping guaranteed, then!
Building height: 333 meters
Best time to book: June
Average price per night: 113 euros
8 - Burj Al Arab, United Arab Emirates
One of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Burj Al Arab, with the particular shape of its building, offers two-story suites for a double panorama.
Building height: 321 meters
Best time to book: June
Average price per night: 1,383 euros
9 - Armani Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates
In the tallest building in the world, the 828 m high Burj Khalifa, the Armani Hotel boasts extremely elegant design interiors and furnishings and allows you to enjoy the beautiful view of the city.
Building height: 828 meters
Best time to book: September
Average price per night: 493 euros
10 - Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, United States
Chicago's Trump Tower is located right in the center of the city and is famous for its "stepped" architecture. Not all of the building is used as a hotel, many floors include luxury apartments owned by VIPs and celebrities from all over the world. Among the lucky owners also Bill Gates, Sophia Loren, Harrison Ford, Madonna, Valentino Rossi, Will Smith and Jay-Z.
Building height: 423 meters
Best time to book: February
Average price per night: 315 euros
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