The Most Expensive Hotels in The world

The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with exquisite service and luxury, but what makes their Tokyo branch so phenomenal is the seamless service, and serenity, perched fifty floors above the world's most popular metropolis and how it contrasts with the hustle and bustle of the busy city below. The best views in the city are from this staggering feat of architecture which is the tallest building in Tokyo and offers incredible landmarks from every window - Mount Fuji, the Tokyo Tower and the Olympic stadium can all be enjoyed from the hotel.

The building oozes contemporary grandeur and unique features, including a private room in the famed Hinokizakura restaurant, which is a 200-year-old wooden house which has been transported from the provinces. The fine dining restaurant offers the gamut of Japanese cuisine with tempura, sushi, kaiseki and teppanyaki. There is also a unique and sublime dining experience at Azure 45 which is French cuisine with a Japanese twist; the Michelin star chef Shintaro Miyazaki was persuaded by the hotel to close his stand-alone restaurant and move into the premises - what is on offer is some of the best food you will ever experience.

Burj Al Arab is referred to as the only seven-star hotel on earth. Dubai is internationally renowned for its abundance of luxury and nowhere is more luxurious than the Burj Al Arab. The luxury experienced here is truly unprecedented anywhere else: the luminous white landmark has a matching fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms and seven-star suites are found throughout.

At every turn each experience is more sublime than the last, with no detail being overlooked, bathrooms are stocked with Hermes products, poolside cabanas come with wide-screen televisions and air-conditioning. The service is truly exceptional and the dedicated team will be able to assist you with all your needs, whether that be chartering a private yacht, booking you into the spa where caviar and solid gold are some of the ingredients incorporated into treatments, or booking you into one of the Michelin star restaurants. The jewel toned bedrooms nod to the Arabic heritage and the incredible suites truly are fit for royalty.

Unparalleled island luxury is found throughout The Conrad which is located amongst the stunning crystal waters of the Maldives. The series of private villas have been meticulously crafted by architects to sit in harmony with the beautiful natural environment. Each of the villas benefit from their own private swimming pool and the ocean views available are arguably the best in the world. With clear blue waters, sandy beaches and relaxing palm trees there is nowhere better to enjoy a beach holiday, but there are also plenty of opportunities for adventure: water sports, deep diving and scuba expeditions are all on offer.

The Conrad also offers the rarest and most incredible experience in The Murka, a two-level residence where the master bedroom is submerged sixteen-feet below sea level in the Indian ocean where guests can enjoy a staggering experience of sleeping under a glass domed ceiling where you can watch fish swim by. Your experience is sure to be unforgettable, and you will be assisted by a 24-hour personal butler to ensure your needs are catered to, no matter what time of day or night.

The Hotel Plaza Athénée has been described as one of Paris’s ‘most ostentatious and unabashedly opulent hotels’. The hotel offers some of the most enviable views of the iconic cityscape from its carnation-adorned balconies. The grand decor inside is an amalgamation of Art Deco, 17th-century Versailles style with a sleek modern finish.

The mainstay restaurant is Le Relais Plaza, a favourite of the legendary Yve Saint Laurent and his chic inner circle. It is known for its theatrical service and original Deco features, the expertly crafted brasserie serves exceptional versions of traditional French cuisine and the wine list is outstanding.

The spa uses Dior products and upon arrival you are asked which Dior fragrance you would like diffused in the room where you will receive your treatment for added luxury into your experience.

It is situated in the perfect spot for those who love luxury as it is housed near some of Paris’s most exquisite shops: Chanel, Louis Vuitton and YSl and the best cabaret clubs and theatres such as Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and Crazy Horse. It is the perfect launching point to enjoy Paris from.

The Royal Mansour in Marrakech is so staggering opulent, it feels like some sort of a film set. Set over expertly curated, fragrant gardens, the hotel, which is owned by Morocco's King Mohammed VI, is the result of 1,500 of some of the country’s finest craftsmen, who spent five years creating one of the most beautiful hotels on earth. Colourful tiles line the floor, hand-painted cedar wood ceilings and intricate stucco display meticulous attention to detail throughout. Each guest has their own three-storey riad with a private courtyards, marble baths and sun drenched terraces where total privacy is ensured.

There are four restaurants, two of which are overseen by Hélène Darroze of the Connaught, whose restaurants in Paris, Provence and London have accumulated six Michelin stars.

Whether your idea of a luxurious get away consists of a cultured city break, a week spent relaxing on a beach, exploring new and distant cultures and cities or a combination of all of the above, these luxurious hotels ensure that your desires will be met. These may be some of the most expensive hotels in the world but they are all guaranteed to take luxury to another level.