Champagne bubble baths and gold iPads: 32 madly extravagant hotel amenities money can buy
- Other ultra-luxe add-ons include US$10,000 hotel credit and smartphones with unlimited data and international calling
For those of us who are content with a white robe and complimentary toiletries when we travel, the following list of hotel amenities may come as a pretty serious shock.
From a recovery concierge designed to help cure hangovers to a personal shopper and stylist, these special add-ons are designed to make every guest feel noticed.
However, not all of them are free of charge. While some – such as renting Fender guitars at any Hard Rock Hotel – are complimentary, others come with steep additional fees, ranging from a US$95 makeover to a US$5,600 helicopter ride.
Some of the most extravagant amenities can be found in brand-new suites, including the Damien Hirst-designed Empathy Suite at Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas. Unveiled this past month as the world's most expensive hotel room, the luxury villa – priced at US$100,000 per night with a minimum two-night stay – includes a private art tour and a US$10,000 credit to use in the hotel.
From personalised fireworks displays to ski slope picnics, keep reading for a selection of some of the wildest amenities you can enjoy during your next stay.
1. Drive a Rolls-Royce Ghost for a day
The Acqualina Resort & Spa in Miami takes car service to the next level. Unveiled this year, the resort's newest suite – the Grand Deluxe Three-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite – comes with many luxury amenities, though its top perk is arguably your own Rolls-Royce Ghost to use during your stay.
According to a recent report by Robb Report, guests who book the room for three nights or more will have access to the luxury vehicle for a full day during their holiday. The report also said, “[Acqualina] is home to the world's largest collection of independently-owned Rolls-Royces found at a single hotel”.
2. Private art tour and US$10,000 hotel credit