The average traveler is content with a hotel that provides basic services and a nice, clean bed. But some prefer the lap of luxury, and require a hotel to fit this need. For this purpose, several luxury hotels all over the world offer a deluxe experience to those who can afford it. All prices are as of September 2010.
The Grand Resort Lagonissi in Athens, Greece costs $50,000 a night. For this price, guests will find their own private pool, be given a private butler, and be able to request a pianist as well. Rooms show an incredible vista of the nearby hills, and have multiple rooms so that guests may entertain at their will.
The Grand Resort Lagonissi
40th km Athens-Sounion
Athens, Greece
+30 22910 76000
lagonissiresort.gr
The Hugh Hefner Sky VIlla is the suite to stay in if you want the most deluxe experience in Las Vegas. As the Palms Casino site boasts, "[The Sky Villa] is a Vegas suite so extraordinary, it's where Kanye West held court at MTV's 2007 Video Music Awards—and invited Common, Soulja Boy and T-Pain over to live the good life." The villa features a rotating bed with mirrored ceiling, a sweeping view of Vegas, a private glass elevator, a large show tub and full gym. The price? Only $40,000 per night.
Palms Casino Resort
4321 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-942-7777
palms.com
The Four Seasons hotels are all known for their excellent rooms, but the Ty Warner penthouse suite in the New York location takes the cake. On the top floor, this penthouse offers 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline. Its walls are inlaid with platinum and gold fabrics. A private butler is included, as well as shark skin lamps and antique Chinese lamps. The suite is named after Ty Warner of Beanie Baby fame, and costs $34,000 per night.
The Four Seasons
57 East 57th Street
New York, New York
(212) 758-5700
fourseasons.com
The Royal Penthouse at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland will run a guest $33,000 per night. President Wilson often vacationed in Geneva and this hotel was there to serve his needs. The suite takes up the top floor of the hotel, and has a cocktail lounge that can accommodate 40 guests, offering views of the Alps nearby.
President Wilson Hotel
47 Quai Wilson
Geneva, Switzerland
+41 22 906 66 66
hotelpwilson.com
The Bridge Suite at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas is so named because its 10 rooms link the two towers of the hotel, forming a bridge between them. Michael Jackson once spent a night in this room to the tune of $25,000. Every room is equipped with an HD television and vistas of the nearby lagoons.
The Atlantis
One Casino Drive
Paradise Island, Bahamas
242-363-3000
atlantis.com
The RItz-Carlton suite in Moscow has a heated floor for use in Moscow's typically severe Russian winters. Decorated in the Russian imperial style, the room comes furnished with a piano and a personal library. Also provided is a view of Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral. This room costs $18,000 per night.
The Ritz-Carlton
Tverskaya Street 3
Moscow, Russia
+7 495 225 8888
ritzcarlton.com
The Royal Suite in Dubai's grand hotel is outfitted with mahogany furniture and Hermes bath products. Guests have a private elevator to this suite, and can enjoy films in their own cinema room. For a surcharge to the $18,000 per night fee, the Burj Al-Arab offers use of a private chauffeur and helicopter.
The Burj Al-Arab
PO Box 74147
Dubai, UAE
+971 4 3017777
jumeirah.com
Le Richemond Hotel's Royal Armleder Suite is located in Geneva, Switzerland and costs $17, 500 a night. It has terraces to look out upon the Alps and Mont Blanc, as well as city views. There are three bedrooms, each with a private marble bathroom equipped with a television.
Le Richemond
Jardin Brunswick 1201
Geneva, Switzerland
+41 22 715 7000
lerichemond.com
The Four Seasons George V in Paris, France is a luxury hotel situated just steps from the Champs-Elysees. Its two Royal Suites cost $16,000 per night. For that price, guests get a private marble entrance, a marble fireplace, a dining room, a sauna and a private office.
The Four Seasons George V
31 Avenue George V
Paris, France
+33 (0) 1 49 52 70 00
fourseasons.com
The Imperial Suite at the Park Hyatt-Vendome is also in Paris, France, but runs $15,500 a night. Guests get multiple rooms for entertaining or sleeping, as well as a kitchenette and working area. The hotel's site says, "The suite also features the In Suite Spa concept, which provides residents with the individual comfort of a Spa bathroom with whirlpool bath, a steam room shower and a dedicated table for massages."
The Park Hyatt-Vendome
5 Rue de la Paix
Paris, France
+01 58 71 12 34
paris.vendome.hyatt.com
