Top 10 Amazing Waterfalls in the World

1) Jog Falls

Jog Falls, created by the River Sharavathi, falling from a height of 253 meters (829 feet), is the highest waterfalls in India. Before the rainy season Jog Falls is nearly unrecognizable with only a pair of thin streams of water trickling down the cliff. But during the monsoon season the waterfall comes to life and exceeds even Kaieteur Falls in Guyana in terms of height and volume.

2) Huangguoshu

Measuring 77.8 meters (255 feet) high and 101 meters (330 feet) wide, Huangguoshu is one of the largest waterfalls in Asia and part of a group of 18 waterfalls in the surrounding area. A 134 meter (440 foot) long naturally formed cave in the back of the Huangguoshu allows visitors to view the waterfall from a very close range and one can even touch the water.

3) Gullfoss

Gullfoss (“Golden Falls”) is a magnificient 32 meter high double waterfall on the White River (Hvítá). It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. The flow of the river from the regular rains and the glacial runoff, particularly in summer, makes it the largest volume falls in Europe.

4) Detian Falls

The Detian Falls is situated on the border between China and Vietnam. It is, in fact, the fourth largest cross-border falls in the world after Niagara, Victoria and Iguazu. Due to the various border conflicts between the two countries the area has only recently been opened to tourism.

5) Blue Nile Falls

Known as Tis Issat (“smoking water”) in Amharic, the Blue Nile Falls are located on the Blue Nile river in northern Ethiopia. Although much of the water is now diverted to a power dam, it is still a beautiful sight and one of Ethiopia’s best known tourist attractions.

6) Kaieteur Falls

Kaieteur Falls is located on the Potaro River in the centre of Guyana’s rainforest. It is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world, averaging 663 cubic meters per second (23,400 cubic feet per second). With a free fall height of 226 meters (741 feet) it is about five times higher than Niagara Falls and about two times the height of the Victoria Falls. While there are many higher falls, few have the combination of height and water volume.

7) Angel Falls

Angel Falls or Salto Ángel is the world’s highest waterfall, dropping a total of 978 meter from the summit of the Auyan Tepuy, and with an 807meter uninterrupted drop. Because the falls are located in an isolated jungle region of Venezuela the only access to Canaima National Park, the gateway to Angel Falls, is by air.

8)Niagara Falls

Probably the most famous waterfall in the world, The Niagara Falls are located between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is actually three different falls, the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls is located on the Canadian side while the other are located in New York. With more than 14 million visitors each year it is one of the most visited tourist attraction in the world.

9) Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls (indigenous name: Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning “The Smoke That Thunders”) are located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Victoria Falls is often called the largest waterfall in the world, although it is neither the highest nor the widest. It has a width of 1.7 kilometers (1 miles) and height of 108 meters (360 ft), roughly twice the height of North America’s Niagara Falls. In combined height and width Victoria Falls is rivaled only by South America’s Iguazu Falls.

10) Iguazu Falls

One of the great natural wonders of the world, Iguaçu Falls is situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina. The waterfall system consists of 275 falls along the Iguazu River. The majority of the falls are about 64 metres (210 ft) in height. The most impressive of them all is the Devil’s Throat a U-shaped, 82 meter high (269 ft), 150 meter (492 ft) wide and 700 meter (2300 ft) long waterfall.

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Hotel Hyatt Regency :

4.4 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.5

Service and staff

4.4

Room comfort

4.4

Hotel condition

4.4

91%of guests recommend

Rooms:         802

Dinning:         Eclipse Restaurant

Accessibility:  Special requests are available

Recreation:     Complimentary 24-hour fitness center includes stair steppers, treadmills, exercise bikes, and weights. Guests also enjoy discounted access to a health club with pool and spa two blocks away.

Amenities:

• Turndown service (on request)
• Refrigerator
• Premium TV channels
• Pay movies
• Video-game console

• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• In-room safe (laptop compatible)
• HBO
• Pillowtop mattress

Parking and 

Transportation:    Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Street parking (metered), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking garage, Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)

Internet:             Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

                         Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge

Price:           $450/night (Double Beds)

                           Includes all taxes/fees

The Fairmont Hotel:

 4.5 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.7

Service and staff

4.5

Room comfort

4.6

Hotel condition

4.6

93%of guests recommend

Rooms:       591

Dinning:       Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar

Accessbility: Special request are available

Recreation:   Club One at Nob Hill Health Club. Conveniently Located on the Terrace Level of The Fairmont San Francisco, Club One at Nob Hill offers a luxurious, comfortable environment for exercise - and the ultimate San Francisco spa experience. The Club features state-of-the-art Techno gym cardio and strength training equipment.

Amenities:

• Premium TV channels
• Video-game console
• Pay movies
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Climate control

• In-room safe
• Rollaway/extra beds available
• Cribs/infant beds available
• Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
• Daily housekeeping

Parking and

Transportation:  Parking (surcharge), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge)

Internet:            Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

                        Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge

Price:                    Start at $429

Omni Hotel:

4.7 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.8

Service and Staff 4.8

Room comfort

4.7

Hotel condition

4.8

98%of guests recommend

Rooms:          362

Dinning:         Bob's Steak and Chop House

Accessbility:   Special requests are provided

Recreation:    The Omni's 1,500-square-foot fitness room provides free weights, cardio and strength-training equipment, yoga mats, a plasma TV, and individual screens for treadmills. Get Fit Kits for use in guestrooms are available at the front desk, and include a floor mat, two dumbbells, and elastic bands.

