There are lots of cool hotels with hundreds or even thousands of rooms, but some hotels are on a scale all their own! The hotels we are going to explore today all have over 3,500 rooms and are some of the largest in the world.
More than half of these hotels can be found on The Strip in Las Vegas, while several more are in Macau, a similar hotel and gaming strip in a special administrative region of China. Most of these hotels are part of large resorts that also have casinos, but a few will surprise you! Check out our list of the world’s largest hotels based on their number of rooms.
First World Hotel
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest hotel is First World Hotel & Plaza with 7,351 rooms. It is located at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia, an integrated mountaintop resort with six other hotels and multiple theme parks, casinos, and shopping malls. The hotel’s First World Plaza is home to shopping, dining, and an indoor theme park.
The Venetian Resort
One of only two hotels in the world with over 7,000 rooms, The Venetian Resort transports you from the glitter and lights of Las Vegas to the canals of Venice. Soak in the luxury and enjoy gondola rides, spa treatments, and one of their many pools, or take in a show. There is a casino on-site and premier opportunities for shopping, food, and nightlife.
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Another treasure of the Vegas Strip is MGM Grand Las Vegas which has a staggering 6,852 rooms. It was the largest hotel in the world when it opened, and also contains what was the world’s largest casino. The hotel’s facade includes a 50-ton, 45-foot tall lion statue, 11 statues of winged men, as well as multiple fountains and LED screens.
Abraj Al Bait, or The Clock Towers
Abraj Al Bait or The Clock Towers has 6,000 rooms and is a complex of seven hotels in Saudi Arabia located just 300 meters away from the Great Mosque of Mecca. The tallest of the hotel towers is 1,972 feet, making it the tallest building in Saudi Arabia and the sixth tallest in the world. The complex is home to a five-story shopping mall, an eight-story spire with a glass-covered base, and a scientific research center.
The Londoner Macao
The Londoner Macao in Taipa has 6,000 rooms. Once known as Sands Cotai Central, it was rebranded in 2021 with a London theme and completely redesigned in early 2023. It has a Crystal Palace atrium with a replica of the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, a shopping plaza, varied dining options, and lots of new London-themed attractions.
Izmailovo Hotel
The largest hotel in Russia and the sixth largest hotel in the world is the Izmailovo Hotel, with 5,000 rooms. Located in Moscow, ten minutes from Red Square and the Kremlin, the Izmailovo Hotel was the largest hotel in the world when it was built in 1980. The complex offers visitors luxury accommodations, fine dining options, and access to the renowned Oberoi Spa.
Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Resort
Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Resort is located on The Strip and has 4,748 rooms in its two buildings. This resort complex is home to award-winning restaurants, world-class shows, and nightlife beyond your wildest dreams at Encore Beach Pool. There is luxury shopping at Encore Esplanades and Wynn Plaza, golf at the Wynn Golf Club, or guests can enjoy a special treatment at The Spas and Fitness Centers at Wynn.
Barkhatnye Sezony
Built for the 2014 Winter Olympics, the Barkhatnye Sezony is located in Sochi, Russia, and has 4,688 rooms. The hotel now specializes in family vacations and wellness getaways where guests can explore the Black Sea coast. There are plenty of trails for hiking and bicycles can be rented to tour local attractions.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is another hotel complex that can be found on the Las Vegas Strip. While it isn’t even the largest hotel in Las Vegas it is still among the top ten largest hotels in the world and has 4,426 rooms. Aside from the amazing casino, guests can enjoy fitness centers, elevated dining experiences, Mandalay Bay Spa, Mandalay Bay Beach, Pool, and Shoppes At Mandalay.
Luxor Las Vegas
Located at the southernmost end of The Strip is Luxor Las Vegas with just over 4,400 rooms. The Luxor Casino has 120,000 square feet with 62 games and hundreds of slot machines. The complex offers multiple bars and restaurants for a rich nightlife as well as A-list resident entertainers at their shows. Guests can also enjoy various shopping options, a plethora of pools, and the Nurture Spa & Salon at Luxor.
