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Gallery Suite at Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris: Le Royal Monceau is a seriously luxe hotel a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe. A Philippe Starck renovation — finished in 2010 — brought a heady mix of art and design, which extends to every corner of each of the 149 rooms, to this already high-class hotel. The Gallery Suite here is outfitted with a stunning marble-and-mirrored bathroom that opens up to the rest of the suite via arched sliding doors.
Gallery Suite at Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris: Le Royal Monceau is a seriously luxe hotel a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe. A Philippe Starck renovation — finished in 2010 — brought a heady mix of art and design, which extends to every corner of each of the 149 rooms, to this already high-class hotel. The Gallery Suite here is outfitted with a stunning marble-and-mirrored bathroom that opens up to the rest of the suite via arched sliding doors.
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Royal Two-Bedroom Suite at Burj Al-Arab, Dubai: Billing itself as the “world’s most luxurious hotel,” Burj Al Arab is a destination unto itself. Situated just off the coast of Dubai on an independent island, visitors can access the grounds by attending high tea in the afternoon or dining in one of seven restaurants. Almost every aspect of the property is meant to evoke extreme decadence, from the butler assigned to each of the 60 floors to the 24k-gold iPads in two-story suites. In the Royal Two-Bedroom Suite, guests can find a massive marble bathroom with a rotunda-style soaking tub and gilded accents throughout.
Royal Two-Bedroom Suite at Burj Al-Arab, Dubai: Billing itself as the “world’s most luxurious hotel,” Burj Al Arab is a destination unto itself. Situated just off the coast of Dubai on an independent island, visitors can access the grounds by attending high tea in the afternoon or dining in one of seven restaurants. Almost every aspect of the property is meant to evoke extreme decadence, from the butler assigned to each of the 60 floors to the 24k-gold iPads in two-story suites. In the Royal Two-Bedroom Suite, guests can find a massive marble bathroom with a rotunda-style soaking tub and gilded accents throughout.
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Ocean Pool Villa at Amatara Resort & Wellness, Phuket: Amatara is a five-pearl property overlooking the Panwa Cape on Phuket's quiet southern end. With a breathtaking infinity-edge pool overlooking the Andaman Sea, a private sandy beach, and tricked-out villas and rooms, the Amatara Resort is an ideal spot for couples and families seeking a luxurious tropical vacation with all the trimmings. Not surprisingly, villas are where guests can find the most lavish bathrooms; the Ocean Pool Villas include deep circular soaking tubs and French doors that open onto private patios.
Ocean Pool Villa at Amatara Resort & Wellness, Phuket: Amatara is a five-pearl property overlooking the Panwa Cape on Phuket's quiet southern end. With a breathtaking infinity-edge pool overlooking the Andaman Sea, a private sandy beach, and tricked-out villas and rooms, the Amatara Resort is an ideal spot for couples and families seeking a luxurious tropical vacation with all the trimmings. Not surprisingly, villas are where guests can find the most lavish bathrooms; the Ocean Pool Villas include deep circular soaking tubs and French doors that open onto private patios.
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Penthouse Suite at the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona: The 120-room and suite Mandarin Oriental is one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona, and certainly has one of the most recognizable hotel brand names in the city. It has a great location on Passeig de Gracia, and offers all the high-end amenities one would expect from the chain, including a rooftop dipping pool, a beautiful spa, and numerous restaurants (one has two Michelin stars). All-white rooms are sleek, and some have balconies; the Penthouse Suite has a large bathroom with a jetted tub and wonderful views of the city.
Penthouse Suite at the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona: The 120-room and suite Mandarin Oriental is one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona, and certainly has one of the most recognizable hotel brand names in the city. It has a great location on Passeig de Gracia, and offers all the high-end amenities one would expect from the chain, including a rooftop dipping pool, a beautiful spa, and numerous restaurants (one has two Michelin stars). All-white rooms are sleek, and some have balconies; the Penthouse Suite has a large bathroom with a jetted tub and wonderful views of the city.
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Suite 57 at the Viceroy Central Park New York: The Viceroy Central Park New York is a luxury hotel with 240 rooms centrally located in Midtown, just two blocks from the south end of Central Park. Rooms have modern amenities like Beats by Dr. Dre sound systems, smart TVs and Illy espresso makers. The hotel has a restaurant and bar in the lobby, a rooftop bar with Central Park views, and a 24-hour fitness center in addition to a concierge and other upscale services. One of the most spectacular room options is Suite 57, complete with stunning views, hardwood floors throughout, and a beautiful marble bathroom that has a slightly Gatsby-era vibe.
