The world's most expensive hotels
From penthouses to palaces, these are the hotels reserved for the super-rich
If it's true you get what you pay for, then you can expect a great deal from this set of ultra-expensive hotels. For those who don't need to check the numbers at the bottom of the bill they're signing, a world of unparalleled luxury awaits. Here are some of the world's priciest rooms:
Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva
The Royal Penthouse Suite at the Wilson Hotel looks out over Switzerland's beautiful Lake Geneva. Geneva itself is not known for being a budget destination, but even the well-heeled locals and visitors might find the £53,000-a-night Royal Penthouse Suite a bit of a stretch. The Daily Telegraph calls it "quite possibly the most expensive hotel in the world".
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Owner's Villa, Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives
The Owner's Villa was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy and boasts four bedrooms, dedicated chefs and an outdoor shower. It has its own private island but if swimming in the sea isn't for you, then you can also enjoy the 25m swimming pool. If you're wondering exactly how much it costs per night, you're not alone. The price is only "available on request", something the Telegraph calls "a sign of true oligarchy".
Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons, New York
The Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons is not only the most expensive hotel suite in New York, it is also the highest. It has been called "a lesson in elegance" and it's easy to see why. The interior decoration is almost as spectacular a sight to behold as the view from one of the four glass balconies or floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Palace, Jumeirah Bodrum Palace, Bodrum
If you're the kind of person who isn't really interested in large private beaches, luxurious surroundings and a plethora of staff ready to help you with anything you could wish for, then the Jumeirah Bodrum Palace isn't for you. For the rest of us, it's a dream. The Telegraph calls it "bling-tastic" and with gold lion statues sitting in the pool, it's hard to argue. Luxury Travel Expert calls it "phenomenal".
Penthouse Suite, Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez, Cannes
Cannes is known throughout the world for its star visitors and the Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez is the eye of the celebrity storm. It has a rich and long history and, as one of the largest suites in Europe, it overlooks the biggest beach in Cannes, the hotel's own private spot.
Amanyara Villa at Amanyara, Turks & Caicos
The Amanyara Villa is a pristine resort and natural haven on the Caribbean isle of Providenciales. It includes a black infinity pool, day beds and outdoor showers and baths. If that wasn't relaxing enough, a team of cooks and housekeepers will make sure you never have to lift a finger.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah sits on the coast of an affluent Dubai neighbourhood, appropriate enough for a hotel that doesn't bother with rooms and instead features only suites. With a team of butlers to cater for your every need, four swimming pools and its own spa and beach, you're well looked after. The hotel is served by local busses, but you're more likely to see guests picked up in special limousines. It won a Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Award in 2015 and magazine says it makes you "feel like a sheikh in your own place".
The Royal Penthouse, Corinthia Hotel, London
If you're coming to London to see the sights, you couldn't do any better than the Royal Penthouse at the Corinthia Hotel. From your spot on the immaculate terrace, you can see the Thames, Big Ben, Nelson's Column, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye. If you can bring yourself to retreat inside, you will find a private spa and wine cellar to help you relax. In case that wasn't impressive enough, the mirrors turn into TV screens. Cool? Cool. The Financial Times says it is one of London's "ever more lavishly appointed premium suites... certainly among the most extraordinary".
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