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Did you know that Taiwan has 2000NT and 200NT bills? It also has 20NT coin and 0.5NT coins.

10. The Lanesborough, London – $13,000 Per Night

The Top 10 Most Expensive Hotels in the world

The Lanesborough is a 5 star hotel that prides itself more on luxury than amenities. Each of the 93 guest rooms has its own private butler who is on call 24 hours a day. Many famous celebrities, politicians and even royalty have stayed at this hotel.

9. The Connaught Hotel, London – $24,000 Per Night

The Top 10 Most Expensive Hotels in the worldThe Connaught Hotel is located in Mayfair and is London’s most expensive hotel. Like the Lanesborough each room has its own butler but it is larger boasting 121 rooms and 2 restaurants. This hotel is very refined and features traditional English styling.

8. Hotel Plaza Athenee, Paris – $30,000 Per Night

The Top 10 Most Expensive Hotels in the worldOn the fifth floor of the Hotel Plaza Athenee is the largest and most expensive suite in Paris. It overlooks the romantic city and has an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower. This luxury suite features French Regency furniture and other glamorous antiques.

7. The Four Seasons, New York City – $30,000 Per Night


Staying at the Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons will set you back 30k dollars but what do you get for your bucks. A heated toilet seat and the chance to sleep in a bed above everybody else in New York. Also you get a butler, a chauffeured driven Rolls Royce and if you feel like working there is also a personal trainer on hand.

6. Laucala Island Resort, Fiji – $40,000 Per Night


This resort is one of the best exotic places you can stay. It is owned by Dietrick Mateschitz who also happens to be the owner of Red Bull and the only way you can spend a night here is by official invite from Dietrick.

5. Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece – $40,000 Per Night


The Grand Resort Lagonissi doesn’t have a price list but it is estimated to cost around the 40k mark. For this price you get the usual heated indoor pool, gym, private butler and chauffeured driven limo.

4. Raj Palace, India –$45,000Per Night


The Maharaja’s Pavilion is the most expensive Presidential Suites at the Raj. It is a four floor apartment with the first floor being for your staff who may be going on vacation with you.

3. Hotel Cala Di Volpi, Italy – $45,000 Per Night


The Cala di Volpi is situated on the island of Sardinia and has all you would expect from a Mediterranean resort. The Presidential Suite features a private swimming pool, a fitness center, and a solarium, because after you have spent so much on this room why would you want to go out into the sunshine.

2. Hotel President Wilson, Geneva – $65,000 Per Night


The Royal Penthouse Suite at this hotel is claimed to be the largest and most luxurious hotel suite in the world. It features 12 marble bathrooms, its own gym, a billiards table and a Steinway grand piano in case you fancy playing a little tune.

1. Lover’s Deep, St. Lucia – $150,000 Per Night


The ultimate and most expensive overnight room is not quite a hotel, it is in fact a submarine. It comes with a full crew which takes you to the depths of the ocean for a peaceful nights sleep.

Be sure to ask follow-up questions.

1. Which do you prefer to stay in when you travel: hotels, hostels, or another type of place? Why?

2. What are the best and worst things about staying in hotels?3. Have you ever been to a really disgusting hotel? Did you stay or

leave?4. Do you feel comfortable when you are staying at a hotel?5. Have you ever ordered room service?6. Do you have any interesting stories about staying in a hotel?7. What is the nicest hotel you have stayed at?8. Have you ever eaten anything out of the minibar (the refrigerator

with snacks and drinks)? Was it expensive?9. Couch surfing is staying for free at people’s homes in different

countries. Is this a good idea or bad idea? Why?

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