http://www.life.com/images/logo.png http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/27702/the-worlds-most-expensive-hotels http://www.life.com/image/85202560 The royal suite runs over $12,000 a night, and is where Michael Jackson stayed in March when he announced his planned comeback.]]> 85202560 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:00:00 EST The royal suite runs over $12,000 a night, and is where Michael Jackson stayed in March when he announced his planned comeback.]]> Tim Whitby 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/3031838 This sail-shaped hotel in the United Arab Emirates comes with a hefty price for its stunning views -- a two-bedroom king could set you back about $5,500 a night. But that's a steal when you consider the Royal Suite costs $28,000 a night.]]> 3031838 Tue, 02 Mar 2004 03:00:00 EST This sail-shaped hotel in the United Arab Emirates comes with a hefty price for its stunning views -- a two-bedroom king could set you back about $5,500 a night. But that's a steal when you consider the Royal Suite costs $28,000 a night.]]> David Cannon 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/57198767 Suites include white Tuscan columns and a spiral staircase covered in marble with a wrought-iron gold leaf railing. Critics have called it everything from "impressive" to "tacky."]]> 57198767 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:00:00 EST Suites include white Tuscan columns and a spiral staircase covered in marble with a wrought-iron gold leaf railing. Critics have called it everything from "impressive" to "tacky."]]> Chris Jackson 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52033752 The Venetian offers 8,108 rooms, of which 4,049 are suites. ]]> 52033752 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 03:00:00 EDT The Venetian offers 8,108 rooms, of which 4,049 are suites. ]]> JOHN GRUZINSKI 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/1170749 If you include the adjacent Sands Expo Convention Center and The Palazzo Hotel and Casino Resort, the Venetian is part of the largest hotel-and-resort complex in the world. It has a casino that covers 120,000 square feet.]]> 1170749 Thu, 04 Oct 2001 03:00:00 EDT If you include the adjacent Sands Expo Convention Center and The Palazzo Hotel and Casino Resort, the Venetian is part of the largest hotel-and-resort complex in the world. It has a casino that covers 120,000 square feet.]]> Getty Images 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/77227882 The Ritz isn't just synonymous with fancy, it's also where Princess Di and Dodi Fayed stayed before their last, ill-fated journey. The Imperiale suite will run you over $18,225 per night.]]> 77227882 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:00:00 EDT The Ritz isn't just synonymous with fancy, it's also where Princess Di and Dodi Fayed stayed before their last, ill-fated journey. The Imperiale suite will run you over $18,225 per night.]]> THOMAS COEX 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/3120009 The One and Only Le Touessrok Resort in Mauritius doesn't just offer villas for over $13,000 a night, it also has this island golf course designed by Bernhard Langer.]]> 3120009 Mon, 19 Jan 2004 03:00:00 EST The One and Only Le Touessrok Resort in Mauritius doesn't just offer villas for over $13,000 a night, it also has this island golf course designed by Bernhard Langer.]]> David Cannon 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52628605 The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs includes a 4,200-square-foot Owner's Lodge that fetches over $5,700 a night.]]> 52628605 Thu, 17 Mar 2005 03:00:00 EST The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs includes a 4,200-square-foot Owner's Lodge that fetches over $5,700 a night.]]> David Cannon 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52821338 If you don't a pricey way to see a flick, try booking at the Hotel Martinez during the film festival. Even in the off-season, you can expect to pay $3,500 a night for a regular ol' one-bedroom king suite.]]> 52821338 Fri, 13 May 2005 03:00:00 EDT If you don't a pricey way to see a flick, try booking at the Hotel Martinez during the film festival. Even in the off-season, you can expect to pay $3,500 a night for a regular ol' one-bedroom king suite.]]> Mark Mainz 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/81167785 It's a Four Seasons hotel, and the posh, 5,000-square-foot Penthouse Suite will cost you $10,000 a night.]]> 81167785 Thu, 15 May 2008 03:00:00 EDT It's a Four Seasons hotel, and the posh, 5,000-square-foot Penthouse Suite will cost you $10,000 a night.]]> Polk Imaging 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/754015 Atlantis didn't sink into the sea -- it went to the Bahamas, where you can swim surrounded by sharks ... or pay a pretty penny just to stay in.]]> 754015 Mon, 21 Aug 2000 03:00:00 EDT Atlantis didn't sink into the sea -- it went to the Bahamas, where you can swim surrounded by sharks ... or pay a pretty penny just to stay in.]]> Robert King 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/87939161 Billed as Europe's most expensive hotel (at least in terms of what it cost to build -- $1.65 billion), one glass of champagne at the Mardan Palace will cost you $60.]]