Have you ever wondered which are the most expensive hotels in the world? While the majority of us probably have to settle for a simple hostel, motel, or two-star hotel, the rich and famous can afford the most extravagant and expensive accommodations around the world. Spending the night at any of the ten hotels on our list costs around five figures, so most of us are probably never going to enjoy more than their lobbies.
If you are into luxurious travelling, make sure you check out our list on the 8 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms In The World, some of which can likely be found in the most expensive hotels in the world on the coming list. Others however take up their glamorous residence in hotels that could be affordable for more than just the wealthiest in the world, though those particular rooms are most certainly not, and can run into the tens of thousands of dollars for a single night’s stay.
Are you curious now about the most expensive hotels in the world? Let’s take a look at the countdown and sate that curiosity.
10. Burj Al Arab
One night at the Royal Suite of the luxurious Dubai hotel can amount to $22,900. For that stunning price guests can enjoy Hermès bath products, a rotating bed, Jacuzzis, a private butler, professional wardrobe help, a personal elevator, a cinema and even a 24-carat gold iPad.
Believe it or not, accommodations can get even more luxurious and expensive than the Burj Al Arab, as you’ll see when you keep reading our countdown of the most expensive hotels in the world.
9. Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
For $25,000, the exclusive Ritz Carlton hotel in Tokyo offers a fully equipped Presidential suite. The hotel is the tallest building in the city, and their most expensive suite is located right at the top of it, on the 53rd floor. Along with the view, you can enjoy a private den, a dining room to entertain over a dozen guests, and full marble bathrooms.
8. Plaza Hotel
The Plaza barely needs an introduction, for it is without a doubt one of the best-known New York landmarks. At $30,000 you can spend the night at the Royal Plaza Suite, a three-bedroom suite with breathtaking views of Manhattan, a grand piano, and a private library.
7. Laucala Island Resort
The Hilltop Estate Owner’s is the most expensive accommodation of the Fiji resort. For $40,000 you can have gourmet meals, champagne, horseback riding on the beach and a welcome massage; everything included in the price. However, in order to stay at the villa you have to apply for it and be granted permission. And of course, once you’ve been cleared, you have to pay the hefty sum.
6. Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas is a town of excesses, and the Sky Villa at the top of the Palms’ tower is a great example of the city’s over-the-topness. For only $40,000, the Hugh Hefner penthouse features a circular rotating bed, an iconic pool, a massage room, 24-hour butler service, a fitness facility and a very large dining room.
5. Grand Resort Lagonissi
What could be more beautiful than the sublime view of the Aegean Sea? Well, the Royal Villa of the Grand Resort Lagonissi in Athens, where you could actually enjoy that sight. The $45,000 villa includes two bedrooms with fireplaces, and a private butler among other exclusive details.
4. Four Seasons New York
New York is plagued with exquisite and very expensive hotels, and the Four Seasons is one of the costliest. Spending the night at the Ty Warner Penthouse Suite costs $45,000! A ‘reasonable’ price if you consider that the room includes an incomparable view of Manhattan, butler service, a personal trainer, a Rolls Royce with its personal chauffer and even an art concierge.
3. Hyatt Martinez Cannes
When attending the film festival at Cannes, some lucky stars and directors can afford to stay at the Presidential Suite of the Hyatt Martinez ($51,800 per night). The exclusive room has two studies, two saunas, four bedrooms and a couple of dining rooms too. But without a doubt the best thing about the suite is the view of the bay, which you can enjoy from the private rooftop garden and terrace.
2. Raj Palace
Let’s face it, there’s no luxury like the eastern one. The Raj Palace hotel in India is one of the most expensive and lavish ones in the world. To spend the night at the Shahi Mahal Suite for example, costs around $60,000. Such a suite includes six bedrooms, private kitchen staff, a theater, and an astrology room.
1. Hotel President Wilson
The most expensive hotel in the world to spend the night at is located in Geneva, near the exceptional landscape of the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva. Staying at the Royal Penthouse Suite costs a staggering $83,200! This suite comes with a personal butler, chef, assistant, a terrace with a view, 12 luxurious bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms, a Steinway grand piano, and even a private gym.
