Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills
Room: Penthouse Suite
Price: US $25,000 per night
Square feet: 5,000
The affluent Californian city of Beverly Hills and luxury living go hand-in-hand – and you don’t get more luxury than the Penthouse Suite at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel. This three-bedroom, 14th floor accommodation spans 5,000 square feet, making it the largest suite in Los Angeles.
www.fourseasons.com
St. Regis Mauritius, Mauritius
Room: The St. Regis Villa
Price: US $30,000 per night
Square feet: 17,858
Nestled among the fine white sands and swaying palm trees of Mauritius, The St. Regis Villa is an unrivalled Indian Ocean paradise. Sleeping up to eight guests, the sprawling villa comprises four spacious suites, a heated infinity pool and a private gym with hammam. Sound like the perfect escape? You’ll need to splash out. Way out. All the way to a credit-crunching $30,000 per night.
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Room: Penthouse Suite
Price: US $30,700 per night
Square feet: 1,630
Despite being the smallest suite on our list, the Penthouse at Paris’ iconic Four Seasons Hotel George V certainly has the best views. The top-floor private Parisian residence boasts numerous quaint balconies, each overlooking the sprawling cityscape below. Panoramas include the Sacré-Coeur Basilica from your bedroom and the Eiffel Tower from your breakfast table.
Atlantis, Dubai
Room: The Royal Bridge Suite, Dubai
Price: US $35,000 per night
Square feet: 10,000
As we all know, Dubai is no stranger to luxury or expense. It is fitting, therefore, that the city’s iconic Atlantis hotel graces our list with a suite no less lavish than the reputation of its hometown. Overlooking the Arabian Sea and city skyline respectively, the colossal Royal Bridge Suite is located atop the hotel’s central arch and comes with a dedicated team of butlers, chefs and chauffeurs, while its impressive facilities range from a private library to an opulent 16-seat dining room.
St. Regis New York, New York
Room: Presidential Suite
Price: US $35,000 per night
Square feet: 3,430
There are few luxury accommodations in the Big Apple that can rival the Presidential Suite at St. Regis New York. With spectacular views across Central Park, Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, the newly refurbished, ultra-stylish suite is the perfect place to soak up the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas
Room: Sky Villa
Price: US $40,000
Square feet: 9,000
The second entry on our list from Las Vegas’ opulent Palms Casino Resort swaps the basketball court for a cantilevered pool, dry sauna and private massage parlour. The two-storey Sky Villa is the most expensive suite offered by the hotel and justifies its incredible price with incredible views, a 24-hour butler service and numerous sprawling terraces.
www.palms.com
Four Seasons, New York
Room: Ty Warner Penthouse Suite
Price: US $45,000 per night
Square feet: 4,300
If you’re staying in the Ty Warner Penthouse Suite, one thing’s for sure: you’ll arrive in style. Get chauffeured to the Four Seasons New York in a private Rolls Royce before enjoying 360-degree panoramic views of the sparkling Manhattan skyline and soaking up the ultra-chic ambiance of this trendy 52nd floor penthouse.
Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez, Cannes
Room: Presidential Suite
Price: US $51,800 per night
Square feet: 5,000
Would you like to enjoy incredible views of the Bay of Cannes from a private Jacuzzi with a glass of crisp champagne in hand? Then the Art-Deco style Presidential Suite at the Grand Hyatt Cannes is the room for you. Boasting two lounge/dining rooms, four marble-clad bathrooms and decorations that include an original Picasso and Matisse, the suite is verging on the most opulent – and expensive – in the world.
www.cannesmartinez.grand.hyatt.com
Raj Palace Hotel, Jaipur
Room: Shahi Mahal Suite
Price: US $60,000 per night
Square feet: 22,600
Currently under renovation, the Shahi Mahal Suite at India’s Raj Palace Hotel ushers the decadence of 17th century maharajas into the modern age. Upon reopening, the residence will boast a monumental 24,000-square-foot landscaped terrace, which will join the suite’s existing astrology room, private theatre and expansive library. A steal at $60,000 per night.
Hotel President Wilson, Geneva
Room: Royal Penthouse Suite
Price: US $83,200 per night
Square feet: 19,376
At an incredible $83,200 per night, the Royal Penthouse Suite at Geneva’s Hotel President Wilson is the most expensive hotel room in the world. The 12-bedroom suite has hosted the likes of Bill Gates and Michael Douglas through the years, offering each guest panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps – all with the added security of bulletproof glass and private lift access.
www.hotelpresidentwilson.com