For the world’s wealthiest individuals, money is no object. They seek out the most extravagant experiences, from golden mammoth skeletons to rooftop pools. When they tire of their own opulence, they seek the finest resorts for fresh, new luxuries. Luckily, there are many to choose from, each with its own top-tier penthouse, villa, or even island. These rooms are the finest and most expensive available anywhere. This list ranks the ten most expensive of these super-suites, rooms whose price per night will make you question reality.
Nobu Villa, Nobu Hotel – $35,000/night
Many Las Vegas resorts are massive testaments to human engineering and commerce. The Nobu Hotel exercises more restraint, with only 182 rooms and a consistently austere aesthetic. For $35,000 per night, guests can stay at the hotel’s finest suite, the Nobu Villa. It boasts 10,500 square feet, a personal butler, masseuse, limo, and 24/7 access to world-class food from celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa. It also has a full bar, its own barbecue pit on its terrace, and a whirlpool. The villa balances opulence with elegant simplicity.
The Royal Villa, Grand Resort Lagonissi – $45,000/night
The Grand Resort Lagonissi is located south of Athens, Greece, on its own mini-peninsula jutting into the Aegean Sea. The resort’s location alone, with its unobstructed views of the Mediterranean and Greek islands, is worth the cost. The Royal Villa costs $45,000 per night. Guests stay in a villa designed for royalty, featuring three bedrooms, three baths, a private gym, a massage parlor, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Best of all, it has its own butler’s quarters with a separate entrance.
The Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons – $50,000/night
The Four Seasons New York stands at the heart of downtown Manhattan. The hotel is a short walk to major NYC landmarks. From the Ty Warner Penthouse, you can see them all. Designed by I.M. Pei, it took seven years to complete. Every detail is extravagant, with 22-carat gold fabric in the sheets. Through its gold telescope, you can look out on Central Park and the rest of the city.
The Penthouse Suite, Faena Miami – $50,000/night
The Penthouse Suite at Faena Hotel is luxurious. The architecture is art deco and maximal. Chairs and couches are tiger print and gold, a golden greyhound statue guards the leopard print living room, and every inch that could be gold-leafed, is. The entrance hosts a Damien Hirst art piece: a golden wooly mammoth skeleton.
The Hilltop Villa, Laucala Island – $50,000/night
Laucala Island feels the least like real life. Red Bull CEO Dietrich Mateschitz owns the island, maintaining it as a paradise. The Hilltop Villa costs $50,000 per night. It comes with a chauffeur, a nanny, an entire kitchen staff, and your own horses to ride on your own strip of beach.
A Private Island, Cheval Blanc Randheli – $50,000/night
At Cheval Blanc Randheli, guests can rent an entire island for $50,000 per night. Located in the Maldives amidst a coral reef, the hotel is tropical. The private island comes with personal chefs, bartenders, and a private pianist.
The Penthouse Suite, Hotel Martinez – $55,000/night
Located on the south coast of France in Cannes, the Hotel Martinez overlooks the French Riviera. The Penthouse Suite, on the top floor with its private terrace, is the pinnacle of taste. Celebrities stay here during the Cannes Film Festival and enjoy its private, two-Michelin-starred restaurant, La Palme d’Or.
The Grand Penthouse, The Mark – $75,000/night
The Mark is a Central Park East hotel. The Grand Penthouse is the biggest, at over 10,000 square feet. Its private terrace alone is 2,500 square feet. The living room is the size of a grand ballroom, with 26-foot high ceilings, and the entryway is over 30 feet across. The suite is lavishly decorated with unique furniture pieces across its two floors.
The Royal Penthouse Suite, Hotel Wilson – $80,000/night
The Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, offers views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. The Royal Penthouse Suite has 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, one with a jacuzzi with a panoramic view of the lake. The suite also contains a 103-inch television and a grand piano. The room is marketed to heads of state and royalty.
The Empathy Suite, Palms Casino – $100,000/night
The Empathy Suite at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas costs $100,000 a night. Damien Hirst designed the room, including two white sharks preserved in formaldehyde. There is a 13-seater bar made from medical waste, pill wallpaper, and polka dots and butterflies. The design steals the focus.
Honorable Mention: The Boulevard Penthouses, Cosmopolitan
The Boulevard Penthouses at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas are both the most expensive and cheapest rooms. For the highest spending gamblers, the Penthouses are free perks, making them the cheapest hotel rooms. However, they need to guarantee bets of at least one million dollars. The rooms look like sets from a utopian sci-fi movie, with gold everywhere.
