Art in Uzbekistan Plan

Famous hotels. 
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Famous hotels 
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Iconic hotels 
No matter how many times you do it, there’s still something so decadent about 
staying in a hotel. The crisp, clean sheets stretched over plush, comfy mattresses; 
the elegant design; the welcome from the reception. It’s got that slight naughtiness 
of a special treat. 
Of course, there are some hotels that take this feeling and maximise it beyond all 
belief. Some hotels that hit it out of the ballpark in terms of style, luxury, elegance 
and service. Unsurprisingly, these hotels have become world-famous. Travellers 
speak of them in hushed, respectful tones, treating people who have actually stayed 
in them with a reverend awe. 
There’s no one-size-fits-all model for these types of hotels, as you’ll see from this 
list. Some are modern, some carry decades of being top of the hotel game, some 
break the mould. Whether you’re looking to go all-out on your next holiday or just 
want to lust after some excellent hotels, have a look here at 10 of the most famous 
hotels in the world. 
Even from afar this iconic Singapore hotel is awe-inspiring so you can only 
imagine what it’s like once you get inside. What sticks out along the Marina shore 
skyline is those three towers which house the hotel, a casino, an ArtScience 
Museum and a convention centre. The amazing bridge that goes along the top of all 
three towers is the famous SkyPark with three acres of gardens, jogging space and 
swimming pools. Not to mention the incredible Gardens By The Bay being right 
next door… 
The 2,500 rooms are modern and luxurious, combining cosiness with all the 
modern conveniences guests desire. The views from the floor-to-ceiling windows 
are unbeatable. Inside the hotel you’ll find decadent spas, fine dining options with 
guest celebrity chefs and even a dance club – basically, you never need to leave. 
Once you see the breathtaking rooftop infinity pool (the biggest in the world), you 
won’t want to. If you ever have the opportunity to watch the sun go down and the 
city lights go on while floating in that pool, you won’t forget it. 
Even people who don’t travel much will have heard of this symbol of Dubai wealth 
and extravagance. With two enormous wings joined by a bridge arcing over the 
top, this world-famous hotel has a ‘myth of Atlantis’ theme, its own private beach 

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and dining to rival Michelin-starred restaurants. It was actually the first property 
built on Dubai’s renowned palm-shaped archipelago and owns its place with pride. 
From afar it has a very Disney-castle look and once you walk through the doors the 
fairy tale feel continues. Vast public spaces with grand pillars, elegant restaurants 
that feel like they’re from a cruise ship of yore, intricately tiled bedrooms with 
freestanding baths; the list of sumptuous details could go on. Visitors will find 
themselves in a mini-city where they can access the next-door waterpark, go to the 
spa or wander through the Aquarium. Hotels don’t get much more famous in the 
world than this. 
Both the highest and one of the most famous hotels in the world, Hong 
Kong’s Ritz-Carlton has been located on the 102
nd
to 118
th
storeys of the 
International Commerce Centre since 2011. As you’d expect from such a tall 
vantage point, the views over the buzzing city are spectacular and every room 
gives you a panoramic picture of Victoria Harbour. It’s so stunning that you could 
easily sit in your comfortable-as-a-cloud bed all day watching the world below. 
If you do venture out of your room (but the actual city seems too much), then 
you’ll find incredible dining options right there. Seriously, how often do you have 
to choose between One-Michelin star (Italian) or Two-Michelin star (Cantonese)? 
There’s a swimming pool (also with amazing views) to work off all that food; or 
you could head to the highest bar in the world for cocktails instead!
From the sleek and modern hotels to the grandly historic, this elegant five-star 
hotel in Vienna’s first district is worth visiting only for its stories and its speciality 
Sachertorte – even if you can’t stretch to the cost of a room! Opened by the Sacher 
confectioner family in the late 19
th
century, Hotel Sacher has had eccentric owners, 
risked bankruptcy and appeared in 
The Third Man 
after Graham Greene was a bar 
regular – and these are only a few of the tales associated with its long history. 
Nowadays it’s a decadent oasis of calm in Vienna with vast rooms, sumptuous 
décor and antiques lining the hallways. None of that modern minimalism here; 
velvet, brocade and gilding are the order of the day. This doesn’t mean it’s fusty, 
though: all modern conveniences are in place and the service is second to none.

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