Teletext Top Ten Holiday Destinations for Architecture Lovers

Whether or not architecture is a keen interest of yours anyone can have their breath taken away by a magnificent building. A historical splendour like the Royal York in Toronto or a modern day miracle like the Burj al Arab in Dubai are structures you will never forget. Our guide will show you some of the greatest skyscrapers you could stay in while on holiday!

Trump International Hotel, New York, United States
The futuristic 52-storey Trump Tower, right next to Central Park in Manhattan, houses the hotel on its third to 17th floors. It's at the intersection of Columbus Circle, Central Park West, Central Park South and Broadway so is handy for shopping and entertainment.
Every room has floor-to-ceiling windows so you can admire the view from the higher floors. You'll also have the benefit of a telescope as every room comes equipped with one.

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Park Hyatt, Tokyo, Japan
The hotel takes up the top 14 floors of the 52-storey Park Tower skyscraper, with views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji. Situated in the bustling West Shinjuku district, it's within walking distance of a major shopping and entertainment district.
Hotel restaurants include the New York Grill and Bar, 235 metres above the city lights and with floor-to-ceiling windows all round. You can tie the knot here as the hotel has its own wedding chapel.

The Hotel Arts, Barcelona, Spain
In line with Barcelona's reputation for wacky art and exciting architecture, this 44-storey hotel has a waterfront location in the Olympic Village area. In the grounds, massive sculptures give the hotel a sci-fi look, and the public spaces inside are decorated with dramatic murals, paintings and more sculptures.
If you want to go all the way to the top, the Presidential Suite is almost there on the 32nd floor. It comes with a baby grand piano.

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Waldorf Astoria, New York, United States
In 1929 this historic art-deco hotel moved to make way for the Empire State Building to its site on Park Avenue in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. For old-world elegance in the New World, the Waldorf Astoria is hard to beat. Sir Harry's Bar and the Peacock Alley Lounge are famous among its drinking and dining facilities.
The hotel is also famous for its twin towers which reach 47 storeys - the main building is 42 storeys.

Burj al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Currently the world's tallest hotel, this 321-metre high tower looks like a giant sail, billowing against the Dubai skyline. It's on a man-made island, giving an even greater impression of a yacht at sea, and is connected by a bridge to the mainland.
Some 9,000 square metres of gold leaf, marble, crystal and granite have been used to decorate the opulent interior. The hotel has 202 suites, with laptop computers and 42-inch TV screens.

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The Imperial Queen's Park, Bangkok, Thailand
This twin-tower hotel stands 37 storeys high in downtown Sukhumvit Road, next to Benjasiri Park. It has 1,400 rooms and a huge 1,600 square metre lobby.
Its seven restaurants offer Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Continental and Vietnamese dining. Its three executive floors offer the services of private butlers to tend to your every need.

Pan Pacific, Singapore
This 35-floor hotel is at Marina Bay, on the edge of the Colonial District - and it's right next to three large shopping malls. Its 35-storey atrium, with interior and exterior 'bubble' lifts, gives impressive views of the Singapore skyline.
It's also close to the international conference and exhibition centre so has all the frills you'd expect for business guests, including high-speed internet connections in all 784 rooms.

Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's tallest hotel towers 56 floors above the busy financial district on Hong Kong Island with views over the harbour, Kowloon and the distant mountains. It nestles within Pacific Place - one of Hong Kong's most upmarket shopping malls from which there are links to the MTR underground railway.
The 565 rooms are all on the large side. Its restaurants offer Asian, French, Japanese and Chinese food.

The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada
When the Royal York went up in 1929, it dominated the Toronto skyline. Now, at a mere 26 storeys, the city's oldest hotel is dwarfed by bigger buildings but it still retains its dignity and style. With its marble staircases, wooden ceilings and traditional furnishings, it is one of Toronto's most elegant places to stay.
The distinctive hotel building with its stepped style has a landmark green roof - and a roof garden and 1,362 rooms.

The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, United States
This 35-storey hotel, with 3,036 suites, is part of a massive casino complex built in homage to classic Italian city Venice. It contains replicas of Venice's most famous buildings, like the Campanile Bell Tower, Rialto Bridge and Doge's Palace (which houses the casino).
The hotel boasts the biggest guest rooms in the world at 700 square feet - all have huge Italian marble baths and 27-inch TVs.

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