OK, so money can't buy happiness, but it can buy an ultra-luxury stay in one of the world's most expensive hotel suites. From lavish penthouses to apartments favored by royalty, these suites cost thousands per night, while many can only be booked on request – but there's no harm in dreaming, right? All prices correct at the time of writing. 

Read on to discover some of the world's most expensive hotel suites...

The Maldives is all about over-water villas, but guests at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island can take it a step further by booking The Muraka suite.

This two-level, three-bedroom residence features a special underwater chamber that allows guests to snooze 16 feet below the waves on the Indian Ocean seabed, while being immersed in all the luxuries the exclusive island resort has to offer. 

Guests can access the underwater chamber via a private elevator or a wood-clad spiral staircase. This is where the master suite lies, offering mesmerizing views of the Maldives' ocean life from a 180-degree curved acrylic dome.

Rates for this secluded suite start from $10,000 per night. It has another bedroom and a sun deck with a pool and ladder that leads down into the rippling blue waters. 

Located in a stunning Grade II-listed building, the Rosewood in Covent Garden is one of London’s most luxurious hotels. Its Manor House suite has a private elevator and entrance, as well as a kitchen and full butler service.

This can be extended to the ultra-exclusive 6,295-square-foot Manor House Wing, which is so big, it even has its own postcode. It offers all the convenience of a serviced apartment and a hotel rolled into one.

The sprawling residence can be configured to offer six interconnected rooms, in addition to boasting a lounge, library with study, dining room, powder room, and marble bathrooms. 

Guests are also treated to fresh complimentary flowers, a free minibar, fruit bowl, and a revolving selection of treats, as well as a carefully curated wine selection. The suite starts at around $13,700 per night, rising to $36,000 for the whole wing.

Designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld, the two apartments at Hôtel de Crillon – Concorde (pictured) and Eiffel, plus the neighboring Choupette Room – are often combined to create one large suite with three bedrooms reaching a size of 3,606 square feet.

One of Paris's most iconic and historic hotels, Hôtel de Crillon's lavish fourth-floor apartments are full of art and antiques – including chandeliers from Lagerfeld's private collection – and beautifully decorated with custom furniture.

There's a private bar, underfloor heating, and incredible views overlooking Place de la Concorde. Some of the most impressive design elements include marble from a closed quarry in Italy and a carpet that incorporates hammered metal.

All this luxury comes with a hefty price tag, with the Concorde apartment starting at $23,000 per night.

Affording sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline from its position on the 25th floor, the Royal Suite at the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is drowning in opulence. But you would expect nothing less at the world’s only ‘7-star’ hotel.

From the rich red and gold color scheme to the rotating canopy bed and complimentary 24-karat gold iPad, no expense has been spared. The suite has a private elevator and a dining room which seats up to 12 guests.

Luxurious touches also include a gold-plated TV, the services of a dedicated butler, and a private treatment room and gym. Outside, there is a wraparound terrace with a plunge pool, which takes the total space to 7,147 square feet.

While the nightly rate varies, the suite could set you back up to $28,000 a night – and reportedly requires a minimum three-night stay.

You'll find the stunning Parisian Apartment on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental on Rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement. There are four bedrooms and two generous living areas, including a reception area (pictured) that's flooded with natural light.

The apartment was designed by French interiors duo Gilles & Boissier and the elegant, calm space is typical of their style.

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Step outside and there's a 2,476-square-foot leafy terrace with blonde parquet flooring. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor dining area, lounge seats, and a pergola, while the layout is organized according to the season.

All this comes with a lofty price tag – from around $30,000 per night.

Built in 1904, the St Regis hotel is bound to impress guests with its opulent interiors, which feature marble elements, lavish crystal chandeliers, and decorative murals. The extravagant Presidential Suite, once a favorite of Salvador Dalí, has large windows looking out onto both Central Park and Fifth Avenue and a butler is on hand to arrange a spin in the hotel’s Bentley Mulsanne.

The suite measures 3,000 square feet and has two luxury bedrooms.

At an eye-watering $35,000 a night, the suite is designed to mirror the style of a grand apartment. Notable features include a wood-paneled library, luxury dressing room, spa-style bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom, plus balconies looking out onto spectacular views of the city.

