The Top Five Haute Hotels in the World

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There are many luxury, five-star hotels out there in the world. You have your well-known St. Regis Hotels and Four Seasons, in addition to a variety of other premium private hotels. Depending on how large you wallet is, you can choose between really nice hotels and class-leading resorts with unparalleled luxury. These haute hotels offer the best amenities, have the most desirable locations, and the largest price tags. We are going to take a look at some of the top haute hotels in the world. These hotels are also some of the most expensive in the world, whose most premium suites are often reserved by Saudi princes, politicians, and billionaires.

5. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

St. Regis Abu Dhabi

The first hotel that makes are list is the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi. As the name implies the hotel is located on Saadiyat Islands and offers easily one of the most extravagant hotel experiences in Abu Dhabi, if not the world. The city of Abu Dhabi is filled with a lot of affluence that pours over into their hotels. The hotel offers luxurious guest rooms and suites, beachfront property, an amazing spa, eight restaurants, and pretty much everything else that a hotel would offer in a city with wealthy princes and oil barons. The Royal Suite at this hotel is their largest and most expensive room that they offer. It costs around $35,000 per night and is over 22,600 square feet. The suite comes complete with four bedrooms, a private swimming pool, a private movie theater, a living room and dining room, and even a Steinway piano (they cost upwards of $100,000 dollars).

4. The Grand Hyatt Cannes Martinez – Cannes, France

Grand Hyatt Cannes

Located in the beautiful city of Cannes in France is the Grand Hyatt Martinez. The hotel is located right on the water and provides guests with amazing views. Cannes is known for their exclusive film festival, luxury, and their hotels, so it is easy to see why this hotel made our list. The hotel offers everything you would expect from the fantastic spa to its multiple five-star restaurants. The hotel spares no expense with luxury, and since its French, you know you are in good hands. Rumor has it that a Saudi sheikh enjoyed the hotel so much that he wanted to rent it for five years. The largest suite that is offered at the Grand Hyatt Martines is also out-of-this-world. The Presidential Suite is located on the top-floor of the hotel and offers guests four-bedrooms, two lounges, two dining rooms, two studies, four bathrooms, and two saunas. You will also find artwork from Picasso, Dufy, and Stael adorning the walls of this suite. This $51,800 per night suite also has access to the private roof-top gardens with a 100 year old olive tree and a hot tub.

3. The Raj Palace Hotel – Jaipur, India

Raj Palace Hotel

We find ourselves traveling to India for the next haute hotel on our list. The Raj Palace Hotel is probably one of the nicest hotels that India has to offer, and they certainly make you feel like royalty here. The hotel was actually a real palace where one of the maharajah’s used to reside. India has a lot to offer on its own for travelers seeking an exotic and different adventure, so there is much to do and see here. The Raj Palace Hotel also has the largest suite in all of India and Asia. The Maharajah’s Pavillon Suite was 16,000 square feet but now they are renovating it to an incredible 24,000 square foot suite. The suite takes up four floors and offers four bedrooms, a garden, a three-sided infinity pool, a private library, an astrology room, a bar, a movie theater, and more. The rooms feature furnishings fit for a king, and are adored with real gold and silver. One night at this suite will cost you around $60,000 dollars.

2. The Four Seasons New York – New York City, United States

Four Seasons New York

Located in one of the nicest areas in Manhattan with views of the city and Central Park is the exclusive Four Seasons New York. Four Seasons are well known for their quality hotels, and the one in New York is one of their best examples. Given how expensive New York is in general, this hotel is also incredibly expensive. But with those costs comes unparalleled luxury. The Four Seasons offers its guests a massive spa, two restaurants, amazing accommodations, unrivaled luxury, and the best service around. With its excellent location you have access to some of the best attractions New York has to offer. If you are looking to spend big, then their $45,000 per night Ty Warner Penthouse Suite is pretty impressive. This one-bedroom suite is super modern and luxurious. It features four glass balconies, a spa room, amazing views, an impressive bathroom, and amazing furnishings. The suite also comes with butler service, a personal trainer at your disposal, and even a Rolls-Royce to drive you around the city.

1. Hotel President Wilson – Geneva, Switzerland 

Hotel President Wilson

Located in the beautiful and affluent city of Geneva, Switzerland is the amazing Hotel President Wilson. This five star hotel is located right on Lake Geneva and provides guests with some of the best accommodations money can afford. You will find everything you would expect a five start hotel to carry here, and then some. The Hotel President Wilson is also home to one of the worlds most expensive hotel room in the world: the $61,000 per night Royal Penthouse Suite. The 19,276 square foot suite is absolutely absurd and is nothing short of amazing, I mean it better be right? The suite has 12 bedrooms, 12 marble bathrooms, flat screen televisions, amazing views, a Steinway grand piano, a billiard room, its own private fitness center, and more. Guests who book this suite also receive a private security team, private elevators, and a limo service. A variety of celebrities and presidents have stayed here, and it is one of the most extravagant suites and hotel in the world.

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Written by Sebastian Hensiek

From Philadelphia, Sebastian is a fan of music, writing, art, and entertainment.