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Most Luxurious Hotels in the World
Luxury matters most when you are enjoying your stay in a foreign far away from Ì첩ÈüʹÙÍø. Here we have listed the 18 most luxurious hotels in the world. These hotels are the world’s best and offer second you all the privileges which isÌýin the heart of luxury
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Costing approximately $3 billion to build,ÌýEmirates PalaceÌýhas 394 rooms and suites, 40 meeting and conference rooms, a white sand beach, a myriad of pools and fountains, a sumptuous spa, marble imported from 13 different countries, and over 1,000 crystal chandeliers. It’s like a small pleasure fortress that also boasts the most prestigious marina development in the Middle East. Royalty, or those who want to feel like it, can luxuriate in one of the many palace suites, all with lavish surroundings that would befit a Sultan of old, with enough modern amenities to please today’s top tycoons.
Mardan Palace Hotel, TurkeyÌý
Mardan Palace Hotel, Turkey
Mardan PalaceÌýis a luxury hotel inÌýLara,ÌýAntalya, Turkey, built by Azerbaijani businessmanÌýTelman Ismailov.ÌýIt has been called Europe’s and theÌýMediterranean’s most expensive luxury resort.ÌýMardan Palace’s reported cost is $1.4 billion.ÌýIt has the Mediterranean’s largest swimming poolÌýwithin which is a sunken aquarium containing 2,400 fish.ÌýThe hotel has 560 rooms,Ìýa 12,000ÌýsqÌýft (1,100Ìým2) spa, and its own beach containing 9,000 tons of sand imported from Egypt. 10,000 m2Ìýof gold, 500,000 crystals, 23,000 m2Ìýof Italian marble were used in the construction of the hotel. The hotel boasts a 5 acre pool and at the center of it is their seafood restaurant.ÌýThe restaurant is surrounded by 4 aquariums that host over 3,000 varieties of fish.
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
TheÌýBurj Al ArabÌýis a luxuryÌýhotelÌýlocated inÌýDubai, United Arab Emirates. It is theÌýthird tallest hotel in the worldÌý(although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space). Burj Al Arab stands on anÌýartificial islandÌý280Ìým (920Ìýft) fromÌýJumeirahÌýbeach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble theÌýsailÌýof a ship. It has aÌýhelipadÌýnear the roof at a height of 210Ìým (689Ìýft) above ground.
The hotel is managed by theÌýJumeirah Group. Despite its size, Burj Al Arab holds only 28 double-story floors which accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest suite occupies an area of 169Ìým2Ìý(1,820ÌýsqÌýft), the largest covers 780Ìým2(8,400ÌýsqÌýft). Suites feature design details that juxtapose east and west. White columns show great influence.ÌýBathrooms are accented by mosaic tile patterns. The Royal Suite, billed atÌýUS$24,000Ìýper night, is listed at number 12 onÌýWorld’s 15 most expensive hotel suitesÌýcompiled by CNN Go in 2012. The Burj Al Arab is very popular with the Chinese market,
The Boulders, United States of America
The Boulders, United States of America
An extremely prestigious golf and spa resort,Ìý and one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the swanky decor is left up to Mother Nature atÌýThe Boulders, as it’s impossible to compete with stunningly surreal 12-million-year-old rock formations. Spanning 1,300 acres of the Sonoran Desert, ultimate natural rejuvenation is promised at their massive spa compound, and their two golf courses are world class. There’s also an über private gatedÌýVilla RetreatÌýfor celebs seeking anonymity.
W Punta de Mita, Mexico
W Punta de Mita, Mexico
Super luxe meets fun and funky at this avant garde escape onÌýMexico’s Riviera Nayarit. There are offbeatÌýaccouterments at everyÌýturn, and loads ofÌýcolor and culture peppered throughout. Also a surfer’s haven and a spa lover’s retreat, you never know who you might run into here trying to escape theÌýpaparazzi’s prying eyes. Was that Iman who just strolled by? Indeed, it was! SpaciousÌýsuites are divided into Ocean Escape Villas and Jungle Escape Villas each harmoniously ensconced into the natural elements, but if you really want to impress, book the Extreme Wow Suite with two bedrooms and its own pool.ÌýCheck out theÌýmost beautiful underwater hotelsÌýwhile you’re at it.
Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
Atlantis Paradise IslandÌýis an ocean-themed resort onÌýParadise IslandÌýinÌýthe Bahamas. It features a variety of accommodations built around Aquaventure, a 141-acre waterscape, which includes fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools, marine habitats, and water slides and river rides.ÌýÌýBut it’s theirÌýRoyal Towers Bridge SuiteÌýon the 23rd floor that really pulls out all the swanky stops. It spans ten plush rooms topped by 12-foot ceilings and full-length windows, and includes a grand piano, twin entertainment centers, a formal dining room with a 22-karat gold chandelier, whirlpool tubs, and moreâ€� plus a permanent staff of seven to cater to your every whim and fancy.
Palms, Las Vegas
Palms, Las Vegas
Palms Casino ResortÌýis aÌýhotelÌýandÌýcasinoÌýlocated near theÌýLas Vegas StripÌýinÌýParadise,ÌýNevada. It has 703 rooms and suites and contains 94,840ÌýsqÌýft (8,811Ìým2) casino, recording studio,ÌýMichelin-starred restaurant and 2,500-seat concert theater. Although it is located off the Strip, the resort has become a popular destination for many, especially younger people,[who?]Hollywood actors and celebrities. The Palms competes for market share withÌýHard Rock Hotel & Casino, another off-strip resort aimed toward the 21â€�39 demographic. Both resorts are styled in a modern, neo-retro fashion.The Fantasy Tower is also Ì첩ÈüʹÙÍø to several nightlife venues including Moon Nightclub and Rain Nightclub. The tower holds what are known as the Sky Villas and Fantasy Suites, which are some of the most expensive hotel suites in the world. The Two Story Sky Villa on the top floor, billed atÌýUS$40,000Ìýper night.
The Westin Excelsior, Rome
Built in 1906,ÌýThe Westin Excelsior RomeÌýhas an impressive pedigree in the Via Veneto district. Though most rooms are affordable, theirÌýpiece de resistanceÌýis theÌýVilla La Cupola SuiteÌýthat has recently been “refreshedâ€� with a $7 million renovation. This signature luxury cocoon spans two full floors, making it the largest suite in Italy. Furnished in grand old style with modern high-tech gadgets, hand-frescoed cathedral style domes, its own private fitness room, sauna, steam bath, and Jacuzzi, and a formal dining room, it’s a perennial favorite for those who deem money to be no object.
Zemi Beach House, Anguilla
Zemi Beach House, Anguilla
The latest jewel in the string of opulent upscale resorts on Anguilla, thisÌýlavish escapeÌýbrings barefoot luxury to a whole new level. Strategically located right in the centre of one of the absolute best strips of pristine white sand on the planet, the beachfront design blends harmoniously into the aqua sea allowing nature’s stunning scene to be the star. Glam suites include dipping pools, and the on site spa- a reconstructed ancient Thai rice house- is out of this world. They also have a fabulous rum bar, and you can even take mermaid (or merman) lessons replete with tail in their gorgeous glassed-in infinity pool.Ìý
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse (South Africa)
Akademie Street Guesthouses offers five-star accommodation in five unique buildings all situated on the same beautiful property in a quiet area of the village Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape Winelands. There are four sun-kissed swimming pools and shady gardens where one can lie in privacy and listen to the splashing of the fountains, the song of the cicadas, the cooing of the Cape Doves � sounds so evocative of the Cape Winelands. This is coupled with the personal service that only a very small, family owned and managed, five-star guesthouse/boutique-hotel can give. From this retreat one can stroll to the village centre and its famous restaurants. Historic wine farms, great golf courses, hiking, fly-fishing and riding are close by.