Located on the 50th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, the two-bedroom Suite 5000 is a personal art gallery for guests, with annual exhibitions of New York-inspired works. The suite spans 3,300 square feet and features two bedrooms (with an additional connecting room if required).

In addition to the sleek decor in shimmering silver and gray hues, there's a Swarovski crystal hanging wall installation in the dining room.

More Swarovski crystals illuminate the large custom soaking tub in the master bedroom, which comes complete with a room-sized closet. There's plenty of room for entertaining with a dining table for 10.

Free Champagne, pastries, and fruit on arrival comes as standard. All this luxury and attention to detail costs from $36,000 a night. 

This luxury hotel is the only one in New York afforded National Historic Landmark status, having played host to many famous faces since its inception in 1907. The most decadent accommodation here is the Royal Suite.

Accessed via a private elevator, it features crown molding and gold chandeliers in almost every room. It’s large enough to accommodate six people, with three lavish bedrooms.

The suite has a formal entrance gallery, a stately living room with a grand piano, a dining table large enough for 12, and a separate library. It even has its own gym to allow its VIP guests to work out away from prying eyes.

Available in various configurations as a one-, two- or three-bedroom suite, its 4,500 square feet will cost guests around $40,000 a night.

The penthouse Harrods Suite at the Cala di Volpe on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda is an elegant and relaxing space with an architecturally striking interior and inviting outdoor dining area. As the name suggests, the hotel engaged Harrods Interior Design to develop the suite.

There are three bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across two floors, and guests have use of a 24-hour butler and chauffeur.

But the most exciting feature of this exclusive $42,000-per-night suite is its huge private terrace with its breathtaking infinity pool, complete with integrated bar. The Mediterranean terracotta design vibes continue from the inside to the outside space, and there are idyllic views across Cala di Volpe bay.

This grand turreted Edwardian building in London's Knightsbridge is just as exquisite on the outside as it is on the inside. The hotel's interiors were given a new lease of life by designer Joyce Wang after a roof fire in 2019.

The refurbishment included the exceptional Mandarin Oriental Penthouse. Yours for $44,000 a night, it features views across leafy Hyde Park, as well as the city's twinkling skyline.

With three en suite bedrooms, two salons (each with dining space for eight), two kitchens, and an enviable outdoor terrace space for each bedroom, it's truly amazing. The design features beautiful touches such as silk wall coverings, quirky objects d'art, and a book collection curated by Mayfair institution Heywood Hill.

This 10,000 square foot South Beach hotel suite, only available by request, has décor and an aesthetic inspired by Southeast Asia. The Setai's vast penthouse, which spans the entire 40th floor, has four bedrooms.

This includes two with chic king-sized four-poster beds, one queen, and one twin perfect for kids. It also has four-and-a-half bathrooms (hello, Jacuzzi tub).

There's also a stunning private rooftop terrace with an infinity pool, enhanced by stunning jewel-blue sea views. Inside, there are two living areas with TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows for more ocean views, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and 24/7 in-room dining.

In short, it’s everything you'd expect for the reported $50,000 nightly rate.

With a long and illustrious history, this Cannes hotel embodies the luxury and elegance of a bygone era. A popular choice among movie stars during the city's annual film festival, the hotel's Penthouse Suite is simply breathtaking.

One of the largest in Europe, the 13,500-square-foot suite comes with butler service and a large panoramic terrace overlooking Boulevard de la Croisette, the bay of Cannes and the hotel's private beach.

Designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, two suites ('Actress' and 'Producer') can be combined to create three or four bedrooms, a separate dining room, and a spacious work area. There's also access to a private garden and one of the marble bathrooms has a soaking tub. 

A one-night stay here is rumored to cost around $50,000.

The Faena Hotel is exceptional throughout, from its custom murals by Juan Gatti to Damian Hirst's gilded woolly mammoth skeleton. But the Penthouse Suite takes things to new levels of luxury.

Occupying 1,450 square feet, the suite features five bedrooms with furnished balconies, dining rooms, and spacious gathering areas across two levels, and panoramic ocean and Miami Beach views stretch beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The suite's (and the hotel's) elegant design comes courtesy of movie director Baz Luhrmann and his wife, set designer Catherine Martin. It features custom furnishings by Frank Pollaro with plenty of ivory and gold accents.

