15 Of The Most Expensive Hotels In The World

While some like to travel on a budget, there are others for whom money is of no concern. With private jets, lush suites, and chauffeur-driven limousines, they redefine luxury. This list of the most expensive hotels in the world might be for them, but we can all dream can’t we?

Enjoy Out Of The World Facilities At The Most Expensive Hotels In The World

1. Hotel Connaught, London, UK

This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Mayfair and is owned and managed by the Maybourne Hotel Group. It’s beloved for its winning combination of elegance and world-famous service. The Connaught first opened in 1815 as the Prince of Saxe Coburg Hotel. Today, it is one of the most expensive hotels in the world and offers its guests exceptional fine art, Michelin-starred cuisine, and atmospheric Mayfair bars.

2. Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

This luxurious hotel in Istanbul is located between the Dolmabahce Palace and the Naval Museum on the European coast of the Bosphorus. Known as one of Istanbul’s most prestigious hotels, the Shangri-La Bosphorus is a historical building from the 1930s that today offers chandelier-accented rooms and suites. The hotel’s interiors were inspired by palatial Ottoman glamour and Asian design elements, with expensive suites offering panoramic views of the waterfront, Bosphorus, and Asia. 

3. Hotel Cala di Volpe, Porto Cervo, Italy

Stretching out over the bay like a village suspended in time, the Hotel Cala di Volpe is set near Sardinia’s famous Porto Cervo, an Italian seaside resort. This lavish hotel embodies glamorous elegance, immersed between the colours and scents of nature and the sea. It is surrounded by a lush, green Mediterranean landscape and excellent sports and spa facilities, along with a stunning private beach. The Hotel Cala di Volpe and its elegance were started in the 1960s by Jacques Couëlle. It was marvellously re-interpreted into 71 new rooms and suites, a new lobby, and a bar, all starting off with an uplifting arrival experience. 

4. Hotel President Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland

Overlooking Lake Geneva, Hotel President Wilson is located close to the United Nations building in Geneva. It was first opened on May 18, 1962, by the Hotel President, and later in 1996, it was named after the 28th President of the USA Woodrow Wilson in honour of his dedication to the creation of the League of Nations. Today, this traditional hotel is one of the most expensive hotels in the world and offers its guests 228 luxurious rooms where each has its own private dining area. The hotel also provides a wonderful view of the Swiss Alps along with private lifts that take you straight to your apartment, amongst other luxuries.

5. The Mark, NYC, USA

This swish uptown hotel is at Madison Avenue, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. The Mark is a luxury hotel that was originally constructed in 1927 in the Renaissance Revival style, and today boasts the building’s interiors by French designer Jacques Grange. Known to be the largest hotel in the States, The Mark gives off an exclusive boutique vibe from the moment you set foot on the famous black and white striped marble lobby floor. With 106 hotel rooms and 47 suites, The Mark also features a Jean Georges Vongerichten restaurant (and bar), a Frédéric Fekkai salon, John Lobb shoe care services, and an exclusive scent created for it by master perfumer Frederic Malle.

6. Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez, France

Right on La Croisette at Cannes, Hotel Martinez is a famous Art Deco-style hotel that was first opened on 20 February 1929 by its founder-owner Emmanuel Michele Martinez. The luxurious hotel today is a prominent feature of luxury living in France with its 409 rooms and suites that are an ode to the iconic Riviera style. The hotel creates the warm and relaxed atmosphere of a “Mediterranean dream” with white lacquer furnishings and subtle touches of blue sky or light yellow along with personal jacuzzis overlooking the Bay of Cannes. Known as one of the most expensive hotels in the world, it also plays host to the celebrity-filled shindig during the Cannes Film Festival in May every year.

7. Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

Set on the seafront of Dubai in UAE, Burj Al Arab is a luxurious 5-star hotel that also happens to be one of the tallest hotels in the world. The iconic hotel stands at 321 metres, 14 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower and only 60 metres shorter than the Empire State Building. This luxurious hotel boasts cutting-edge engineering, from a unique man-made beach and infinity pool terrace to one of the tallest grand atriums which is 180 metres high. The construction of the hotel began in 1994 when it was designed to a new level of modern luxury along with exceptional hospitality.

