The World's Most Exclusive Hotels

So, you've had a great year financially in a verypleasure of the Villa La Cupola Suite at the Westin
challenging economy and you are in the mood toExcelsior, Rome, our second choice. Domed ceilings
splurge a bit, take a holiday and spend a few nights inboasting gorgeous frescoes, incredible views of the
one of the world's most exclusive hotels. Or maybesurrounding city, and a personal theater will keep you
you've had a very average year, but still like to dreamvisually thrilled for each day of your stay - those
a bit. Whether your plans are real or only a daydream,amenities and an eye-popping bill for 19,300 pounds.
here are four hotels that will fulfill your every fantasy.Don't forget to tip the attentive staff a minimum 15%,
At number four is the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow. Cold thisand book your room well in advance. This is not one
time of year, no doubt. It warms up about June, butof those last minute hotels that will take you at any
that's all the more reason to take a cold weather triphour of the day-plan your stay at least a year in
to Russia's capital, and its finest lodgings. You'll simplyadvance, including a substantial down payment.
have to stay inside, enjoying world class luxury to theAs nice as the previous mentions are, when an
tune of 11,215 pounds per day. Sit by the fire and enjoyexclusive stay is what you want, with no regard to
views of the Kremlin and Red Square while snackingexpense, the choice if world leaders, celebrities,
on caviar and vodka.athletes and dignitaries is the Royal Villa at Grand
Getting chilly just thinking about it? We understand, soResort Lagonissi, in Athens, Greece. Enjoy the
our third choice whisks you away to the always-warmministrations of a private butler, chef, and pianist while
climes of the Bahamas, and the Bridge Suite at theimmersing yourself in the pleasures of a private beach
Atlantis Paradise Island. The sun, the sand and water,in fair weather and a heated pool when rain threatens.
and an amazing suite that will set you back just 15,575Plan ahead, because the Royal Villa does not
pounds per night. Ten ultra-gorgeous rooms 23 storiesspecialize in last minute rooms, unless, perhaps, you
above paradise, with gold fixtures and a bed that haspossess a household name and 31,000 pounds to
eased to sleep the likes of Bill Gates and Beckham.cover your 21 hour stay!
Roman emperors knew a thing or two about theIt never hurts to dream!
pursuit of luxury, and they would have loved the plush