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10 One-of-a-Kind Designer Hotel Suites That You Can't Find Anywhere Else

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When you’re always on the move and used to staying in hotels, they can sometimes begin to lose their WOW factor. Or, you may find yourself opting for the same properties you always go for—which is great, but not all that adventurous. Since your choice in accommodations is just as important as the destinations you visit, we decided to make sure your next hotel room lives up to its stunning surroundings. Here are 10 one-of-a-kind suites created by fashion houses, celebrities, rockstars and renowned designers that you can only find in the hotels that house them:

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Betsey Johnson — The Plaza

Decked out in all things pink, the Eloise Suite at The Plaza celebrates the hotel’s most famous fictional resident in Kay Thompson’s classic children’s series. The New York hotel partnered with fashion designer Betsey Johnson to create a family-friendly suite in the spirit of the Thompson’s heroine. Its interiors are decorated with candy-striped wall panels, gold leaf moldings, zebra-print carpet, custom bedding, and a sparkly padded-pink headboard. “Not only can kids walk the halls Eloise walked, but they can sleep where she slept and play where she played—truly bringing the books to life,” shared Lissa Poirot, editor-in-chief of Family Vacation Critic. “And for parents, it’s a really fun way to tie a family vacation in with something the kids are familiar with while exploring New York City.”

Price: $2,043/night

Best Feature: Eloise robes and towels

Made For: Families and chic city kids looking to impress their friends

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Nate Berkus — Loews Regency Hotel

Last December, we introduced you to Loews Regency Hotel’s six new signature suites. Interior designer and television personality Nate Berkus was one of the designers tapped for the project. His one-bedroom apartment sits on the 21st floor and offers a very homey feel while still offering that distinct Big Apple style. With patinated metals and sand-blasted oak flooring, the 990-square-foot residence features a kitchen, dining room, formal living room, bedroom, balcony and views of Park Avenue. Its dining room also features a curated gallery of artwork and the bedroom is home to a hand-woven photo by Fernando Bengoechea.

Price: Around $3,799/night

Best Feature: Private dining room (unique to this suite only)

Made For: The frequent New York jetsetter, seriously tired of standard penthouse suites (snooze)

 

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Black Eyed Peas — Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

I Gotta Feeling that you'll really love Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s Black Eyed Peas suite. It’s really got that Boom Boom Pow that Hard Rock guests love about the brand. The 610-square-foot suite was designed by the Grammy-winning group which includes members will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo. Everything from the furniture to the colors and its bed linens were hand-selected by the band. Even the exact location of the hip-hop suite was Fergie’s choice since it offers the best views of the Woodstock terrace. When guests enter the room, a personal video message is played featuring will.i.am in which he shares his favorite SD hotspots and top tunes for your stay. The room’s mini bar also comes stocked with the band’s favorite items.

Price: $700/night

Best Feature: Partial proceeds benefit the band's charity, The Peapod Foundation

Made For: Music lovers hosting an epic party and Just Can't Get Enough

 

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Christian Dior — Hotel Majestic Barrière Cannes

Touted as “the only Christian Dior Suite in Europe,” the fashion designer’s exclusive penthouse at Hotel Majestic Barriere Cannes is exceptionally elegant. The over 4,800-square-foot, two-bedroom residence offers 180-degree views of the Mediterranean Sea from its 6th-floor terrace. Both bedrooms include their own bathroom, living and dining rooms (yes, both!), wardrobe and private lounge—basically each room is your own apartment. The Parisian fashion houses’ interior designer Nathalie Ryan, decorated the suite in the style of avenue Montaigne in Paris, the headquarters of the famous couturier.

The suite’s mural paintings are handmade by highly-specialized craftsmen while the dining room features a Louis XVI-style table surrounded by silver and grey-upholstered medallion chairs. In every room, everything was carefully and thoughtfully chosen, from the fine silks and velvets to the embroidered bed linens and Pullman armchairs. The cushions on the sofa echo's Christian Dior historic pleated design in the dazzling shade of red he invented himself in 1947.

Price: Around USD $17,075/night

Best Feature: Your personal and discreet butler, permanently on duty

Made For: Travelers who intend on using the extra bedroom suite for their "friends" Chanel, Gucci, Louis V., Dior, Jimmy...

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Diane von Fürstenberg — One&Only Hayman Island

Diane von Fürstenberg is no newbie when it comes to hotel partnerships. In 2010, the fashion designer put her magic touch on 20 suites at Claridge’s in London. In 2014, she created an emerald green, 72-foot, carpeted catwalk for the Hotel Zoo in Berlin and took over the property’s holiday decorations at Amigo hotel in Brussels. But only one resort can boast a one-of-a-kind suite conceived by the Belgian designer. Following an $80 million renovation, One&Only Hayman Island located on Australia's Great Barrier Reef unveiled its two-bedroom penthouse suite from the designer. Featuring her iconic patterns mixed with animal prints, the 1,722-square-foot suite is distinctly DVF. Overlooking the sea, the penthouse includes a spacious dining area and lounge, floor-to-ceiling shuttered windows, a large balcony, four poster beds and two full bathrooms. The suite also includes personalized butler service.

