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Standing on its own private beach, the hotel defines Arabian fantasy. Many of the suites, furnished in gold and marble, are luxurious enough to be favoured by Emirati royalty and dignitaries. The room prices can exceed ₹9800 per night but it’s worth the 1.3 km pristine beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking the bay – perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday.
Located inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II mall (dating back to 1877), just a few steps away from Duomo square, the hotel has an inconspicuous entrance and allows only residents. There are only 20 luxury suites available, but the personalization in comfort exceeds that of any place on earth. They can cost ₹7000 per night on an average. The hotel is unique in offering a Complimentary Pets Program so your pets get an equally royal treatment, complete with a chenille sofa, lunch-time mat and teacup bowl set (available in different sizes).
This island, a total of 12 square kilometres, privately owned by Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, has been turned into an unparalleled island resort. Laucala also offers dining by design, which means customised menus in private dining locations – amid the jungle, along a jetty or in the villa. Guests are encouraged to try the traditional Fijian therapies at the Spa Garden and indulge at the Pool Bar besides the 2000 sq mt lagoon-style swimming pool. A one-bedroom plantation villa with private pool and direct beach access can cost $6000 per night whereas the Delana Hilltop Estate residence is occasionally available by prior application for ₹5000 per night.
The hotel has been a landmark on Madison Avenue, Manhattan since 1920s and combines the luxury of old-world comfort, avant-garde design, modern day technology and an unprecedented level of personal service. All offerings at the Mark Restaurant & Bar are the impassioned concepts of globally-acclaimed Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten. Its priciest suite at ₹4700 a night includes 24-hour access to Bergdorf Goodman tailoring and in-suite hairstyling from Frédéric Fekkai Salon, and is known to have hosted dignitaries like Bill Clinton. Even pets enjoy perks like special menus and custom-designed dog beds.
This hotel is at the ideal location for the finest shopping that Paris has to offer, and has some of the most magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower. Its 154 rooms and 54 suites are synonymous with Parisian glamour, exhibiting exquisite Louis XVI inspired décor. Guests get to enjoy their very own ice rink, Jazz nights at Le Relais Plaza, Europe’s only Dior Institut offering exclusive spa treatments, and chauffeur-driven limousines to soak up the sights of The Louvre. The Royal Suite comes at ₹6666 -a-night.
Facing the magnificent panorama of the Mont Blanc on the Leman lake shore, the hotel is one of the most contemporary addresses in Geneva. It offers Michelin-starred cuisine from famous Chef Michel Roth, a luxurious spa suite including a private jacuzzi, steam sauna and signature treatments from Spa La Mer, and an outdoor heated pool overlooking the lake. While a classic room is available for $390, the Royal Penthouse offers 12 bedrooms, executive boardroom, choicest art, private elevator, armoured doors, bulletproof glass, panic room and helipad — all for ₹3000 a night.