Fancy hotel bedrooms

While some lavish in luxury, these are the hotel suites they're likely booking - and the price tags behind them are absolutely mind-blowing.

Average hotel rooms usually come with the basic amenities needed to keep visitors comfortable but some hotels rooms look above basic needs and bring in luxury. As pleasant as it can be though, luxury is not a cheap thing – it comes at a huge price. From large living rooms and posh master bedrooms to beautiful seafronts, luxurious amenities, and gold embellishments, different hotels come with different levels of luxury and if you’re an Arabian Prince, a business tycoon, a president, celebrity, or just a wealthy individual who likes spending at hotels, get ready to spend all that money at some of the most luxurious hotel rooms on the planet (while we broke individuals watch and keep wishing).

9 Royal Suite - Burj Al Arab, Dubai

Ranking as one of the most popular hotels in the world, the 24-carat gold embellished Burj Al Arab is luxurious in its entirety but the Royal Suite particularly is determined to spoil visitors with extreme luxury. At 24,000 per night, the suite offers a 780-meter square space which consists of a private library, a private dining room, and two master bedrooms both with full-sized Jacuzzis, and a walk-in shower. Need to take a ride? Head over to the Rolls Royce parked within the hotel’s premises and pay a little fee to drive around the city of Dubai in style.

8 Penthouse Suite, Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez, France

Stand out from the millions of visitors who visit France each year and lodge in the Penthouse Suite at Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez at a starting price of $40,000 per night. The lavish suite offers up to 12,000+ square feet of space, an impressive view of the Bay of Cannes, and 2 bedrooms with their respective bathrooms.

Enjoy a secluded and luxurious stay at the Hilltop Villa surrounded by beautiful jungle in Laucala Island, Fiji at a starting price of only $50,000 per night.

In addition to the breathtaking rooftop view, the private suite also offers an infinity pool, a bar, and 2 bedrooms each with its respective Jacuzzis.

6 The Maruka - Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort, Maldives

With so many hotels on land, some have now started moving into the sea to usher in some new experiences. Those with an obsession with staying underwater now have the opportunity to enjoy an underwater hotel experience for only $50,000 per night at the Maruka Villa. Insides this villa located 16-feet under the Indian Ocean, visitors will enjoy mesmerizing views of marine creatures, beautiful colors, and luxurious amenities including – 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a gym, and a private butler service.

5 Royal Villa - Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens

Hotels in historic Athens can be pretty affordable but those who simply want to enjoy a luxurious experience will get it in the Royal Villa at the Grand Resort Lagonissi for just $50,000 per night. For many rich folks out there, that extravagant price is pretty cheap considering the seaside's villa’s two large pools, three bedrooms, a private beach, private massage, great mountain views, a private butler, and a private chef.

4 The Mark Penthouse Suite - Mark Hotel, New York

One would think that the most expensive suite in New York City would be over the roof but it is far from that. Still, at $75,000 a night, the Mark Penthouse Suite is pretty expensive to imagine. Nevertheless, with the hotel’s 4 fireplaces, 3 King bedrooms, 2 Queen bedrooms, 2 wet bars, 6 bathrooms, and a stunning view of New York City, the price might be a little less-itchy to our broke ears.

3 Royal Penthouse Suite - Hotel President Wilson, Geneva

Before your jaw drops at the $80,000 per night price tag of the Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson, think of the prestigious name of the hotel first and then consider the suite's 18,000+ square feet area, the 2,500-square feet living room with views of Lake Geneva, the 12 bedrooms, a Steinway Grand Piano, and 12 bathrooms with their respective Jacuzzis.

With the hotel’s closeness to the European Headquarters of the United Nations, there’s no doubt that this hotel was made for Kings and world leaders; however, with the correct amount, anyone can enjoy a stay here and enjoy the luxury that Bill Clinton, the King of Saudi Arabia, Tony Blair, and other previous guests have enjoyed.

