The crown for the priciest hotel in London goes to The Dorchester, specifically its Harlequin Suite. We’re talking about a price tag that can hit £15,000 per night. Yes, per night. That’s more than my monthly rent—and I live in a decent flat.
But wait, there’s a twist. Some argue the Royal Suite at The Lanesborough or the Penthouse at The Connaught can actually top that, depending on the season. It’s like a friendly game of “who has the fanciest gold faucet?” (Spoiler: they all do.)
Here’s the thing: these aren’t just rooms. They’re experiences wrapped in silk and marble. You’re not paying for a bed; you’re paying for a private butler, a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce, and a bathroom that has more mirrors than a circus funhouse.
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Imagine walking into a suite that’s bigger than your entire apartment—like, 400 square meters of pure decadence. The Harlequin Suite at The Dorchester has a grand piano, a dining table for twelve, and a study that looks like it was stolen from a Victorian novel. You half-expect Sherlock Holmes to pop out.
Then there’s the private terrace with a view of Hyde Park. If you’re feeling fancy (and who isn’t at £15k?), you can have breakfast served there by your personal chef. “Eggs Benedict, sir? With a side of skyline?” Yes, please.
Don’t forget the marble bathroom with a tub you could swim in. It comes with Hermès toiletries, because obviously you can’t just use any soap when you’re paying for a house. (Ironic side note: the soap alone costs more than my weekly grocery run.)
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