Up to $147,000 a night: Inside the world’s most expensive hotel rooms

If you hanker after the lives of the rich and famous, here’s what you need to save for a night in some of the world’s most extravagant suites. Or you can just keep dreaming.

Royal Mansion, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

The world’s most expensive hotel room (reportedly): the Royal Mansion, Atlantis the Royal, Dubai.Credit: Kerzner

You can’t just reserve the world’s best suites on booking.com, but this one is rumoured to be the most expensive at $US100,000 ($147,000) a night. The four-bedroom, split-level penthouse has an entertainment room, bar, steam room, vast terrace with infinity pool, and its own lobby with ancient decorative olive trees. When the hotel opened in 2023 it reputedly paid Beyoncé $US24 million for a concert; you’ll have to settle for a butler and chef. See atlantis.com

Empathy Suite, Palms Resort Casino, Las Vegas

Empathy … for the billionaires?

We’re not sure who you should have empathy with: perhaps billionaires, given the price tag said to rival Royal Mansion’s. You get half the bedrooms (two) but are compensated by a salt-therapy room, infinity pool with Vegas Strip views, and artworks by Damien Hurst, including two sharks floating in formaldehyde. What sets the Palms Resort Casino apart is that you can get a regular room for under $US200. See palms.com

Harbour House, Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Get unbeatable views from the wraparound terrace and pool.

Space comes at a premium in this population-dense city, and will cost you a reputed $HK500,000 ($94,000) a night for a suite covering the entire 57th floor of this ultra-luxury hotel – though elsewhere its 290 square metres might seem modest. You can’t, however, beat the views of Victoria Harbour and the glittering skyscrapers from the lounge, bedroom and wrap-around terrace, which features a lap pool and garden. See rosewoodhotels.com

Mandarin Oriental Penthouse, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

$82,000 a night? Why not stay a week?

This grand landmark hotel is in Knightsbridge, right in the middle of London, and chic shopping at Harrods is just down the road. The three-bedroom, two-lounge penthouse suite has large terraces with views over Hyde Park. For £42,000 ($82,000) a night, why not stay a week? Walls are hung in silk, bathrooms slathered in marble, and the library is filled with posh books. The decor is contemporary British, with rich colours. See mandarinoriental.com

Penthouse Apartment, Hotel Martinez, Cannes

One of Europe’s largest.

The two Mediterranean-gazing apartments on the seventh floor of this elegant French Riviera hotel are dedicated to actress Isabelle Huppert and director of Cannes Film Festival Thierry Frémaux. At €50,000 ($82,000) a night you’ll need the assets of a movie star to combine both, which bags you one of Europe’s largest suites. Works by Matisse and Picasso hang on the walls,and you can hang out in the Turkish bath or terrace jacuzzi. See hyatt.com

Ty Warner Penthouse Suite, Four Seasons Hotel, New York

The suite is rumoured to have cost $US50 million to create.

The entire top floor of this IM Pei-designed hotel will cost you $US50,000 ($80,000) a night, but who’s counting? The 360-degree Manhattan skyline view is priceless, whether from the library, lounge or Zen room complete with waterfall – and after all, the penthouse is rumoured to have cost $US50 million to create. Everything from textiles to furnishings and the bathroom’s onyx slabs are custom-made. Don’t invite your friends: there’s only one bedroom. See fourseasons.com

Faena Penthouse, Faena Miami Beach, Miami Beach

For lovers of leopard-skin prints.

This two-level suite with several lounge and dining areas, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, rooftop pool and vast terraces with ocean views also comes in at $US50,000 a night, depending on the season. The interior design blends contemporary with art deco, and furniture is from Frank Pollaro, furniture-maker to Hollywood stars. If you appreciate leopard-print rugs, gilt lamps, dog statues and a grand piano, look no further. See faena.com

Diamond Suite – Prince Rainier III, Hôtel de Paris, Monte Carlo

Relax by the private pool.

To have an 820-square-metre suite in Monaco, a principality of only 2.1 square kilometres, is an indulgence that will cost you €45,000 ($75,000) a night. Never mind the living room, dining room or study: the best place to relax is the huge terrace with a heated infinity swimming pool, taking in Mediterranean views from the turrets of Monte Carlo’s famous casino as far as Italy. Helicopter transfers are a perk. See montecarlosbm.com

Grand Riad, Royal Mansour, Marrakesh

Possibly the most gorgeous-looking hotel on this list.

This 1800-square-metre, three-storey, four-bedroom riad (traditional courtyard house) has its own private entrance, gardens, swimming pool and hammam, and is richly decorated with cedar wood, tile work, marble, sumptuous fabrics and contemporary art. The gorgeous rooftop has a plunge pool, dining area, fireplace and views to the Atlas Mountains. Expect to pay a reputed $US45,000 a night for what might be the most gorgeous-looking hotel on this list. See royalmansour.com

Royal Suite, Hotel George V, Paris, France

The illustrious Royal Suite at Hotel George V.

This illustrious hotel is decorated with 18th- and 19th-century antiques, chandeliers and fine art. The suite features a living room with marble fireplace and dining room for eight, as well as expansive terraces. The master bedroom’s bathroom has a steam room and sauna, and adjoining dressing room with hairdressing facilities. The rate is opaque, but the next level down (Penthouse Suite) goes for over €27,000 a night. See fourseasons.com