8. St Regis, Saadiyat Island, UAE

Experience luxury at this 5-star hotel which is located in the Saadiyat Island area of Abu Dhabi. Due to its location, this luxurious hotel is apt for a slow-paced beachfront spot to relax and decompress, along with easy access to Abu Dhabi’s cultural district. Guests can rejuvenate at the Iridium Spa, energise in the indoor lap pool or any of the three outdoor pools, or bask on the private Abu Dhabi beach before dining seaside at one of six destination restaurants and bars. The Meditarrean-style architecture sits easy with contemporary interiors and presents a serene escape with lavish comfort.

9. Palms Resort, Las Vegas, USA

This famous hotel and casino is located in the west of The Strip in Las Vegas (NV), United States. Palm Casino Resort or Palm Resort first opened in 2001. It is known to be the most expensive hotel in the world and hosts one of the world’s most extensive art collections outside of a museum, along with a 24-hour casino and a variety of on-site restaurants that guests can enjoy. This luxurious world’s most expensive hotel boasts 653 rooms noted for their opulence, with none more lavish than the Sky Villa resort on the sixth floor covering over 800 square meters, and The Hardwood Suite, with its own basketball court.

10. Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris, France

This premier hotel, located at 25 Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is part of the Dorchester Collection group of international luxury hotels. This historic luxury hotel is classically French, except for the seventh and eighth floors which are done in Art Deco style. One of the most expensive hotels in the world, it offers a Dior Institut spa, five restaurants, a cocktail bar, seasonal ice skating rink, along with elegant marble bathrooms, and private steam rooms.

11. Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens, Greece

The 72-acre peninsula south of the Greek capital, the Athenian Riviera hosts one of the most expensive hotels in the world,  the Grand Resort Lagonissi. A lavish property set by the azure, offers stunning views of the Saronic Gulf, exceeding all expectations of a luxury summer resort.  Guests get to enjoy ten restaurants, and concierge facilities like helicopter lifts, yacht hire, and chauffeur-driven limousines. 

12. Four Seasons, New York, USA

Opened in 1993, this uptown classic is located in the Midtown East neighborhood of New York (NY). The building which was originally started in 1989, took seven years and $50 million to construct. Known for its sleek and monochrome suites (some of the largest in Manhattan) that offer unparalleled city and park views, the hotel that is known to be one of the most expensive hotels in the world allows one to experience serenity and luxury high above Manhattan’s exhilarating whirlwind atmosphere.

13. Mandarin Oriental, Shanghai, China

This 5-star luxury hotel is located on the banks of the Huangpu River right in the heart of Pudong’s financial district in Shanghai, China. With its large ultra-luxurious rooms representing the sharp chic culture of Shanghai, along with innovative restaurants, and a serene spa, it truly is one of the most expensive hotels in the world. Mandarin Oriental offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and world-class service—from the stunning views seen through floor-to-ceiling windows in guest rooms to its easy accessibility to the Shanghai Metropolitan Marine Yacht Club to the unique Segway tours along the water’s edge.

14. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India

One of the best hotels in India, the Rambagh Palace was built in 1835. This stunning palace that exhibits the grandeur and flamboyance of Jaipur once served as the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Showcasing a perfect blend of the past and the present, this hotel is known to be the most expensive hotel in India. This fabulous palace hotel today sprawls across an area of 48 acres and is also renowned for its fine-dining restaurants, especially Suvarna Mahal. The palatial experience here includes the princely splendor of cupolas, sandstone balustrades, hand-carved marble latticework, beautifully landscaped gardens, and the Jiva Grande Spa, which offers a long list of ancient Indian wellness therapies.

15. Laucala Island Resort, Fiji

The Laucala Island Resort in Fiji is one of the world’s most exclusive private island resorts,   owned by Red Bull CEO Dietrich Mateschitz. This exclusive resort is made up of 25 posh villas built on a private island in the Fijian Pacific archipelago. The villas at this luxurious hotel are all glamorous versions of traditional Fijian dwellings, that offer unparalleled exclusivity and privacy in dramatic, and very different, locations around the northern coast of the Laucala island. To vacation in this very luxurious resort, one needs to seek approval via an application from Dietrick Mateschitz himself. 

Plan Some Luxurious Indulgences At The Costliest Hotels In The World

If you are planning to treat yourself to some luxurious travel, this list of the most expensive hotels around the world is the place to start. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to be spoilt, with unparalleled views, award-winning dishes, and rooms fit for royalty. If we have missed any of your favourites, let us know in the comments below.

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