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The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

Rooftop hottubs, bullet-proof windows and personal libraries are standard for the world's wealthiest hotel guests

Nothing says "senseless overspending" like blowing thousands on a place to sleep, shower and store your clothes while you go about your day.
Luckily for the fortunate 1 percent, there are places that cater to exactly that.

Here are the 11 world's most expensive hotel suites.

11. Royal Suite, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris US$24,550 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

There are a pair of Royal Suites at Hotel George V. Both have private terraces overlooking the historic art deco fountain of the Three Graces.

Stuffed with magnificent French antiques, these vast suites are adorned with 18th- and 19th-century fine art. Crystal chandeliers glitter and huge vases of pale pink roses perfume the air.

The master bedrooms have spacious marble bathrooms with steam rooms, sauna and a walk-in dressing rooms.

10. Royal Towers Bridge Suite, Atlantis, Bahamas US$25,000 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

This 10-room suite with gold sofas, cushions, gilt mirrors and chandeliers is enough to make minimalists break out in hives. This is shameless glamour.

The grand foyer dazzles the eye with an elaborate floor made of four kinds of marble. The 15-meter-long living room holds a baby grand piano. The vast entertainment center comes with a full-service bar.

Throw in the eye-popping balcony views, and a butler, and this is no ordinary pad
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9. Ritz-Carlton Suite, Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo US$26,300 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

At 300 square meters, the Ritz-Carlton Suite has many of the usual big suite highlights -- Frettelinen sheets, an oversized marble bathroom, huge beds, flat-screen TVs and individual rain shower booths.

The clincher is the fact that it tops the tallest skyscrapers in Tokyo and has proposal-worthy views over the Imperial Palace, Roppongi Hills and Mount Fuji.

8. Villa La Cupola Suite, Westin Excelsior, Rome US$30,000 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

For the ultimate in La Dolce Vita, check into the stunning Villa La Cupola suite in Rome’s WestinExcelsior.

One of the largest in Europe, the suite is inspired by ancient Rome, with extensive use of marble, stained glass and frescoes. There’s a gorgeous wraparound terrace where you can soak up the sun, a private spa with sauna, whirlpool and steam bath, as well as private cinema

7. Presidential Suite, Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia, Italy US$32,736 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

Perfect for sun-kissed networking, the Presidential Suite overlooks the sparkling brine of the Costa Smeralda. Billed as one of the most gorgeous suites in the world, this three-bedroom luxury pad stands above the rambling towers and pantile roofs of the luxury Porto Cervo resort.

An understated blend of Mediterranean style and sensational bay views, the suite also has its own pool on the private roof terrace, along with a wine cellar and outdoor gym.

6. The Royal Villa, Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens US$34,356 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

With a butler, private chef and pianist at your beck and call, there's little need to lift a finger -- except to sip martinis -- when you stay at this three-bedroomed villa.

When you're feeling more active you can also take advantage of an indoor pool, outdoor heated pool and gym, as well as a steam bath and massage room.

There's also a nearby private marina and beach.

5. Hugh Hefner Sky Villa Palms Resort, Las Vegas US$35,487 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

The Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, high in the Palms' Fantasy Tower, is fitted out with everything Playboy: racy artwork selected by Hef himself, a huge, rotating circular bed and an indoor pool, branded with the Bunny logo, leading to a hair- -- and libido- -- raising cantilevered spa bath high above the Strip.

This 836-square-meter, two-bedroom pad also includes an orgy-sized bathtub, bar and poker table and an indoor waterfall.

The eye-watering price doesn't include breakfast -- or Bunnies.

4. Penthouse Suite, Hotel Martinez, Cannes, FranceUS$37,500 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

On the Croisette, Hotel Martinez has a Michelin-starred restaurant, piano bar and huge private beach.

Decked out in art deco style, you’ll have a sitting room, dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms with hammam, shower, spa bath, dressing room and sauna at your disposal, as well as a huge terrace overlooking the Bay of Cannes.

3. Ty Warner Penthouse Suite, Four Seasons Hotel, New York US$41,836 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

This 400-square-meter penthouse tops the entire top floor of this magnificent hotel, offering a 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline.

The nine-room suite is the brainchild of designer Peter Marino, architect IM Pei and the hotel's owner Ty Warner (the billionaire creator of the Beanie Babies).

It sports fabrics woven with platinum and gold, an indoor-outdoor Zen garden, a stupendous chandelier, the services of a personal butler, personal trainer/therapist and private chauffeur.

2. The Presidential Suite, The Raj Palace Hotel, Jaipur, India US$45,000 per night


The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

This positively palatial suite was a former Maharaja’s residence. At nearly 1,500 square meters, the suite is one of the biggest in Asia, and comprises a four-floor apartment lavishly decorated in gold leaf, stucco, ivory and mirror work.

