Hotel Record Breakers: It’s All About Being Top Of The List

It’s the natural instinct for us to be the best. We compete to be the top of the list no matter what the challenge or task ahead of us is. Strongest, fastest, biggest, richest – it all amounts to status and prestige to be able to say you are the number one. In the hotel industry it is the same and all the hotels in Johannesburg,Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney and the rest of the world are competing to stand out from the crowd. 

It’s good to have a hook and being a record breaker in some field is a handy heading to have, and makes the marketing guys’ jobs that much easier. Imagine being the biggest hotel in Johannesburg?  Or the tallest hotel in New York? There’s an immediate sales hook and patrons will naturally spread the word in their usual boastful fashion – ‘Hey did you know I just stayed at the biggest hotel in Johannesburg?’ That’s advertising you can’t buy and will be a talking point at any social event.

Hotel World Record Breakers

There has to be record breakers. Someone has to top the list in some sort of category and be the best. When looking for hotels some travellers like the prestige or quaint nature of staying at a hotel that has a world record title. It’s a good conversation piece to say you stayed at the oldest or longest hotel in the world. Hotels in Johannesburg, London, Tokyo or Buenos Aires will all lay claim to some sort of record. However, the authority with the most clout when it comes to world records is undeniably the Guinness Book of world Records. Here are three hotels that have made their list:

1. The Largest Hotel in the World
   
   The title of largest hotel in the world isin Russia. It boasts a staggering 7500 rooms and is said to be able to accommodate three and a half thousands guests. All the rooms are housed within four buildings on the property and it’s described as a ‘hotel complex’, with a three star rating. Apart from the mammoth accommodation capacity, it also has many other services to keep their clientele happy, including:  a pharmacy, shops, hairdressers, a medical clinic, photo developing, clothing and shoe repair and even a post office. 

1. The Oldest Hotel in the World
   
   The oldest hotel in the world can be found in Japan and has been in operation since 717 – that’s nearly 1300 years old! It has been operated by the same family, handing it down for a mind blowing forty-six generations. It may be old, but it has all the luxuries including 100 rooms, hot spring baths, room service and a traditional Japanese welcome.

1. The Tallest Hotel in the World
   
   To see the tallest hotel in the world you need to travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and crane your neck to see it. This lanky building is333 meters tall and consists of 72 floors. Despite being tall the this large structure has some great features including a fully equipped gym, outdoor temperature controlled swimming pool, saunas, Jacuzzis, a steam room and massage rooms

Choose Thaba Ya Batswana For A Hotel In Johannesburg

Thaba Ya Batswana may not hold any world records, but it is the perfect accommodation if you are looking for a luxury hotel in Johannesburg that will assure you a comfortable stay unlike any other. With 52 impressive and luxurious rooms, Thaba Ya Batswana carry a four star rating. What’s more is that travelling to this hotel is easy as they are conveniently located minutes away from two major airports (OR Tambo and Lanseria airports). Contact today to make your booking if you need a hotel in Johannesburg that will not only provide you with leisure, but give a world class experience of extravagance and style.