Amenities:

• Private bathroom
• Premium TV channels
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Climate control

• Bathroom phone
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination

Parking and

Transportation:  Parking (surcharge), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking garage

Internet:            No Availability

Price:               from $212.00

 Mandarin Oriental Hotel:

4.7 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.9

Service and staff

4.7

Room comfort

4.8

Hotel condition

4.7

94%of guests recommend

 

Rooms:          158

Dinning:          Brasserie S&P

Accessbility:    No availability

Recreation:      No availability

Amenities:

• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Soundproofed rooms

• Private bathroom
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• In-room massage available
• Electronic check-out

Spa:

• Couples treatment rooms
• Manicures and pedicures
• Body wraps
• Body scrubs

• Massages
• Body treatments
• Facial treatments

Parking and

Transportation:    Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge)

Internet:               Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)

                           Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge

Price:                   From $355 per night

 

Park Hyatt:

 4.6 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.7

Service and staff

4.6

Room comfort

4.7

Hotel condition

4.7

96%of guests recommend

Rooms:             360

Dinning:            Park Grill

Accessbility:      Special requests are available

Recreation:        The hotel fitness room has treadmills, elliptical trainers, stair machines, free weights, and a selection of weight machines

Amenities:

• Premium TV channels
• Pay movies
• CD player
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available

• Makeup/shaving mirror
• In-room massage available
• Sewing kit
• In-room childcare (surcharge)
• Electronic check-out

Parking and 

Transportation:   Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking     garage

Interenet:            Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)

Price :                 From $349 - $485

Hungtington Hotel:

 

 4.6 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.7

Service and staff

4.7

Room comfort

4.6

Hotel condition

4.4

95%of guests recommend

Rooms:            140

Dinning:            Big 4

Accessbility:     Special requests are available

Recreation:      Guests receive complimentary access to Nob Hill Spa, within the hotel. The spa includes an indoor pool and spa tub, saunas, a eucalyptus steam room, and fitness equipment. Also available are a weight room, yoga studio, and fitness classes including Pilates and yoga (surcharges may apply). The concierge provides jogging maps. 

Amenities:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Refrigerator (on request)
• Cable TV service
• Window opens

• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• In-room massage available
• Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
• iPod docking station

Spa:

• Manicures and pedicures
• Body wraps
• Body scrubs
• Aromatherapy treatments
• Hydrotherapy treatments
• Ayurvedic treatments
• Sauna in spa

• Spa tub in spa
• Spa boutique
• Massages
• Minimum age to access spa is 16
• Body treatments
• Facial treatments

Parking and

Transportation:    Valet parking (surcharge)

Internet:               Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)

                           Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge

Price:                   $315-$1110

Palace Hotel: 

4.5 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.6

Service and staff

4.5

Room comfort

4.5

Hotel condition

4.5

92%of guests recommend

Rooms:            552

Dinning:           Garden Court

Accessbility:     Special requests are available

Recreation:       Located on the fourth floor, the health club features a skylit lap pool, along with a sauna, and fitness center

Amenities:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Bathroom scale
• Bathroom phone
• Designer toiletries

• Extra towels/bedding
• Hair dryer
• Daily housekeeping
• Iron/ironing board
• Makeup/shaving mirror

Parking and

Transportation:  Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Street parking (metered), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)

Internet:             Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

                         Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge

Price:                 From $399

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 The Four Seasons:

4.5 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.8

Service and staff

4.6

Room comfort

4.7

Hotel condition

4.7

88%of guests recommend

Rooms:          277

Dinning:          MKT Restaurant-Bar

Accessbility:    Special requests are available

Recreation:      No availability

Amenities:

• Premium TV channels
• DVD player
• Pay movies
• CD player
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available

• Bathroom phone
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board

Spa:

• Manicures and pedicures
• Body wraps
• Body scrubs
• Aromatherapy treatments

• Massages
• Body treatments
• Facial treatments

Parking and 

Transportation:      Parking (surcharge), Street parking (metered), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)

Internet:                Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

                            Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge

Price:                        $400 - $435

Harbour Court Hotel :

4.5 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.7

Service and staff

4.6

Room comfort

4.2

Hotel condition

4.6

94%of guests recommend

 

 Rooms:              131

 Dinning:              Ozumo

 Accessbility:        No availability

 Amenities:

• Video-game console
• Pay movies
• DVD player
• CD player
• Daily housekeeping

• Complimentary weekday newspaper
• Soundproofed rooms
• Clock radio
• Air conditioning
• Coffee/tea maker

 Recreation:

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Aerobics nearby
• Dock nearby
• Sailing nearby