With a private roof terrace and swimming pool offering panoramic views of the pink city of Jaipur, and its own private museum, there seems little reason to leave.

1. Royal Penthouse Suite, Hotel President Wilson, Geneva US$65,000 per night

The 11 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in The World

For the security-conscious, or the merely paranoid, there's nowhere better to stay than the Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson Hotel, which has panoramic views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

With bulletproof doors and windows, it’s the perfect safehouse for visiting heads of state, or privacy-conscious celebs.

Taking up the entire top floor of the hotel, the suite has its own private elevator to whisk guests to an apartment with 12 rooms, which hold a Steinway grand piano, billiard room, library and private fitness center.

11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

Here Is The List Of 11 World's Most Expensive Cars of 2014.

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

1.  Lamborghini Veneno Roadster

Starting price: $4.5 million
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 750-hp, 6.5-liter, 12-cylinder
0-62 mph: 2.9 seconds
The Veneno gets you from 0 to 60 mph in a swift 2.8 seconds allowing you to hit a top speed of 221 mph

Lykan Hypersport 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

2. Lykan Hypersport

Starting price: $3.4 Million
The Dubai based company W Motors are planning to make seven of these. The Lykan Hypersport is powered by a flat 6 twin-turbo engine, which produces 750 horsepower, and takes you from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds with an estimated top speed of 245 mph.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

3. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse

Starting price: $2.5 million
Country of Origin: France
Engine: 1,200 hp, 8-liter, 16-cylinder
0-62 mph: 2.6 seconds


Koenigsegg Agera S 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

4. Koenigsegg Agera S

Starting price: $1,520,000
Country of Origin: Sweden
Engine: 1,030 hp, twin-turbo, 5.0-liter V-8
0-62 mph (that is, 100 km per hour): 2.9 seconds

Hennessey Venom GT 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

5. Hennessey Venom GT

Price: $1.2 million
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: 1,244 hp, 7.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8
0-60mph: 2.7 seconds


Porsche 918 Spyder 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

6. Porsche 918 Spyder

Starting price: $845,000
Country of Origin: Germany
Engine: 887 hp (total output), 4.6-liter V-8 with two electric motors
0-62 mph: 2.5 seconds


Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

7. Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase

Starting price: $298,900
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: 453-hp, 6.75-liter V-12
0-60 mph: 5.8 seconds

Ferrari F12berlinetta 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

8. Ferrari F12berlinetta

Starting Price: $315,888
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 740-hp, 6.3-liter, V-12
0-62 mph: 3.1 seconds


Bentley Mulsanne 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

9. Bentley Mulsanne

Starting price: $298,900
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: 505-hp, 6.75-liter, twin-turbo V-8
0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds


Aston Martin Vanquish 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

10. Aston Martin Vanquish

Starting price: $279,995
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: 565-hp, 6.0-liter V-12
0-62 mph (that is, 100 km per hour): 4.1 seconds


Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe 11 World's Most Expensive Cars For 2014

11. Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe

Starting price: $215,500
Country of Origin: Germany
Engine: 621-hp, 6.0-liter, bi-turbo V-12
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds

11 World's Most Expensive Watches

While most of us could never dream of owning a watch that’s valued over a million dollars, there is in fact an entire market of timepieces that carry a 7-figure price tag. Sure a million dollars gets you a beautiful house pretty much anywhere in the country, but it will also get you one of the most expensive watches to ever hit the market. At first, investing that much money into a watch may seem like an utter waste of cash, but it’s far from it. Watches like this are more than fashion statements – they are assets. These wrist pieces are more complicated than most care to know, and they will continue to appreciate in value over time.Here Is List Of 11 World's Most Expensive Watches

11. MB&F HM4 Final Edition $230,000


10. Bulgari Magsonic Sonnerie Tourbillon watch $620,000.



Caseback view of the Bulgari Magsonic Sonnerie Tourbillon watch.



9. Maitres du Temps Chapter One Round Transparence $540,000


8. Christophe Claret DualTow Night Eagle $595,000


7. George Daniel Co-Axial Chronograph $619,000


6. Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Baguette $240,000


5. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grand Complication $741,600


4. Jean Dunand Shabaka $500,000


3. Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 $2,400,000


2. Patek Philippe 5004T $3,985,000


1.  LOUIS MOINET METEORIS Tourbillon Rosetta Stone $4,500,000


The Tourbillon Rosetta Stone dial features a hand-crafted fragment of the extremely rare Sahara 99555, an authentic meteorite that fell to Earth and which could hail from the planet Mercury. Geological experts have used ultra-precise measurement techniques that suggest this rock is 4.6 billion years old – only a million years younger than the accepted minimum age of the Solar System and as such, the Sahara 99555 meteorite has been dubbed the ‘Rosetta Stone’ for early Solar System chronology. Its greenish-grey colour throws into stark relief the central golden hour and minute hands as well as the main spring and tourbillon escapement that are revealed by the dazzling open-work dial architecture. The escapement at 6 o’clock is mounted in a rotating tourbillon cage that helps to maximise timekeeping precision by averaging the effects of positional variations caused by gravity, while the state of wind revealed by the visible main spring at 12 o’clock provides an organic indication of the available power. The exceptional case of this Meteoris Tourbillon comprises 50 components including the signature Louis Moinet crown guard and the display-back is just as spectacular as the dial-side, with the ‘octopus spring’ of the winding and setting mechanism taking centre stage.

