In brief
- The Royal Mansion at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, is the most expensive hotel suite at about $100,000 a night.
- The Empathy Suite in Las Vegas also costs $100,000 a night but needs a two-night minimum.
- Geneva’s Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse ranks third at $80,000 a night.
- Three of the top 10 suites are in New York: The Mark, Four Seasons and The Plaza.
As of October 2026, the most expensive hotel room in the world is the Royal Mansion at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, listed at about $100,000 per night. The Empathy Suite at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas matches that nightly rate but requires a two-night minimum, so a stay starts at $200,000.
The rest of the top 10 is made up of penthouses in New York, Geneva, Cannes, Miami, Athens and Monaco. Rates change by season and are often quoted on request, so the figures below are reported nightly prices rather than fixed rack rates.
Most expensive hotels in the world: summary table
| Rank | Hotel and suite | Location | Price per night | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Mansion, Atlantis The Royal | Dubai, UAE | $100,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 2 | Empathy Suite, Palms Casino Resort | Las Vegas, US | $100,000 (2-night minimum) | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 3 | Royal Penthouse, Hotel President Wilson | Geneva, Switzerland | $80,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 4 | Penthouse Suite, The Mark | New York, US | $75,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 5 | Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons | New York, US | $60,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 6 | Penthouse Suite, Hotel Martinez | Cannes, France | $56,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 7 | Penthouse, Faena Miami Beach | Miami, US | $54,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 8 | Royal Villa, Grand Resort Lagonissi | Athens, Greece | $52,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 9 | Prince Rainier III Suite, Hôtel de Paris | Monte Carlo, Monaco | $48,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
| 10 | Royal Suite, The Plaza | New York, US | $45,000 | Luxe Digital, 2026 |
1. Royal Mansion, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai: $100,000
The Royal Mansion sits at the top of Atlantis The Royal on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, a hotel that opened in 2023. At a reported $100,000 per night, it is the most expensive hotel suite that can be booked for a single night.
Also readLuxury Gifts for Men 2026: 12 Premium Picks Worth BuyingThe suite covers about 11,000 sq ft and has an infinity pool facing the sea and an outdoor kitchen. Beyoncé stayed at the hotel when she performed at its launch.
2. Empathy Suite, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas: $100,000
The Empathy Suite was designed with British artist Damien Hirst and is listed at $100,000 per night. A two-night minimum stay applies, which makes the real entry price $200,000.
The 9,000 sq ft suite has two master bedrooms, Hirst originals including sharks preserved in formaldehyde, custom furniture and a cantilevered jacuzzi over the Las Vegas Strip. It is the most expensive hotel suite in the United States.
3. Royal Penthouse, Hotel President Wilson, Geneva: $80,000
The Royal Penthouse at the Hotel President Wilson is reported at $80,000 per night, the highest rate in Europe. It overlooks Lake Geneva and comes with butler service.
Past guests named by Luxe Digital include Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Rihanna. The suite is also used by political leaders during talks and summits in Geneva.
4. Penthouse Suite, The Mark, New York: $75,000
The Mark Hotel’s Penthouse Suite on the Upper East Side costs a reported $75,000 per night. It spans the top two floors of a hotel that dates back to 1927.
The penthouse has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, views over Central Park, and a living room that can be turned into a ballroom with a 26-foot ceiling. Hotel guests have included Oprah Winfrey and Selena Gomez.
5. Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons, New York: $60,000
The Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel New York is listed at $60,000 per night. It is named after the hotel’s owner, the businessman behind Beanie Babies.
The suite has four glass balconies with views across New York City. The rate includes a chauffeured Rolls-Royce and unlimited massage sessions.
6. Penthouse Suite, Hotel Martinez, Cannes: $56,000
The Penthouse Suite at Hotel Martinez by Hyatt costs a reported $56,000 per night. The hotel opened in 1929 and sits on the Croisette, close to the Cannes Film Festival venue.
The suite has a private terrace with a jacuzzi and views over the Mediterranean.
7. Penthouse, Faena Miami Beach: $54,000
The Penthouse at Faena Hotel Miami Beach is listed at about $54,000 per night. It spans two floors, with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a rooftop pool and a wraparound balcony facing the ocean.
The hotel’s interiors were created with film director Baz Luhrmann and designer Catherine Martin.
8. Royal Villa, Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens: $52,000
The Royal Villa at the Grand Resort Lagonissi, on the Athenian Riviera south of Athens, costs a reported $52,000 per night.
It has heated indoor and outdoor pools, a terrace garden and a private deck at sea level.
9. Prince Rainier III Suite, Hôtel de Paris, Monte Carlo: $48,000
The Prince Rainier III Suite at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is listed at about $48,000 per night. It is named after the former ruler of Monaco.
The suite measures about 830 square metres and has a large terrace, a private heated pool and views over the Mediterranean. It was designed by Richard Martinet.
10. Royal Suite, The Plaza, New York: $45,000
The Royal Suite at The Plaza, on Fifth Avenue, costs a reported $45,000 per night. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with views of Fifth Avenue and Central Park, and was designed by Thierry Despont.
The hotel has hosted guests from Marilyn Monroe to the Beatles. Just outside the top 10, the penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental in London is listed at about $43,500 per night.
For buyers who want to own rather than rent this kind of space, see our list of the most expensive penthouses in the world.
Other record-priced stays
A few famous stays are not standard hotel rooms. The Lover’s Deep submarine in St Lucia is quoted at about £175,000 per night, roughly $223,000 at its launch rate, but it is a private submarine charter rather than a hotel.
Resort villas such as the Hilltop Villa on Fiji’s Laucala Island and The Muraka at the Conrad Maldives, with its undersea bedroom, have been reported at about $50,000 to $52,000 per night. For private island stays, see our guide to the most expensive islands in the world.
How we ranked these
We ranked hotel suites by their reported price for one night, using Luxe Digital’s list updated in August 2026 and cross-checking with Islands.com. Where two suites share a price, the one with fewer booking conditions ranks higher. Charters, private islands and rooms that cannot be booked by the public were left out of the main table.
Sources: Luxe Digital: most expensive hotels, Islands.com: most expensive hotel rooms, Galerie: Damien Hirst’s Empathy Suite.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive hotel room in the world?
The Royal Mansion at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai is the most expensive hotel room in the world in 2026, at a reported $100,000 per night. The Empathy Suite at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has the same nightly rate but requires a two-night minimum stay.
How much does the Empathy Suite in Las Vegas cost?
The Empathy Suite at Palms Casino Resort costs $100,000 per night with a two-night minimum, so a stay starts at $200,000. Designed with artist Damien Hirst, the 9,000 sq ft suite includes his original artworks, two master bedrooms and a cantilevered jacuzzi over the Strip.
What is the most expensive hotel in New York?
The Penthouse Suite at The Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side is the most expensive hotel suite in New York, at a reported $75,000 per night. The Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons ($60,000) and the Royal Suite at The Plaza ($45,000) follow.
What is the most expensive hotel in Europe?
The Royal Penthouse at the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva is the most expensive hotel suite in Europe, at about $80,000 per night. It overlooks Lake Geneva and includes butler service. The Penthouse Suite at Hotel Martinez in Cannes follows at about $56,000.
Why are some hotel suites so expensive?
Top suites cover thousands of square feet, often a whole floor, and come with private pools, terraces, butlers, chefs and security. Many are booked by royals, politicians and celebrities during major events such as film festivals, summits and Grand Prix weekends, when demand is highest.
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