Suite 57 at the Viceroy Central Park New York: The Viceroy Central Park New York is a luxury hotel with 240 rooms centrally located in Midtown, just two blocks from the south end of Central Park. Rooms have modern amenities like Beats by Dr. Dre sound systems, smart TVs and Illy espresso makers. The hotel has a restaurant and bar in the lobby, a rooftop bar with Central Park views, and a 24-hour fitness center in addition to a concierge and other upscale services. One of the most spectacular room options is Suite 57, complete with stunning views, hardwood floors throughout, and a beautiful marble bathroom that has a slightly Gatsby-era vibe.
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Prague Suite at Blakes Hotel, London: The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel. Located in residential South Kensington and known for both its opulence and discretion, it draws famous clientele and those looking for a quiet respite. Decor changes from room to room, but it's generally dark, grand and eclectic. One of the specialty suites, the Prague Suite is a massive accommodation with a sexy bathroom outfitted with mirrors, a massive soaking tub and gilded accents.
Prague Suite at Blakes Hotel, London: The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel. Located in residential South Kensington and known for both its opulence and discretion, it draws famous clientele and those looking for a quiet respite. Decor changes from room to room, but it's generally dark, grand and eclectic. One of the specialty suites, the Prague Suite is a massive accommodation with a sexy bathroom outfitted with mirrors, a massive soaking tub and gilded accents.
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Superior Room at The Peninsula Paris: The 200-room Peninsula Paris, located in the 16th arrondissement near the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees, is one of the city's top luxury hotels and rivaled only by a handful of competitors (Shangri-La Paris and Hotel Plaza Athenee among them). It reopened in 2014 after a four-year, multi-million dollar restoration, and the historic property offers guests opulent interiors and a high level of service made possible by the 600 staff members. Even the Superior Rooms, the most standard category, feature beautiful marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs with mood lighting, Japanese toilets, and TVs.
Superior Room at The Peninsula Paris: The 200-room Peninsula Paris, located in the 16th arrondissement near the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees, is one of the city's top luxury hotels and rivaled only by a handful of competitors (Shangri-La Paris and Hotel Plaza Athenee among them). It reopened in 2014 after a four-year, multi-million dollar restoration, and the historic property offers guests opulent interiors and a high level of service made possible by the 600 staff members. Even the Superior Rooms, the most standard category, feature beautiful marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs with mood lighting, Japanese toilets, and TVs.
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Extreme WOW Suite at the W Hong Kong: The 393-room W Hong Kong is a fun, modern hotel in Kowloon, a popular tourist area. In many ways, this W feels like all others; it features funky decor the W brand is known for — bizarre sculptures, pop art wall murals and bright, colored lighting — as well as a Bliss spa and a Living Room bar, with a DJ at night. But this W feels a bit more special, and luxurious, than some you might find in the U.S. In the property’s Extreme WOW Suite, guests can find a particularly large slate-covered bathroom with an in-wall TV and sweeping city views.
Extreme WOW Suite at the W Hong Kong: The 393-room W Hong Kong is a fun, modern hotel in Kowloon, a popular tourist area. In many ways, this W feels like all others; it features funky decor the W brand is known for — bizarre sculptures, pop art wall murals and bright, colored lighting — as well as a Bliss spa and a Living Room bar, with a DJ at night. But this W feels a bit more special, and luxurious, than some you might find in the U.S. In the property’s Extreme WOW Suite, guests can find a particularly large slate-covered bathroom with an in-wall TV and sweeping city views.
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Penthouse West at The Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dallas: The Joule is one of the coolest — and most luxurious — hotels in downtown Dallas. It's located in a historic building dating back to the 1920s, and its decor is a mix of old and new — funky furniture and patterned rugs are juxtaposed against dark wood paneling and antique touches in the lobby (including two giant cogged wheels), and the hotel has an extensive art collection, including works by Andy Warhol. The Penthouse accommodations on the west side feature a stunning mosaic-tiled bathroom.
Penthouse West at The Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dallas: The Joule is one of the coolest — and most luxurious — hotels in downtown Dallas. It's located in a historic building dating back to the 1920s, and its decor is a mix of old and new — funky furniture and patterned rugs are juxtaposed against dark wood paneling and antique touches in the lobby (including two giant cogged wheels), and the hotel has an extensive art collection, including works by Andy Warhol. The Penthouse accommodations on the west side feature a stunning mosaic-tiled bathroom.
