Live Among the Clouds at These Sky-High Hotels

Located in Dubai’s luxurious Downtown district, within walking distance to the Dubai Mall, the Taj Dubai’s spacious rooms and suites offer spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa or sparkling Business Bay. This same view is seen from the hotel’s rooftop hideaway Treehouse, where it can be enjoyed alongside small bites and creative cocktails.

Starting at level 34 and spanning 18 floors inside Western Europe’s tallest building, the Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard enjoys panoramic views over the River Thames. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city, including landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. They also have London’s highest infinity pool located on level 52.

Occupying 17 floors within the landmark LCT Tower, SIGNIEL Busan soars over Haeundae Beach, Mipo Harbour and the Busan skyline. Many of its rooms and suites boast private balconies taking full advantage of its waterfront location. Lower on the sixth floor, the outdoor pool deck is another prime spot for soaking up the ocean hues.

Initially modeled after Versailles, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel has stood as a standard of opulence in Manhattan since 1930. With a privileged address on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, this 44-story palatial residence’s exquisite light-filled rooms overlook park greens, the Upper East Side and New York City skyline.

Rising 118 floors above the bustling Kowloon district from within the International Commerce Centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong takes sky-high views to new heights. Removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, this modern hotel is a serene sanctuary surrounded by sweeping aerial views of Victoria Harbour and the rooftops of other skyscrapers.

An architectural icon, Hotel Arts Barcelona revolutionized the city’s urban landscape. It’s rooms, including 28 two-story penthouses, offer unparalleled views of the city and Mediterranean Sea. It’s home to the only spa in the city with a sea view and holds an observation deck—a destination for panoramas reaching all the way to the Sagrada Familia and Collserola Tower.

On the top 14 floors of a 52-story high-rise building, Park Hyatt Tokyo is a tranquil oasis set against an awe-inspiring backdrop painted with the city below and Mount Fuji in the distance. Panoramic views pervade the modern rooms and suites, designed as private urban residences, to the indoor pool and famous New York Grill & Bar on the 52^nd floor.

A striking honeycomb building overlooking Marina Bay, the 39-story Andaz Singapore is a landmark high-rise amid bustling Kampong Glam, Bras Basah Bugis and Little India. Its Andre Fu-designed rooms are flooded with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the Singapore skyline. At sunset hour, the infinity pool deck or rooftop bar has a front row seat for watching the skies turn golden.

Crowning the 88-story Jinmao Tower, Grand Hyatt Shanghai is a landmark in the Lujiazui financial area and one of the highest hotels in the city. Its 548 rooms surround a 33-story atrium and each look out to the Bund and Pudong skyline. On the 87^th floor, the Cloud 9 tapas and cocktail lounge offers another 360-degree perspective.

Towering 61 floors over South Sathorn Road, Banyan Tree Bangkok is one of the tallest hotels in the Central Business District. The accommodations, and especially the Serenity Club Rooms, feature stunning views of the city or Chao Praya River. On its rooftop is the famous Vertigo restaurant and Moon Bar, where a sought-after dining experience is enjoyed from a dizzying height.