Largest Hotels in the World, Ranked by Size

These massive properties are more like small cities than hotels.

Largest Hotels in the World

Hotel luxor large hotel — At night, one of the strongest beams of light in the world shoots out from the top of the Hotel Luxor's pyramid, visible to aircraft as far as 270 miles away.

When it comes to hotels, sometimes bigger really is better. While you may get lost trying to find your room, you’ll also find incredible entertainment options, shopping malls, art galleries, theme parks, waterparks, activities for kids, spas and salons, tons of restaurants and more. In reality, these properties are more like small, bustling cities than hotels, with thousands of guests coming and going every day.

So, which mega-hotels are the most mega of them all? We rounded up the 16 most epic hotels in the world based on guest room count. Spoiler alert: The majority of these properties are in Las Vegas, Nevada, where every year, millions of tourists flock to gamble, see world-class shows, attend conferences and enjoy the nightlife on The Strip.

But surprisingly, Sin City is not home to the No. 1 largest hotel on the list.

16. Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park

Circus Circus Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA — Circus Circus has a 5-acre theme park for kids or kids at heart.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 3,773

As the name suggests, Circus Circus is a circus-themed resort, complete with a smiling clown on its marquee sign. And, though it opened back in 1968, it remains one of the world's most expansive properties.

If hotels aren’t your style, Circus Circus also has the only RV park in the area, with room for 170 vehicles across 10 acres. You can gamble to your heart’s content in a 101,000-square-foot gaming area, swim in two pools and splash down three water slides.

Visiting with kids — or just a kid at heart? Consider a trip to The Adventuredome Theme Park, a 5-acre indoor park with 25 rides and attractions, from midway games to full-on rollercoasters.

Book it: Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park

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15. Bellagio Hotel & Casino

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 3,933

Even if you’ve never stayed in one of the Bellagio’s 3,930-plus rooms, you’ve likely enjoyed some of this Las Vegas hotel’s entertainment. The Bellagio’s iconic fountains, located in front of the hotel, enthrall huge crowds of tourists every day with their complex water choreography, lights and music. The cost to build the fountains? $40 million. But go inside to see the hotel's chocolate fountain — one of the coolest things to see on the Strip.

Inside the hotel you’ll find more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space, five outdoor pools, a 55,000-square-foot spa and a gorgeous 13,500-square-foot conservatory and botanical garden.

Other interesting things to check out include the Bellagio Gallery of fine art, and an aquatic Cirque du Soleil show named "O" that features divers, acrobats and synchronized swimmers. Because everything is bigger at the Bellagio, the show involves a pool filled with 1.5 million gallons of water.

Book it: Bellagio Hotel & Casino

14. Caesars Palace Resort & Casino

Caesars Palace hotel on the Las Vegas Strip — Caesars Palace has a Roman-inspired pool area.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 3,970

Caesars Palace is another iconic Las Vegas hotel with tons of rooms, spread across five towers on 85 acres.

The hotel is famously home to the Garden of the Gods, a five-acre swimming area with seven pools, complete with statues, fountains and lush landscaping.

Also on-site? One of the Strip’s largest wedding chapels, a Roman-styled venue where some 200 guests can convene. Expansive villas — featuring private indoor fountains and grand pianos — are equally grand.

Book it: Caesars Palace Resort & Casino

13. Excalibur Hotel & Casino

Excalibur Hotel and Casino — This fanciful hotel was once the largest in the world.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 3,981

When Excalibur Hotel & Casino, which cost $290 million to build, opened in 1990, it was the largest hotel in the world. Today, with its 100,000-square-foot casino, 13,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and other massive features, it remains dominant.

At this enormous hotel, it’s all about cheesy fun. Excalibur has a 72-seat theater complete with special effects for a 4-D-experience, a “fun dungeon” with arcade games and other activities, and a 900-seat theater-in-the-round to watch a delightfully silly King Arthur-inspired show, complete with a three-course meal eaten entirely by hand.

Book it: Excalibur Hotel & Casino

12. Ambassador City Jomtien

Hotel Ambassador City Jomtien — The Ambassador City Jomtien is the biggest hotel in Thailand.

