1. Penthouse Suite at The Hotel Martinez: $37,200
Cannes, France
Cannes
is a summer haven for sun-deprived Europeans, and the annual film
festival is one of the biggest events of the season. The Penthouse Suite
at The Hotel Martinez is the ritziest place to stay, located on the
seventh floor of the hotel. It has four bedrooms, and the enormous
terrace has a private Jacuzzi and views of the Mediterranean.
2.Royal Penthouse Suite at President Wilson Hotel: $35,000
Geneva
The
name of this suite recently changed from Imperial Suite to the Royal
Penthouse Suite, and the price changed as well: The last time we
published this list, the suite rang in at $33,000 per night. The suite
is accessed via private elevator. All doors and windows are bulletproof,
and there are panoramic views of Lake Geneva.
3. The Royal Villa at Grand Resort Lagonissi: $34,088
Athens, Greece
The
three-bedroom Royal Villa at the Grand Resort Lagonissi in Athens has
an indoor pool, an outdoor heated pool, a gym, a fully equipped kitchen
and large living and dining rooms. We recommend you arrive with friends
and split the cost three ways--but for the high-flying moguls who rent
this villa, that is probably needless frugality.
4.Presidential Suite at Hotel Cala di Volpe: $27,277
Cost Smeralda, Italy
The
brightly decorated Presidential Suite at Hotel Cala di Volpe is a
duplex, located in the tower wing of the hotel. There are three
bedrooms, three bathrooms, an outdoor saltwater pool and a private
gazebo and solarium.
5. Bridge Suite at Atlantis: $25,000
Paradise Island, Bahamas
This
ten-room suite comprises a bridge between the towers of the Atlantis
hotel; hence the name. Past celebrity guests include Oprah Winfrey and
Michael Jackson. The suite has a kitchen as well as his-and-hers
bathrooms.
6. Palace Suite at Elounda Beach Hotel and Resort: $21,030
Crete, Greece
Actually
composed of two villas, the Palace Suite at Elounda Beach Hotel and
Resort in Crete is made for those who like their space. The main villa
has four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom; living and dining rooms; a
private gym; a kitchen; and two outdoor swimming pools. An adjoining
bungalow has an additional bedroom and a living room.
7. Royal Suite at Plaza Athenée: $17,494
Paris
With
views of the Eiffel Tower and Avenue Montaigne, the Royal Suite at
Plaza Athenée has two private entrances, two master bedrooms, a
12-person dining room and a full kitchen. The suite was designed for the
security-conscious, with video monitors trained on the balcony and a
biometric fingerprint-scan system at both entryways.
8. African Sapphire Villa at Altamer: $11,428
Anguilla
During
high season, between Dec. 16 and Jan. 6, the African Sapphire Villa is
available for a two-week minimum at a rate of $80,000 per week. Altamer
resort is composed of three villas, including African Sapphire, which
come staffed with butler, maids and a private chef. African Sapphire has
six to eight bedrooms and a private snorkeling lagoon.
9. Presidential Suite at the Intercontinental, Hong Kong: $11,183
Hong Kong
At
7,000 square feet, the new Presidential Suite at the Intercontinental,
Hong Kong is one of the the city's largest. It has five bedrooms, a
duplex living room with two-story windows, and a 2,500-square-foot
wrap-around terrace with views of Victoria Harbour. There is also a
private study, kitchenette and 24-hour room service from Alain
Ducaisse's Spoon restaurant--not available at any price to anyone else
in the hotel.
10. Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab: $10,900
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The
highlight of this opulent suite is the circular, red canopied bed,
which is mounted on a rotating platform. The bedroom is decorated in
bold gold and red shades (which echo the Burj Al Arab lobby, where all
the gold décor is actually 24-karat gold leaf) and there is a circular
Jacuzzi in the master bathroom, which has marble floors and a chaise
lounge. The suite has a private elevator and cinema as well.