TripAdvisor’s Most
Expensive Hotels in the World
We
all like to think about where we’d go on holiday if we won the lottery, or had
the bank balance of an A-list celebrity and with this in mind, we at
TripAdvisor have made the dreaming just that little bit easier. We’ve put
together a list of some of the most expensive hotels in the world to give you
some inspiration to get you through the winter months.*
“This
list of extravagant hotels showcases the ultimate in luxury and opulence on
holiday. While it would require the bank balance of someone rich and famous to
stay in most of these hotels for every holiday, for those looking to have a
one-off holiday of a life time, this selection may serve as fitting
inspiration”, commented Emma Shaw, TripAdvisor spokesperson.
Offers luxury tented accommodations in the bamboo jungle of the
Chiang Rai province in Thailand. The resort offers three to four day treks
where travellers can ride elephants and see how the hilltop tribes in the
province live. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “It's like going camping
in the jungle in the highest possible luxury you can imagine.”
Prices around £1,055 per night**
Set on a 300 acre private island, the resort is located two
miles off the coast of Antigua and offers an array of rooms and suites which
feature wrap-around terraces with views of the Caribbean Sea, private outdoor
gardens and a private pool. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented,
“Incredible. Excellent service. Huge, clean, modern suites. Delicious food.”
Prices around £652 per night**
This luxury resort in the Maldives offers guests a private
infinity pool, just steps from the ocean, an underwater restaurant and a
private stretch of the beach. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “This is
the most amazing resort I have ever stayed at.”
Prices around £987 per night**
This hotel was designed to resemble a billowing sail and stands
at a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai skyline. The Burj Al Arab offer
in-suite check-in, private reception desks on every floor and a brigade of
highly trained butlers to give guests the ultimate personal experience. As one
TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Spending one night at Burj Al Arab is one of
those once in a lifetime experiences.”
Prices around £942 per night**
Located
at the gateway of the dual World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park, this resort offers the ultimate Australian outback experience.
Longitude 131 boasts just 15 luxurious tents, all with private views of
world-famous Ayers Rock. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “I have been fortunate
to stay in many wonderful places. This ranks #1 for me.”
Prices around £1,134 per night**
Set on a slope overlooking the bay of Toiny and the
Caribbean Sea, each bungalow in this resort has its own gated entrance and red
mailbox flag that serves as a “Do Not Disturb” sign
for the ultimate privacy. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented,
“Just returned from a 6 night stay at Le Toiny. It was everything I imagined it
would be and more. Service was exceptional.”
Prices around £547 per night**
Located on the island of Velighandu Huraa, Each of the 19
private houses at Naladhu boats a dressing room, open-air bath, steam room and
garden rain shower, private plunge pool and garden with hardwood deck.As one
TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Naladhu is an ideal place to relax and to
forget about the rest of the world.”
Prices around £819 per night**
This resort is surrounded by 12-acres of gardens which
feature spices such as cinnamon, and exotic flowers such as orchids, blossoming
hibiscus and heliconias. Located on a private peninsula on the island of Mahe
in the Seychelles, the resort offers villa accommodation and guests are
appointed their own personal butler on arrival. As one TripAdvisor traveller
commented, “Amazing views, villas with a touch of fantasy, prize-winning
gardens, a top butler service....pure tranquility.”
Prices around £863 per night**
To
see a list of the world’s most expensive hotels, visit - http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/InfoCenter-a_ctr.extravhotelsUK
*This list of most expensive hotels in the world was
selected by highest price per night in the world based on the average price
given on TripAdvisor. Hotels featured have at least 30 reviews on TripAdvisor
and a minimum bubble rating of 4 out of 5. Some properties were selected by
TripAdvisor editors.
**According to TripAdvisor on 7th November 2012