Location: Pattaya, Thailand

Number of guest rooms: 4,219

The Ambassador City Jomtien hotel has five buildings, including a 42-story tower that offers panoramic views of Thailand’s stunning Na Jomtien beach and the Gulf of Thailand.

If you love to stay active while you’re vacationing, this is the place for you — there’s a squash court, a sports center, a table tennis area, pool tables, an outdoor tennis court, an indoor badminton court, an Olympic-sized lap pool and a waterpark that kids will love. The aptly named “Big Pool” is touted as one of the largest swimming pools in all of Asia.

Book it: Ambassador City Jomtien

11. Luxor Hotel & Casino

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 4,407

The Luxor Hotel is almost impossible to miss if you’re on The Strip — it’s a massive 30-story black pyramid flanked by an obelisk and a sphinx, which happens to be larger than the original in Egypt. At night, one of the strongest beams of light in the world shoots out from the top of the pyramid, visible to aircraft as far as 270 miles away.

This Egyptian-themed resort cost $375 million to build and features more than 120,000 square feet of casino space. After spending all day at one of the resort’s four pools, you can take a break for a little cultural enrichment with shows and exhibits that have included things like “BODIES ... The Exhibition” or the Blue Man Group.

Book it: Luxor Hotel & Casino

10. Mandalay Bay

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 4,426

The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas also includes the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel and the hip Delano hotel.

If you want a break from gambling in the resort’s 135,000-square-foot gaming space, there’s still plenty to do — you can visit numerous lounges, the Daylight beach club or the Minus5 Ice Bar, where everything is made of ice.

The resort’s 1.3-million-gallon Shark Reef Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in North America, filled with various sharks, rays and fish.

Book it: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas

9. Barkhatnye Sezony

Olympic Village in the mountain cluster, Sochi — The hotel was built for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Location: Sochi, Russia

Number of guest rooms: 4,688

Originally built for the 2014 Winter Olympics, Barkhatnye Sezony is now the largest hotel in Europe. The property is located in the city of Sochi, which sits on the impressive Black Sea. However, it's not a common destination for foreigners since it is far from Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The complex has daily animation, a year-round outdoor pool, a cosmetology center and more. Plus, it gives you access to the Olympic Village.

Note: Because of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, we do not recommend travel to Russia at the moment.

8. Wynn/Encore Las Vegas

Wynn at Las Vegas Strip — The hotel is home to an over-the-top brunch that's one of the best in Vegas.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 4,748

There are so many hotels in Vegas that it can be overwhelming to figure out where to stay if you’re visiting for the first time. The high-design Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort might be up your alley if you’re looking for ultra-luxury accommodations.

R&R options include two spas and opulent pools surrounded by lush gardens (you can even swim topless at the Wynn European pool if you’re so inclined). Still not rejuvenated? Rent a private pool cabana, which comes with a mini-fridge, a plasma TV and plush furniture.

Famously, the hotel is home to an absurdly over-the-top brunch, featuring several dining rooms decked out in whimsical decor, 15 live-cooking stations, 120 different dishes and a decadent chocolate fountain.

Book it: Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort

7. Izmailovo Hotel

Location: Moscow, Russia

Number of guest rooms: 5,000

Located near lush, green Izmailovo Park — one of the largest parks in Moscow — the Izmailovo complex is made up of four independently managed buildings: Alfa, Beta, Vega and Gamma-Delta. The structures comprise the largest of the 29 hotels built ahead of the 1980 Summer Olympics to accommodate visitors and journalists, and offer stunning views of the historic Izmaylovo Estate and peaceful Serebryano-Vinogradny pond.

Bigger-is-better amenities include a bowling alley, Russian and Turkish baths, and a billiard club.

If you’re planning a trip to Moscow, the complex can serve as a convenient launch pad for your city exploration — it’s just a few steps from the Partizanskaya metro station, which provides quick and easy access to the Kremlin and Red Square.

Note: Because of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, we do not recommend travel to Russia at the moment.

6. Aria Campus

Aria Campus in Las Vegas — Luxe accommodations and fine art make Aria Campus a Strip favorite.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 5,499

The Aria Campus (formerly CityCenter) complex in Las Vegas encompasses the sophisticated Vdara Hotel & Spa and Aria Resort & Casino.

