If someone asked you to name one of the most expensive hotels in the world, you’d probably think of Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab, right? I did too. But surprisingly, the Burj Al Arab, the world’s only 7-star hotel, isn’t even in the top 10 most expensive hotels globally. The priciest room there is “just” $24,000 per night, whereas the most luxurious hotel rooms around the world range from $45,000 to an astonishing $175,000 per night. Sound unbelievable? Well, let’s dive into the list of some of the world’s most expensive hotels that surpass even the famous Burj Al Arab!
The Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine Hotel, located in the Caribbean, is an extraordinary underwater experience for the super-wealthy. This hotel is set inside a submarine! It offers a soundproof bedroom with luxurious furnishings, an en-suite bathroom, a comfortable living room, and amazing underwater views from windows throughout the submarine. It even includes a captain, a butler, and a private chef. All this for an incredible $175,000 per night.
The Palms Casino Resort, near the Las Vegas Strip, offers 702 rooms and suites, a casino, a SPA, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a concert theater, and a VIP lounge with fine art collections. The resort’s priciest room is the Empathy Suite, designed by renowned British artist Damien Hirst, and it costs $100,000 per night. Spanning two floors and 836 square meters, it includes custom furniture, a glass infinity pool, a private bar, a gym, and a sauna. This suite can accommodate parties of up to 250 guests and even has a private glass elevator!
The Mark Hotel, a prestigious 5-star hotel in New York, is set in a beautiful 1927 Renaissance Revival building. Overlooking Madison Avenue and just a block from Central Park, it has 106 rooms and 47 suites. The Mark Penthouse, the most expensive at $75,000 a night, spreads over two floors and more than 900 square meters, making it the largest hotel suite in the U.S. It features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a library lounge, and a dining room for twelve.
Hotel President Wilson in Geneva offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Often visited by world leaders and celebrities, it has 204 rooms and 22 suites. Its most expensive room, the Royal Penthouse, costs $80,000 per night and spans 1800 square meters. This suite includes bulletproof glass windows, 12 bedrooms with marble bathrooms, a private gym and jacuzzi, a conference room, and a billiard room.
In India, the Raj Palace Hotel in Jaipur is a 5-star luxury hotel set in a historic palace. The hotel boasts 50 rooms and suites, with the Maharaja’s Pavilion being the most expensive at $65,000 per night. This four-floor apartment with a private entrance and elevator totals 1486 square meters. It is ornately decorated with gilded details, mirror work, and antique furnishings. The Pavilion includes a private lounge, bar, library, dining room, and a private museum.
The Four Seasons Hotel in Manhattan boasts 368 rooms and 15 suites. The Ty Warner Penthouse, costing $60,000 per night, occupies the top floor and offers 360-degree views of Manhattan from four glass balconies. Its lavish interior includes hand-lacquered walls, luxurious bookcases, a glass chandelier, and a rock crystal master bathroom with a bathtub overlooking Central Park. The suite also includes a spa with unlimited massages and a chauffeured Rolls-Royce.
Hotel Martinez in Cannes, located on the famous La Croisette Boulevard facing the Mediterranean Sea, has 409 rooms and 99 suites. For $53,000 a night, you can stay in the Penthouse Suite, which includes artworks by Picasso and Matisse, a huge terrace with panoramic views, four bedrooms, marble bathrooms, a living room, dining room, a Turkish bath, and a jacuzzi.
Laucala, a privately owned island in Fiji, features 25 private and secluded villas. The Hilltop Estate, the most expensive villa at $45,000 per night, offers panoramic views, a private chef, a chauffeur, a nanny, and a private outdoor pool in a man-made lagoon. However, you can’t just book it; your stay must be approved by the owner, and the minimum stay is four nights.
So, would you love to stay in one of these incredibly luxurious and costly hotels?