The Empathy Suite, Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas
In the heart of the gambling capital of the world, you’ll find some of the most luxurious and expensive hotels around. Later in the article, we’ll return to the city’s famous Strip, but first, let’s step away from that iconic street to the Palms Casino Resort and one of the most expensive suites in the city, if not the entire world. The Empathy Suite is a masterpiece of design spanning 840 square meters, created by British artist and sculptor Damien Hirst as part of a 2018 hotel renovation. The suite is rented for a minimum of two days at a cost of approximately $200,000, and for that price, you’re probably wondering what you get. A partial list includes two floors with a bar for 13 people, a private mosaic pool with breathtaking views, original artworks by Hirst, and more.
The Royal Penthouse Suite, Hotel President Wilson - Geneva
For the world’s elite seeking a combination of luxury, tranquility, and security at the level of heads of state, the Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson in Geneva is a highly popular destination. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the suite spans an entire floor with 12 bedrooms, 12 lavish bathrooms, a grand piano, an enormous terrace overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, and even bulletproof windows. The stay includes services like a personal chef, security personnel, a driver with an armored vehicle, and a private elevator. The price per night? About $80,000, which once made this suite the most expensive in the world. Even after losing that title, it remains one of the best in the eyes of many reviewers.
The Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab - Dubai
Dubai is another city with no shortage of luxury hotels, and one of the most expensive and iconic is the Burj Al Arab. The hotel has no standard rooms; it is divided into 202 duplex units. The smallest unit available for rent covers 169 square meters, while the largest, the Royal Suite, spans 780 square meters and costs about $28,000 per night. Located on the 25th floor, it features a private elevator leading to two floors adorned with gold accents and opulence. Guests of the suite can also enjoy all the hotel’s facilities, including a unique “restaurant” offering an extraordinary dining experience, as seen in the following video.
Laucala Island Resort, Hilltop Estate - Fiji
When you think of a “dream tropical island vacation,” the image that comes to mind is likely very similar—if not identical—to the Hilltop Estate on the private island of Laucala in Fiji. This is an extraordinary, sprawling estate perched atop a lush hill, offering breathtaking views of white beaches, green trees, and mesmerizing turquoise seas. The estate includes three separate villas, each designed in a traditional Polynesian style with contemporary touches, private pools, a personal staff, a dedicated chef, and a private driver. The place is so exclusive that you can’t even book a stay without prior approval from the resort’s owners, making it a private club for millionaires only. The price per night? About $55,000. The feeling? Like you’ve purchased the entire island.
The Royal Bridge Suite, Atlantis The Palm – Dubai
Suspended between the two towers of the famous Atlantis hotel in Dubai, the Royal Bridge Suite is the most regal suite in the complex. Spanning over 900 square meters, it includes three luxurious bedrooms, a breathtaking living room, a dining room for 16 guests, a private library, a gym, a Turkish hammam, and an entire entourage including a personal chef, butlers, security, and a driver. Every detail is designed to exude absolute wealth, from hand-embroidered curtains to furniture adorned with gold in an upscale Middle Eastern style. If you’re planning a vacation in the spirit of a modern sultan, this is the place. The cost? Between $30,000 and $40,000 per night. Though the price is astronomical, it’s a pilgrimage site for business tycoons, sheikhs, and celebrities.
The Grand Riad, The Royal Mansour – Marrakesh
Some hotels offer accommodation, while others invite guests to live inside a fairy tale—the Grand Riad at the Royal Mansour is of the latter kind. Owned by the King of Morocco and built for him, the hotel is accessible only to invited guests and the world’s wealthiest and most powerful individuals. The Grand Riad is the hotel’s most luxurious suite, essentially a palatial villa spanning four floors, featuring a private courtyard with a garden, a heated rooftop pool, a personal spa, a private cinema, and a full staff. Much of the design and furniture is based on handmade craftsmanship, using the finest materials to create an atmosphere of old-world charm with modern comfort and luxury. The price per night is around $43,000, but in return, you get a journey back in time to a Moroccan palace in the heart of Marrakesh’s old city.
Presidential Villa, Grand Resort Lagonissi - Athens
About a half-hour drive from Athens, at the very tip of the Attica Peninsula, lies a hidden private paradise known to few but desired by many—the Presidential Villa at the Grand Resort Lagonissi. This private villa commands its own stretch of beach and features not only an outdoor pool with infinite sea views but also an indoor pool, a private gym, a Turkish hammam, a sauna, and spacious bedrooms with wooden floors and traditional decor. The service here is personalized down to the menu—a private chef cooks according to the guests’ tastes, and a dedicated driver in a limousine provides on-demand transportation. The resort also offers tennis courts, an open-air cinema, yacht rentals, and a helipad. The cost? About $40,000 per night. Certainly not a price for everyone, but undoubtedly an unforgettable experience.
The Bulgari Villa, Bulgari Resort – Bali
This villa is the crown jewel of the luxurious Bulgari Resort in Bali, one of the most prestigious and sought-after villas in Southeast Asia, blending Bali’s spiritual charm with the polished elegance of the Italian fashion brand Bulgari. In fact, if Italy were a tropical island, it would probably look exactly like this hotel and its surroundings. The villa includes three bedrooms, a 20-meter private pool, a massive sun terrace, a tropical garden, seating areas, and an event space that can host dozens of guests. The interior design relies on local materials like volcanic stone and teak wood, combined with Italian pieces specially imported. Every detail—from the soft lighting in the rooms to the fragrances in the spa—is designed to envelop guests in a profound experience of indulgence and serenity, which comes at a cost of around $35,000 per night.
Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons Hotel - New York
We conclude in the Big Apple, at the top of one of Manhattan’s most impressive luxury towers, where the Ty Warner Penthouse of the Four Seasons Hotel New York is located. This 400-square-meter penthouse offers views of New York’s skyline and had $50 million invested in it! Where did all that money go? Chinese onyx cladding for the floors and walls in the bathrooms, a massive chandelier in the living room, four balconies, a private spa, and a gym. Like other suites on this list, guests here enjoy a personal chef, 24/7 concierge and staff, on-demand massage and beauty treatments in the room, and a range of other indulgences. The hotel was temporarily closed in 2020 and reopened in 2024, giving the world’s elite a chance to pay around $50,000 per night to feel like the kings and queens of New York.