2 Empathy Suite - Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas

Las Vegas has always been known as a place of lavishness. With its extravagant casinos and luxurious hotel, be ready to get into some exotic spending. There are lots of expensive hotels with expensive rooms in Las Vegas but the Palms Casino Resort has taken this luxury lodging to a whole new level.

Inside the Palms Casino Resort is the Empathy Suite and at $100,000 per night, it is officially the costliest hotel room in the United States (perhaps the world). It’s really difficult to think that somebody actually pays that to spend a night in a hotel. That is a lot of money! However, with the luxurious amenities, the exceptional butler service, and the infinity pool with a view of the Las Vegas Boulevard we can go a little easy on the price.

1 Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine, St. Lucia

Just when you think you’ve seen the costliest hotel in the world, a more extravagant one comes up and claims the title effortlessly.

With its price tag of $150,000, the Lovers Deep Luxury Submarine is no joke – it is the most expensive hotel on earth. You wonder if it's even legal to spend so much money on a hotel. More surprisingly, the hotel dwells underwater and moves in a submarine. With this constant mobility, visitors who are fortunate enough to lodge here will be met with views of shipwrecks, marine creatures, and a fairy-tale underwater experience – You’d feel like a Marine Corp. Inside the hotel rooms are also luxurious amenities to give visitors a luxurious hotel experience that’s really worth that extravagant price. But seriously what type of hotel amenities can be worth that price? Perhaps diamond cups, gold sinks, and emerald utensils - even with all that, many of us might still consider leaving with an expensive souvenir.

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20 Most Luxurious Hotels Suites in the World – PureWow

20 Hotel Suites Around the World That Are Almost Too Luxurious

A good hotel suite can ruin you for life. Why go back to your tiny apartment when you can live in style with butler service and views of an exotic foreign city? But there are some hotel suites that stand above the rest, whether it’s because of the indulgent amenities or the uniqueness of the location.

From the underwater bedroom of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s Muraka suite to the extreme luxury of the Corinthia Hotel London’s Royal Penthouse, there are a lot of amazing suites around the world. Start saving your pennies now—these are worth the splurge.

1. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island: The Muraka Suite

Who hasn’t wanted to spend a night underwater? That dream is possible at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a luxury hotel with a three-bedroom suite built both above and below the sea. The residence, which can only be booked through a direct query to the hotel, also has its own team of butlers and staff to make your stay unforgettable (as if you would forget sleeping adjacent to tropical fish). The hotel itself has an overwater spa, several pools, a kids club and numerous dining options, making it a place where you can fully get away from it all.

2. The Retreat At Blue Lagoon: The Lagoon Suite

Not only does the Lagoon Suite at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon overlook Iceland’s famous geothermal waters, but the room actually has its own private lagoon just outside.

There’s a lot included in your stay beyond that, as well, from guided daily hikes to breakfast to yoga classes. It’s the ideal place to relax, especially since the suite requires a minimum two-night stay, and guests have access to all of the hotel’s spa offerings, including the renowned “Blue Lagoon Ritual.” The hotel is also home to the Moss Restaurant, so you won’t need to go far to find authentic Icelandic cuisine.

3. The Peninsula Hong Kong: The Peninsula Suite

Gaze out over Victoria Harbor from the Peninsula Suite, a massive set of rooms that includes a ten-seat dining room, a private screening room, personal gym and two bedrooms. There’s also 24-hour butler service—and a Rolls-Royce and chauffeur on 24-hour call, ya know, just in case. Generally, though, it’s the high-level amenities that set any Peninsula hotel apart from the rest, whether you want to control everything in the suite with touchscreen panels or you want to open a drawer and find a fax machine.

The hotel also has an amazing pool, spa and gym, and the massive breakfast buffet requires at least two hours to fully enjoy.

4. Twin Farms: The Aviary Cottage

Twin Farms, an all-inclusive luxury resort in Vermont, is a bucket list experience in itself. But guests can up the ante in the Aviary Cottage, a two-story accommodation with its own stone hot tub and fireplace. It comes with all the Twin Farms amenities, like farm-to-table dining, customized picnic lunches and unpacking services so you never have to lift a finger. The hotel is ideal any time of year, with activities tailored to the season, but fall is probably the most picturesque time to visit (especially when you can watch the leaves turn from your private in-room hot tub).

