The 7 best hotel suites in the world

In Las Vegas the attitude is, quite rightly, ‘go big or go home’ and the suites at the Palms Casino Resort go big, and we mean really big.

The on-request Empathy Suite is more than 9,000 square feet of eye-popping opulence, designed by world-renowned British artist Damien Hirst.

The suite features Hirst’s bespoke furniture, six original artworks including Winner/Loser, which comprises two bull sharks suspended in a glass tank of formaldehyde set into the wall, a 13-seat curved bar filled with medical waste as well as many other beguiling and unusual installations.

Two-storey floor-to-ceiling windows offer its guests sweeping views of the city from every angle, while the two master bedrooms have California King beds and huge bathrooms, plus there is a private pool, healing salt room, fitness room, two massage rooms and an outdoor veranda with cantilevered hot tub overlooking the bright lights of Las Vegas. 

Suite Deal… 

• $10,000 credit to spend in the Palms Casino and around the resort 
• A-list access to the resort’s most exclusive spaces such as the KAOS Dayclub and Nightclub, Pearl Concert Theater and its world-renowned recording studio
• 24-hour private butler service

A regular presence in the ‘Top Hotel Suites’ lists, The Muraka Residence at the sublime Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a true slice of heaven, and the first of its kind.

Spread over two levels – one submerged more than 16 feet below sea level – this grandiose suite rests in its own exclusive area of the glittering lagoon and features three bedrooms, integrated living, dining and entertaining spaces, an outdoor deck with private infinity pool.

The lower level is home to the master bedroom and stunning bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, head down the spiral staircase or elevator and behold your very own private underwater aquarium with curved 180-degree acrylic dome and dedicated tunnel viewing area.

Fall asleep in your own magical underwater kingdom surrounded by fish and a world of incredible marine life!

Suite Deal… 

• Private 24-hour ‘Instagram Butlers’ who tend to your every need and have been specially trained to help you capture those picture-perfect holiday moments 
• Access to exclusive experiences in and around the resort such as the private speedboat for the duration of your stay
• Complimentary 90-minute spa treatment every day 

One of New York’s most unashamedly lavish and undeniably cool hotels, The Mark is in a prime position on East 77th Street, just off Madison Avenue.

Its premier suite, The Mark Penthouse, is the largest in the USA and is spread across the top two floors of the hotel covering an area larger than 10,000 square feet, which includes a 2,500-square-foot private outdoor rooftop terrace with phenomenal panoramic views over Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art and beyond.

Designed by renowned French painter Jacques Grange, The Mark Penthouse features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two wet bars, two powder rooms, and four fireplaces, to keep you sufficiently warm and powdered at all times.

Plus, the 26-foot-high living room can be transformed into a majestic, full-sized Grand Ballroom, in case you fancy doing a little light entertaining (like Meghan Markle did when close friend Serena Williams planned and hosted her baby shower here in 2019).

Suite Deal… 

• Guests can pay extra to customise the suite with a private chef or even a personal trainer
• Additional extras include a private mixologist and private dining experience with Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges, who will come and cook for you in your suite
• Private lobby elevator to your suite 

If you are looking to book the most luxurious hotels in the world then Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo should be very high on your list. This iconic masterpiece is one of the French Riviera’s most revered five-star hotels, sitting right in the heart of Place du Casino, which overlooks the sparkling Mediterranean.

Its Diamond Suite – Princess Grace is named after the incomparable screen icon Grace Kelly, a much-beloved figure in Monaco after her marriage to Prince Rainier III in the 1950s (the other Diamond Suite is named after him) and reflects her elegance and style through its décor and ornamental touches.

This refined suite spans more than 10,000 square feet over two floors and offers 180-degree terraces with magnificent views over the sea.

Featuring two sitting rooms, a living area, dining room, kitchen, and study, as well as a heated infinity pool and Jacuzzi on the outdoor terrace, it is the epitome of the luxurious French Riviera lifestyle.

Suite Deal… 

• Meet and Greet at the airport or heliport and transfers in a luxury car or helicopter
• In-suite open bar and wine cellar available
• 90-minute spa treatment for two in your suite or at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo

Spanning the entire top floor of the beautiful Hotel President Wilson, the Royal Penthouse is considered the largest suite in Europe. Covering more than 18,000 square feet of exquisite space, it delivers panoramic views across shimmering Lake Geneva and comes complete with its own telescope.

Often frequented by VIPs, celebrities, and heads of state, this opulent suite boasts 12 bedrooms including two master bedrooms with marble bathrooms and a lake-facing Jacuzzi.

Its entertainment area features a beautiful 1930 Brunswick billiards table, a Steinway grand piano a Bang & Olufsen 103-inch TV. There is also a 2,500 sq. ft living room, dining room seating 26 people, meeting room, plus the suite has its own gym.

A private chef is constantly at your service and the windows are made of bulletproof glass – did we mention this is where the world’s most important people stay? 

Suite deal… 

• Private elevator for discreet access
• Personal chauffeur available to drive you around the city
• Separate steam room and shower in the sumptuous bathroom

Renowned for its elegant five-star hotels all around the globe, Ritz-Carlton’s splendid offering in Kowloon, Hong Kong is located between the 103rd and 118th floors of the International Commerce Center, making it one of the tallest hotels in the world.

Awaiting you in the sky-high, signature Ritz-Carlton Suite – once occupied by pop sensation Lady Gaga – on the 117th floor are 270-degree panoramic views across Victoria Harbour, and behind it the city’s famous skyline.

The suite features one bedroom and sleeps two adults but is spread over almost 4,000 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. There is also an exquisite marble bathroom with oversized tub, huge living and dining rooms with a breath-taking golden chandelier above the dining table, which seats 10 guests.

Suite deal… 

• Exclusive Club Lounge access with four complimentary food and drink presentations daily
• Monogrammed bathrobes, slippers, towels, and pillowcases
• Personal butler service
• Daily massage for two people at The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Caribbean paradise? Check. Private beach? Check. 108-foot infinity pool? Check. Welcome to the stunning five-star Amanyara in Turks & Caicos, a resort that beautifully blends indoor and outdoor open-air living throughout its impressive accommodations with several dining areas and spacious decked terraces with day beds and outdoor showers.

None are more impressive than The Artists Villa – the resort’s signature villa – a five-bedroom haven that is set in a secluded spot with its own exclusive stretch of white-sand beach and surrounded by three acres of verdant gardens.

Its expansive infinity pool directly overlooks the sea while it also features a private yoga pavilion and an elevated master bedroom with unmatched ocean views, as well as ensuites in all bedrooms with gorgeous free-standing bathtubs.

Suite deal… 

• Dedicated housekeeper and villa host on hand during your stay
• Two golf buggies to travel around the resort at your leisure
• Private chef to cook all your meals right in the comfort of your villa