Malaysia’s First World Hotel, located in the cool mountain resort of Genting Highlands, holds the world record for being the largest single hotel building. Recognized by Guinness World Records, the massive hotel features an astonishing 7,351 rooms, making it the biggest hotel contained within one continuous structure anywhere on the planet.

Perched nearly 1,800 meters above sea level, First World Hotel is a key landmark of the Resorts World Genting complex. Its brightly colored façade and enormous scale have made it instantly recognizable and a symbol of large-scale hospitality infrastructure. Designed to accommodate millions of visitors annually, the hotel plays a central role in supporting Malaysia’s tourism industry.

Originally opened in 2001 and expanded in phases, the hotel was built to serve the growing number of tourists visiting Genting Highlands for its casinos, theme parks, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Despite its massive size, the hotel is efficiently managed with high-speed elevators, automated check-in kiosks, and integrated transport links connecting guests to nearby attractions.

Hospitality experts describe First World Hotel as a milestone in hotel architecture and operations. “Managing a single building with thousands of rooms requires exceptional planning, logistics, and technology,” noted an industry analyst. “It redefined what large-scale hospitality could look like.”