5. Cliveden House: The Spring Cottage

Be like Meghan Markle the night before her wedding to Prince Harry and stay in historic Cliveden House, a luxurious stately home hotel just outside London.

The three-bedroom Spring Cottage is detached from the main house and located right on the banks of the River Thames, offering both views and privacy. It’s equal parts indulgent and quaint, with high-end touches and a countryside feel. Although you’ll have your own kitchen, be sure to take high tea in the Cliveden dining room and then book into the spa, which has an infamous outdoor pool that’s open year-round.

6. Burj Al Arab: The Presidential Suite

Everything in Dubai is luxurious, from the shopping to the hotels to the beaches, but the Burj Al Arab’s two-bedroom Presidential Suite goes above and beyond—just look at the bathroom alone! The room includes 24-hour private butler service, a private library, a personalized private bar and a selection of 14 (yes, 14) different types of pillow. The sumptuous hotel also has its own beach, numerous swimming pools, a spa and a car rental service that offers access to Aston Martins and Lamborghinis.

Don’t miss Gold On 27, the hotel’s cocktail bar, which offers a serious array of creative, themed drinks.

7. Itc Gardenia: The Peacock Suite

Not only does the Peacock Suite in the ITC Gardenia have its own infinity pool, but the massive suite also has its own helipad. You know, in case you want to bring your helicopter to stay. The hotel, located in Karnataka, India, also ups the ante with a massage chair, private garden and butler service in the two-room suite, which has serious views from the 20th floor. There’s also lounge access, as well as personalized check-in and checkout so you’ll never have to stand in a line with the regular guests.

8. Grand Velas Los Cabos: The Imperial Suite

Grand Velas Los Cabos’ Imperial Suite is a favorite with celebrities, attracting everyone from Juliette Lewis to Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. It’s easy to see why: The two-bedroom suite has unparalleled views of the ocean and a whole slew of amenities.

Extras include a three-hour cruise aboard a 55-foot Bella yacht, a 24-hour dedicated concierge and included babysitting for the young ones, as well as a massage at the hotel’s high-end spa. The best part is, of course, the location on the Sea of Cortez, where guests can scuba dive, whale watch or just lie on the beach.

9. Crown Towers Perth: The Chairman’s Villa

Staying in a four-bedroom hotel suite is like having your own (super luxurious) house, especially when it comes with a butler’s kitchen and entertainment room that has its own white grand piano. That’s just some of what you get when you book the Chairman’s Villa at the Crown Towers Perth, a hotel with amazing views of the Australian city. The suite is completely over-the-top, almost like it’s in Las Vegas instead of Perth, and your entire family will make the most of a stay in the rooms. The hotel also has several restaurants (including a Nobu), a spa, several swimming pools and easy access to downtown Perth.

10. Beau-rivage Palace: The Spa Suite

Spa lovers should make a reservation to stay in the Spa Suite at Beau-Rivage Palace, a high-end hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland. The suite isn’t the biggest in the hotel, but its marble bathroom is specifically designed to accommodate private spa treatments. There are two massage tables, a hammam and a hot tub, as well as a balcony with views of the Alps. Breakfast, parking and an open bar is included in the stay, and you get your own housekeeper to handle unpacking. The hotel also features several restaurants, including Anne-Sophie Pic, a two-Michelin star dining experience you won’t want to miss.

11. Angama Mara: The Tented Suite

On the surface, a tent might not seem like a bucket-list suite experience, but the Tented Suites at Angama Mara in Kenya are beyond anything you can imagine. Each has floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing views of the Maasai Mara from every room, and include a butler’s lobby so you can wake up to tea and coffee every morning.

Everything comes with the price, too, from meals and drinks to laundry to safari activities. The safari camp also has an infinity pool, gym, library and clubhouse, as well as a private airfield for arriving to the area.

