9 Hotel Penthouse Suites That Are the Tops

Add this little tidbit to your arsenal of trivia to whip out at dinner parties: superstar Lenny Kravitz moonlights as an interior designer. The musician, who also happens to be the brains behind Kravitz Design, teamed up with Philippe Starck to decorate the 1,044-square foot penthouse inside this Miami Beach see-and-be-seen property. As you'd expect, the details exude a rockstar vibe (think chandelier, faux-python armchair, checkerboard floors, and art-filled walls). And the oversize tub, kitchen, wet bar, and ocean views from a private rooftop terrace are worthy enough of an encore alone.

Billed as the largest suite in the U.S. (and priciest in the world!) just last year, this 12,500-square foot, two-level New York penthouse lives up to its name. For $75,000 a night (no, that’s not a typo), the 1927 hotel shells out quite a bit of bang for your buck: that is, five bedrooms, several fireplaces, a library, conservatory, and 2,500-square foot terrace with Central Park views. Designed by French interior designer Jacques Grange, the extravagance even extends to the six bathrooms, which come with heated floors, an infinity deep-soaking tub, and custom-made Italian toiletries, plus master bedrooms with his-and-hers dressing areas and custom-built walk-in closets. A lavish 24-seat dining room and full-size kitchen is available, but for those who don’t want to test their cooking chops, there’s the option to dine out at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Mark Restaurant—or even have an exclusive menu prepared by the Michelin-starred chef himself.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt might be among the celebrities that were spotted at this London location, but the real star here is the two-bedroom penthouse suite. Those lucky enough to follow in the actors' footsteps will have access to a functional fireplace, walk-in closet, massive limestone bathroom with his-and-hers sinks and a deep soaking tub, a 10-seat dining room, private kitchen, plenty of natural light pouring in from floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with sweeping views across the city skyline. A circular bed (plus one regular) rounds things out nicely.

Perched on the 17th floor of Sean MacPherson’s hotel, this 1,500-square foot pad is oozing with a downtown-cool feel. Inspired by the Lower East Side in the '80s, expect to be met with details like handmade silk rugs on hardwood floors, Moroccan lamps, bronze stools, floor-to-ceiling windows, and Indo-Portuguese style beds. A fully equipped kitchen, vintage vinyl collection and record player, and 1,000-square foot terrace towering over Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge give guests three more reasons to never step foot outside the hotel.

File this under: things that leave you speechless. Located on Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, this 4,930-square foot, waterfront-view space will make you feel like royalty—it was home to Ottoman sultans back in the 17th century. That type of next-level luxury still lives on at the hotel by way of gilded faucets, a handmade hammam, crystal chandeliers, Turkish paintings, and a private steam room. It even ups the ante on pampering and provides guests (like Madonna, Oprah, the queen of Jordan, among others) an on-call butler.

Triple the floors, triple the luxury: Sprawled across a trifecta of levels, this airy 2,500-square foot Adam-Tihany designed suite is sleek without being stuffy. Two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a full kitchen, fully stocked bar, living and dining rooms, and pool table entertain to the max, while the glass-sided staircase that leads to a private, furnished terrace with Dallas views (literally) elevates your stay.

Designed by famed architect Antoni de Moragas, this 15-room hotel wasn’t declared an official architectural Barcelona monument for no reason. Consider the evidence: once the U.S. consulate, the 19th-century mansion—also home to the Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by chef Jordi Cruz—houses a penthouse that feels simultaneously luxurious and like your home-away-from-home. Inside, the spacious and soundproof space boasts remote-controlled lights and blinds, a large flat screen TV, and other high-tech gadgets. But the real talking point here is on the outside, where guests can kick back in the hot tub while soaking in the drop-dead gorgeous views.

Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola fused leather, velvet, and wood with Tai Ping silk, wool rugs, and Bassano ceramics. The result: a sumptuous 2,542-square-foot penthouse sitting at the apex of Barcelona's Mandarin Hotel. A private kitchen, eight-seat dining room, and dedicated butler service add enough wow factor, but the double balconies overlooking views of Passeig de Gracia don’t hurt, either.

In a word: masculine. Topping off the iconic hotel chain, this 15th-floor penthouse suite is packed with automobile-centric accents (a wheel-inspired metallic silver mirror, herringbone curtains trimmed with actual seat belts), courtesy of a design collaboration with carmaker Bentley Motors. The 1,700-square-foot space kicks things into even higher gear with butler service, an in-suite champagne bar, living room with top-to-bottom windows that look out onto Fifth Avenue, and plenty of leather detailing, from the sofa to the entry foyer's black leather-tile floor. It's no wonder celebs like Serena Williams have praised it.


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