April 30, 2025
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Guinness World Records: Top 10 Hotel & Travel Marvels

From ancient inns to architectural marvels, the hospitality world is full of record-setting wonders. Here’s a curated list of standout hotels that have earned a place in the Guinness World Records:

Largest Hotel by Rooms
First World Hotel, Malaysia – 7,351 rooms make it the largest hotel globally.

Tallest Hotel Building
Gevora Hotel, Dubai – At 356.33 meters, it’s the tallest hotel in the world.

Highest Outdoor Infinity Pool
Address Beach Resort, Dubai – Located on the 77th floor at 293.9 meters.

Oldest Operating Hotel
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, Japan – Operating since 705 AD, run by the same family for over 50 generations.

Longest Cantilevered Building
The Link at One Za’abeel, Dubai – Spanning 226 meters, it connects two towers with luxury spaces.

Most Swimming Pools in a Resort
Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson, Malaysia – Features 643 pools, with a private one for each overwater villa.

Most Overwater Villas in One Resort
Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson, Malaysia – 522 villas arranged in a hibiscus pattern.

Deepest Pool for Diving
Y-40 Deep Joy, Italy – At Hotel Terme Millepini, it reaches 42.15 meters deep.

Smallest Hotel
Eh’häusl, Germany – Just 2.5 meters wide, it accommodates only two guests.

Hotel on the World’s Shortest Street
Mackays Hotel, Scotland – Located on Ebenezer Place, only 2.06 meters long.