The World's 10 Largest Hotels

10. Sheraton Hotel Macao Cotai Central in Macau, China

The Sheraton Hotel Macao Cotai Central in Macau, China boasts 3,863 rooms and more than 150,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide manages the property, which opened in 2012.

9. The Bellagio in Las Vegas

Built at a reported cost of $1.6 billion, the Bellagio opened in 1998 and contains 3,933 rooms. It also boasts more than 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting and convention space, a 42,000-sq.-ft. shopping promenade that includes brands such as Prada, Channel, Giorgio Armani and Bottega Veneta, and a 100,000-sq.-ft. casino, among other amenities. MGM Resorts International owns the property.

8. Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

Yet another MGM Resorts holding is Excalibur Hotel & Casino, which boasts 3,981 rooms. Completed in 1990, at a relatively modest price of $290 million, it houses a 100,000-sq.-ft. casino, more than 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting and convention space, as well as a collection of restaurants and shops. In 2010, Excalibur has also received a 4 Keys rating from the Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

7. Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

Aria Resort & Casino, unveiled as part of CityCenter development in 2009, features 4,004 rooms. It also includes 300,000 sq. ft. of meeting and convention space, a 150,000-sq.-ft. casino, shops and restaurants. It has also been among the first of Las Vegas hotels to receive Gold LEED certification from the U.S. Building Council. Aria is owned by a venture of MGM Resorts and Infinity World Development.

6. Caesars Palace Las Vegas

Caesars Palace took the sixth spot on the list, with 4,016 rooms. Also on the premises is 300,000 sq. ft. of meeting/convention space, a 4,300-seat concert venue and the roughly 675,00-sq.-ft. The Forum Shops at Caesars. The hotel/casino is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp. It’s one of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas, having opened in 1966, and has undergone a number of renovations over the years.

5. The Venetian, An InterContinental Alliance Resort in Las Vegas

The Venetian, developed by Intercontinental Alliance Resorts, offers its guests 4,049 hotel rooms. It also includes a 120,000-sq.-ft. casino and the 875,000-sq.-ft. The Shoppes at The Palazzo. The Venetian opened in 1999 on the site of the old Sands hotel.

4. Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas

Mandalay Bay, which held its grand opening in 1999, today contains 4,322 rooms, STR estimates. Its amenities include a 135,000-sq.-ft. casino, 1.7 million sq. ft. of flexible meeting and convention space, a multi-purpose 12,000-seat events venue and a 100,000-sq.ft. retail center shared with the Luxor. Like the Luxor, it’s owned by MGM Resorts International.

3. Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas

The second runner-up is the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, which opened in October 1993. The property cost MGM Resorts $375 million to build and features 4,400 hotel rooms, more than 120,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and convention space and of, of course, two wedding chapels. The Luxor also shares the Shoppes at Mandalay Place mall through a sky bridge with the Mandalay Bay. Luxor’s twin towers are 22 stories high.

2. First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia

The runner-up is First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, with 6,118 rooms, according to STR. In addition to the hospitality component, the property contains 500,000 sq. ft. of shopping and entertainment space at adjoining First World Plaza, including an indoor theme park and a casino, among other amenities. The hotel is owned by the Genting Group, a publicly traded Malaysian conglomerate.

1. MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas

The MGM Grand, which opened in 1993, is the undisputed behemoth of the hospitality world, with 6,198 rooms. The 30-story tower rises 208 feet high and features more than 170,000 sq. ft. of casino space, a number of high-profile restaurants, including Michelin-rated Joel Robuchon Restaurant, Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, a 16,800-seat event arena, a 380,000-sq.-ft. convention center and a collection of shops. And what kind of a Las Vegas hotel would be complete without a wedding chapel or, in MGM Grand’s case, two?