A hotel that cost its creators a pretty penny.

Unique style and luxury - this is what can be said about the most expensive hotels in the world. Here, there have been passionate newlyweds, night madness, and gambling. TravelAsk will tell you about the most expensive and one of the most memorable hotels in the world.

Marina Bay Sands

The hotel is located in Singapore, on the shores of Marina Bay. It has been welcoming guests since 2010.

This is not just a hotel, it is a whole complex that includes a Science and Art Museum, where various exhibitions take place, shops of famous brands, a first-class casino, seven restaurants with exquisite cuisine, two theaters that host Broadway musicals, and even an ice rink.

This is an entire entertainment industry. And it is crowned by a pool and a garden. Moreover, in the literal sense of the word: all this splendor is located on the roof of the hotel, which connects three buildings.

The hotel is very large: it comprises three 55-story towers, each 200 meters tall. On the roof, there is a terrace shaped like a gondola: this is where the aforementioned pool and garden, covering an area of 12,400 square meters, are located.

The hotel ranks 17th on the list of the largest buildings and structures in the world (by floor area).

Construction according to feng shui and inspiration from cards

The creators of Marina Bay Sands achieved their goal: they changed the face of tourism in Singapore by building something extraordinary.

The hotel was designed by architect Moshe Safdie. He claims to have been inspired by a deck of cards. There are 2561 rooms available for guests. The hotel's design is approved by feng shui masters: the rooms are furnished with modern dark wood furniture, there are carpets on the floor, and of course, there is a television and free internet.

But the real decoration of the rooms is the French windows, which offer a view of Singapore.

And, as it should be, for all guests there are complimentary tea, slippers, and toiletries.

The hotel is located in the city center, close to the business district and just a few minutes' walk from Singapore's best shopping complex.

The hotel cost its client, the Las Vegas Sands group, an incredible sum: 8 billion dollars.

Gondola at a height of 200 meters

The main highlight of the building, of course, is the roof. Seeing this is something you will never forget. Here you will find the SkyPark observation deck, a pool serving cocktails, a landscaped garden, a night club, and a spa center.

The observation deck is one of the largest in the world, with an area of 12,400 square meters. From here, there is a breathtaking view of the city. It can accommodate about 4,000 people. Entry to the observation deck is paid: around 15 dollars.

The pool, 146 meters long, is exclusive to hotel guests.

A Place Where You Can Try Your Luck

The true heart of Marina Bay Sands is its casino, by the way, one of the most expensive in the world. There are about 1000 gaming tables and around 200 types of games. In addition, there are 30 private areas and approximately 1500 slot machines.

The casino is very popular among tourists. But for Singaporeans, it is not so easy to enter: they pay a tax to visit it. Naturally, individuals under 21 years of age are not allowed in the casino. Additionally, a dress code must be observed when visiting.

And where would we be without good food: it features chefs Waku Ghin and Guy Savoy, who are quite well-known in their field. The cuisine is exquisite and delicious.

By the way, a room in the hotel, according to booking, does not cost that much: from 500 to 1500 dollars per night. Of course, it depends on its class.

The Top Three

In second place is the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi. It is truly enormous: its length between the two wings is 1 kilometer. Here, you can find everything: pools, a spa and fitness center, a kids' club, and even camel riding.

The construction of this hotel cost nearly 6 billion dollars.

In third place is also Singapore. More precisely, the entire Resorts World complex on the island of Sentosa, which belongs to Singapore. Here, you will find the largest oceanarium in the world, a vast number of restaurants and shops, as well as one of the largest amusement parks. The construction of all this splendor cost about 5 billion dollars.