You'll find 16 fine dining restaurants just at Aria Resort — some boasting James Beard award-winning chefs. You'll also have access to amazing shows worthy of a spot on the street. Plus, the campus has luxury malls where you can shop for high-end goods ... or at least look at them and pretend you have the money to buy them.

Book it: Vdara Hotel & Spa; Aria Resort & Casino

5. The Londoner Macao

Location: Macao

Number of guest rooms: 5,989

Considering Macao is often referred to as the “Las Vegas of Asia,” it makes sense that it would be home to larger-than-life hotels, just like its American counterpart. Case in point? The massive, Londoner Macao (formerly Sands Cotai Central) casino and shopping complex on the Cotai Strip.

The complex comprises four hotels: The Londoner Hotel, St. Regis Macao, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel and Conrad Macao, each with varying price points to accommodate nearly any travel budget.

As the name suggests, the complex seeks to recreate the experience of London, much like the nearby Venetian takes people to Italy's famed canals. Replicas of the British capital's main landmarks can be found throughout the property.

Book it: The Londoner Hotel

4. Abraj Al Bait

Abraj Al Bait (Royal Clock Tower Makkah) — Abraj Al Bait draws pilgrims with its proximity to the Grand Mosque.

Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Number of guest rooms: 6,000

This gigantic complex is made up of seven skyscraper hotels standing near Masjid al-Haram, or the Great Mosque of Mecca. The collection of hotels is mostly known for its central building, the Makkah Clock Royal Tower.

Besides the seven hotels (Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel; Raffles Makkah Palace; Swissotel Makkah; Swissotel Makkah Al Maqam; Pullman Zamzam Makkah; Movenpick Hotel and Residence Hajar Tower Makkah; Al Marwa Rayhaan Hotel by Rotana), you'll find shopping centers, museums, apartments, restaurants and even a praying area.

Book them: Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel; Raffles Makkah Palace; Swissotel Makkah; Swissotel Makkah Al Maqam; Pullman Zamzam Makkah; Movenpick Hotel and Residence Hajar Tower Makkah; Al Marwa Rayhaan Hotel by Rotana

3. MGM Grand

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 6,852

With its green exterior and distinctive plus-sign shape, the MGM Grand is hard to miss, even among the many colorful and elaborately designed hotels that line the Las Vegas Strip.

The hotel is home to Wet Republic Ultra Pool, a 54,500-square-foot complex of pools, bungalows and cabanas perfect for wild parties and events. Also on tap for partiers: Hakkasan, a hip nightclub featuring renowned DJs.

Just don't book this property if you hate crowds: It’s been estimated that some 70,000 people pass through each day.

Book it:MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

2. The Venetian Resort

Las Vegas Strip with The Venetian Resort Hotel — The Venetian Resort recreates Venice in the Nevada desert.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Number of guest rooms: 7,093

If you’ve ever spent time on the Las Vegas Strip, you know how easy it can be to get lost, even if you stay inside just one building. Nowhere is this more true than at the Venetian Resort, which takes the cake as the largest hotel on the Strip.

All told, the resort complex features more than 40 restaurants, 2.25 million square feet of meeting space and 1 million square feet of retail space. The complex is also home to the Sands Expo and Convention Center, which hosts 25 of the 200 largest conventions in the world.

Given the size of this place, it should come as no surprise that the resort serves a lot of meals — more than 2 million banquet meals and more than 700,000 orders of room service each year.

Book it: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

1. First World Hotel

Location: Pahang, Malaysia

Number of guest rooms: 7,351

Coming in at No. 1 is the First World Hotel in Pahang, Malaysia, located about an hour northeast of Kuala Lumpur. The hotel is made up of two multi-colored towers, with many of the rooms overlooking the Genting Highlands outdoor theme park.

After playing all day at the amusement park, visitors staying at the hotel can do a little browsing at the massive First World Plaza shopping center, or spend time at an additional indoortheme park.

The First World Hotel is part of the Resorts World Genting, which has six other hotels to choose from, all at varying price points. Also on hand at the complex: a full movie theater, a 20-lane bowling alley and an 18-hole golf course.

Book it: First World Hotel