> 87939161 Sat, 23 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT Billed as Europe's most expensive hotel (at least in terms of what it cost to build -- $1.65 billion), one glass of champagne at the Mardan Palace will cost you $60.]]> Chris Jackson 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/87938660 There are over 100,000 square feet of gold leaf in the Mardan Palace.]]> 87938660 Sat, 23 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT There are over 100,000 square feet of gold leaf in the Mardan Palace.]]> Chris Jackson 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/87963602 The Mardan Palace includes a five-acre pool covered with bridges inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. A gondola ride from one side to the other takes half an hour.]]> 87963602 Sun, 24 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT The Mardan Palace includes a five-acre pool covered with bridges inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. A gondola ride from one side to the other takes half an hour.]]> Chris Jackson 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/55911764 The 8,000-square-foot villas at the Bellagio include a workout room, massage room, dry sauna, private hair salon, private kitchen, formal dining room, whirlpool, garden, and dual fireplace.]]> 55911764 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 03:00:00 EDT The 8,000-square-foot villas at the Bellagio include a workout room, massage room, dry sauna, private hair salon, private kitchen, formal dining room, whirlpool, garden, and dual fireplace.]]> Ethan Miller 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/74704333 The $1,144 nightly rate at Skibo Castle doesn't sound that pricey until you learn that you're only allowed to visit once unless you're a member of the castle's private club -- and that it costs some $8,500 to join, followed by a $6,500 annual fee. If it sounds familiar, it might be because Madonna married Guy Ritchie here.]]> 74704333 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 03:00:00 EST The $1,144 nightly rate at Skibo Castle doesn't sound that pricey until you learn that you're only allowed to visit once unless you're a member of the castle's private club -- and that it costs some $8,500 to join, followed by a $6,500 annual fee. If it sounds familiar, it might be because Madonna married Guy Ritchie here.]]> Jon Furniss 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52434972 If you want to go all-out in New York, consider the Royal Plaza Suite at The Plaza -- 4,044 square feet overlooking Fifth Avenue, three bedrooms, grand piano, 12-person dining room, and 24-karat gold faucets and accessories in the bathrooms.]]> 52434972 Wed, 16 Mar 2005 03:00:00 EST If you want to go all-out in New York, consider the Royal Plaza Suite at The Plaza -- 4,044 square feet overlooking Fifth Avenue, three bedrooms, grand piano, 12-person dining room, and 24-karat gold faucets and accessories in the bathrooms.]]> Chris Hondros 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52434994 When it opened in 1907, a room at the Plaza Hotel ran $2.50. If you wanted the same room today, it'd set you back $3,750.]]> 52434994 Wed, 16 Mar 2005 03:00:00 EST When it opened in 1907, a room at the Plaza Hotel ran $2.50. If you wanted the same room today, it'd set you back $3,750.]]> Chris Hondros 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/57560085 For $7,600 a night, you can stay in the Wakaya's Royal Suite, Vale O: 12,000 square feet on a 16-acre hilltop estate, with its own waterfall, night-lit tennis court, a boules court, and own gym. Personal chef and an on-call driver included.]]> 57560085 Tue, 09 May 2006 03:00:00 EDT For $7,600 a night, you can stay in the Wakaya's Royal Suite, Vale O: 12,000 square feet on a 16-acre hilltop estate, with its own waterfall, night-lit tennis court, a boules court, and own gym. Personal chef and an on-call driver included.]]> TORSTEN BLACKWOOD 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/83602624 It may not look as exotic as some of the others at first glance, but the Wynn actually includes its own luxury-car dealership. It boasts a 3,224-square-foot, two-bedroom luxury apartment.]]> 83602624 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:00:00 EST It may not look as exotic as some of the others at first glance, but the Wynn actually includes its own luxury-car dealership. It boasts a 3,224-square-foot, two-bedroom luxury apartment.]]> Ethan Miller 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/73103503 The Emirates Palace hotel in the United Arab Emirates includes the 7,319-square-foot Palace Grand Suite, at $11,500 per night.]]> 73103503 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:00:00 EST The Emirates Palace hotel in the United Arab Emirates includes the 7,319-square-foot Palace Grand Suite, at $11,500 per night.]]> KARIM JAAFAR 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/73736801 It's not only in the tallest building in Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton can also brag about having Japan's most expensive hotel suite, the $20,000-a-night Presidential Suite.]]> 73736801 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:00:00 EDT It's not only in the tallest building in Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton can also brag about having Japan's most expensive hotel suite, the $20,000-a-night Presidential Suite.]]> TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA 2009 gettyImages.com