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One Bedroom Royal Courtyard Villa at Samaya Bali Seminyak: The 52-room Samaya Bali is an all-villa, beachfront luxury property offering amazing ocean views throughout, with restaurants and attractions a five-minute walk away. Modern Villas have humongous bathrooms with jetted tubs and rainfall showerheads, private outdoor pools, free minibars, and 24-hour butler service. Hotel highlights include beach access and two outdoor pools, and there are two on-site restaurants and an included a la carte breakfast.
One Bedroom Royal Courtyard Villa at Samaya Bali Seminyak: The 52-room Samaya Bali is an all-villa, beachfront luxury property offering amazing ocean views throughout, with restaurants and attractions a five-minute walk away. Modern Villas have humongous bathrooms with jetted tubs and rainfall showerheads, private outdoor pools, free minibars, and 24-hour butler service. Hotel highlights include beach access and two outdoor pools, and there are two on-site restaurants and an included a la carte breakfast.
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Sultan Suite at Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul: Formerly the palace of an Ottoman sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul. It wows guests at every turn, from the sprawling, manicured grounds, to the heated infinity pool right on the Bosphorus, to the refined suites. The Sultan Suite is one of the largest not only in Istanbul, but in Europe; besides the main dining and living room, outfitted with massive curtained windows overlooking the Bosphorus and sparkling chandeliers, it comes with a hammam-like bathroom that looks worthy of, well, a sultan.
Sultan Suite at Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul: Formerly the palace of an Ottoman sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul. It wows guests at every turn, from the sprawling, manicured grounds, to the heated infinity pool right on the Bosphorus, to the refined suites. The Sultan Suite is one of the largest not only in Istanbul, but in Europe; besides the main dining and living room, outfitted with massive curtained windows overlooking the Bosphorus and sparkling chandeliers, it comes with a hammam-like bathroom that looks worthy of, well, a sultan.
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Ocean Villa with Pool at Dusit Thani Maldives: Built in 2012, this Thai-style resort is one of the best all-around luxury picks in the Maldives. Highlights include 108 attractive waterfront rooms, great food, a large infinity pool and an excellent house reef. Dusit Thani is pricey (for good reason), but it also includes nice freebies such as snorkeling gear, kayaks, Wi-Fi, daily yoga classes, a kids' club and in-room Nespresso machines. All rooms have lovely, streamlined bathrooms, but those in the Ocean Villas are particularly spacious.
Ocean Villa with Pool at Dusit Thani Maldives: Built in 2012, this Thai-style resort is one of the best all-around luxury picks in the Maldives. Highlights include 108 attractive waterfront rooms, great food, a large infinity pool and an excellent house reef. Dusit Thani is pricey (for good reason), but it also includes nice freebies such as snorkeling gear, kayaks, Wi-Fi, daily yoga classes, a kids' club and in-room Nespresso machines. All rooms have lovely, streamlined bathrooms, but those in the Ocean Villas are particularly spacious.
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Winward Pavilion at Qualia Resort, Queensland: Located on stunning, secluded Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, this luxury resort has 60 high-end waterside pavilions. Each room has sleek wooden decor, a private terrace, and a huge luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bath. (The Winward Pavilion’s overlooks the water.) Property highlights include a private beach and two infinity pools with breathtaking views over the Coral Sea's turquoise waters.
Winward Pavilion at Qualia Resort, Queensland: Located on stunning, secluded Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, this luxury resort has 60 high-end waterside pavilions. Each room has sleek wooden decor, a private terrace, and a huge luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bath. (The Winward Pavilion’s overlooks the water.) Property highlights include a private beach and two infinity pools with breathtaking views over the Coral Sea's turquoise waters.
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South Seas Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary at Sandals LaSource Grenada: This 225-room luxury all-inclusive, couples-only resort is one of the newest additions to the Sandals brand. It’s spread over a sprawling 17-acre property on the southwestern tip of the island, but all the main property features are centrally located, so it’s not difficult to find your way around. It’s the romantic touches such as fire pits, gazebos and swinging chairs on a pier looking out over the water that make the property distinctly Sandals. The South Seas Grande Rondoval Suite is particularly romantic, thanks to a massive bathroom with a deep circular soaking tub.
South Seas Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary at Sandals LaSource Grenada: This 225-room luxury all-inclusive, couples-only resort is one of the newest additions to the Sandals brand. It’s spread over a sprawling 17-acre property on the southwestern tip of the island, but all the main property features are centrally located, so it’s not difficult to find your way around. It’s the romantic touches such as fire pits, gazebos and swinging chairs on a pier looking out over the water that make the property distinctly Sandals. The South Seas Grande Rondoval Suite is particularly romantic, thanks to a massive bathroom with a deep circular soaking tub.
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