If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: officially, there is only one 7-star hotel in the world, which is the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. However, a few other hotels unofficially claim this prestigious title too.
Burj Al Arab DubaiIt's dubbed the world's only official 7-star hotel, so naturally, it's the first place you want to book if you're looking to be blown away by over-the-top luxury.
Rambagh Palace in Jaipur has claimed the title of the world's best hotel. This magnificent palace, originally built in 1835, has been transformed into a luxurious property and is known as The Jewel of Jaipur. It is managed by Taj and owned by the Royal Family.
Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAEOften described as the first “seven-star hotel,” Burj Al Arab is definitely the most luxurious hotel in the world. Opened in 1999, this hotel is located in Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island in Dubai.
Officially there is no classification for 7-star hotels and the term 7-Star Hotel has often been rather described as a marketing stunt than a hotel classification or rating, as it is not appointed by a specific institution according to openly agreed on criteria.
Officially, a 7-star rating is impossible. Across the world, fairly uniform hotel classification systems are used, particularly in instances of international standardisation, such as the European Hotelstars Union (HSU). According to these systems, the maximum rating a hotel can achieve is officially 5-stars.
One of the main rules for a seven-star hotel is that it must be located inside an iconic structure of the city. Without this, no hotel can be a seven-star. Also, a seven-star hotel should have more suites than rooms.
In the United States, a five-star rating system is often used by independent organizations like AAA to rate a hotel. One star is the lowest rating, and five stars is the highest score. Although knowing the best and worst scores is helpful, knowing the meaning of hotel star ratings is much more beneficial.
The hotel “room” is an art installation by Swiss concept artists the Riklin brothers. The “Null Stern Hotel” — which translates to zero star hotel — typically consists of beds in idyllic locations in Switzerland such as vineyards and rolling hills.
1-Star Rating: The Bare NecessitiesA one-star hotel is simply a place to rest your head for the night. Generally owned by a sole proprietor, these hotels offer modest rooms with nothing more than a bed and bathroom. There are no restaurants on-site, but there should be one within walking distance of the hotel.