A new breed of discerning luxury customers are coming to the fore in Asia, who want to see the world and indulge in the prestige of the best room at a top hotel.

How much would you pay for a good night's sleep? $1,000? $5,000? A night in the Ritz-Carlton Suite at The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, will set you back an eye-watering HK$100,000 ($12,200) in high season, making it officially the most expensive hotel room in Hong Kong. 

Expect a lot for your money though. A personalised butler service, interconnecting king room, walk-in closet and en suite marble bathroom with a 32 inch flat screen LCD television are all de rigeur in the Ritz-Carlton Suite. Not to mention the unrivalled, panoramic, 117th-floor views across Victoria Harbour and the Island.

But despite the high price tag, according to hotel adviser The Kiwi Collection, Hong Kong luxury hotels are surprisingly undervalued compared with their Western peers.

"Over $12,000 a night might sound steep, but compared with Europe's most lavish hotel suites, it is relatively affordable," said Rene Vosslamber, Kiwi Collection Asia Expert at The Kiwi Collection.

He pointed to the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva, where a night in the Royal Penthouse Suite, the largest hotel room in Europe, which will set you back around $70,000 at peak times.

Meanwhile the famous Ty Warner Suite at The Four Seasons, New York, costs around $35,000 on a nightly basis. 

The massive price difference could be partly down to the fact that luxury travel in Asia is still a relatively new concept for the emerging affluent, but wealth is growing so quickly in the region, said Vosslamber. There are 3.3 million millionaires in Asia, up nearly 10 per cent over the last year alone, according to the latest Merrill Lynch CapGemini World Wealth Report.

"A new breed of discerning luxury customers are coming to the fore in Asia, who want to see the world and indulge in the prestige of the best room at a top hotel," he said.

Kiwi Collection is a London, Vancouver and Sydney-based firm, with a curated collection of over 2,300 luxury hotels in 132 countries.

Here in descending order, WealthBriefingAsia ranks the most expensive
hotel suites in Hong Kong, according to The Kiwi Collection.

The Ritz Carlton Presidential Suite

1.     The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong (Kiwi Collection
rating: 87/100)

From $12,200 a night, the Presidential Suite at The Ritz Carlton is Hong Kong's most expensive hotel suite. The 365 square meter room offers unrivaled views
of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. Located across 102-118 of the iconic International Commerce Center, The Ritz-Carlton Suite has one master
bedroom with an en suite marble bathroom. There is a spa bed and sauna
room, a private study, a specious living and dining room and a fully equipped
kitchen.

Rates per night for the
Presidential Suite in high season are from HK $100,000 / $12,200

Who’s slept here? Undisclosed

The InterContinental Hong Kong Presidential Suite

2.     InterContinental Hong Kong (Kiwi Collection
rating: 77/100)

Number two on WealthBriefingAsia's list, the Presidential Suite at the InterContinental Hong Kong has is spread over 7,000 square feet and has five bedrooms, a separate living area, private study and kitchenette. An expansive wrap-around harbour view terrace of over 2500 square feet with a rooftop infinity swimming pool and Jacuzzi overlooks Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. The dining room, master bedroom and bathroom and private gym also have panoramic harbour views.  InterContinental Hong
Kong has a dramatic waterfront location on Kowloon and is famous for its Michelin starred restaurants, which include SPOON
by Alain Ducasse and NOBU. 

Rates per night for
The Presidential Suite in high season are from HK $87,500 / $11,200


Who’s slept here?
John Travolta, Japanese pop star Ayumi

The Peninsula Hong Kong Peninsula Suite

3.     The Peninsula Hong Kong (Kiwi Collection
rating: 84/100)

The Peninsula Suite on the 26th floor of the The Peninsula Hong Kong, is designed to be one of the most luxurious, and highest security in the world. The security aspects of the Peninsula Suite have been designed according to American CIA and British MI5 specifications, including direct access from the helipad to the suite and a security guard room in the hallway lift landing area. At over 4,000 square feet, the suite has one master bedroom with an en suite marble bathroom, connected to a
fully equipped fitness room, a private study, a private and intimate dining
room, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, a formal
dining/reception area with a balcony giving commanding views of the harbour and
a meeting room. Guests have access to one of the hotels' 14 Rolls Royces on demand. 

Rates per night for
The Peninsula Suite in high season are from HK $68,300 / $8,700

Who’s slept here? Sir
Elton John, Tom Cruise

Living room of the Mandarin Suite at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

4.     Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (Kiwi Collection
rating: 86/100)


Mandarin Oriental
Hong Kong’s Mandarin Suite, boasts
priceless objets d’art and a living room with double-height full-length soaring
windows overlooking Victoria harbour. The suite consists of a living room,
dining room, kitchenette, spa treatment suite, entertainment study room,
bedroom, cloakroom and marble bathroom. A balcony extends the entire length of
the suite on two sides, while the total suite occupies over 3,000 square feet. A vast en suite bathroom has views of
Hong Kong’s cityscape on one side and a steam room and tub with
hydrotherapy jets on the other. 