12. Laucala Island: The Hilltop Estate

Fiji’s Laucala Island is a private island resort, but if that’s not elaborate enough, you can book into the Hilltop Estate, a private resort within the resort. It comes with a private cook, nanny and chauffer, and there are actual guesthouses in case you don’t want to share the main house with the rest of your family. The all-inclusive resort is accessible via its own airport (of course) and the island is filled with white sand beaches, crystal blue water and possibilities for hiking and snorkeling. It’ll make you feel like a celebrity—and you probably are if you can afford to stay here.

13. St. Regis Bora Bora: The Royal Estate

Hole up in your own private compound at the St.

Regis Bora Bora. The Royal Estate, which opens to a secluded beach available only to you, has three pavilions, a pool, a spa, a chef’s kitchen and four marble bathrooms, making it perfect for a getaway with friends or family. The resort itself, known for its overwater bungalows, boasts a restaurant by Jean-Georges, an expansive spa and fitness center, and included water sports, like paddle boarding and kayaking. Although you may never want to leave the suite, the area is also home to shark feeding experiences, scuba diving and jet ski tours.

14. Lenox Hotel: The Judy Garland Suite

Celebrate the life and work of Judy Garland at Boston’s Lenox Hotel, where the actress and singer lived in 1968. The Judy Garland Suite, which looks out over the Back Bay, is all about old-time Hollywood glamour with Italian marble bathrooms, vintage furnishings and gold touches everywhere. It may not be the world’s biggest suite, but it’s a perfect room to book for a special occasion or anniversary (or just because).

The hotel has an ideal location for exploring downtown Boston and guests can enjoy several good dining options without ever leaving (which you might not want to when it gets cold outside).

15. Corinthia Hotel London: The Royal Penthouse

The Corinthia Hotel’s location near the Thames in London means that the rooftop in the Royal Penthouse has views of the London Eye and Parliament. The lavish two-story suite has its own spa, kitchen and ten-seat dining room, as well as an office and bar. There’s 24-hour butler service available and tons of extras, from unpacking services to a curated art collection. The hotel, a favorite among actors shooting movies in London, features one of the city’s best spas, as well as acclaimed eatery Kerridge’s Bar and Grill. Don’t miss afternoon tea in the Crystal Moon Lounge (or just have it delivered to your massive suite).

16. The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas: The Chelsea Penthouse

There are a lot of seriously indulgent hotel suites in Las Vegas, but the penthouse at the chic Cosmopolitan has our attention.

The suites are available with two or three bedrooms and floor-to-ceiling views of the Strip. Each includes a wet bar and a kitchenette (and you should select one that has its own terrace). Inside the hotel and casino there is a lot to do and to eat, from the Marquee night/day club to restaurants like Blue Ribbon and Momofuku. Be sure to visit the Chandelier bar, an elegant cocktail bar that offers a secret menu item called the “Verbena.”

17. Longitude 131°: The Dune Pavilion

Located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with views of the famed Ayers Rock, Longitude 131°’s Dune Pavilion pairs nature with high-end extravagance. The suite, meant for a couple, has a deck with a private plunge pool, a curated bar and local art decorating the walls. There’s also an outdoor fireplace with a daybed, so you can relax under the stars when the sun sets. The remote luxury camp is the perfect spot to experience Australia’s outback via hiking tours or artist visits, although there’s also a spa, as well as a restaurant and bar, if you just want to hang out.

18. Mandarin Oriental Paris: The Parisian Apartment

Always wanted your own apartment in Paris? Now you can live the Parisian life in the Parisian Apartment, which recently opened in the Mandarin Oriental Paris. There are four bedrooms, two living rooms, a dining room and a landscaped terrace, which overlooks the hotel’s private garden. Enjoy the spa and Thierry Marx’s onsite restaurant, or have dinner delivered to your room, which has a marble dining table at the ready. The hotel’s location near the Tuileries is ideal for exploring the Louvre or the shops along the Champs-Élysées.

