10 of the World’s Most Expensive Hotels

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Booking a hotel room is a necessity when it comes to travel. However, if you’re going to travel the right way, you’re going to want to book a luxury room in a beautiful hotel. Just because you’re not home anymore doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort and luxury; there are plenty of upscale, high-end hotels all over the world that offer the same amenities and products you’re used to surrounding yourself with at home, but they do come at a price. Read on to find out which 10 hotels are the most expensive in the world based on the average price per night. You might find yourself surprised to see one location that boasts five of the most expensive hotels in the world.

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Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef, Australia –  $1650 a night

What’s better than a hotel room right alongside the world’s most famous attraction, the Great Barrier Reef? The only way you’ll stay any closer to the magnificent sea creatures and great white sharks of the reef is to take a swim with them. Located on a private island on which no one but staff and guests are permitted, guests of the Lizard Island Resort will experience complete luxury, absolute privacy and some of the most natural, undisturbed beauty in the world. That’s why a standard room at this luxury resort costs so much.

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Southern Ocean Lodge Kangaroo Island, Australia –  $1665 a night

What makes this luxury lodge so impressive is everything. It sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean, providing guests with the most beautiful views imaginable. The rooms might be expensive, but it’s because they have gorgeous views, spectacular amenities and the hotel itself is nothing short of completely luxurious. The white sand beach that sits below the cliff is completely private. The restaurants in the hotel are five-star restaurants all the way, and the staff is both discreet and helpful at all times.

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Maia Luxury Resort and Spa Anse Louis Seychelles –  $1692 a night

Each of the private villas here at the Maia Luxury Resort and Spa is designed to impress your senses. With spectacular ocean views and the complete discretion of the staff, you can come and go as you please and restore your inner self at this luxury resort. What many people like about the Maia, however, is the fact that it’s a nudist resort. You don’t have to dress if you don’t want to. The rooms are as luxurious as they come, the view spectacular and the other guests as discreet as yourself.

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Hotel Romazzino Sardinia, Italy –  $1850 a night

Along the Costa Smeralda, the Hotel Romazzino sits along the white sand beaches and the clear blue water. It’s luxury accommodations are designed to give visitors the feeling of being in old world Italy with 77 guest rooms and 17 suites. It also features 6 villas and a saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor pool sits along the beautiful beaches, providing gorgeous views along with relaxation.

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Hotel Cala di Volpe Sardinia, Italy –  $1904 a night

Designed to look like a traditional fishing village, this resort is anything but traditional. Situated among the Mediterrean, the handcrafted furnishings, pastel accents and original artwork make this hotel one of the most spectacular – and expensive – in the world. Guests will enjoy traditional fishing trips, upscale dining in what looks like a small village but is actually a luxury boutique hotel and plenty of entertainment in the Italian city of Sardinia.

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Amankora & Spa Paro, Bhutan –  $1910 a night

Set among the central and eastern valleys of the Bhutan mountains, the Amankora & Spa in Bhutan is one luxurious resort. The lodges are set among the mountainside and along the river in the valley, providing unending views that are lovely and unrivaled by any other resort in the world. This high-end resort features upscale dining, endless activities and glamorous accommodations including a world-class spa.

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Villa del Parco Sardinia, Italy  – $2031 a night

Situated in the heart of the city, close to Rome and surrounded by a beautiful garden, it’s one of the most beautiful locations in the world. The Villa del Parco in Italy is a high-end luxury resort by every definition of the word. It’s famous for its impeccable service. The staff at the Villa del Parco is one of the most accommodating in the world; they’re known for going above and beyond for their guests to ensure their stay is the most memorable and magical possible.

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Hotel Pitrizza Sardinia, Italy –  $2041 a night

There is no hotel in the world with views as beautiful as the ones you will find at the Hotel Pitrizza in Italy. Each room overlooks gorgeous, pure white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Each piece of furniture in the 50-room resort is handcrafted, and the resort itself sits on an unspoiled piece of land where nature is welcome to roam free. The hotel is only open during the summer months, closing during the cold winters and reopening when the temperatures warm up.

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Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco –  $2060 a night

If you’re looking for a place to go to feel like royalty, there’s nowhere quite like the Royal Mansour in Morocco. With stunning waterfront views, this hotel features one, two and three bedroom accommodations, world-class luxury dining and activities for the entire family. With a completely marble lobby that features flowing rivers of water, you won’t find anything more luxurious and beautiful.

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Le Dune Fort Village Resort Sardinia, Italy –  $2539 a night

The most expensive hotel in the world based on the average nightly rate for a standard hotel room is the Le Dune Fort Village Resort in Sardinia. This Italian city is home to five of the most expensive hotels in the world, probably because of its sheer amount of luxury and high-end accommodations. This five-star luxury resort features a seaside location, high-end restaurants and guest rooms that are the epitome of luxurious. The beautiful views of the ocean, the high-end restaurants and the luxury amenities combine to make this the most expensive hotel in the world.

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Written by Tiffany Raiford

Tiffany Raiford is a lifelong Floridian, wife to my high school sweetheart and mother of four littles (two girls and boy/girl twins...no, they are not identical and yes, I'm sure). My kids love to whine, so I love to wine. My loves include nap time, bed time, date night, travel and evenings and weekends when my husband is home because he handles all diaper changes.