Rates per night for
the Mandarin Suite in high season are from HK $62,000 / $7,900

Who’s slept here? Josh Hartnett

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Presidential Suite

5.  Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong (Kiwi Collection
rating: 91/100)



Measuring nearly 3,500 square feet, the Presidential
Suite at Four Seasons Hong Kong, is suited to high-level executives
and celebrity guests alike. The grand entry foyer leads into a spacious living and
entertainment area. The separate dining room with adjacent pantry, is
designed for seamless catering of formal dining. A
separate office provides an environment for work or private meetings. The hotel overlooks
Victoria Harbour from the centre of the Financial District and is linked by elevator to the prestigious International Finance Centre. A 6,700 square foot
treatment room spa includes two lavish suites featuring a vitality pool, daybed
and private bar.

Rates per night for the
Presidential Suite in high season are from: HK $50,200 / $6,400

Who’s slept here?
Jackie Chan

The Grand Mira Suite at the Mira Hong Kong

6. The Mira Hong Kong (Kiwi Collection rating: 76/100)


The Grand Mira Suite is on the hotel’s fifth
floor. Designed by Miami-based interior designer Charles Allem, this
near 2,000 square foot terrace suite has its own garden
lounge. Interiors are
accented in an opulent purple and silver colour scheme, matched with dark wood
flooring. A dining room with an uplift fin wall,
spacious kitchenette, and bar and party lounge provide plenty of space for entertaining. Cutting edge technology includes complimentary WiFi, a PC, Blu-ray DVD, three 40" Bang &
Olufsen TVs and mobile phones, multiple iPod docking stations, “My Mobile”
Nokia phone, and “My Mira” personalized concierge service. The
suite is wired in and out with both Bang & Olufsen and Bose
speaker systems. The spacious bathroom features a standalone rain shower, a
jacuzzi spa bath, and oversized twin marble sinks and a TV. 
 

Rates per night for
The Grand Mira Suite in high season are from HK $48,000 / $6,100

Who’s slept here?
Katy Perry (who performed for the grand opening)

The bathroom in the Landmark Mandarin Oriental Presidential Suite

7.     The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Kiwi
Collection rating: 90/100)

The Presidential Suite at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is the brain-child of world-famous designer Peter Remedios. The Presidential Suite
features a sense of free-flowing space with modern design and clean
lines, combining subtle colours and home comforts. The suite is
spacious with a large open plan living space, ideal for entertaining guests,
family or friends, the dining area lends itself perfectly to any private
occasion, be it an intimate dining or family dinner party. The bedroom is
fitted with walk-in wardrobes large enough to
accommodate the most avid fashionista’s purchases from the boutiques in the
adjacent Landmark Mall.

Rates per night for the
Presidential Suite in high season are from HK $45,200 / $5,800

Who’s slept here? John Legend,
Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Venus Williams, John Woo

WHong Kong living room, Presidential Suite

8.     W Hong Kong (Kiwi Collection rating: 79/100)

W Hong Kong’s Extreme WOW Suite at the top of the W Hong Kong, offers
guests a dining table for eight, bear chair, an oversized bathing pool, walk-in
closets and an in-room aquarium. The suite measures over 2,000 square foot and is designed by Australian firm g +
a. A luxurious signature W bed with
lavish pillow top mattress, lush pillows, crisp 400-thread-count linens and
ultra-comfy goose down duvet is de rigeur. Five floor-to-ceiling bay windows afford panoramic views over the harbour. The high-end audio/visual
system boasts a gigantic 65" plasma display with DVD/AV centre and
state-of-the-art surround sound system.

Rates per night for
The Extreme WOW Suite in high season are from HK $41,000 / $5,200

Who’s slept here?
Kylie Minogue, Jackie Chan, Natasha Beddingfield

The Presidential Suite at the Island Shangri-La

9.     Island Shangri-La (Kiwi Collection rating: 82/100)

Located on floor 55, the hotel’s over 2,000 square foot Presidential suite has soaring views of the harbour. Exquisite paintings and beautiful artifacts adorn the bedroom, living
room, study and dining area. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedroom
are accentuated by mirror panelling and
Asian artwork. An opulent marble bathroom includes a bathtub / jacuzzi, glass
enclosed shower, sauna and LCD television. The dining room seats
12 and features a hand-painted Chinese mural on the door,
which separates the dining area from the study. The latter is furnished
with an executive desk, bookshelves, 50-inch flat-screen television and sofa
seating.  

Rates per night for
The Presidential Suite in high season are from HK $34,000 /$4,300

Who’s slept here?
Prince Charles, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Angelina Jolie, Luciano
Pavarotti, Vivienne Westwood

The living room in The Penthouse in The Upper House

10.     The Upper House (Kiwi Collection rating: 85/100)

The near 2,000 square foot Penthouse at The Upper House occupies has two bedrooms with
king-size beds and dressing areas, a separate living room with concealed maxi
bar, and two bathrooms, each with double basins, a freestanding limestone-clad
bath and a walk-in rain shower. Decor throughout is neutral, chic and
contemporary, with pared down but poised materials, smart lighting, tactile art
and sculptures, and an inviting collection of cultural books, technology and
treats. Cushions on window-sill platforms make perfect perching places to soak
up the harbour sights and furniture is largely custom-commissioned. Architect Andre Fu, the "Asian sensation," is behind The Penthouse. 

Rates per night for
The Penthouse in high season are from HK $28,000 / $3,600

Who’s slept here? Undisclosed