Housed in the world's tallest building the Burj Kalifa, and designed by big fashion name Giorgio Armani, the Armani Hotel Dubai gets all the attention as a sky high retreat. But you don't have to travel so far afield to enjoy lofty towers featuring luxury accommodation facilities. Here's where you can stay for a memorable high-altitude holiday in Asia.   

[ CHINA ] Hilton Zhongshan Downtown
A project by Hilton Worldwide and The Lihe Group, new China hotel the Hilton Zhongshan Downtown is housed in multi-concept commercial, residential, retail and entertainment mega complex Lihe Plaza. The hotel has 459 rooms with Peter Thomas Roth toiletries, private bath tubs and sweeping views of the Zhongshan skyline. There’s also restaurant 360°, which offers Asian and Western fare, My China for Cantonese and Asian hotpot and Spanish establishment Il Ponte on the 58th floor.

[ CHINA ] Park Hyatt Shanghai
Located in the Shanghai World Financial Center Tower (79th to 93rd floors), this establishment was designed by New York firm Kohn Pedersen Fox of New York. Overlooking the Huangpu River, the 174-room hotel offers great food and beverage options including 100 Century Avenue Restaurant and Bar Level 87.

[ CHINA ] The Splendor Kaohsiung
This luxe hotel high up in what was the tallest building in Taiwan until Taipei 101 came along (the building is even shaped like the Chinese character for “tall”) has a 40th floor swimming pool.

[ HONG KONG ] The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
The crowning glory of Kowloon’s 488-meter International Commerce Centre building, each of the hotel's 312 rooms includes a telescope, plus a sky high swimming pool.

[ THAILAND ] Baiyoke Sky Hotel
The Baiyoke Sky Hotel boasts 88 floors and 658 guest rooms, with an outdoor pool and rotating observation deck on the 84th floor. Set in the heart of the Pratunam's fashion district, the conveniently located establishment nearby prime retail outlets on Siam and Petchaburi Roads.

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