You have most likely noticed that any hotel you’ve ever stayed in proudly advertises their “star rating.” Most hotels in the United States operate on a five star or diamond system and hotels are judged based on their locations, services, accommodations, and amenities. Unfortunately, the worldwide travel industry has not been able to formalize a standard system within which to judge hotels.
This lack of professional standards means that some hotels run on a different system than others. While most countries cap their hotel rating systems at five, some use six or seven star ratings, claiming to be the homes of some of the most beautiful and prestigious hotels in the world. There is currently only one seven star hotel in the world, but there are a handful more under construction. Start planning your vacations now and be the first to see some of the amazing architectural wonders.
The Burj Al Arab
Construction on the Burj Al Arab in Dubai began in 1994 and was modeled after the sail of a famous Arabian ship. The appearance was created by using teflon-coated fiberglass and white materials that resemble a mast when viewed from a distance. The hotel is an architectural masterpiece. The foundation was constructed on an artificial island and the hotel is home to the world’s tallest atrium. While the Burj Al Arab likes to believe it is the world’s only seven-star hotel, it is officially known as a five-star deluxe hotel on the standard star system.
The hotel houses a mere 202 rooms, but each floor of the hotel is double layered. The deluxe hotel rooms range in size from approximately 1,800 square feet up to approximately 8,000 square feet. A room in the Burj Al Arab costs a minimum of $1,000 per evening and can increase in price up to $25,000 per night. The hotel is home to highly acclaimed restaurants, one of which is the home of the well known chef Kevin McLaughlin.
Morgan Plaza
The Morgan Plaza, also known as a seven-star luxury hotel, is still under construction is Beijing, China but it is anticipated that construction will be complete in March of 2008. The hotel itself will be situated in the Morgan Plaza and will be one of many various buildings in the bustling district of Changan. The hotel will be situated near a myriad of national landmarks.
It is hoped that the hotel, a pivotal building in the plaza long with pavilions, a temple, and a famous restaurant, will be completed before the Summer Olympics in Beijing in 2008. China stands to benefit greatly from increased tourism due to both the Olympics and the appeal of the new plaza itself.
The Flower of the East
Located on Kish Island in Iran, the Flower of the East began construction in 2004 and officials hope to see it reach completion by the year 2010. The hotel is the centerpiece of a complex development project which will include a number of hotels, residential condos, and businesses.
The Flower of the East hotel is designed to look exactly as it sounds – like a flower. Designed with a combination of Persian and Modern architectural influences, the seven-star hotel will be surrounded by a beautiful park and will be visible from every area of the development.
The Centaurus
The Centaurus hotel will be a seven-star hotel located in The Centaurus development project upon its completion, projected to be in 2010. Officials in Packistan hope that the entire plaza will serve as a symbol of both the country’s personal and international growth. The hotel itself will be 37 stories tall.
The Pentominium
The Pentominium, in Dubai, is better known as an apartment building as opposed to a hotel. Even still, once it is complete the building will be the second tallest building dedicated to residential living in the world.
The project broke ground in 2007 and the anticipated date of completion will be in the year 2011. The complex will aim to provide luxury amenities, much like a hotel, including butler service, the use of luxury vehicles, and sailing trips.
Source: Burj Al Arab, The Morgan Plaza, Flower of the East, The Centaurus, The Pentominium
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I think you missed this one: http://www.townhousegalleria.it/
There is a lot of fuss over Town House Galleria in Milan as well. It opened in March last year so it has been a full year since its running. Its not on a grand scale like Burj-ulArab but it is prime location and unlike Burj-ul-Arab they claim the 7 star status on their website as well.
I like the flower of the east..would luv to c it someday!
Yup the flower one is pretty sweet. Kinda makes me proud to be iranian lol (since not much else about my country does)
the pentominium is in dubai right?
Is the Flower of the East development project really still happening… I really haven’t heard much since 2006… Have they even broken ground?
nice one . . . dreaming to own one someday . . .=n_n=
The Morgan has been renamed Pangu, is anything but 5*. The adjacent buildings are all empty.
hello dears..i am from iran..did you see the flower of the east hotel in my country….but another 7* hotel in iran that we will have some years later is the persian gulf hotel that will be located in shiraz,iran,also i invite you to come to iran and shiraz to see persepolis(belongs to 2500 years ago),hafiz tomb,saadi tomb,afif abad garden,eram garden and 100 historical places in my country…see you soon….bye
hey, if anyone reads this or cares I recently visited Dubai and side triped to Abu Dabi where I saw an amazing hotel, The Emirates Palace, it’s incredible and deffinetly deserving of this list, check it out
You missed another one: Istanbul’s under-water hotel, Poseidon.
these are niiiiiiice. i wonder what it would be like to live in this
As per my knowledge Pentominium is planed in chenaai , India.
pls confirm
these are not only seven star hotels but also wonders of the world……………..
i love centaurus
I like the Flower Of the EAst too!
hey guys im from dubai… just wanted to let u know that a new hotel has jus opened called the atlantis in the palm islands of jumeirah it is also a seven star hotel with lots of facilities like casinos beach all around indoor swimming pool and stuff like that… check it out on the net… it will surely be an awesome experience to remember for life
i liked the burj al arab and i’ll surely visit it………….
been to Europe and Asia, seen the greatest and latest… you guys heard of the Inca City in Cusco, Peru right? Well, in 2009, investors from US and Ireland will begin the first 7 star hotel next to this already wonder of the world. Cannot wait to see this! In case you guys never been to this place before, it is highly recommended that you go, if you would like to recharge your energy that is, very extraordinary piece of the world.
i am just wondering to buy it i am very much intersted in iran property
i think my country is way behind
hey the Russians are on it - and they have is official
Wow! the “Flower of East” wich located in Persian gulf is wonderful.
i like to see that in Iran.
its great to hear that pakistan will soon be having a 7star hotel. thats great news to the pakis. thanks to this web site in letting us know this.
The Flower of East OOOmaaahhh …
i like centaurus and Burj ul arab
Yeah - the Burj Al Arab is trully amazing. If only I could actually afford to stay there rather than simply admire it. Those other hotels also look sweet. Here’s to winning the lottery eh ?
Thanks for the great info on 7 star hotels.
I think you’ve miseed the Grand Chola Hotel in Chennai.It is also a 7 Star Hotel .