World Most Inclined Tower: Hyatt Hotel

Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi is set to enter the Guinness Book of Records as the ‘world’s most inclined tower.’ It will lean 4 times as far as Leaning Tower of Pisa.


Capital Gate will accommodate the 5-star Hyatt at Capital Centre hotel and will provide the most exclusive office space in Abu Dhabi. The tower forms a major part of the Capital Centre development, a $2.2 billion business and residential micro city being constructed around the thriving Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The new 200 room, 5-star hotel to be operated by Hyatt International will open in late 2009 and will be the first Hyatt operated hotel in the UAE capital. In recognition of its significance and its stature, Hyatt International has named the hotel ‘Hyatt at Capital Centre’. It will be one of the most exclusive business hotels in the world. Hyatt International already operates 3 luxury hotels in Dubai, UAE under the brands Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency.

Capital Gate leans westward an astonishing 18 degrees; by comparison the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans less than 4 degrees. Because of its unique posture, the tower is being constructed on top of an incredibly dense mesh of reinforced steel. The dense mesh sits above an intensive distribution of 490 piles which have been drilled 30 meters underground to accommodate the gravitational, wind and seismic pressures caused by the lean of the building.

Its graceful, asymmetric diagonal structure, known as a ‘diagrid’, supports the tilting external load of the building and we believe that this is the first building in the world to use a pre-cambered core. Other diagrid buildings include the Hearst Tower in NYC and the “Gherkin” in London.

Besides being believed to be the ‘world’s most inclined’ building, Capital Gate also features 728 unique custom-made diamond-shaped glazing panels. Due to the structure’s curving shape, each pane of glass is different and each will be fitted at a slightly different angle.

Water World Hotel in Dubai

The Water World Hotel is no other than The Atlantis Hotel in Dubai, which was opened on September 24th, 2008. The hotel is situated on 113 acres of the Palm Jumeirah and boasts over 1,539 rooms, two of which have the bedroom and bathroom views directly into the mesmerizing underwater world of the Ambassador Lagoon. The restaurant’s specialty is sea food and and offers gourmet seafood with views of the exotic marine life of the Ambassador Lagoon. You can also delight yourself with a 42-acre waterpark, a shark tank, spa and may other things to make your stay pleasant.

The New Berns Hotel

The Berns Hotel in Stockholm was built in 1863 in the heart of the city. It was designed by the architect Olle Rex and the material used is mainly marble and cherry wood. The wood accentuates and softens the rooms creating a warm and very pleasing atmosphere. The marble adds to the feeling of elegance. Now it’s time for the rooms to be renewed. A team of young architects called The Olle Rex Arkitektbyra is in charge of this project. They promise a project like no one has ever seen before: “a bed like a trampoline, a unique ‘bathroom’, technically very advanced materials and detailing and much more.”

Luxury hotel built in a cave

In the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey, listed as one of the most romantic locations in wedding and honeymoon magazines, Gamirasu is a 25 room hotel that has been restored from a Byzantine monastic retreat in 1999. So, if you choose to stay there, you’ll be living in the same “room” as someone, most likely a monk, 2500 years ago.

Each room is different from another in size, shape or qualities, and of course, price. The restaurant will serve you breakfast and dinner. The dinner is presented in a typical Cappadocian style with six Turkish dishes.

Among other activities, the hotel offers: horse riding, body care massage, turkish cuisine course, whirling dervishes, yoga & massage therapy.

One of the most booked type of vacation at Gamirasu is honeymoon. But, if you really want something magic, why not organize your wedding in the luxurious cave hotel?

Lebua at State Tower

lebua at State Tower is an all-suite hotel with breathtaking views of Bangkok from every room. Everything about lebua spells exclusive, and luxury is a theme that runs throughout every suite and facility in the hotel. The award-winning hotel is managed by lebua Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd., who specializes in creating new concepts in luxury hospitality: hotels, resorts, and restaurants. In addition to the Dome and lebua at State Tower, lebua Hotels & Resorts also manage one of the world’s ultimate private luxury retreats, Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua, in Rotorua, New Zealand.

Luxury Hotels in Isolated Locations: IceHotel, Sweden

If we said the Explora Hotel on Easter Island was the most isolated luxury hotels in the world, we were wrong.

The IceHotel is the latest, craziest name on the Luxury Hotel circuit and it's 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden.

It's the world's first ice hotel and it's exactly what it says on the packet - a hotel with over 80 individually designed rooms, a bar, reception, and even a church, all made entirely out of blocks of ice taken from the nearby Torne River.

