The world’s most expensive hotel rooms

by Alison Hunt on 12 July 2010  |  3 comments
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If infinity bathtubs, helicopter transfers and fabulous views are your cup of tea, check out the hotel rooms you should be staying in.

Who doesn’t enjoy a weekend away in a hotel?

Just being able to sleep in a comfy bed with crisp sheets, watch inane cable TV, swim in the hotel pool and have a powerful shower each morning would constitute a pretty great break in my book.

But what about the rich and famous?

What can they expect when they book a night or two in a hotel?

Well, for the seriously loaded, a hotel stay can be a completely different experience. Enormous rooms you could fit your house into, personal butlers and views to die for are the norm.

Some even include the services of the hotel helicopter.

Yes, if you have the money, the sky is the limit where luxury is concerned.

Take a look at what’s on offer with some of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world.

Ritz-Carlton, Moscow

If the rich and famous wish to spend some time in Moscow, the Ritz Carlton Suite is the place to stay (Barack Obama and his entourage reportedly chose to last year).

Furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Kremlin, Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral, you’d be hard pressed to find a more amazing view. Add on the marble baths, living room with grand piano and beautiful Russian imperial furnishings and you’ll certainly feel immersed in luxury – plus you’ll enjoy up to five meals a day.

It’s available from just £10,500 ($16k) per night.

Burj Al Arab, Dubai

With it’s distinctive “billowing sail” design, its position on its own manmade island and reputation for being just a smidgeon shorter than the Empire State Building (1,053 feet high), the Burj Al Arab is certainly looks the part. And with its glittery gold, Versace designed decor and underwater restaurant that is reached by submarine; it certainly has the wow factor.

Book one of the Royal Suites and you’ll be whisked to the hotel by Rolls-Royce from the airport, where you’ll enjoy your own private cinema, rotating bed and whirlpool bath with Hermes bath products. Plus your own butler to tend to your every need.

Fancy venturing outside? Well, if you’re happy to pay an additional charge (what’s a few more thousand?) you’ll be provided with a chauffeur-driven Rolls or helicopter to whisk you wherever you wish to go.  And all for a princely £11,800 ($18k) per night. Bargain.

The Atlantis, Bahamas

As its name might suggest, the Bridge Suite forms the bridge between the two Royal towers of the Atlantis hotel - and overlooking the resort and marina certainly makes for a pretty incredible view.

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For its more musical guests (Celine Dion and Michael Jackson have been previous occupants) there’s an entertainment centre with bar and piano. And of course, walk-in closets that are bigger than many one bedroom apartments.

And how much will all of this cost? A cool £14,500 ($22k) per night.

The Westin Excelsior, Rome

If you fancy some real glamour, head to the eternal city. The Villa La Cupola suite, located on the fifth and sixth floors of the Westin Excelsior hotel overlooks the Via Veneto and gets its name from the 12m high, hand-frescoed cupola (domed roof) it is situated beneath.

Further Roman touches can be found in the Pompeiian style Jacuzzi, complete with mosaic floors, and frescoed walls. The suite also offers a private cinema, fitness room, sauna and steam bath, plus of course the ubiquitous 24-hour butler service and private limo airport transfers.

What’s more, you’ll also have access to the suite’s private wine cabinet, with over 150 wines to choose from. And all for around £20,400 ($31k) per night.

Four Seasons, New York

Jetting into the Big Apple to see a show or two? Then why not book the Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel? Boasting floor to ceiling windows offering a 360 degree view of Manhattan, the suite comes with its own indoor-outdoor Zen garden, infinity-edge bathtub and private spa.

Overindulged in one of the hotel’s acclaimed restaurants? Fear not, your suite includes the services of a personal trainer/therapist to help you work off those calories. Not to mention your personal butler, and private chauffeur to ensure you get to wherever you need to go in your choice of Rolls Royce or Mercedes Maybach. And all for around £23k ($35k) per night – a snip!

Hotel President Wilson, Geneva

And finally, nestling in the heart of Geneva and boasting stunning views of Geneva Harbour and Mont Blanc, the Hotel President Wilson has certainly has a fabulous location.

Book the Royal Penthouse (which, incidentally, is the entire top floor of the hotel) and you’ll have four bedrooms and six bathrooms at your disposal. Not to mention your own cocktail lounge and private elevator. And that’s if you’re even able to book it – rumour has it it’s almost exclusively reserved for heads of state and celebrities (well, it is handy for the United Nations Building) and has been fitted accordingly with bullet-proof glass.

But be prepared; it’s rumoured to cost a jaw-dropping £42,800 ($65k) per night. Eek.

Ah yes, these are the hotel rooms I should be staying in. Anyway, back to reality - Travelodge rooms are on sale again, did you say?

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