19. Aman Tokyo: The Aman Suite

Find peace high above the busy streets of Tokyo in the Aman Tokyo’s Aman Suite, the hotel’s largest rooms. With views of Imperial Palace Gardens and East Tokyo, the minimalist, luxury rooms include traditional soaking tubs, mini wine cellars and expansive dining room tables for entertaining guests.

The sleek hotel, located at the top of the Otemachi Tower, is known as an “urban retreat,” which means the Aman Spa is your best bet for some relaxation. The rooms are meant to evoke a traditional Japanese ryokan, but here you’ll get a super-luxury version of that experience.

20. The Carlyle: The Empire Suite

It’s tricky to pick New York City’s best bucket-list suite, but The Carlyle’s Empire Suite is the cream of the crop. With three bedrooms, a full kitchen, an office and four and a half bathrooms, the two-story suite is basically like living in the city’s chicest penthouse apartment. What sets this suite apart, though, is the private art collection, which was curated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art just for guests like you. There are also floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Central Park, in case you’d rather look at that. Be sure to stop by Bemelmans Bar for a cocktail during your stay.

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At the entrance to a luxury hotel located in the very center of Paris, you will be met not just by a doorman, but by a concierge - a member of the international association "Cles d'or". After that, you will walk through the spacious hall-museum with a unique collection of paintings of modern art, and admire the famous Place Vendôme through the panoramic windows.

The 1-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Pur' prepares gastronomic delights in the see-through kitchen.

And in the imperial room with an area of 230 sq.m, which occupies the entire second floor of a luxurious hotel-mansion, there is a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, a bar and a private SPA area with a sauna, a jacuzzi and a massage table. Within 5 minutes from the hotel are the Louvre, the Champs-Elysées and a shopaholic's paradise - the famous boutiques of Rue du Faubourg St. honore.

Luxurious Swiss hotel Le Richemond is located almost on the very shore of the delightful Lake Genevieve. The most expensive royal room with an area of 230 sq. meters is located on the top floor and is decorated with gold and mosaics. But its main feature is its huge floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows with bulletproof glass and luxurious 90 meter terrace.

Spa-center with Ayurvedic procedures, sauna, Turkish bath and, of course, massage is at your service.

Among the guests of the hotel at different times there were many celebrities, including: Charlie Chaplin, Louis Armstrong, Michael Jackson Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Richard Gere, Elton John and Sharon Stone.

Feel like a sheikh in a luxurious six-room apartment with a private cinema, a swimming pool and even a telescope on a spacious terrace. The apartments occupy four floors. The design of the most expensive room, Shahi Mahal Suite, is designed in the national Indian style and resembles a raja's palace: gold, silver, antique crockery, multi-layered draperies and ivory furniture.

The highlight of the room is a private museum displaying antiques, including the throne of the Thakur royal family. As the owners of the hotel assure, here you can arrange a real royal wedding. And lovers of outdoor activities are offered safaris, golf, horseback riding and tennis, of course, already outside the hotel.

The two-story royal suite in the famous sail hotel impresses with the luxury of interior decoration. Handcrafted mahogany furniture, marble floors, a 4-seater swivel bed and even a private elevator.

For those who can't imagine life on holiday without internet and TV, each suite is equipped with a 4x gold plated tablet, 21" iMac, HD interactive TV and media center.

The hotel owners tell amazing stories about how a chef with 2 Michelin stars slipped notes with recipes under the door of the apartment so that the guest could surprise his wife with an incredible dinner. The rich, of course, have their quirks, and luxurious apartments of 285 square meters.

meters with a panoramic circular view of the fashionable Mayfair district, fully correspond to them. The world famous David Collins had a hand in the design of the room: a noble color scheme with a dark blue tint, carved doors, a four-poster bed, a real fireplace and even a guest room for the butler.

Privileges for room guests start at the airport, where they are met by a personal driver. Upon arrival at the hotel - a bottle of expensive champagne, personal gifts and fresh flowers (which, by the way, you can take home). All spa treatments, a 2-Michelin star chef, a personal bartender and free phone calls from your room to anywhere in the world are included in the room rate.

