Coco Chanel Suite, Hotel Ritz, Paris
Location: Paris, France
Whats Hot: Furnished in the inimitable style of the famous designer

Intimacy. If this suite had to be summed up in one word, this would be it. Coco Chanel made the Ritz her home for 37 years, during which she resided in three rooms overlooking the Place Vendôme. Guests can relish the same garden view from Chanel's bathroom and gaze upon the Place Vendôme from one of her two balconies. The hotel is located in the heart of Paris near the Louvre and the Museé d'Orsay. And with a history that dates back more than 100 years, this statuesque hotel has hosted such famous guests as England's King Edward VII, Marcel Proust, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, each of whom has a suite named for him (although none quite as pricey as the one that pays homage to the couture designer).

Suite Area: 1667 sq. ft.
Rates are from $4300 a night

Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Whats Hot: A private screening room and rotating beds

Standing 321 meters high, the Burj Al Arab is the world's tallest hotel, rising above even the Eiffel Tower and only 60 meters shorter than the Empire State Building. For those with big bucks to spread around, there are two Royal Suites on the 25th floor of the 28-story suites-only building. The luxurious accommodations have breathtaking views of the ocean, feature a private cinema, whirlpool baths, rotating beds, dining room, dressing room and butler's room with a separate entrance. Each bathroom comes with £200 worth of Hermès goodies, which guests are encouraged to take home. There’s positively no skimping: even the wall-mounted televisions have frames covered in gold leaf. The Burj also has its own “submarine” ride to an underwater restaurant complete with shark-infested aquarium.

Suite Area: 8392 sq. ft.
Rates are from $6800 a night

Ocean Pavillion, Huvafen Fushi, Maldives
Location: North Male Atoll, Maldives
Whats Hot: Chic blend of discreet luxury and modern design

Drift a further 100 metres offshore.  Split level decks with indulgences such as an outdoor infinity pool with swim-throughs into the lounge areas; jacuzzi and seductive sun loungers; and there are speakers for the Bose surround-sound music system, so you can watch the fish while listening to your favourite tunes. For a memorable dinner, book into the underground wine cellar, where images of the vineyard that produced your choice of wine are projected onto a screen while you sip. Rejuvenate your spirits at Fushi's luxury spa with the world’s first underwater massage treatment rooms. Enjoy your chosen treatment whilst gazing on the wonders of the Indian Ocean in your very own aquarium.

Suite Area: 3550 sq. ft.
Rates are from $4000 a night

Presidential Suite, Martinez Hotel, Cannes
Location: Cannes, France
Whats Hot: The luxurious jewel of the French Riviera allows you to hob-nob with the stars

The Martinez Hotel in Cannes likes superlatives and bills itself as having the biggest, most expensive and only terraced penthouse suite on the Cote d'Azur. The penthouse suites are decorated in muted, understated tones (brown, cream and tan) in the hotel's signature Art Deco style, with streamlined furniture, silk curtains and teak parquet floors. Each suite has two bedrooms, a Turkish bath, kitchen, personal sauna and views of the Lerins Islands as well as the entire Bay of Cannes. The wraparound terrace is 2,000 square feet and can comfortably hold 100 people. It also has a Jacuzzi. Technophiles will appreciate the Bose plasma screen televisions and telephones and the DVD library. A private butler is on call 24 hours a day, and other amenities include use of a limousine, open bar and the option to join both suites into one très grand apartment.

Suite Area: 8000 sq. ft.
Rates are from $18,000 a night

Peninsula Suite, The Peninsula, Hongkong
Location: Hongkong, China
Whats Hot: Panoramic views and the Rolls Royce

In a city full of glistening skyscrapers, the Peninsula Hong Kong, with a colonial elegance that reflects its pedigree, stands out as Hong Kong's greatest hotel. The pinnacle of luxury, The Peninsula Suite features a sweeping, high duplex ceiling and a private balcony with full panoramic views of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island. It has two separate sitting areas, a conference room, mini-gym, private office, full harbor-view bathroom, three private washrooms, and a guest washroom - as well as two separate dressing areas and a fully equipped kitchen and Butler's pantry. The rooms are sleek and modern, with double-height ceilings and liberal use of pale, natural materials such as marble and limestone. Guests of the suite also have access to a 24-hour butler and a Rolls-Royce on standby.

