Waterworld

Location: Songjiang, China
Designer: Atkin?s Architecture Group
Status: Concept

This spectacular design by Atkin?s Architecture Group deservedly won the first prize award last year in an international design competition. The 400-bed resort hotel features underwater public areas, guest rooms, cafes, and restaurants. The major attraction is the extreme sporting facilities including a luxurious swimming pool, rock climbing and bungee jumping.

What more to say, the pictures are screaming BLISS. (Photo Credit: TheCoolHunter)

The Hotel Burj al-Arab

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Designer: Tom Wright (WS Atkins PLC), Khuan Chew
Status: Complete
Estimated project cost: $650 million
Cost per person: $1,000 to over $28,000 per night, $75 to have a glimpse from inside

Considered, unofficially, the world?s first and only 7-star hotel, the Burj al-Arab is a truly the most luxurious hotel imaginable and hence we couldn?t help including it in this list of futuristic hotels, which also perhaps triggered architects around the world to look beyond the fence.

The tallest, 321-metres (1,053 ft), hotel, designed as a sail of a dhow, is constructed on an artificial island 280-metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach. The hotel boasts of the world?s tallest atrium, which is 180-meters (590 feet) tall.

The suspended helipad on the top adds to the grandeur of the hotel. The lavish interior skillfully mingles the best of design ethics from both the east and the west. The 8,000 square meters of 22-carat gold leaf and 24,000 square meters of 30 different types of marbles give the hotel an enigmatic touch.

The 28 double-story floors of the hotel accommodate 202 luxury suites with prices ranging from $1,000 to over $28,000 per night (for the Royal Suite). The hotel also features 8 restaurants, including bars and lounges, latest business, conferencing, fitness and recreational facilities. Carved in the midst of white beaches and the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the Burj Al Arab is a dream come true.

The Hotel Burj al-Arab

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Designer: Tom Wright (WS Atkins PLC), Khuan Chew
Status: Complete
Estimated project cost: $650 million
Cost per person: $1,000 to over $28,000 per night, $75 to have a glimpse from inside

Considered, unofficially, the world?s first and only 7-star hotel, the Burj al-Arab is a truly the most luxurious hotel imaginable and hence we couldn?t help including it in this list of futuristic hotels, which also perhaps triggered architects around the world to look beyond the fence.

The tallest, 321-metres (1,053 ft), hotel, designed as a sail of a dhow, is constructed on an artificial island 280-metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach. The hotel boasts of the world?s tallest atrium, which is 180-meters (590 feet) tall.

The suspended helipad on the top adds to the grandeur of the hotel. The lavish interior skillfully mingles the best of design ethics from both the east and the west. The 8,000 square meters of 22-carat gold leaf and 24,000 square meters of 30 different types of marbles give the hotel an enigmatic touch.

The 28 double-story floors of the hotel accommodate 202 luxury suites with prices ranging from $1,000 to over $28,000 per night (for the Royal Suite). The hotel also features 8 restaurants, including bars and lounges, latest business, conferencing, fitness and recreational facilities. Carved in the midst of white beaches and the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the Burj Al Arab is a dream come true.

Rosewood Mansion

The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

The hotel: Once a private residence of Texas cotton magnate, Sheppard King, this early 20th century European Renaissance style building is more of an extravagant house than a hotel. It is famous for its sophisticated style and attentive service.

The Rosewood Manshion

Awards for The Rosewood Mansion include Zagat’s top U.S. hotel and Travel + Leisure’s top hotel for service in the world. It’s been rated with five stars by Mobil Travel for the last 18 years and five diamonds by AAA for the last 17 years.

Turtle Creek

Accommodation, services and amenities: The Rosewood Mansion has 143 enormous old-fashioned guest rooms and suites (smallest ones are 450 square feet) and some rooms with marble fireplaces. Open French doors and view the city from private balconies. Be greeted by fresh flowers and original artworks in rooms with walk-in closets and marble bathtubs.

Outside restaurant

Other room amenities include:

• 100% cotton bed and bath linens
• Complimentary bottled water
• Coffee or tea maker
• Cable or satellite TV
• High-speed internet access
• Mini bar

Other hotel services are:

• 24 hour front desk and room service
• 24 hour pressing service and security system
• Health and Fitness studio
• Babysitting and childcare facilities
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Bar/Lounge
• Housekeeping twice a day
• Massage service
• 2:1 guest-to-staff ratio

Dining: The Mansion’s restaurant features the acclaimed American cuisine of Chef John Tesar. You can choose to dine at the Terrace or the Pool Terrace for outdoor dining, at the 20-seat Chef’s Room for premier culinary taste, or at their Private Dining Rooms for that private special event.

Bathroom

The rate: An estimated hotel rate starts at $350

Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort Bali

Bali is a wonderful island of Indonesia. It has been Indonesia’s largest tourist destination. Therefore, some of the best hotels in Asia or even in the world are situated in Bali, Indonesia.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Bali Le Meridien Nirwana

Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort Bali is one of the best hotels of Bali. You can experience the Indonesian culture during your stay. It is located on the south coast of Bali. It is just about 20 kilometers away from the Ngura Rai International Airport. Since the hotel is just within walking distance to Tanah Lot Temple, the temple can be seen right from the hotel.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Bali

You can choose from the different rooms they have. The rooms have sophisticated ambience. Most of the rooms are furnished with very warm earth tones. This makes you feel that nature is just within your reach. You can choose whether you want an ocean or a garden view room. There are also executive suites wherein you can enjoy big and luxurious living rooms.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Le Meridien Golf

Enjoy also the room and hotel facilities offered during your vacation. Rooms are fully air-conditioned. You get to enjoy watching TV because of the cable or you can choose from the pay-per-view movies. When you want to get some fresh air, the balcony is ready for you. Private bathrooms are also provided.

Best Hotels and Spas: Le Meridien Golf & Spa Resort Bali

For those who are having a vacation but still can not leave their work in their offices, modem/data port connection and telephone are also provided. The hotel itself offers services that will surely make you stay longer. Some of these services include: baby sitting, currency exchange, laundry facilities, beauty salon, spa, sauna, restaurant, shopping arcade and of course, the outdoor and indoor swimming pools.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Best Vacations

Room rate depend on the room you choose. They range from $242-$654.