11 Most Expensive Homes

Here Are The World's Most Expensive Billionaire Homes.

World Most Expensive Homes

11. Silicon Valley Mansion, Los Altos Hills, Calif.

Owner: Yuri Milner, worth $1.1 billion
Purchase Price: $100 million in 2011
Bought as a secondary home, the Facebook investor broke records with the recent purchase of a French chateaux-inspired limestone abode that touts indoor and outdoor pools, a ballroom and second-floor living areas that gaze out on San Francisco Bay.




World Most Expensive Homes

10. Further Lane de Menil, East Hampton, N.Y.

Owner: Ron Baron, worth $1.6 billion
Purchase Price: $103 million in 2007
The investment guru snapped up more than 50 acres of undeveloped oceanfront Hamptons land during the market's height with the intention of constructing his own home.



World Most Expensive Homes

9. Mountain Home Road, Woodside, Calif.

Owner: reportedly Masayoshi Son, worth $8.6 billion
Purchase Price: $117.5 million in 2012
The most expensive home sale on record includes a 9,000-square foot neoclassical house, a 1,117-square foot colonnaded pool house, a detached library, a retreat building, a swimming pool, a tennis court and formal gardens.


World Most Expensive Homes

8. Xanadu 2.0, Seattle, Wash.

Owner: Bill Gates, worth $67 billion
Market Value: $120.5 million, according to 2012 tax assessments
The high-tech Lake Washington complex owned by the world's second-richest man boasts a pool with an underwater music system, a 2,500- square foot gym and a library with domed reading room.


World Most Expensive Homes

7. Blossom Estate, Palm Beach, Fla.

Owner: Ken Griffin, worth $4.1 billion
Total Purchase Price: nearly $130 million in December 2012
The hedge fund titan purchased four side-by-side properties totaling eight acres on the ocean. Three lots tout houses while the fourth was already torn down; the entire swath of property was once used as a single estate
.

World Most Expensive Homes

6. Ellison Estate, Woodside, Calif.

Owner: Larry Ellison, worth $43 billion
Value: estimated $200 million to construct
The Oracle founder, arguably the world's most avid collector of real estate, built his 23-acre Japanese-style estate in 2004 with 10 buildings, a man made lake, a tea house, a bath house and a koi pond. The property is currently assessed at just over $70 million.


World Most Expensive Homes

5. One Hyde Park, London, U.K.

Owner: Rinat Akhmetov, worth $15.4 billion
Sale Price: $221 million in 2011
The world's most expensive apartment, located in posh Knightsbridge, was purchased by the Ukraine's richest man. It boasts a staggering 25,000-square feet, bullet proof glass and 24-hour hotel concierge service.


World Most Expensive Homes

4. Kensington Palace Gardens, London, U.K.

Owner: Lakshmi Mittal, worth $16.5 billion
Purchase Price: 117 million pounds ($222 million at the time) in 2008
The steel magnate is believed to own three homes on the high-security street known as Billionaires Row, including a neo-Georgian mansion near the Israeli embassy. The home (not pictured), rumored to have been purchased for Mittal's son, was sold by hedge fund billionaire Noam Gottesman
.

World Most Expensive Homes

3. Fair Field, Sagaponack, N.Y.

Owner: Ira Rennert, worth $6.5 billion
Property value: about $248 million, according to 2012 tax assessments
The industrial billionaire's hulking 29-bedroom, 39-bath Hamptons compound has not one, but three swimming pools, plus its own power plant on premises.


World Most Expensive Homes

2. Villa Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-mer, France

Owner: Lily Safra, worth $1.2 billion
Price: 500 million euro ($750 million at the time) in 2008
King Leopold II reportedly built a series of waterside homes for his many mistresses. This 20-acre estate was valued at 500 million euros in 2008, when Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov attempted to buy it. He eventually pulled out of the deal, forfeiting a 50 million euro deposit.



World Most Expensive Homes

1. Antilia, Mumbai, India

Owner: Mukesh Ambani, worth $21.5billion
Value: upward of $1 billion
The twenty-seven story, 400,000-square foot skyscraper residence, named after a mythical island in the Atlantic, has six underground levels of parking, three helicopter pads, a 'health' level, and reportedly requires about 600 staff to run it. It is the world's most expensive home far and away with construction costs topping $1 billion.