"Heaven on earth" - this is the only way to describe a luxury holiday in the villas of the luxury island hotel Laucala Island Resort.

In total, there are 25 villas on the island from 170 to 1200 sq.m., located in different parts of the island. You can choose a villa with a view of the sea, mountains or retire among tropical greenery. For example, the Hilltop Estate Villa is located at the highest point of the island, offering stunning views of the Fiji archipelago. The design of the villas reflects the island's traditional motifs: palm-leaf roofs, local doga tree, fern stalks and handmade accessories. The villas offer a personal tao butler service.

There is also a 2000 m2 lagoon pool. m., 5 restaurants with international cuisine, a spa complex, endless golf courses, a riding school and a diving center. A small boat is moored to each villa, on which you can independently move around the entire island. "How can perfection be improved?" - wrote in the review one of the guests of the hotel. Just come back here again.

Bahamas (Paradise Island). Hotel Atlantis Paradise Island Resort .

Unique hotel Atlantis Paradise Island Resort resembles an entire city and is considered to be the largest hotel in the Caribbean. The guests have 4,000 rooms of different categories, more than 30 restaurants, 10 tennis courts, 11 swimming pools, a golf course and even a casino! The most expensive and luxurious room area. 900 sq. meters consists of ten huge rooms located above the arch and seems to "hang" in the air between the two towers of the hotel. The rate includes use of all 10 lagoons, water park and casino. In addition, the hotel has its own underwater tunnel, moving through which you can watch sharks, rays and barracudas.

The most expensive room - a 400-meter penthouse - is located on the 52nd floor of the hotel.

Breathtaking views of the skyscrapers of Manhattan, 9 rooms, 4 balconies with panoramic windows, gold and platinum walls, champagne, caviar (however, the hotel website does not indicate which one) and unlimited massage are at the full disposal of penthouse guests. Art connoisseurs will love the decoration of the room with works by foreign artists. For comfortable movement around the city, the guest is provided with a Rolls-Royce with a personal driver and personal service 24 hours a day.

Private island on the Athenian Riviera covers 29 hectares and offers bungalows and villas with stunning views of the Saronic Gulf, private beaches and pools. Each bungalow features a sauna, spa pool with countercurrent, personal butler, chef and pianist upon request. In the most expensive royal villa on the island, Leonardo di Caprio and Mel Gibson rested at different times.

The villa has a massage room, a heated pool and a large terrace with magical views of the Mediterranean Sea. For all vacationers, 10 restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, a diving club and much more are open. And the hotel staff speaks Russian, English, Italian, French, German and Greek. Hotel Grand Resort Lagonissi "Gate to Paradise" - says the inscription on the official website of the hotel.

The Grand Hyatt Martinez Presidential Suite is 300 sq. meters and is considered one of the largest penthouses in Europe. Art Deco design, wall art collection, marble bathroom and 270 sqm terrace. meters with a built-in jacuzzi - the perfect setting for a serene admiration of the Croisette.

The most luxurious hotels in the country: 10 Russian hotels at once were included in the Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes has published the Forbes Travel Guide 2020, an annual guide to the best hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. This year, Russian hotels got into it for the first time - and ten at once.

The new, 62nd Forbes Travel Guide for the first time includes 10 hotels from Russia - five from Moscow and five from St. Petersburg. This year, the guide has expanded its geography to another 16 countries and, along with Russian hotels, hotels from Antigua, the Bahamas, Cambodia, Egypt, Fiji, French Polynesia, India, Jordan, Maldives, Mauritius, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Seychelles and South Africa - a total of 107 new five-star hotels.

All of them were evaluated by 900 objective parameters. Numerous guide experts anonymously travel around the world's hotels, stay in each for at least two days as an ordinary guest and record everything that can be assessed - even such trifles as the speed of welcoming guests at the entrance to the hotel (you need to be in time in 30 seconds), quality the cut of staff uniforms and the degree of delicacy when handling personal belongings of guests during room cleaning.

