Better not take the stairs: World’s tallest hotel opens in Dubai towering 1,100ft over the skyline with 72 floors
Worldwide, Daily news | ankakh | February 27, 2013 23:53
Towering at an astounding 1,164 feet, the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai will be officially opened as the tallest hotel in the world tomorrow.
With 72 floors spread over 355 metres, the landmark luxury hotel has taken the Guinness Book of World Records title from the 1,093 feet Rose Tower, also situated in Dubai.
The hotel, which is owned by Emirates Group, boasts nine restaurants, five bars, two ballrooms, as well as a spa and health club.
The hotel has two towers — the tower due to open tomorrow contains 804 rooms and the second tower, which will have a further 804 rooms, is scheduled to open by 2014.
Room prices for one person per night start at $326 – the equivalent of around £215.
The hotel has the capacity to host a convention for up to 1,000 people.
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