• Running track/path nearby
• Basketball nearby
• Racquetball/squash nearby

 Parking and 

 Transportation:      Parking (surcharge), Secure parking (surcharge), Street parking (metered), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)

 Internet:                Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi

                             Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge

 Price:                            $209 - $249 

W Sanfrancisco Hotel:

4.3 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.6

Service and staff

4.3

Room comfort

4.4

Hotel condition

4.5

88%of guests recommend

 Rooms:             410

 Dinning:             Living Room Bar

 Accessbility:      Special requeste are available

 Recreation:        In addition to a 40-foot atrium swimming pool and adjacent spa tub, the hotel has a 24-hour fitness center with changing rooms and showers, free weights, and weight machines. Cardio equipment includes stair machines, exercise bikes, treadmills, and cross trainers, most of which come equipped with personal televisions. Complimentary Pilates classes are offered on the pool deck on Sundays and guests can enjoy complimentary use of a variety of board games in the hotel lobby.

Amenities:

• Premium TV channels
• DVD player
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available

• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup/shaving mirror
• In-room massage available
• In-room childcare (surcharge)
• Electronic check-out

 Spa:

• Manicures and pedicures
• Body wraps
• Body scrubs

• Aromatherapy treatments
• Body treatments
• Facial treatments

 Parking and 

 Transportation:   Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking    garage

 Internet:             Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)

 Price:                 $499-559

Hilton Financial District:

4.1 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4.4

Service and staff

4.2

Room comfort

4.2

Hotel condition

4.2

86%of guests recommend

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Rooms:              543

Dinning:              750 Restaurant & Bar - Asian-inspired regional cuisine.

                          Flyte Coffee & Wine Bar - Serves Starbucks® coffee and local wines from Sonoma and Napa paired with small plates.

Accessbility:        Special requests are available

Recreation:          The hotel offers a state-of-the-art fitness center with a stationary bike, treadmill, and elliptical machine (free of charge). The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Amenities:

• Premium TV channels
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Blackout drapes/curtains

• Window opens
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Pillowtop mattress
• Rollaway/extra beds available

Spa:

• Number of treatment rooms 11
• Manicures and pedicures
• Body scrubs
• Mud bath in spa
• Facial treatments

Parking and

Transportation:         Self parking, Self parking (surcharge), Street parking (metered), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Garage parking (surcharge)

Internet:                       Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

                             Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge

                     

Price:                     From $189



Hotel Vitale:

Rating Distribution

over 295 reviews

Rating Over Time

(30-day average)

 Rooms:             200

 Dinning:            Americano Restuarant

 Accessbility:      No availability

 Recreation:        No availability

 Amenities:          nurturing guestrooms and spa, a robust and sustainable Italian restaurant, full service concierge, business center, and more. This collection of unique experiences cannot be found at any other San Francisco hotel. Hotel Vitale provides a fulfilling experience for business and leisure visitors alike.

 Spa:

• Smooth Sailing Package
• The Bathing Ritual
• Massage
• Stress Buster
• Massage Instructional Class for Couples

• From the Crown on Down

 Parking and Transportation:   Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking    garage

 Internet:     Wireless LAN with Internet access in rooms

 Price:          From   $259- $349

Hotel Argent: 

Rating Distribution over 21 reviews

Rating Over Time

(30-day average)

Rooms:         667

Dinning:         Restuarant available

Accessbility:  Special requests are available

Recreation:    Shopping, Sightseeing Tours, Museum/Gallery Viewing, Sports Event.

Amenities: 

• AM/FM Alarm Clock;
• Television with Cable;
• Safe Deposit Box;
• Restaurant;
• Free Newspaper;
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities;
• Modem Lines in Room;
• Mini Bar;
• Hairdryers Available;
• Express Checkout;
• Handicapped Rooms/Facilities;
• 24 Hour Front Desk;
• Concierge;
• Coffee Maker in Room;
• Business Center;
• Bar/Lounge;
• Babysitting/Child Services;
• Laundry/Valet Services;

Spa:                      Masseuse/Massage Service

Parking and

Transportation:      Valet Parking  

Internet:                Modem Lines in Room

Price:                    From $179

Hotel Bijou: 

3.7 out of 5

Room cleanliness

4 .0

Service and staff

3.9

Room comfort

3.5

Hotel condition

3.6

83%of guests recommend

 

 Rooms:     65

 Dinning:    The hotel's front desk has a candy counter for movie munchies.

This hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options in the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants include:

• Dottie's True Blue Cafe
• Sakana
• Dudley's Bar and Grill
• Foley's

 Accessbility:    Special requesta are available

 Recreation:

• Ice skating nearby
• Kayaking nearby
• Boating nearby

• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Bowling alley nearby

 Entertainment:      Free entertainment is provided by the Hotel Bijou at Le Petiter Theater. Two movies are shown daily at 7 PM and 9:30 PM

 Amenities:

• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Multi-line phone
• Wake-up calls

• Iron/ironing board
• Desk
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Electronic/magnetic keys

 Parking and

 Transportation:     Parking (surcharge), Self parking, Self parking (surcharge), Street parking (metered), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)

  Internet:              Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi

                            Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi

  Price:                  $135-$180

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