Although for some people hotels are a place to spend the night, for others they are a home away from home. But the truth is that for everyone who travels, hotels are an integral part of the experience and in some cases it can be the most entertaining and pleasant part or completely forgettable.
However, we will all look at them, relax, rest and even pamper ourselves a little. Although the ways of traveling have changed and hotels have also evolved a lot, so there are surprising facts about them that very few know. So whether you’re a frequent flyer or just curious to know, we invite you to read on to find out.
The tallest hotel in the world
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest hotel in the world is in Dubai. It is the Gevora hotel, which is 356.33 meters or 1,169 feet tall from ground level to the top and has 75 floors and 528 rooms.
Nor there are hotels in the Vatican
The Vatican is the smallest country in the world, so it is not surprising that it does not have this type of facility. So those who want to visit the Vatican will have to look for accommodation in Rome.
Are there hotels in Antarctica?
Although it seems somewhat impossible, Antarctica has only one hosting facility. It is the White Desert luxury camp which has only six «suites» and is open in November and December.
The White Desert Hotel also holds the title of the most remote hotel in the world. Although with less than 1,000 people visiting the interior of Antarctica in any given year, it is not surprising.
The hotel of the future
When it comes to distinctive and high-tech hotels. The Henn na Hotel Nagasaki takes home an award as the world’s only hotel run by robots. Of course, all this takes place in Japan, a center of technological development for years.
Everything from check-in to getting your bags to your room is handled robotically, with facial recognition replacing key cards and room keys. In fact, your robot hosts can do just about everything, including providing you with weather updates.
But there’s more: the two wings of Nagasaki’s Henn na Hotel boast a combination of impeccable design and high-tech internal climate solutions that blend excitement with comfort, each with its own unique style.
an ice hotel
Fulfill all your fantasies of life in a world of ice at Quebec’s Hotel de Glace, where a brilliant sub-zero universe awaits. An artful mix of bold ice sculptures and immaculate lighting gives this establishment a resplendent beauty rarely seen elsewhere.
While most of the things you’ll see and touch are sculpted from ice, luckily your comforter and pillows aren’t. In fact, if the chill factor becomes too much to bear, head to the warm spa area to unwind in wonderful surroundings.
the biggest hotel
The largest hotel in the world (based on the number of rooms for rent) is the First World Hotel located in Resorts World Genting, Pahang, Malaysia. This resort has a total of 7,351 rooms, including 3,164 standard rooms, 292 deluxe rooms, 649 triple deluxe rooms, 480 superior deluxe rooms, and 136 World Club rooms.
The oldest hotel in the world
The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is the oldest hotel in the world, having its grand opening in the year 705, more than 1,300 years ago. It is one of the most popular types of ryokan hotels in Japan and is located in Hayakawa, Yamanashi prefecture, but it also competes for the title of the oldest company in operation! 52 generations of the same family have owned this traditional Japanese inn over the centuries.
the smallest hotel
The Eh’hausl hotel in Amberg, Germany holds the record for being the world’s smallest hotel at just 570 square feet (53 square meters). It can only accommodate two guests at a time.
The hotel with the most beds
The Izmailovo hotel in the Russian capital has the largest number of beds in a single hotel. This Moscow property has 7,500 beds within its walls.
The most expensive hotel room to stay in
At $100,000 a night, The Empathy Suite Sky Villa at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is the most expensive hotel room to stay in. Designed by Damien Hirst, it offers 9,000 square feet (836 square meters) on two floors, a chauffeur-driven car service, and $10,000 in credit to spend in the ground-floor casino, among other things. However, there is a 2-night minimum, so save $200,000 for this opportunity!
Some say that the North Pole Igloos company has the most expensive hotel rooms, priced at $105,000. However, this price includes 2 nights in Svalbard, Norway plus 1 night in the North Pole, as well as helicopter flights between Svalbard and the North Pole (only in April, the safest time of the year).
The hotel with the brightest light in the world
The Luxor Sky Beam that is shot into the sky from the top of the main pyramid of the Luxor Las Vegas hotel is the strongest beam of light in the world. At a brightness of 42.3 billion foot-candles, this beam of light can be seen at a distance of 443 km (275 miles).
The largest hotel room
The Grand Hills Hotel & Spa in Broummana, Lebanon holds title to the largest hotel suite in the world. Its “Royal Residence” offers a staggering 44,465 square feet (4,131 square meters) of space spread over 3 pavilions and 7 floors.
The only hotel made of salt
The Palacio de Sal is a hotel in Bolivia made entirely from blocks of salt. Guests are prohibited from licking the walls.