Tallest Hotels in the World

#144 – The shortest of the hotels on our list is the 36-story Loews Philadelphia, which is located in the city of brotherly love’s first-ever skyscraper. // (c) 2013 Loews Hotels & Resorts

#144 – The St. Regis Mexico City, designed by architectural legend Cesar Pelli, is ensconced in the sleek, 31-story Torre Libertad, and overlooks the Paseo de la Reforma in the heart of one of the city’s most exciting zones. // © 2013 Starwood Hotels & Resorts

#139 – The Hilton San Francisco Union Square stands at 493 feet and offers fantastic views of San Francisco’s skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. // (c) 2013 Hilton Hotels & Resorts

#134 – The 40-story, W-shaped Peninsula Bangkok, at 495 feet, is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. // (c) Peninsula Hotels & Resorts

#132 – Set on the largest waterfront urban resort on the West Coast, the 40-story Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego features stunning views of the city and San Diego Bay. // © 2013 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

#128 – One of the most iconic buildings in the Big Apple, the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel has stood against the city skyline since 1962. The sophisticated 1,781-room property recently underwent a $160 million renovation. // © 2013 Starwood Hotels

#118 – Located minutes from the famed Petronas Twin Towers, the 37-story Hilton Kuala Lumpur Sentral soars to 505 feet and enjoys a six-way tie as the world's 118th-tallest hotel. // © 2013 Hilton Hotels & Resorts

#118 – Also clocking in at 505 feet, the 45-story Sheraton Grande Ocean Center in the Segaia Resort, located in Southern Japan’s Miyazaki city, is home to the Phoenix Country Club, the top-rated golf course in Japan. // (c) 2013 Seagaia Resort

#99 – The impressive 45-story Westin New York is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, within walking distance of 40 theaters and world-famous shops and restaurants. // © 2013 Starwood Hotels & Resorts

#90 – When it opens in October 2013, Hyatt Times Square will be Manhattan’s largest new Hyatt hotel in more than 30 years. The 487-room hotel is anticipated to reach 550 feet. // © 2013 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

#86 – The AAA, Four Diamond-rated Sheraton Downtown Dallas Hotel has an ideal location in the heart of downtown Dallas’ arts district. The 42-story building tops out at 550 feet. // © 2013 Starwood Hotels

#74 – The 37-story Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai soars to 564 feet. // © 2013 Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

#74 – For a nominal extra fee, clients can book an Executive Club room on the 37th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, with some of the finest panoramic views of China’s largest city. // © 2013 Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

#73 – Located in the heart of Korea’s port city, Busan, the 41-story Lotte Hotel Busan accommodates 760 guestrooms. // © 2013 Lotte Hotels & Resorts

#66 – The Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview, one of Trip Advisor’s Incredible View Hotels for 2013, overlooks both the Canadian and American Falls. Its brand new, 53-story all-suite tower is Canada’s tallest. // © 2013 Hilton Hotels & Resorts

#65 – Located a stone’s throw from the MTV store, the 53-story W New York – Times Square is located in the middle of New York’s vibrant theater district, with most major museums just a few blocks away. // © 2013 Starwood Hotels & Resorts

#29 – At 679 feet, the 48-story DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai-Pudong (formerly the Sofitel Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong) is the 29th-tallest hotel in the world. // © 2013 Hilton Hotels & Resorts

#29 – The revolving X-Sensation Restaurant at the top of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Shanghai – Pudong features majestic views of Shanghai. // © 2013 Hilton Hotels & Resorts

At 811 feet, Bangkok's State Tower is the city’s fourth-tallest building and, while it is not an all-hotel building, it houses the five-star Lebua at State Tower hotel. // (c) 2013 Lebua at State Tower

The Sky Bar, located in State Tower's Dome at Lebua, is the world’s highest open-air bar, overlooking a panoramic view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River. // (c) Lebua at State Tower

#15 – At 70 stories and 727 feet, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is the tallest hotel in the United States, and the 15th-tallest hotel in the world. // (c) 2009 Patricia Drury / Flickr.com

#13 – Located in the heart of Nagoya, near the all-new Central Japan International Airport, the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel has the largest guestrooms in Nagoya, all of which feature panoramic views of the city. // © 2013 Y. Shimizu / JNTO

An iconic building set in the heart of Macau, at 846 feet, the Grand Lisboa is Macau’s tallest building. Set inside is the Grand Lisboa Hotel, one of Asia’s finest casino hotels. // © 2013 Grand Lisboa Hotel

Located on the 53rd to 87th floors of the Shanghai’s Jin Mao Tower, in the heart of the Pudong financial and business district, Grand Hyatt Shanghai was included in the 2000 Millennium edition of the Guinness Book of Records as the highest hotel in the world. // © 2013 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

The Grand Hyatt Shanghai's most dramatic architectural feature is the 33-story atrium which starts on the 56th floor. // © 2013 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

The InterContinental Nanjing is located in the Nanjing-Zifeng Tower, the tallest building in Nanjing, and was the first top luxury international hotel in the region. From here, guest can enjoy views of Xuanwu Lake, Purple Mountain and the urban skyline. // © 2013 InterContinental Hotels

Located adjacent to the Masjid al Haram, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel is located in one of the world’s tallest buildings. The 76-story hotel in Saudi Arabia features a 130-foot Royal Clock, visible from 10 miles away, which announces daily prayers to the Muslim world. // (c) 2013 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Afraid of heights? Consider the Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea, which at 1,200 feet below sea level is located at the lowest point on earth. // (c) 2013 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

#1 – At 1,164 feet and 72 stories, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is just 75 feet shorter than New York City’s famed Empire State Building, and holds the title of World’s Tallest Hotel from the Guinness Book of World Records. // (c) 2013 Marriott Hotels & Resorts