Colder than ice
You'll be wondering what the weather's like inside this baby. Rest assured, it's pretty damn icy, between 17 and 28 degrees Fahrenheit all the time. You can't even warm yourself up in the bar, because all the glasses are made of ice too. No warmth for the wicked.

And how about snuggling up at bedtime? Thankfully, although the bed's made of ice, they've thoughtfully covered it in reindeer skin and provided a thermal sleeping bag to keep your bits from freezing off. Here's the hotel's advice on going to bed:

"Dress in warm thermal underwear, put on a hat and slip into the cozy sleeping bag. Share the whole surrealistic ice-night with someone special. Let it be a night to remember."

No doubt.

Warming up in the morning
Staff come to thaw you out in the morning with a mug of hot lingonberry juice, whatever that is, and then stuff you in a sauna until you can move again. You'll spend your day ice fishing, moose tracking, or skating about on dog and reindeer sled trips. And in the evening, you can come back and stay in one of the hotel's separate heated cabins. By all accounts, one night in the IceHotel is enough of an experience for anyone.

Whose idea was it anyway?
Trust the French to have come up with this crazy idea. The IceHotel was born when French artist Jannot Derid held an exhibition in an igloo near the village of Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, the location of the current IceHotel. The town's limited accommodation was packed out and some guests had to spend the night inside the igloo. They must have been the trendy crowd, because the idea caught on.

If you're in Paris, not Lapland, you can have a similar (shorter) experience at the Kube Hotel, which has an Ice Bar along the same lines.

Nice Prices
A night in the freezer will set you back anything between 1120 and 5200 Swedish Kronors (US$175 to US$815) per person sharing a double room, including breakfast. The hotel only exists between December and April - in summer, the whole jamboree is dismantled and thrown back into the river.

Underwater luxury hotel

Dubai is about to gain the first underwater luxury hotel in the world. The project, called Hydropolis, will cost more than half billion dollars and it represents the desire of General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prince of Dubai.

There are more than 150 companies involved in the project, and the hotel will have three main parts: the land station where guests will arrive, the connection tunnel and the main area of the hotel. Inside the building you will find 220 suites, a high tech cinema, restaurants, an entertainment park and a lot of attractions inspired by the sea.

The designer of the hotel is called Joachim Hauser, and here is a quote of his description about the project: “My general plan was to create a living space in the sea. My initial proposal was a deep-sea project, which looked very different. I had to adjust to the local reality of the natural surroundings and change to a shallow water construction. We want to create the first ever faculty for marine architecture because I believe that the future lies in the sea, including the future of city planning. I am certain that one day a whole city will be built in the sea. Our aim is to lay the first mosaic by colonising the sea.”

People involved with the project consider it to be much more than a hotel. Apart from the hotel guests they are expecting to receive around 3000 daily visitors. The interesting part is that if the project will turn out successful there are plans to create a branch of underwater hotels around the world

Royal Plantation Spa and Golf Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Built in the glamorous 1950’s, during a time characterized by extraordinary old-world luxury, this serene sanctuary still maintains a stellar reputation as one of Jamaica’s most exquisite resort-inns. Royal Plantation, a resort created exclusively for discerning adults, sits on a bluff soaring 25 feet above the shimmering Caribbean, granting each and every one of its 74 sumptuous suites heart-stopping views of the ocean. Bask blissfully on our spectacular twin beaches—glorious golden-sand coves where you can spend countless hours soaking in the sunshine and sipping on "mangosas," delivered ice-cold and sparkling to your hands by unobtrusive beach butlers.

Wynn Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, United States

The Wynn Las Vegas is located on the Las Vegas Strip, across the street from two of the nation's largest convention centers, on 217 acres at the former site of the legendary Desert Inn Resort and Casino. The resort showcases a 111,000 square foot casino, 2,716 hotel rooms, 19 distinctive dining experiences, a 2,087-seat showroom, 74,700 square feet of retail space, over 223,000 square feet of convention space, an exclusive on-site 18-hole championship golf course and state-of-the-art recreational facilities. The resort will feature a full-service Ferrari and Maserati dealership and art gallery displaying works from The Wynn Collection, which at various times has included works by such masters as Gauguin, Matisse, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Picasso.

Corniche, a Rosewood Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Rosewood Corniche is a flawless combination of the latest technology, spectacular design and unprecedented sophistication. Designed to cater to both the business and leisure traveler in complete harmony, Rosewood Corniche offers elegance and unparalleled personal service. The hotel is situated in the heart of Jeddah’s Corniche in the fashionable northern corner of the city and is within easy reach of key business, diplomatic and designer shopping districts. Each of the 127 rooms and suites looks out over the Red Sea and offers spectacular views.

