Luxurious amenities meet Michelin-starred restaurants and theme parks that impress. The worlds largest hotels are dream destinations for every traveler.
All around the world, there are hotels that stand out both for their location and for their luxurious amenities and architecture. Vast hotel complexes resemble small cities, welcoming thousands of guests, countless rooms, restaurants, pools, and entertainment spaces.
These hotels are not just places to stay, but destinations that offer unique experiences and prove how far human imagination can go. In this article we discover the largest hotels in the world and see what makes them so special.
First World, Malaysia
First World Hotel, holder of the record for the largest hotel in the world by number of rooms, consists of two colorful towers connected to the Genting Highlands Resort. It is located in Malaysia about an hour from Kuala Lumpur, and what makes this property truly remarkable is its ability to host more than 15,000 guests. The hotel primarily serves those visiting the adjacent theme park and the Genting SkyWorlds casino, providing accommodation with direct access to entertainment.
The Venetian & The Palazzo, Las Vegas
Together, these two luxurious resorts form the largest hotel complex in Las Vegas and the second largest in the world. The Venetian led from the very beginning, with every room being a spacious, oversized suite. The Palazzo offers even more luxurious accommodations. Together they feature over 7,000 suites, an incredible shopping mall with canals where guests can take gondola rides, a huge convention center, and more than 40 restaurants by celebrity chefs such as Wolfgang Puck and Thomas Keller.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas
The MGM Grand is not just a hotel, but includes a truly large casino, a 6.6 acre pool complex, and an arena with 16,800 seats. In essence, it is not a simple lodging, but a small city. This iconic hotel set new standards for Las Vegas mega resorts when it opened in 1993. The Emerald Tower of the hotel was added later, expanding its capacity to nearly 6,900 rooms. The MGM Grand Garden Arena hosts major boxing matches and concerts, while the Hakkasan nightclub at the property remains one of the top nightlife destinations in Las Vegas.
The Luxor, Las Vegas
It is almost impossible not to notice the 30 story black glass pyramid of the Luxor on the Las Vegas skyline. The hotels Egyptian aesthetic extends across the entire property, from the massive Sphinx in front to the walls lined with hieroglyphs inside. Its size is so great that the atrium of the hotel could accommodate nine Boeing 747 airplanes in a vertical arrangement. The Luxor has 4,400 rooms and even hosts historical exhibitions.
Ambassador City Jomtien, Thailand
Spreading over 40 acres of impressive beachfront in Pattaya, Ambassador City Jomtien holds the title of Thailands largest hotel. This expansive resort complex resembles a small village with towers, eleven restaurants, and five pools. The property caters largely to guests who arrive for holidays as well as conferences, while offering direct access to Jomtien Beach. It is about 90 minutes from Bangkok, and what makes it so special is the low prices combined with luxurious amenities. The hotel operates like a self contained city with its own shopping center, beauty salon, and even a medical center.
The Excalibur, Las Vegas
This medieval castle on the Las Vegas Strip offers family friendly entertainment at affordable prices. The distinctive design of Excalibur includes turrets, bridges, and colorful banners that make it stand out on the Las Vegas skyline. In the castles towers there are nearly 4000 rooms, and inside the hotel guests can admire the knights and the vast Fun Dungeon arcade. The property recently underwent a $100 million renovation that modernized the rooms, while preserving the medieval charm in the public spaces.
The Venetian Macao, Macao
The Venetian Macao surpasses its Las Vegas counterpart in both size and luxury. This Asian version of the hotel features the largest casino in the world and a shopping mall that has three indoor canals with gondolas. The propertys Cotai Arena hosts major sporting events and concerts. What makes this resort unique is the blend of Italian and Chinese influences, and there are even Portuguese restaurants with Venetian style architecture and a restaurant awarded a Michelin star.
Izmailovo, Moscow
Built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, this enormous Soviet-era complex remains to this day the largest hotel in Europe. The four identical towers (named Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta) surround a central convention center near the historic Izmailovo Kremlin market. Recent renovations have modernized many rooms. Its 5000 rooms can host nearly all participants in major Moscow conferences. The property offers impressive views toward the Kremlin, and despite its size you can find rooms at budget prices.
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, Las Vegas
Although it is not the largest by number of rooms, Wynn and Encore together represent the epitome of luxury among the biggest resorts. From custom-made furnishings to the curated art collection valued in the hundreds of millions, the property reflects the exacting standards of Steve Wynn. The hotel complex features a golf course, a Ferrari/Maserati dealership, and some of the most impressive nightclubs and restaurants in Las Vegas. What truly makes it stand out is the personalized guest service despite its size.
