The largest hotel in the world is currently the First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, with 7,351 rooms, officially recognized by Guinness World Records. Another major hotel complex is The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas, which has approximately 7,100 suites combined.
This article provides a ranking of the world’s largest hotels, including their room counts, sources, and latest update dates. It also covers detailed information about each hotel, explains how hotel size is measured, highlights the largest hotels on each continent, and explores upcoming hotels that may compete for the title of the largest hotel in the world in the future.
The 10 Largest Hotels in the World by Room Count
A hotel’s size isn’t measured only by how tall the building is. It also depends on how many rooms it has, and some hotels can host thousands of guests every night. This world’s largest hotels list ranks hotels and resort complexes by room count. Some complexes are counted as one because they share the same area and are managed together, such as The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas. If you care more about luxury than size, take a look at our list of expensive hotels in the world.
1. First World Hotel, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
First World Hotel is the largest hotel by number of rooms, with 7,351 rooms. That number earned it a place in the Guinness World Records as the biggest hotel in the world. The hotel is part of the Resorts World Genting complex, about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, and its colorful facade makes it easy to spot from far away. It first opened in 2001 and has since grown to three towers, all directly connected to entertainment venues and shopping centers.
2. The Venetian and The Palazzo, Las Vegas, United States
Second place goes to the complex made up of The Venetian and The Palazzo, which together have about 7,092 rooms, all of them suites. The Venetian opened in 1999 with a design based on the city of Venice, complete with canals and gondolas. The Palazzo followed in 2007 as a sister tower. The two buildings are connected, so guests can move between casinos, restaurants, and convention areas without going outside. If you enjoy themed properties like this one, see our picks for the most unique hotels in the world.
3. MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States
MGM Grand opened in 1993 and has since become a landmark on the Las Vegas Strip. It has about 6,488 rooms, including the units at The Signature at MGM Grand. The resort is known for its emerald-green exterior and the large lion statue at its entrance. Besides its rooms, it has a large performance arena, big swimming pools, and a range of well-known restaurants.
4. CityCenter (ARIA and Vdara), Las Vegas, United States
The CityCenter complex combines ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel & Spa, with a total of about 5,497 rooms. Both opened in 2009 and share a modern, glass-heavy design that sets them apart from the themed resorts elsewhere in Las Vegas. ARIA is a full resort with a casino, while Vdara is a non-gaming hotel with suites that include kitchenettes.
5. Izmailovo Hotel, Moscow, Russia
The Izmailovo Hotel was built to house visitors for the 1980 Summer Olympics, and it is still the largest hotel in Europe today. The complex has about 5,000 rooms spread across four buildings: Alpha, Beta, Vega, and Gamma-Delta. While the largest hotel in Asia, First World Hotel, holds the top spot overall, Izmailovo leads its own continent by a wide margin. Its location near Izmailovo Park and the Izmailovsky Kremlin souvenir market makes it popular with tourists.
6. Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States
Mandalay Bay opened in 1999 at the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip and has about 4,750 rooms, including a Four Seasons hotel inside the complex. The tropical-themed resort is known for its sandy beach-style pool area and the Shark Reef Aquarium. Its gold-colored exterior is also one of the most noticeable sights on the Strip.
7. Wynn and Encore, Las Vegas, United States
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore make up one luxury resort complex with a total of 4,748 rooms. Wynn opened in 2005, and Encore followed in 2008 as a twin tower with the same curved, bronze-colored design. The complex is known for its high-end service, private golf course, and several award-winning restaurants.
8. Luxor, Las Vegas, United States
Luxor is easy to recognize thanks to its black glass pyramid and the Sphinx replica in front of it. The hotel has a total of 4,397 rooms. It opened in 1993 and has a huge atrium inside the pyramid, one of the largest of its kind in the world. At night, a beam of light shines from the top of the pyramid and can be seen from many parts of the city.
9. The Londoner Macao, Macau, China
The Londoner Macao brings a London theme to the Cotai area, with about 4,050 rooms spread across several hotel brands, including Conrad and St. Regis. The complex opened in stages starting in 2021 after being transformed from an older resort complex. Its replica of the Big Ben clock tower and its facade modeled on the Houses of Parliament are the main attractions for visitors.
10. Excalibur, Las Vegas, United States
Excalibur rounds out the list with 3,991 rooms and a medieval castle design with colorful towers. When it opened in 1990, it was the largest hotel in the world. Today, Excalibur is known as a family-friendly and budget-friendly option on the Las Vegas Strip.
From 7,351 Rooms to a Few Dozen Villas
First World Hotel in Malaysia still holds the title of the largest hotel in the world, with 7,351 rooms. Las Vegas takes most of the remaining spots, with seven of the ten entries on this list. Keep in mind that rankings can change depending on how size is measured. Some lists count each hotel tower on its own, while others group connected properties under shared management into one complex, as this list does.
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