Relaxing in such impressive surroundings doesn't come cheap, though. Although the price fluctuates depending on season, a night here can set guests back as much as $50,000.

On the second floor of a 19th-century Ottoman palace in Istanbul, the $52,000-per-night Sultan Suite has floor-to-ceiling sash windows with stupendous views of the Strait of Istanbul. There's an opulent main living room with a 12-seat dining table and two bedrooms with ornately carved king-sized beds and more of the same great views.

Covering 4,930 square feet, the lavish suite includes two bathrooms (both en suite) with large soaking tubs. There's a 24-hour butler service as standard and guests have use of the hotel's chauffeur-driven 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow for airport and city transfers throughout their stay.

A tribute to the man who 'built Monaco,' this elegant suite is named after Prince Rainier III, who was also the husband of movie star Grace Kelly.

The suite features two bedrooms – with a third available on request – a private pool and a separate dining and sitting area. Extending over 8,934 square feet, the exclusive suite is available from $53,000 a night.

The suite features sculptures created by the late Prince, as well as paintings and original photographs from his personal collection.

Outside, there's a two-level terrace offering breathtaking views of Place du Casino and a gorgeous panorama of the Mediterranean Sea, with Monaco, France, and Italy in the distance. A heated infinity pool, with counter-current swimming jets, completes the exquisite outdoor space.

The preferred choice of celebrities attending the annual Met Gala, The Mark is already an exclusive destination. But the Penthouse Suite is the epitome of VIP.

One of the largest hotel suites in the world, the suite comes with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a terrace overlooking Central Park, and a price tag of around $75,000 a night.

The chic 15-room suite, which is often called the ‘Castle in the Sky,’ features lavish interiors designed by French designer Jacques Grange. The penthouse boasts its own conservatory, library lounge, and dining room as well as furniture unique to The Mark.

It's also where Meghan, Duchess of Sussex famously held her baby shower in 2019.

One of the world's most expensive hotel suites, the Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva comes with a Steinway grand piano, billiard table, and private butler service.

Spanning the entire top floor of the hotel, the suite offers no less than 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms – so visiting VIPs and foreign dignitaries have plenty of space to host their family and entourage. The total space extends to 18,083 square feet.

The exclusive suite also features two dining rooms with a private chef, a private elevator, and two secluded terraces offering views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

With Geneva an international financial center and home to a United Nations office, the suite features lots of added security, such as a panic button, bulletproof windows, and security cameras. Rates are around $80,000 per night.

The two-story penthouse at this luxury beach resort on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai certainly lives up to its billing as a ‘regal hideaway’ – and comes with a price tag to match.

The Royal Mansion affords sweeping views across the Arabian Sea and of the Dubai skyline from the 5,123-square-foot private terrace. Guests can enjoy a dip in their very own infinity pool or indulge in a spot of alfresco dining without missing any sunbathing time, courtesy of the outdoor kitchen.

Inside, the 12,142-square-foot suite offers four stylish bedrooms which can accommodate up to nine guests. It also features a bar, 12-seat dining room, library, and private cinema, as well as access to 24-hour butler service and celebrity chef dining.

From the moment they enter the grand lobby – complete with 100-year-old olive trees – and marvel at the sky-high ceilings, guests are assured a ‘royal’ experience. And all for just $100,000 per night.

This 9,000-square-foot, two-level masterpiece by artist Damien Hirst is not your usual hotel room. Decorated with butterflies and sharks suspended in formaldehyde, guests here enjoy 24-hour butler service, chauffeur service, and $10,000 credit at the resort.

Unveiled in 2019, the Empathy Suite at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has a nightly rate of $100,000 – but with a minimum two-night stay.

The suite has two master bedrooms, a salt relaxation room, and a Jacuzzi overlooking the Strip. It houses six original works by Hirst, as well as custom furniture with his signature motifs, including a 13-seat curved bar filled with medical waste.

Adding to the exclusivity, prospective guests must apply to stay before being invited to book this one-of-a-kind high-roller suite.

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