The original five-star rating system for a guide (not to be confused with the standard star rating of hotels) appeared back in 1958, when it was called the Mobil Travel Guide. Today, the highest rating, five stars, goes to "outstanding, often iconic properties with impeccable service and superb amenities." Four stars are awarded to "exceptional hotels that offer a high level of service and amenities to match." The third category - "Recommended" - includes "excellent hotels with consistently good service and amenities.

In the card of each member of the guide you can find general information about the hotel, description of rooms, services, area and nearby attractions, as well as a list of things that the guide advises to pay special attention to.

Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow

Describing the hotel, the guide specifically mentions the glass atrium and the view of Red Square from the hotel, the bar’s own botanical garden, which grows greens for cocktails, and a huge a spa center with a swimming pool and panoramic elevators designed by The Eiffel Company, the same company that built the Eiffel Tower.

Four Seasons Hotel Moscow

Another hotel with a view of Red Square - the guide recommends booking a room with a balcony overlooking the Kremlin.

It is also advised to pay attention to authentic interior details and paintings with scenarios from Russian fairy tales, look into the local spa with a real Russian bath and swim in the pool with a glass ceiling.

Lotte Hotel Moscow

Here is an impressive giant royal suite with its own bar, library, winter garden, steam room and jacuzzi, which offers a panoramic view of Moscow. The other rooms didn't disappoint either, with design firms Hirsch Bedner Associates and Wilson & Associates decorating the rooms with Asian-inspired art, marble and natural wood.

The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow

“An unforgivably Russian hotel that meets international standards” is how the guide describes The Ritz-Carlton on Tverskaya.

Here you are greeted with bread and salt, have a Russian tea party with a samovar and pour ice-cold vodka with caviar for a snack in a rooftop bar with a fantastic view of the city.

The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya

The former private residence of Count Orlov-Davydov, the mansion on Nikolskaya became "a stronghold of pre-revolutionary luxury" in the eyes of the guide's experts. Immediately at the entrance, guests find themselves in a huge lobby with a grand entrance hall, a striking staircase and a stained-glass dome. Special mention deserves the concierge service and breakfast with pancakes, caviar and smoked salmon.

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, St Petersburg

In the interiors of the hotel you can find about 2000 antique items and decorative elements - including mirrors, lamps, stained glass windows. Many of them are concentrated in ten avant-garde suites, each of which has its own theme - you can stay in the room named after Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, the composer Stravinsky, the jeweler Faberge and other historical figures.

Corinthia Hotel Petersburg

The hotel near Moscow railway station is perfect for business — there are 17 conference rooms and meeting rooms, and for informal meetings there is a lobby bar with high ceilings, snow-white columns and exquisite candelabra. Guests of the Executive Suite have access to a special lounge, where they can also work in comfort.

Hotel Astoria, a Rocco Forte Hotel

From three to six in the afternoon, a Russian tea party is held in the Rotunda Lounge - they serve pancakes, oatmeal cookies, gingerbread and meat pirozhki. If desired, you can complete the snack with caviar and champagne. Desserts from Chef Yulia Ivanova also deserve special mention. For example, a chocolate box with "precious" sweets - a baked apple with cinnamon, cranberries in sugar, balls of yoghurt mousse with cranberry filling and boiled condensed milk. This dessert is dedicated to Ivanova's friend, ballerina Diana Vishneva.

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 St. Petersburg

The main thing here is the location, just a couple of steps from the Palace Square, the Hermitage, the Mikhailovsky Theater and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. But the maintenance of the hotel is also up to the mark – marine motifs flicker in the interiors here, and local art concierges can organize individual excursions to museums and private galleries, as well as personal master classes by contemporary artists.

Lotte Hotel Petersburg

Italian marble, shiny mirrors, sculptures, amber and gilding - the guide calls the hotel's interior royal, making it look like a real palace. The windows overlook the St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Moika. And the heart of the hotel itself was The Lounge restaurant with a giant glass dome decorated with Korean water lilies.