World's tallest hotel opens in Hong Kong

The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong has just become the world's tallest hotel - and fourth tallest building.

You might not be able to fly, but at this hotel you can get a bird's eye view of Hong Kong's spectacular skyline.

And, when you've finished doing that, there's plenty more things to keep you occupied.

Its six opulent restaurants will ensure you never go hungry; there's a sky-high spa with floor-to-ceiling windows; an indoor infinity pool overlooking the harbour; and a 93,000 sqm shopping mall.

Located at the very top of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), it perches on floors 102 to 118 and has 312 rooms all with city and harbour views.

Herve Humler, president of luxury hotel chain said the building was a landmark hotel which was the culmination of many years of hard work

'We have been able to create truly spectacular so we can welcome our guests not just to the tallest hotel in the world, but also to one of the very best hotels in the world,' he said. 'We are taking luxury to new heights in every sense.'

The hotel's facilities include state-of-the-art technology like WiFi, iPod docking stations, Blu-ray DVD players and flat screen TVs.


There are three restaurants on the 102nd floor, including Tin Lung Heen, which is a Chinese restaurant serving refined Cantonese cuisine; Tosca, an Italian restaurant where you can fill up on southern Italian cuisine and the super-stylish The Lounge & Bar with fire pits and open kitchens.

There's also a chocolate-themed lounge named The Chocolate Library on 103rd floor and a stylish patisserie located on 9th floor.

Managers say the jewel in the restaurant crown is Ozone, located on the hotel's 118th floor.

It offers contemporary Asian tapas and signature cocktails to a backdrop of incredible views as well as the chance to drink on the world's highest al fresco terrace.

And when you need a bit of pampering after all that exhausting eating, drinking and admiring the view , you'll find the ESPA on the 116th floor.

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