The Most Luxurious Hotels in the World

Whilst most of us are familiar with the adequate and occasionally pleasant

, expectation matching experiences of hotel stays, imagine an accommodative world of personal butlers and private Bentleys, with caviare and champagne replacing the packaged biscuit and coffee offering on a plastic tray next to the off-white kettle. If only.

For all the A-listers out there, this is the reality of hotel accommodation. Where unabashed extravagance and luxury rule, and ludicrous request abound. With this is mind, let's take a look at some of the top luxury hotels on offer in locations around the globe, starting with the geographical personification of excess and riches; Dubai.

Frequently voted amongst the world's finest hotel, the Burj Al Arab dominates the coastline from which its structure protrudes 280 metres into the Arabian Gulf. With services such as limousine chauffeuring, a private butler, and chauffeur driven helicopters, this grand hotel is situated on the premier Jumeirah Beach area of the region, just 13km from the main city centre.

The opulence of the exterior, with its semblance to the sails of an Arabian dhow, is matched by the fantastical interior design. Many of the suites offer separate kitchen and lounge spaces, with additional features such as snooker tables, private butler entrance routes, and library facilities. And I thought a mini-bar was special.

Along the coastline is the equally impressive Atlantis Hotel, whose monumental architecture and flamboyant design evokes a somewhat gaudy variation of the most imposing Islamic architecture of Samarkand. The central portal frames a stunning view of the shimmering Arabian Gulf on approach, with minaret style towers flanking the imposing archway.

With an array of activities on offer within the resort such as nightclubs, boutique shops, a mystical labyrinth of chambers inspired by the myth of the lost continent, and a marine and water park, the desire or need to leave will seem virtually non-existent.

A little closer to home, and perhaps a little more within the budget of most, lies the classic manifestation of British sophistication and luxury; The Ritz in London offers beautiful period features within a magnificent Edwardian architecture in the style of a French chteau. For decades The Ritz was considered a benchmark in hotel design and services, and provided the blueprint for exceptional hotel standards. When searching for luxury hotels UK, The Ritz must surely rank among the highest.

Whether you are looking for an exotic adventure in Dubai, or a subtly magnificent stay in the sophistication of London's finest, none could possibly disappoint even the most affluent and demanding of clientelle.

The Most Luxurious Hotels in the World

By: Harvey McEwan

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