Luxurious Hotels in Miami

Miami is known to be the global city of Southeastern Florida, United States. This is one county seat in Miami Dade County. It is a large city in the Miami metropolitan area. It has been ranked a global city because of its significance in the field of finance, media, commerce, arts, entertainment and international trade. Miami is home to many businesses like company headquarters, banks and media studios like for television.

Miami has also been ranked as the cleanest city in Florida. This is the main reason why more and more people are visiting the place. Because more tourists or guests visit the place, the city developed more hotels for their guest to stay in during their visit to Miami. Let us look into some possible luxury accommodations when planning to visit this wonderful city.

Bentley Hotel Miami

This hotel is located at the corner of 5th street and ocean drive. There are many sites nearby this place, most of which are just walking distances. Some of these are the Miami Beach Convention Center, Lincoln Road Mall, Regal Cinemas, Delano Hotel, Nightspots like Nikki Beach, Opium and Pearl, and Bayside Market.

Guestrooms and suites have warm decorations. It has been designed with full kitchenette equipment. They have a DSL connection at US $10 per day. Their bathroom is Italian marble with complete amenities and plush robes. Ideal accommodations for families are one or two bedroom suites.

The hotel has a rooftop pool and terrace. They have breathtaking ocean views. Oceanside promenade is available for guests to be able to walk and jog. Complimentary newspaper is also available. Fitness center and beach club can be easily accessed. Volleyball, tennis and golf facilities are available in the hotel.

When it comes to dining, the hotel has the famous 510 Ocean Restaurant South Beach. This restaurant offers a variety of American cuisines. One of the favorite salads they offer is a combination of lobster and mango, topped in vinaigrette dressing. This restaurant also offers a courtyard waterfall sound.

Astor Hotel Miami Beach

This is one hotel located at the Washington Avenue of Miami, right at the South Beach. One thing that draws the celebrities to visit this place is the diminutive art deco jewel.

The hotel has a lively local ground that crowds the lobby bar. Many renovations have been done to this hotel. In the year 2002, urban settings of the hotel were further improved. It then yields to an industrial feel of dark woods and contemporary furniture.

The rooms of Astor Hotels are decorated with modern colors, featuring plush and luxurious details. Modern amenities are also available in each room.

Astor Hotel's contemporary restaurant is called the Jonny V's. This restaurant features cuisines of one of Miami's best chefs. There is also a garden courtyard by the hotel. During night time, the hotel is the best place to drink and unwind. It offers more relaxing moments for visitors to enjoy.

Carillon Hotel has one hundred fifty guests' suites, all luxurious. Their room amenities are equally luxurious in ambiance. Spa, health and healing facilities and fitness center are available. There is also a cordial gathering space for all types of gathering.

There are many more luxurious hotels in Miami. Some of these offer great discounts, making them more affordable to those who want to see Miami. Explore the busy city of Miami and see how beautiful it is to be in there having your vacation. Bring your whole family with you.

Five Star Hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia's Autonomous Community. It is located on the Mediterranean Coast of Besos and Llobregat Rivers as well as west of Serra de Collserols ridge. Barcelona is the main economic center and the best loved European city by its visitors. A number of luxury hotels are located in Barcelona that offers the best of both worlds when it comes to a perfect accommodation. Below is the list of the five stars hotel in Barcelona.

Hotel Arts Barcelona
Hotel Arts Barcelona is a luxury hotel that offers panoramic views of the entire city and the Mediterranean Sea. It is located on the modern sea front port at Marian 19. The hotel is a member of The Ritz-Carlton family of hotels.

The award-winning hotel provides a contemporary architecture of 483 rooms. This includes 56 executive suites, 26 duplex apartments, 1 Japanese Suite, 1 Mediterranean Suite and 1 Presidential and Royal Suite.

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, terraced gardens, a spa on the 43rd floor, five restaurants, a casino, fitness center and a 1,000 square meters of function space for events and meetings. Guests are also dazzles with Spanish contemporary art collection and innovative dining. Internet surfers can avail of the wireless service at EUR 20 per hour. Pets are not allowed in this hotel.

Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel
Eurostars Grand Marina is a five star hotel located in the area of Port Vell and at the end of Iconic La Rambla. It is an ideal place for business travelers and leisure tourists. Eurostars is within the World Trade Center complex that offers its clients 40 spaces for all kinds of events

The hotel features 291 guest rooms; this includes the Superior, Deluxe, Premiere, City Suites, Junior, Marina and Presidential Suites. All rooms provide heating and air conditioning facilities. Most rooms have a separate dressing room, internet connection, safety deposit box, TV, telephone line and some have private terrace.

