For most of us, a hotel room is just a place to hang our hats after a long day of sightseeing. But for those rolling in the dough, a hotel stay can transform from a necessity into an experience.
Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas
Cost: $40,000 per night
If you're looking to experience Vegas like a high-roller, there's no better place to escape than one of the Palms' two-story Sky Villas. These monumental rooms — measuring 9,000 square feet
The Plaza Hotel, New York City
Cost: $30,000 per night
This three-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath suite occupies nearly 4,500 square feet of New York's famed Plaza Hotel. Those willing to drop $30K a night will be rewarded with coveted views of Fifth Avenue and Grand Army Plaza, not to mention amenities like a fully stocked library and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
The Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
Cost: $15,000 per night
In 1962, The Fairmont San Francisco echoed Tony Bennett's crooning about how he "left his heart in San Francisco." And anyone who's dropped $15K for a night in the Penthouse Suite will surely fall in love as well.
Four Seasons Hotel New York, New York City
Cost: $40,000 per night
Looking out over the city from its 800-foot-high Midtown perch, the Four Seasons' 4,300-square-foot Ty Warner Penthouse Suite is the highest hotel suite in a city and offers unbeatable 360-degree views of New York City's skyline and Central Park.
The Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dallas
Cost: $8,000 per night
For $8,000 a night, you're expected to do more than sleep at The Joule's downtown Dallas digs. The 2,500-square-foot Penthouse Suite is meant to entertain, boasting an eight-person dining room, a fully-stocked bar, and a pool table.
Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, Los Angeles
Cost: $17,300 per night
Don't be fooled by the whimsical pink exterior: The Beverly Hills Hotel considers luxury a serious business. So serious, in fact, that celebs like Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich have stayed here, and Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned behind these rosy walls with six of her eight husbands.
Four Seasons Hotel, Washington D.C.
Cost: $15,000 per night
There's no better way to experience Washington's trendy Georgetown neighborhood than from the rooftop patio of the Four Seasons' Royal Suite. But this beautifully furnished sky-high hideaway isn't the only reason to drop $15,000 a night: This 4,000-square-foot, art-deco-style room comes equipped with everything from a cozy television room to a private dining room to a private study.
Mandarin Oriental, New York City
Cost: $18,000 per night
Stretching 2,640 square feet over the Mandarin Oriental's 53rd floor, the $18,000-a-night Presidential Suite is a treat for the eyes. Featuring refined, Asian-inspired décor — like silk bedding and soothing cream and jade tones.
New York Palace, New York City
Cost: $19,000 per night
The Royal Suite at The New York Palace is aptly named: For $19,000 a night, you can live like a king. This opulent room occupies 4,000 square feet on the 45th floor of the famous Midtown hotel, offering fantastic views of central Manhattan.
The St. Regis New York, New York City
Cost: $21,000 per night
For $21,000 a night, you could cruise the same marble foyer as socialite Babe Paley or lounge in the same wood-paneled library as artist Salvador Dali. The St. Regis' Presidential Suite has also accommodated numerous politicos, who all marveled at the stunning views of Fifth Avenue.