worlds 10 most expensive hotels

[JohnK]

I thought I might have accidentally stayed at one of these hotels but I was mistaken. Not likely to stay in this lifetime either unless someone else is paying.

 

[Boca68]

I've stayed at the Huka Lodge in New Zealand, but it was a company conference/shin-dig, no idea of what they charged, but imagine it was nowhere near $1300. And have also stayed at the Plaza Athenee. This was out my own pocket, but nowhere near that rate. I was lucky enough to know one of their reps in the S.E. Asia region who helped me with the booking.
But still, it was an arm and almost a leg price , I thought at the time. This was 1997.
I would recommend both, if you have the chance. Huka is breathtaking and Athenee is a little old world, but an astonishing experience. I did manage to, when I stayed at Athenee, get invite to afternoon tea at the George V..... beautiful, but all I could say was..meh! dull! and underwhelming.

 

[tgh]

All 3 Explora's are all inclusive, literally….
They pick you up and return you to the nearest airport.
Open bar and decent wines, 3 quality meals a day , all walks , rides , tours etc are guided.
The accommodation is very good but definitely not opulent.

There is no comparison to a high diem room in a fancy hotel.

 

[amaroo]

I've stayed at the Huka Lodge in New Zealand, but it was a company conference/shin-dig, no idea of what they charged, but imagine it was nowhere near $1300. And have also stayed at the Plaza Athenee. This was out my own pocket, but nowhere near that rate. I was lucky enough to know one of their reps in the S.E. Asia region who helped me with the booking.
But still, it was an arm and almost a leg price , I thought at the time. This was 1997.
I would recommend both, if you have the chance. Huka is breathtaking and Athenee is a little old world, but an astonishing experience. I did manage to, when I stayed at Athenee, get invite to afternoon tea at the George V..... beautiful, but all I could say was..meh! dull! and underwhelming.

+ 1 for Huka Lodge.

 

[RooFlyer]

Hang on .. Saffire on the east coast of Tassie is on at A$1950/night for cheapest 1 night booking in August (US$1,500) . That would put it in at about #8 on the list.

Stayed there for 2 nights a few years ago :mrgreen: .

Yowsers.

 

[hummel]

Hang on .. Saffire on the east coast of Tassie is on at A$1950/night for cheapest 1 night booking in August (US$1,500) . That would put it in at about #8 on the list.

Stayed there for 2 nights a few years ago :mrgreen: .

Yowsers.

Crazy money...so was it worth it?

 

[RooFlyer]

Long-ish story ... my own funds but business objective. Resulted in a very good contract for me from a fellow-stayer I had arranged to meet there.

So yes, in overall terms worth it . But in absolute terms? I don't spend that money for accommodation, but the experience was exceptional in every regard.

 

[dairyfloss]

These are the world’s most expensive hotels | Road Warrior Voices

how many have you stayed in?

I've stayed next door to the Four Seasons George V in Paris, at the Prince de Galles... does that count for anything???
The FS looked very nice. The wife was celebrity spotting from our terrace and is certain she saw Kim Kardashian......

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Crazy money...so was it worth it?

I am not sure how you define worth in the context of these sorts of prices. Singita Sasakwa in Tanzania is around $5,000 per night for a couple. The safari camps in Botswana (kings Pool etc) are around $6,000 per night. For that accommodation, food, basic alcohol (no bubbly or premium wines) and a couple of game drives are included. Haven't been to Botswana yet, so can't comment on those prices, but I would go back to Sasakwa without thinking twice if I get the opportunity, so I guess it was worth it.