Hotel President Wilson, Geneva
Hotel President Wilson, Geneva
TheÌýHotel President WilsonÌýis located inÌýGeneva,ÌýSwitzerland, near theÌýUnited Nations buildingÌýonÌýLake Geneva.ÌýThe hotel is named for the 28th president of the United States,ÌýWoodrow Wilson, in honor of his dedication to the creation of theÌýLeague of Nations.ÌýThe hotel opened its doors on May 18, 1962. In 1980, it was acquired by aÌýSwissair-NestléÌýjoint venture. In 1989, the Tamman family became the owner of the palace.ÌýThe Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson is believed to be the world’s most expensive hotel suite, billed at CHF60,000 ($62,000 at mid-2017 rates) per night.ÌýThe 12-bedroom suite takes up the entire eighth floor of the hotel, and has hosted heads of state fromÌýBill ClintonÌýtoÌýMikhail Gorbachev.ÌýGuests can view theÌýSwiss AlpsÌýfrom the suite.
Delana Hilltop Estate, Fiji
Delana Hilltop Estate, Fiji
Grand Hyatt Cannes (Hôtel Martinez), France
TheÌýHôtel MartinezÌýis a famousÌýart decoÌýstyle Grand Hotel on theÌýCroisetteÌýatÌýCannes. It was opened on 20 February 1929 by its founder-owner Emmanuel Michele Martinez, son of theÌýBaronÌýGiovanni Martinez and Giuseppa Labiso Costanza, fromÌýPalermoÌýSicily,ÌýItaly, a noble ancient Italian family of Spanish origins.ÌýThe Penthouse Suite, billed atÌýUS$37,500Ìýper night.
Hotel Connaught, United Kingdom
Since the early 19th century, The Connaught has had its Ì첩ÈüʹÙÍø in the West End’s charming and chic Mayfair Village. Located at the corner of Mount Street, the hotel was refurbished by international leading designers, with bespoke modern furnishings matched to antiques. The hotel’s signature suite, The Apartment, is the one that makes the hotel feel most like a Ì첩ÈüʹÙÍø, featuring two terraces, high ceilings and a feature fireplace. The restaurant by chef Hélène Darroze holds two Michelin stars, demonstrating contemporary culinary craft in the kitchen’s exquisite French cuisine.
Hotel Cala di Volpe in Porto Cervo, Italy
Hotel Cala di Volpe in Porto Cervo, Italy
Lying on the most strikingly romantic stretch of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, theÌýHotel Cala Di Volpe, A Luxury Collection Hotel, was designed by architect Jacques Couelle toÌýresembles a charming fishing village. Its towers, terraces, irregular roofs and porticoes blend beautifully with the natural landscape of rosemary bushes and rockroses. Delightful vistas of distant mountains, pristine white sand beaches, and the translucent seas of the Mediterranean make for unforgettable views. Each of the 100 sea-view rooms and 21 suites pays tribute to Sardinia’s unique artistry and natural beauty. The minimal chic decor is inspired by traditional Sardinian workmanship.
Mandarin Oriental, China
Mandarin Oriental, China
Surrounded by the gleaming skyscrapers of Lujiazui, the hotel offers a unique blend of style and comfort with a stunning design, world-class restaurants, serene spa and Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service.ÌýIf business has brought you here, you’ll be happy to learn that the hotelÌýplaces guests minutes away from Shanghai IFC and the Shanghai World Financial Centre. More leisurely moments await at the historic Bund â€� just ten minutes away â€� and other main attractions, all within easy reach by train. As sophisticated as they are spacious, the 318 rooms and 44 suites offer a sublime blend of comfort and contemporary design, all of them with sweeping views over the Huangpu River.ÌýLean back on plush pillows and relax, then prepare for the day with the convenience and comfort of high-tech surroundings.
St. Regis, Mauritius
St. Regis, Mauritius
The St Regis Mauritius is a tremendously impressive, 5-star luxury resort withÌý172 lavishly appointed guest rooms and suites that all offer breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean waters. It is the first property of the legendary St Regis brand in the Indian Ocean, and is located in the southwestern side of the island of Mauritius. The beach (the finest on the island), its turquoise lagoon (with gorgeous sunset views) and the backdrop of Le Morne mountain create a magical setting, where lavishly appointed accommodations and pampering converge amid the many charms of Mauritius.