AB Skipper
AB Skipper is a stylish hotel located in Barcelona's Olympic Port. It is just 50 meters from the beach. The main location of the hotel is a fast access to the main roads, underground metro, trams and buses.

Rooms are designed in a contemporary style with areas of natural Mediterranean lights. The hotel provides premium comfort that combines business and leisure. There are 10 conference rooms and business centre. Facilities include a roof top for sea viewing with restaurants and bars such as the Blend Bar, Syrah Restaurant and the Malbec buffet restaurant.

Eurostars Bcn Design
Eurostars Bcn Design lies on the symbolic Passeig de Gracia and surrounded by the works of modernization like the luxury shops and cultural centers. The hotel was transformed into a boutique hotel by the Xavier Claramunt Architecture and Interior Design. Rooms have state-of-the-art facilities with the latest contemporary design.

The hotel has 75 spacious rooms. These rooms have 9 balconies, 1 atrium and 2 suites. Most rooms are equipped with a desk, central heating, magnetic locks, LCD TV, full-scale baths and a minibar. The hotel also gives a 24 hour room and luggage service, a gym and a free Wi-Fi access.

Hotel Pulitzer
Hotel Pulitzer is at Bergara 8 right beside the city center of Barcelona. It is just a few minutes away to Ramblas and Paseo de Gracia. The hotel is surrounded by the city museums and shopping centers.

The hotel has 91 modern style rooms equipped with standard amenities with mini bars that offer snacks and liquors. There is an automatic server system for temperature adjustment with anti-theft security control.

All these five star hotels offer world-class services starting from its restaurants, bars, room facilities, activities and policies. Barcelona is a beautiful district with attractive hotels, showcasing perfect stay in the heart of the city.

Luxury Hotels in Paris

One of the most romantic and historic cities in the world, Paris has a special place among all people who have visited this charming city. This city boasts of historic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. However, if you plan to visit Paris, look for more than just the landmarks; try and explore the streets and alleys of Paris that provide you with a true picture of this romantic and enchanting city. This city also prides itself at having some of the world's best and finest Paris luxury hotels.

The InterContinental is one of the most renowned luxury hotels in Paris. This grand hotel, which recently underwent a costly renovation, has luxurious guest rooms and suites that boast of a lavish interior. This hotel, which overlooks the Tuileries Gardens, has two world-class restaurants, a bar, a lobby lounge, a whirlpool, two Finnish saunas, and a fabulous spa that makes it one of the best Paris luxury hotels. Victoria Palace is also one of the best luxury hotels in Paris and located in the city's trendy Montparnasse neighborhood. Among the unique facilities extended by this world-class hotel is a daily weather report delivered each night to your room and the provision of robes and slippers in each room. The large and luxurious rooms that make your stay look like a royal one are instrumental in making the Victoria Palace one of the best Paris hotels. The hotel's bar and lounge are open to all guests till 1:00 a.m. Although this hotel is not located in the center of Paris, you are not far away from the city's attractions, shopping centers, and dining places.

The Ritz is another name for luxury and royalty in Paris. An ideal place to stay with your family, the Ritz welcomes all children with a gift, cuddly toy, and pint-sized robes. The big and luxurious rooms, a great indoor pool, and world-class service make the Ritz one of the best Paris hotels. This hotel has some of the prestigious and exquisite suites like the Ernest Hemingway, Elton John, or Coco Chanel. If you are looking for the best in Paris luxury hotels in a supreme neighborhood, the Park Hyatt Paris Vendome is a great place for you. This hotel, which has been marvelously constructed out of five different buildings, has a rich interior, courteous staff, and delicious food. Located in the heart of the City of Lights, Park Hyatt boasts of supreme artwork, interior, and décor that are comparable to the collections found at museums and are instrumental in making it one of the best Paris hotels.

If you are looking to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Paris life, Chateau d'Esclimont is the place for you! This hotel, which was made from an old castle, makes you feel like a royalty during your stay. The beautifully-decorated rooms along with 150-acre grounds, makes it one of the best luxury hotels in Paris. Chateau d'Esclimont is just an hour drive from Paris and is a perfectly ideal location if you are interested in exploring Chartres, Versailles, and the beautiful, chateau-filled Loire Valley.

Crescent Tower

35-storey Crescent Tower will be the first impressive 7-stars hotel in the capital of Azerbaijan. Construction works started in the last quarter of 2007