Located on the French Riviera in the town of Villefranche, La Leopolda is a 10 acre oasis with the best views of the Mediterranean. It is on the market for $500 million, making it the world’s most expensive home
It was built for King Leopold’s mistresses and was once owned by Bill Gates.
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Hugh Hefner’s Sky Villa, located at the top of the Fantasy Tower of the Palms in Las Vegas, NV holds the record as the most expensive hotel room in the world. It’s two stories with 24/7 butler service.
Here’s the heart stopping and wallet emptying description:
This suite features a Playboy® pool with an outdoor-cantilevered Jacuzzi® pool with glass end wall and spectacular view of the Strip. The suite features the best of everything including a large living room, full bar, media room, dining room, fully equipped gym with sauna, and a spa style treatment room. For some unexpected style, enjoy the glass elevator, eight foot round rotating bed, an extra large show tub, pop up plasma televisions, poker table, and an outdoor terrace with strip views, sunbathing areas and a bar. This premier penthouse suite will have you living large.
Cost: $40,000 a night.
Sources: Mirror.co.uk. Palms.
Too much for your budget. Step down (just a bit) to the Ty Warner Suite at the Four Seasons in New York City. Covering the entire 52nd floor with 360 degree city views, the 4,300 sq. ft. can’t be walked on with your shoes– you gotta wear “booties”.
Source: USA Today.
Cost: $30,000 a night.
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The CCTV building, located in Beijing, China, will be headquarters for China’s state television network, Central Chinese Television. It is scheduled for completion in time for the 2008 Olympics. The unique contorted square was designed by Dutch architect and skyscraper re-inventor, Rem Koolhaas. Very cool, Rem. I’m delirious.
Building Cost: $800 million (estimated)
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