There are lots of hotels out there that have built their reputation on impressing people with tremendousness. Though such projects are a magnet for tourists, they are extremely expensive to build because of the costs of the materials, planning, construction, and labor; often the results are in the billions of dollars. This list includes well-known skyscrapers and unbeatable in their opulence casino resorts; we present to you our top-10 most expensive hotels built so far!
10. The Palazzo Las Vegas, $2.4 billion
Located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise in Nevada, USA, The Palazzo is a chic hotel and casino resort. It is also the tallest building in the state of Nevada. Other than hotel and casino, the complex includes the Sands Convention Center, Venetian Resort and Casino. The Palazzo offers the largest standard rooms on the Las Vegas Strip – 720 square feet (67 square meters) per guest room. This complex is the second largest in the world.
9. The City of Dreams, $2.4 billion
The City of Dreams is located in Cotai, which is the heart of Macao’s entertainment scene. It offers an impressive collection of experiences – unforgettable entertainment, designer shopping, Michelin-starred restaurants, famous art and architecture, and so on. The City of Dreams includes a variety of hotels: world-renowned Grand Hyatt Macau, five-star Nüwa, the Countdown Hotel, and provocative The Libertine.
8. The Venetian Macao, $2.4 billion
The Venetian Macao is a 3000 suites casino hotel on the Cotai Strip, Macao. It is the largest casino in the world and the biggest single-structured hotel in Asia. More than 350 world-class shops are there to satisfy every shopping need of the guests in a beautifully reconstructed Venice’s Grand Canal. An incredible range of dining options includes the Michelin-starred Golden Peacock.
7. Wynn Las Vegas & Encore, $2.7 billion
Wynn Las Vegas and its sister resort Encore have received a record number of Forbes Travel Guide Five Star awards as an independently operated hotel. With their exciting design, they created to be explored and discovered. In total, these two expensive hotels have 4,750 rooms that are known for their panoramic views. Encore has a modern vibe, whereas The Wynn is a more traditional hotel, but both of them will definitely bring your Las Vegas experience to a whole new level.
6. Emirates Palace, $3 billion
Emirates Palace is owned by a subsidiary of the government of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. This expensive hotel is a fine example of Arabian design; it was built to host the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit and still acts as a venue for high-profile conferences to this day. Emirates Palace is the favorite stay of politicians and celebrities. The hotel is situated on a 0,8 mile (1.3 km) private beach; it features 394 suites and guestrooms, 40 meeting rooms, 12 restaurants and bars, and so on. Other facilities include two swimming pools, a marina, a luxury spa, and two fitness centers.
5. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, $4.1 billion
The Cosmopolitan is one of the city’s most renowned resorts. Its guests enjoy residential-styled accommodations with private terraces and scenic views, exceptional dining thanks to world-class chefs, and a vibrant nightlife. Combined with a number of hand-selected boutiques, a huge casino, and spa, it redefines luxury Las-Vegas experience.
4. Wynn Palace (Macao), $4.2 billion
Wynn Palace in Macao is a 28-story building featuring more than 1,700 luxurious rooms and suites, amazing restaurants, a deluxe spa, and a great variety of the world’s finest designer labels. So this latest entry in the Wynn Resorts family was created to set a completely new standard in the highest level of hospitality.
3. Resorts World Sentosa, $4.9 billion
Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore’s ultra-premium gem, is located on Sentosa, the resort island. On its territory, you’ll find Universal Studios Singapore, the largest Aquarium in the world, Dolphin Island, the Maritime Experiential Museum, and Adventure Cove Waterpark. Combined with six unique expensive hotels, a casino, several amazing signature restaurants, and a world-renowned spa, it’s an all-in-one you don’t want to miss out on.
2. Marina Bay Sands, $5.5 billion
Marina Bay Sands is an iconic hotel, which comprises of three huge towers, 2,560 suites of various types. One of the remarkable features is the SkyPark which floats atop the hotel towers at a height of 650 feet (200 m). There is an observation deck, restaurants, gardens, and an infinity pool with a truly breathtaking view. Shopping fans will enjoy rows and rows of retailers at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
1. Abraj Al-Bait, $15 billion
Our winner, Abraj Al-Bait is a complex of seven skyscraper hotels situated next to the largest mosque in the world and Islam’s most sacred site, the Great Mosque of Mecca. The central tower features the Clock Tower Museum, which occupies four floors on top. There are two large prayer rooms and a hotel for the millions of pilgrims, who go to Mecca every year to participate in the Hajj. Abraj Al Bait the tallest (1,972 ft or 601 m) and most expensive hotel in the world with the total cost equal to $15 billion USD.
