Underwater Bedrooms and Personal Butlers: 10 Wildly Expensive Hotel Suites
How much would you pay for a night in a hotel room? $200? $500? How about $80,000?
The world’s most expensive hotel suites may have eye-popping prices, but they’re prices that some people are willing to pay. Like superyachts and private jets, these hotel suites cater to the ultra-rich, with amenities like multiple pillow options, butlers, and private gyms. Let’s look at some of the most luxe hotel suites around the globe, where the price tag just might leave your jaw on the floor.
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1. The Muraka Suite at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island (Maldives)
Price: $50,000 per night
In the mood to take an underwater nap? This suite offers a surreal oceanic experience: The master bedroom, submerged 16 feet below sea level, offers a 180-degree views of the ocean and all of its inhabitants through floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s like sleeping in an aquarium, minus the crowds.
2. Empathy Suite at The Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas, U.S.)
Price: $100,000 per night
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but if you’ve posted up at this 9,000-square-foot suite, you probably want to let everyone know. Designed by Damien Hirst, this luxury room (or, should we say, rooms) features original Hirst pieces, a 13-seat bar, and a private salt relaxation room — whatever that is. Some additional amenities include a 24-hour butler and VIP access to The Palms’ entertainment.
3. The Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson (Geneva, Switzerland)
Price: $80,000 per night
This 12-bedroom suite offers views of Lake Geneva and plenty of privacy, along with bulletproof windows and its own security team. If you’re a piano player, you’ll appreciate the Steinway grand piano; there’s also a private gym and a stunning library.
4. Shangri-La Suite at the Shangri-La Bosphorus (Istanbul, Turkey)
Price: $25,500 per night
This two-story suite offers a marble-clad Turkish bath, 24-hour butler service, and jaw-dropping views of both Europe and Asia. If you’re looking for a hotel suite that melds modern comforts with Turkish luxury, this is it.
5. The Mark Penthouse at The Mark Hotel (New York City, U.S.)
Price: $75,000 per night
The Mark Penthouse is housed on the Upper East Side, and features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a private rooftop terrace. For those looking for a home away from home, the expensive hotel suite doubles as a residence — though at $75,000 per night, you might not want to get too cozy.
6. Ty Warner Penthouse at Four Seasons (New York City, U.S.)
Price: $50,000 per night
This stunning hotel suite only cost a cool $50 million to build. With floor-to-ceiling windows, in-room massages, and a private chauffeur, the Ty Warner Penthouse is quintessential New York City luxury. At $50,000 a night, it better be.
7. Hilltop Villa at COMO Laucala Island Resort (Fiji)
Price: $52,000 per night
Want to get away from it all? The Hilltop Villa, located on a private Fijian island, feels like your own tropical paradise. It features gorgeous ocean views, a chauffeur, a private chef, and a nanny, and is perfect for families or groups looking to vacation in paradise.
8. The Royal Villa at Grand Resort Lagonissi (Athens, Greece)
Price: $52,500 per night
How would you like to stay at a villa with a personal butler, two pools, and a private beach? At the Royal Villa in Athens, you can take in views of the Aegean Sea and enjoy a personal chef and pianist to take your stay to a new level.
9. Penthouse Suite at Hôtel Martinez (Cannes, France)
Price: $56,500 per night
If the penthouse suite is good enough for celebrities attending the Cannes Film Festival, it’s good enough for us. Located on the French Riviera, this expensive hotel suite features a private terrace with views of the sea, multiple bedrooms, and a large, Art Deco-themed living room.
10. Presidential Suite at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab (Dubai, UAE)
Price: $33,000 per night
As the world’s only “7-star hotel,” the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab’s Presidential Suite is a two-story stunner with two master bedrooms, your choice of nine pillow types, Hermès bathroom amenities (the luxury!), and more. Guests of the suite are greeted by a personal butler and chauffeured in a Rolls Royce — how casual.