Top 5 Luxurious Hotels In The World

by - March 26, 2018

For most backpackers, just having an accommodation where one can rest comfortably is the basic need. Being able to afford a 7-star hotel at least once in a lifetime is indeed something to be thankful for.

 Hotels have evolved from a simple place where guests can have a good night sleep into something that eventually becomes a status symbol. Luxurious hotels are undeniably pricey but like what customers always say, you get what they pay for.

 These prestigious hotels offer not just an accommodation but an experience that you'll surely bring with you. Here are some of the most luxurious hotels from around the globe.

 1. Burj Al Arab, Dubai UAE

This 7-star sail-shaped hotel is situated on a man-made island in Jumeirah beach in Dubai, UAE. It is a few meters away from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the main island by means of a private bridge. Burj Al Arab opened in December 1999 and since then, it has been repeatedly voted as the world's most luxurious hotel. For foreigners, this iconic hotel might just be a stunning structure offering world-class services but for the natives, it is a symbol of modern Dubai.

 Burj Al Arab is considered as the third tallest building in the world but 39% of its height is not functional. It has a total of 28 double-storey floors with 202 bedroom suites. The average price per site is $24,000 per night.

 2. Town House Galleria, Milan, Italy
This 7-star hotel is located in Milan, Italy, situated inside  Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade. The hotel opened in March 2007 and has 58 rooms and suites all of which offers a magnificent view of the historic Milan.

 The narrow entrance courtyard with no clear signs and direction does not offer anything special at all. Once you set foot in the hotel itself, guests will start getting VIP treatments. Guests can customize the things in their rooms according to their needs and preference. They may choose bed cover fabrics as well as the types of pillow they want to use.

 3. Pangu 7-Star Hotel, Beijing, Chin
This world-class hotel was formerly known as Morgan Plaza. Onagu consists of multiple buildings and is known for its funky and modern designs.

 This hotel gives it guest fantastic views of some of the well known Olympic venues like the Bird's nest which holds the track and field events and the Water Cube where water sports like swimming, water polo, and diving are held. It has been a home to some of the most famous personalities including the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who stayed during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

 4. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Palace is a 5-star hotel located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE. It occupies a land area of 85 hectares and offers landscaped gardens, beachfront accommodations and private Marina to their guests. There are 394 rooms and suites with 14 restaurants and bars, spa, fitness center and kid's club. The hotel was put up to showcase the Arabian Culture. 

5. ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, India
This grand hotel is located in Chennai, India. It is considered as the third largest hotel in India following Renaissance Mumbai Convention and Grand Hyatt. It was said to be a tribute to the Imperial Cholas which is Southern Indian's greatest empire back then. The ITC Grand Cola has a total of 522 rooms 78 grand serviced apartments. The hotel has a large guestroom which can fit up to 600 people.

 The architecture of this 5-star hotel is similar to ancient Indian temples. It has not just 1, not two but 4 entrances that are named as Vallavan for North, Sembiyan which refers to East, Killi for South and Chola pointing West.

 Sources:
Imperial Cholas-http://www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcgrandchola.aspx
Architecure-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITC_Grand_Chola_Hotel
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