We have all been there. It is one of those common annoyances of travel…the Dom Perignon in the private jet is just not sufficiently chilled (8 Celsius).
Sure, you could leave it in the ice bucket for a little longer, but why waste time?
Far better to seize the opportunity to explore the city in which you are now in self-imposed exile and enjoy yourself.
When you have finished painting the town various shades of electric crimson may we recommend one of the following suites in which to rest your weary head?
Here are the Top 5 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in the World.
Hugh Hefner Sky Villa – Palms Casino (Las Vegas) – $40,000
I am not a gambler (Las Vegas…get it?) but I can bet you are not playing the five cent slots before stepping into the private glass elevator to this 9,000 square foot oasis. Having a room like this can make you very popular – fortunately, it has capacity for 300 people as well as a dry sauna for you and seven close friends. After sweating out the nights excesses, cool off by jumping into the cantilevered pool over the strip. With 11 TV’s, 24-hour butler and a massage room – who has time to sleep?
Ty Warner Penthouse Suite – Four Seasons Hotel (New York) – $42,000
Occupying the entire 52nd floor of this gorgeous hotel the suite simply exudes understated elegance – even the surround sound system has the good manners to remain concealed. The 4,000 square foot apartment is its own cultural centre with a private library, Bosendorfer piano and 18th Century Japanese silk pillows. The 24-hour personal butler and Rolls Royce chauffeur are included as are all international calls – no rude surprises when you pay the bill here.
The Presidential Suite – The Raj Palace Hotel (Jaipur) – $45,000
This 16,000 square foot apartment is a palace within a palace. Don’t worry about tiring yourself out climbing between the four floors of this grandiose residence – there is a private lift. The 2nd floor was used by the ruler himself and combines a double-height reception room with apartments ornately decorated with gold-leafed walls, stucco and mirror work as well as a private museum displaying the Old Throne and Bolsters of The Thakur Sahib (Maharajah).
The Royal Villa – The Grand Resort Lagonissi (Athens) – $48,000
Why have one private swimming pool when you can have two? One pool outdoors to take in the spectacular views of the south of the peninsula and one indoors where you can work out in the gym with your own personal trainer. Alternatively, soak up the Mediterranean sun in the 670 sqm private garden. Early birds will appreciate the unsurpassable sunrise views as you make your way down the path to your own private deck at sea level.
Royal Penthouse Suite – President Wilson Hotel (Geneva) – $65,000
If you have just emptied your Swiss bank acoount of cash then there is no better place to stay than this12 bedroom apartment. With bulletproof doors and windows even the most paranoid oligarch or head of state can feel secure. Ensconsed in the top floor, residents can turn up the Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4-103 installation, enjoy the views across Lake Geneva, entertain themselves on the Steinway grand piano, or work off the fine Swiss chocolate in the private fitness centre.
Paul Kent is the Managing Partner of boutique experience company mraristotle.com and is hoping breakfast is included in the price.
