Top Five Most Expensive Places to Stay in the World
While most travelers are happy with roach-free lodging that offers fresh linens and free coffee, there are those who expect considerably more comfort. Pricey taste requires pricey accommodations, and according to a December 2011 report by CNN Travel, these five qualify as the world’s most expensive hotels.
5. Palms Resort, Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, Las Vegas, Nevada (U.S. $35,487.00 per night)
This two bedroom villa reigns above the Vegas strip, occupying 836 square meters in the Palm’s Fantasy Tower. In true Hef fashion, this accommodation is stamped with the bunny logo and includes a rotating bed, cantilevered spa bath, poker table, bar, edgy artwork, indoor pool and indoor waterfall.
4. Hotel Martinez, Penthouse Suite, Cannes, France (U.S. $37,500.00 per night)
Located on the Promenade de la Croisette roadway along the Mediterranean Sea, the hotel offers guests a private beach and Michelin-starred dining. The penthouse embraces eclectic art deco styling, has two bedrooms, a tempting Turkish bath and a large terrace overlooking the Bay of Cannes.
3. Four Seasons Hotel, Ty Warner Penthouse Suite, New York, New York (U.S. $41,836.00 per night)
Nine rooms and 400 square meters of magnificence, this suite expands the hotel’s top floor and offers guests a panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline. Decor includes a stunning chandelier lighting the way to a soul soothing Zen garden. A personal butler, private chauffer and personal trainer/therapist are also available.
2. The Raj Palace Hotel, The Presidential Suite, Jaipur, India (U.S. $45,000.00 per night)
This 1,500 square meters suite is akin to a personal palace and was once home to a Maharaja. Boasting gold leaf, ivory and mirrored elegance, it has a private museum and a rooftop terrace and pool where guests can gaze upon The Pink City.
1. Hotel President Wilson, Royal Penthouse Suite, Geneva, Switzerland (U.S. $65,000.00 per night)
This 12-room accommodation allows security-conscience guests access via private elevator and views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc through bullet proof windows. Occupying an entire hotel floor, the suite has a Steinway grand piano, billiard room, library and fitness center.
