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It\u2019s been nearly 50 years since the Empire State Building held the title \u201cTallest Building in the World,\u201d but the world\u2019s still head over heels for skyscrapers. Luckily for us modern folk, our tallest towers are no longer just for work–you can also climb into the clouds to sip cocktails, go for a swim, or satisfy your shutterbug impulses with some truly unmatched panoramas. From the newest high-altitude hotel in Hong Kong to some of Dubai\u2019s steepest stays, here are five of the world\u2019s tallest hotels:<\/p>\n

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Screen<\/a>
\nHeight:<\/strong> 1,588 feet
\nLocation:<\/strong> Hong Kong, China
\nOpened:<\/strong> March 2011
\nWhat sets it apart:<\/strong> The top-floor infinity pool, which creeps right up to the edge of a massive bank of windows.<\/p>\n

Burj Al Arab<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Screen<\/a>
\nHeight:<\/strong> 1,053 feet
\nLocation<\/strong>: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
\nOpened:<\/strong> December 1999
\nWhat sets it apart:<\/strong> The hotel\u2019s chauffeur-driven fleet of Rolls Royce cars, used to transport guests from the airport.<\/p>\n

Park Hyatt Shanghai<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Screen<\/a>
\nHeight:<\/strong> 1,614 feet
\nLocation:<\/strong> Shanghai, China
\nOpened:<\/strong> August 2008
\nWhat sets it apart:<\/strong> The \u201chighest nightclub in the world,\u201d where can enjoy live music and cocktails far above the city.<\/p>\n

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Screen<\/a>
\nHeight:<\/strong> 1,093 feet
\nLocation:<\/strong> Dubai, United Arab Emirates
\nOpened:<\/strong> December 2009
\nWhat sets it apart:<\/strong> An absence of tipsy hotel guests. The Rose Rayhaan is 100% alcohol-free.<\/p>\n

Baiyoke Sky Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Screen<\/a>
\nHeight:<\/strong> 1,076 feet
\nLocation:<\/strong> Bangkok, Thailand
\nOpened:<\/strong> 1997
\nWhat sets it apart:<\/strong> The 360-degree revolving roof deck, where you can sip a cocktail and gaze out at the city.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s been nearly 50 years since the Empire State Building<\/a> held the title \u201cTallest Building in the World,\u201d but the world\u2019s still head over heels for skyscrapers. Luckily for us modern folk, our tallest towers are no longer just for work–you can also climb into the clouds to sip cocktails, go for a swim, or satisfy your shutterbug impulses with some truly unmatched panoramas. From the newest high-altitude hotel in Hong Kong<\/a> to some of Dubai\u2019s<\/a> steepest stays, here are five of the world\u2019s tallest hotels:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":13986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nStay at the Tallest Hotels in the World - Inspire | Travelocity.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Five of the tallest hotels in the world include Burj Al Arab, the Park Hyatt Shanghai and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/tallest-hotels-in-the-world\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Stay at the Tallest Hotels in the World - 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