Impressive history and marvelous nature give an excellent base for Europe to have outstanding and unique hotels with rooms that can cost enormous money for staying even for a night. Luxury and wealth are present in every detail of interior and service. Celebrities, politicians and businessmen prove the quality of the hotels by residing in them. It is a very shining and attractive world of gold and silk with castles and palaces for declaring power and prosperity in an aristocratic way. If the most unusual hotels in Europe aren't interesting for you - check these 10 the most expensive hotels in Europe.
1. Royal Villa, Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens, Greece
The Threshold to Paradise. This headline, that represents the hotel, announces very high standards for hosting visitors and raises the expectations of luxury as high as possible. Well, there are three main reasons why it is achievable: destination, experience, and privacy. The resort is located close to the center of Athens and gives an easy access to all the best or necessary places the ancient capital can offer. The relaxation in the Athenian Riviera encircled by the azure of the Aegean Sea with all the service provided can be a real pleasure or even a lifetime event. Tranquility and personal space are treasured and fully respected here. The most expensive villa in the resort costs up to $55,000 and includes a personal helicopter for flying over the nearby islands.
2. Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt-Vendôm, Paris, France
Memories about visiting Paris can be even more amazing if to stay in this luxurious hotel. It occupies the second floor of the Park Hyatt-Vendôme&rsquos Haussmanian building. Swimming pools with hydromassage and masterpieces of local cuisine in hotel's restaurant will make the journey unforgettable. The decoration of the hotel consists of the four basic materials: stone, sandstone, mahogany, a special cloth (a mix of linen and silk) and bronze. 3000 different from each other statues were made of the bronze and decorate the lobby, rooms, restaurants, as well as door and window handles. The luxury costs around $15000.
3. Royal Suite, Four Seasons George V, Paris, France
A little more expensive alternative ($16000) in Paris is offered by this hotel. It is famous for the suites with elegant furnishing. Everything is designed in an antique style with the usage of decorations that have history and unique value. Since 1997, it has been managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and is owned by Kingdom Holding Company.
4. Royal Armleder Suite, Le Richemond, Geneva, Switzerland
The Royal suite was open in 2007 when the reconstruction of the 7-th floor was finished. Actually, the whole floor turned into a suite afterward. It shines with gold and luxury in every detail, has a 90 m2 terrace and views on Alps Mountains. The cost for a night in the suite is $17500. In general, there're 9 different types of rooms. The most attractive are the once with the balconies that give panoramic views on Old Town, Brunswick Gardens, Lake Geneva, the Jet d&rsquoEau, the Alps and Mont Blanc.
5. Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
Almost twice a price of the previous hotel ($33000) costs the Royal Penthouse Suite in President Wilson Hotel. The 28-th president of the US, Woodrow Wilson, stayed here and proved the luxury of the penthouse. Nowadays it is still popular among the UN higher administration and worldwide politicians. Ordering the suite can be challenging, even if you can afford it. You have to contact hotel's manager in advance and prove your eligibility to stay in the suite as a VIP.
6. Hotel Cala di Volpe, The Presidential Suite, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia is one of the most picturesque islands, not only in Italy and Europe but in the world. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, has pleasant climate conditions and city's infrastructure, so attracts a lot of tourists each year and logically has various hotels. The most expensive is Cala di Volpe. The Presidential Suite costs $26000 and has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, sauna, gym, and wine-vault. There's also a terrace and a swimming pool on the rooftop.
7. Westin Excelsior, Villa La Cupola Suite, Rome, Italy
You might get a feeling that it is a little too much luxury here. Everything designed in roman imperial architecture with Jacuzzi in Pompeian-style, stained-glass windows, and frescoes, with numerous mythological figures and modern allegories. In the ancient city, in the old palace, you literally immerse in another realm. The life of a roman aristocrat costs $31000.
8. The Connaught, London, England
In this an apartment in Mayfair, one of the most fashionable districts in London, you get a personal butler, menu designed by Michelin three stars restaurant's chef, and a circular balcony with panoramic views. There's a story about how extremely careful is the service here, it tells that butler once flown to Paris to give back things, that some visitors left in the hotel. Staying in the apartment costs $24000.
9. Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez, Cannes, France
It is famous for art deco style and was opened in 1929 by its founder-owner Emmanuel Michele Martinez. One night in the penthouse of the hotel costs $37,500. There's a Jacuzzi on the terrace, view on a sea-bay and two large bedrooms. The city adds to the price of staying due to intense cultural life in it. Every year there're numerous movie and art festivals with celebrities coming all over the world.
10. Hotel Plaza Athénée, Paris, France
The hotel is situated near the Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower. It joins the Dorchester Collection group of international luxury hotels. Its history starts in 1913 with renovation during 1998-2000 under the management of François Delahaye. The majority of the hotel is classically French, except for the seventh and eighth floor that are done in Art Deco. The Hotel Plaza Athénée flies red canvas awning over every window and displays window boxes with geraniums. There are several restaurants in the building. The price for staying in the most expensive suite is around $27000.
