Most Expensive Luxury Hotels in the World

If you're lucky enough to afford a stay at one of these five luxurious hotels, then you'll get the real royal treatment. From their opulent suites to their decadent spa treatments, these are the most expensive luxury hotels in the world.

1. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

With suites as high as $15,000 per night, The Emirates Palace is the most expensive hotel in the world. Located in Abu Dhabi’s Corniche district on Saadiyat Island, it has 390 rooms and suites as well as 92 suites.

The palace also features a spa, an outdoor pool with moving water fountains (known as Dancing Fountains), and two restaurants by renowned French chef Alain Ducasse and Italian designer Mario Buatta, respectively.

If you have time to spare while staying at this luxury hotel, then why not visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi? It is just next door!

2. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, California

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, California, this resort is the only AAA Five Diamond Resort in San Diego County and has won various awards including “#1 Spa Hotel in America”. It features a total of 92 acres which includes two golf courses and two pools. Amenities include:

• 60-foot lap pool

• 24-hour fitness center with yoga studio

• Tennis courts (8 outdoor/2 indoor)

The ranch was originally built by William Randolph Hearst over 100 years ago as a private residence for himself and his family members. Standard rooms can go as high as $1,000 per night.

3. The Westin Excelsior, Rome

The Westin Excelsior, Rome is a five-star hotel located in the center of Rome. It is just a short walk from The Vatican and was built in 1906. It is one of the oldest hotels in Rome and was recently renovated in 2000. Its suites can swing as high as $1,400 per night.

4. Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

This hotel is the most expensive in the city of Dubai and one of the priciest in the whole world. It's shaped like a sailboat and has been called "the world's only seven-star hotel." The helipad atop its sail makes it a popular tourist attraction, but it also provides transportation to guests when they want to get somewhere fast.

When you're not using your helicopter or staying at this luxurious hotel yourself, you can enjoy its other amenities including butler service and suites with private terraces. It has 1,000 rooms and suites—some starting at $4,000 or higher.

5. The Plaza, New York City

Opened in 1907 by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, The Plaza has become synonymous with luxury and grandeur. The first hotel to have a central telephone switchboard, it is also one of the few to maintain its original ballrooms.

The Plaza is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and offers amenities such as personalized butler service and chauffeur-driven cars on call 24 hours a day. Of course, this comes with a price: around $1,000 per night.

Conclusion

After reading this list of the most expensive luxury hotels in the world, we hope you are ready to book your stay at one of them one day. Until then, maybe there is some inspiration here for your next vacation!