( CNN ) -- Around the world , city-defining skyscrapers are pushing the limits of technology and engineering . The best part -- many of them are home to luxury hotels , giving travelers the chance to check in , look down and soak up the cities below . The Ritz-Carlton , Hong Kong . Sitting atop the 488-meter International Commerce Centre building in Hong Kong 's Kowloon District , The Ritz-Carlton , Hong Kong is currently the proud owner of the World 's Highest Hotel Suite record from Guinness World Records . Each of the hotel 's 312 rooms includes a telescope , so guests can take advantage of the views ( smog depending ) , or take in the city while swimming laps in the world 's highest swimming pool . Even if you are n't a guest at the hotel , consider popping up to Ozone -- the world 's highest bar , of course -- where cocktails and Asian tapas are served among marble , wood and leather furnishings . The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is on floors 102-118 of the International Commerce Centre , 1 Austin Road West , Kowloon , Hong Kong ; +852 2263 2263 ; rooms start at HK $ 6,000 ( US $ 770 ) a night for a deluxe suite , rack rate ; presidential suite is HK $ 100,000 per night ; www.ritzcarlton.com . Park Hyatt Shanghai . Occupying the 79th to 93rd floors of Shanghai 's tallest building , the 492-meter , bottle-opener-shaped World Financial Center , Park Hyatt Shanghai was the world 's highest hotel until being overtaken by The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong in 2011 . Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox of New York , the Park Hyatt Shanghai has a minimalist , cocoon-like feel . On a clear day the Park Hyatt Shanghai 's views are unbeatable , particularly the toy castle appearance of the colonial-era buildings lining the opposite side of the Huangpu River . Since opening in 2008 , the 174-room hotel has gained a reputation for its dining and nightlife options , with Wednesday evening Ladies ' Nights ( sparkling wine served free to women ) a local favorite . The Park Hyatt Shanghai is on floors 79-93 of the Shanghai World Financial Center Tower , 100 Shiji Da Dao , near Dongtai Lu , Lujiazui ; +86 21 6888 1234 ; rooms start from RMB 3,000 ( US $ 480 ) for a Park King room . shanghai.park.hyatt.com . Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago . If you 're looking to stay at a lofty height in the windy city , look no further than the five-star luxury of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago . The 92-story building tops out at 423 meters ( including its spire ) and the views from many of its 339 guest rooms overlook the Chicago River , with visibility all the way to Lake Michigan on a clear day . An understated , contemporary aesthetic permeates the building , but there 's nothing at all subtle about the luxurious treatments available at the hotel 's wellness center , The Spa at Trump , where treatments include gem-infused oil massages ( diamond , ruby or sapphire ) and guests can take their pick of luxury spa-wear from the `` robe menu . '' Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is located at 401 North Wabash Ave. , Chicago ; +1 312 588 8000 ; rooms start from US $ 533 ( including tax ) per night for a Deluxe City View room ; www.trumphotelcollection.com/chicago/ . Armani Hotel Dubai . A world first from fashion designer Giorgio Armani , this hotel is located within the Burj Kalifa , the world 's tallest building . Occupying the first eight floors , as well as floors 38 and 39 of the 828-meter tower , the Armani Hotel Dubai has 160 rooms , seven restaurants , a nightclub , spa and boutiques . Every guest gets a personal `` lifestyle manager '' throughout their stay in order to get the most out of their time in what has been billed as `` the most prestigious square kilometer on earth '' by Dubai 's tourism czars . The spacious guest rooms ( or `` residences '' as they 're called ) feature curvaceous lines and a sophisticated coffee-inspired color palette -- latte , cappuccino , mocha and espresso in floor coverings , drapes , wallpaper and cushions . Spectacular views include the `` world 's largest performing fountain '' at the foot of Burj Kalifa . It shoots water more than 150 meters into the air while lights flash and a recording of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli provides dramatic accompaniment . Armani Hotel Dubai is located on floors 1-8 , plus 38 and 39 , Burj Khalifa , Dubai ; +971 4 888 3888 ; rooms are available for US $ 750 per night for an Armani Deluxe room ; dubai.armanihotels.com . Baiyoke Sky Hotel , Bangkok . As Thailand 's tallest hotel ( though construction is underway on a rival ) the Baiyoke Sky Hotel soars 88 stories above Bangkok 's streets . According to the hotel 's website , that 's the equivalent height of 182 people standing on top of each other . There are 658 guest rooms in numerous categories ( including a special block reserved for women with added security and `` high-class services '' ) and the hotel also features an outdoor pool and rotating observation deck on the 84th floor . The Baiyoke Sky Hotel 's location in Pratunam 's fashion district makes it a friendly destination for shoppers . Less than a block from the hotel are the mega-malls of Siam and Petchaburi Roads . The Baiyoke Sky Hotel is located at 222 Soi Ratchaprarop 3 , Rathaprarop Road , Ratchathewi , Bangkok ; +66 2656 3000 ; rooms are available from THB 1,783 ( US $ 60 ) in the hotel 's Standard Zone ( floors 22 to 45 ) ; www.baiyokehotel.com . Q1 Resort and Spa , Gold Coast ( Australia ) This sleek skyscraper towers above other highrises of Australia 's shiniest beachfront destination . The 526 apartments in Q1 are available for both long-term residents and vacationers , with glassed-in balconies that offer inland and ocean views . The slanted , curved roof of the tower is meant to resemble both the Olympic torch and Sydney 's iconic opera house . Q1 was designed not to cast shadows on its surroundings . As well as being the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere ( when measured to the top of its spire ) , Q1 is also the second tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere , behind Auckland 's Sky Tower . Q1 Resort and Spa is located on Hamilton Avenue , Surfers Paradise , Queensland ; +61 7 5630 4500 ; rooms are available from AU $ 225 ( US $ 234 ) for one-bedroom spa suites ; www.q1.com.au .
The Ritz-Carlton , Hong Kong holds Guinness Record for world 's highest hotel suite . Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago can give views to Lake Michigan on a good day . Q1 Resort and Spa is tallest building in Southern Hemisphere .