Suite Area: 4114 sq. ft.
Rates are from $4875 a night

Villa La Cupola, Westin Excelsior, Rome
Location: Rome, Italy
Whats Hot: Incomparable service, expansive living, and an unequalled level of comfort and elegance makes it the most luxurious suite in Europe

Rome's "Villa La Cupola" suite within the Westin Excelsior has all things Roman and excessive--a cupola, a Pompeii-style Jacuzzi pool, frescoes and stained glass windows--except, perhaps, a vomatorium. Located on the fifth and sixth floor underneath the cupola of the hotel (which was made famous by Fellini's movies), the suite covers 6,099 square feet and has an additional 1,808 square feet of balconies and terraces. The green marble in the bathrooms comes from ancient quarries in Tunisia and Italy, the chandeliers are not just Murano - they’re gilded Murano - and the floors have elegant Cosmatesque tiles. What really makes this suite over the top is a private cinema with Dolby surround sound. Such luxury makes even the private elevator that leads up to the fitness area and Jacuzzi--complete with mosaic floors, vaulted ceilings and frescoes--seem ordinary.

Suite Area: 11,800 sq. ft.
Rates are from $10,000 a night

Royal Floor, President Wilson Hotel
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Whats Hot: Its only reserved for Hed of states and celebrities

Located only steps from Lake Geneva, the art deco President Wilson Hotel offers one of the world's most fascinating views of the Alps and Mont Blanc. The Imperial Suite, which takes up the entire top floor of the hotel, is reached via a private elevator and has four bedrooms, all of which overlook Lake Geneva. The suite is decorated in a contemporary style, with marble and hardwood floors, and the bay windows overlook Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Off of the master bedroom is a dressing room as well as a study, and the suite has five bathrooms, all with mosaic marble floor, and a Jacuzzi and steam bath in the main bath. The living room has a billiards table, a library and a cocktail lounge with a view of the water fountain, and can accommodate 40 people. The dining room seats 26 people around an oval mahogany table. For the security-conscious or merely the paranoid, the Imperial Suite is also equipped with bulletproof windows and doors.

Suite Area: 12,912 sq. ft.
Rates are from $23,600 a night

Atlantis Bridge Suite, The Atlantis
Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Whats Hot: Your own staff of seven butlers 

The Atlantis Bridge Suite is located on top of a bridge that connects the two Royal Towers buildings, so it overlooks the entire resort and marina. The ten-room suite is decorated in red, black and gold (lots of gold) and comes with a staff of seven butlers, bar lounge and entertainment center as well as 12-foot ceilings. The master bedroom has a sitting area, his-and-hers closets, and hand-painted linens. The bathrooms have chaise lounges, marble baths, and dolphin fixtures. For those who are picky about their personal space, there are two separate master bathrooms. The kitchen also has its own entrance so the butler or cook neverbothers you The guest list is said to have included Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Michael Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey.

Suite Area: 4800 sq. ft.
Rates are from $25,000 a night

Presidential Suite, St. Regis, New York
Location: New York, USA
Whats Hot: Whirlpool marble baths, Louis XV furniture and the thrill of staying in an old-school landmark.

Built at the turn of the century by John Jacob Astor of ill-fated Titanic fme, the St. Regis is a Beaux Arts bastion of old-world elegance. The largest suite, the Presidential Suite, offers spectacular views of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street. The suite has a large marble foyer, a dinning room that seats eight, a fully equipped kitchen with a separate entrance, a walnut-paneled library, three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a powder room. Guests in the Presidential Suite dine in a formal dining room with meals prepared in the full-sized kitchen by their very own staff. The living room is furnished with antiques, tapestries, Oriental rugs and Louis XV furniture. The master bedroom has silk-covered walls, and a walnut-paneled library is available to guests who want to curl up with a book at the end of the day.

Suite Area: 3400 sq. ft.
Rates are from $10,500 a night

Royal Suite, Grand Resort Lagonissi
Location: Athens, Greece
Whats Hot: Private beach and spectacular views

Set in seventy-two acres of lush landscaped gardens and surrounded by crystal seas fringed with sixteen idyllic sandy coves, the Grand Resort is a perfect fusion of glamour and sophistication. Cleverly designed to maximise the glories of a private coastline, the Royal Suite enjoys panoramic sea views and comes with a personal trainer, butler, chef, pianist, and 24-hour staff on hand. It also has private gym, remote controlled glass ceiling in the bedroom, indoor and outdoor pools, private beach, saunas and jacuzzis, a private massage room, a private business center, a grand piano, American billiards, a private dock and much more. It is, quite simply, spectacular.

Suite Area: 5,000 sq. ft.
Rates are from $25,000 a night