Ambassador City Jomtien
Ambassador City Jomtien in Pattaya, Thailand ranks barely outside the top ten with 4,219 rooms. Located in Thailand’s second-largest city, it is the largest hotel in the country and covers 40 acres. The rooms are in five separate buildings and offer fantastic views of the local beaches and mountains. The complex is home to clubs, dining options, a sports center, a convention center, and Asia’s largest swimming pool.
Aria Resort & Casino
A smaller, but still impressively large hotel in Las Vegas is Aria Resort & Casino with 4,004 rooms. Like the MGM Grand and The Luxor, Aria Resort & Casino is operated by MGM. Their casino has slots, table games, and poker and features a fresh air ventilation system and unique cocktails. The resort has pools, cabanas, dining, and entertainment from acts like Cirque du Soleil.
Sheraton Grand Macao
The Sheraton Grand Macao has 4,001 rooms and is the largest Sheraton Hotel in the world. Its Kashgar Grand Ballroom is 52,645 sq ft and fits 5,000 people. The hotel and gaming complex has outdoor pools with private cabanas, a conservatory, a tea room, and a Sheraton-branded spa. There are also three restaurants on-site that specialize in British-inspired and authentic Cantonese food.
Excalibur Hotel and Casino
One of the 12 Las Vegas resorts to land on the list of the 20 largest hotels in the world, Excalibur Hotel and Casino has 3,981 rooms. Like other MGM hotels on The Strip, you will find plenty of shopping and dining here as well as diverse options for gaming, entertainment, and unique activities. This property stands out from the rest as a great host for events such as corporate meetings.
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace is a hotel and casino complex on the Las Vegas Strip that has 3,970 rooms. A Vegas landmark since 1966, the casino offers more than 1,300 slot machines and almost 200 different gaming tables. Within the complex, you can dine out, go to the spa, see a show, or hang out at the pool. Among hotels on The Strip, Caesars Palace is known for playing host to extravagant weddings.
Bellagio
Experience Las Vegas at Bellagio in one of their 3,933 rooms. In addition to their regular rooms, they have suites, dog-friendly rooms, and rooms with a view of their spectacular fountain. Their resort is home to four restaurants and has catering and private dining with menus featuring American, Asian, French, and Italian favorites. The casino has 40 poker tables with two high-limit areas. They also offer great nightlife and entertainment options.
Circus Circus Las Vegas
Circus Circus Las Vegas has 3,773 rooms. Located on The Strip, this hotel and resort has an amazing casino and all of the normal Las Vegas trappings, but what makes it unique is its theme park. The indoor theme park covers five acres and has more than 25 unique rides and attractions including Midway-style games. The Splash Zone and Pool features a 50-foot waterslide tower with three slides, a Splash Pad, and rentable cabanas.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo, Japan has 3,680 rooms. The hotel is located within five minutes of Tokyo Bay and walking distance of Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Imperial Palace. The hotel has a large outdoor seasonal pool, a fitness center, five on-site dining options, and a bar and lounge.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Another large-scale hotel and casino complex located in Sin City is Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Fontainebleau is a luxury hotel that has 3,644 rooms and an extensive fine art collection. It is home to a casino, Lapis Spa & Wellness, an IGK Salon, an IV Drip Center, and an extraordinary Oasis Pool Deck. There are also many fine dining and shopping options as well as entertainment from live shows to the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Resorts World Las Vegas
Rounding out the top twenty largest hotels in the world is Resorts World Las Vegas which has 3,506 rooms. It is one of 13 MGM properties located on the Las Vegas Strip. Resorts World Las Vegas hosts unique events and entertainment like Rodeo World (the annual National Finals Rodeo), Olympia Week the Ultimate Fitness Extravaganza, and art tours. They also feature dining and shopping attractions, pools, and a vibrant casino.
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