Price: Around $6,450/night

Best Feature: Bold patterned bath robes

Made For: California beach babes with sunnies in hand and sporting a Mara Hoffman bathing suit under their Elie Saab dresses

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Bentley — The St. Regis New York

Bentley just gets it. They know what we want even before we realize we can’t live without it. So it’s no wonder that the luxury car company was asked to help create their own signature suite inside The St. Regis New York. The 15th-floor Bentley Suite features a more masculine aesthetic with the brand’s hand-stitched leathers and fabrics adorning the space and exclusive fixtures and touches such as Bentley seat belts in the design of the drapes. But, it’s also feminine in all the right ways with beautiful crystal chandeliers, plush royal purple furniture, an in-suite Champagne bar and fresh flowers decorating the rooms. Along with floor-to-ceiling views of Central Park, the penthouse includes a bedroom, 1.5 baths, an entryway foyer, and a dining and living room.

Price: $10,500/night

Best Feature: Access to a St. Regis Bentley Mulsanne for driving within a 10-mile radius

Made For: Women in town for Fashion Week and their husbands who are less-than-thrilled about it

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Lenny Kravitz — SLS Hotel South Beach

“I’ve been living in hotels for the past 25 years. When I have a day off on tour, I’ll say, ‘For twenty-four hours I’m not going to leave this room’—so it’s got to have a personal feeling,” musician and actor Lenny Kravitz told Travel + Leisure regarding his penthouse design at the SLS Hotel South Beach. Offering 1,117 square feet of interior space and 360 square feet outside, the villa is the sexy vision of Kravitz, his team at Kravitz Design, hotelier Sam Nazarian and designer Philippe Starck. The American Woman singer was inspired by world travelers who collect things on their adventures. As such, the penthouse is decorated with antiques, trunks used as drawers and unique trinkets. Mixing brown leather furniture with bold patterned prints and marble tile, the space feels like a rockstar’s villa. Located over the Hyde Beach pool, it features an oversized wrap-around terrace, ocean views, wet bar, oversized soaking tub and Ciel Spa amenities.

Price: $2,000/night

Best Feature: Wall-length sliding glass doors opening up to your terrace

Made For: Trendsetters, rule-breakers, and artists needing some R&R before creating the next big IT thing

 

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Martin Katz — The New York Palace

Celebrity jewelry designer Martin Katz’s penthouse suite at The New York Palace features a 20-foot diamond waterfall chandelier, floating crystal jewel boxes showcasing his work ($1.5M value) and a custom-designed Lucite table displaying even more jewels. Upon departure, guests will walk away with a Martin Katz Diamond Microband Ring valued at $2,500. So you know, if you’re into that kind of thing (Yes, we are! We’ll take a size seven.), then this suite may be your new favorite destination. In collaboration with New York-based firm BBG-BBGM, the 5,000-square-foot Jewel Suite was designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, a grand piano and Port Laurent stone floors. Upstairs, the second-floor master bedroom comes with art deco-inspired chairs while the third floor opens up to a private terrace with a wood burning fireplace. Guests also get design consultations, exclusive access to private showings and custom jewelry creations from Katz.

Price: $25,000/night

Best Feature: Welcome Champagne, white roses and Michel Richard truffles (and the ring)

Made For: Liberace types and lovers of all things sparkly who will put that grand piano to good use

 

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Badgley Mischka — The Breakers

There’s an understated luxury to The Breakers Palm Beach’s Badgley Mischka-designed penthouse. The one-bedroom suite is effortlessly cool and elegantly chic while still exuding a laid-back beach vibe. Using clean marble flooring, Todd Hase custom-designed furniture, soft blues and oyster color palettes, and burlap textures, the 2,135-square-foot space mixes Old Hollywood glam with local touches such as a 15,000-pound shell-encrusted console in the entryway. Guests are also afforded views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head through almost two full walls of floor-to-ceiling windows. The penthouse comes with a master bedroom and bathroom, living room with sofa bed, half bath, five step-out balconies, a wet bar and a dining area with seating for eight.

Price: Available Upon Request

Best Feature: Personal butler and airport limousine services

Made For: Brides getting ready for their beachfront wedding at the resort 

 

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Karl Lagerfeld — Schlosshotel IM Grunewald

Last, but certainly never least, is Karl Lagerfeld’s Schlosshotel IM Grunewald suite. One of the most recognized faces in fashion, the Creative Director for Chanel partnered with the German hotel to outfit the 1,140-square-foot space. Decorated in gold and rose color schemes, hardwood floors and elegant rugs, the large penthouse oozes classic Chanel. The suite includes an entrance hall, curated artwork, a living room, large windows and a bedroom holding an exclusive designer bed (91 inch x 82 inch). Inside the Art Deco bathroom, hand-painted, French tiles give it a timeless romantic vibe. Everything was chosen to be just right, even down to the cups and saucers used for dining.

Price: $3,118/night

Best Feature: The rose-colored velvet bed

Made For: Those who prefer their afternoon Earl Grey served in $1,000 antique china tea cups

Nicolle Monico

Nicolle is an award-winning writer and Travel Editor using her expertise in the industry to write about luxury travel around the world. You can find her daily searching the web for the latest trends, best new hotels and most beautiful destinations to visit and share with her readers. She's been featured on The Huffington Post, Hard Assets, AMD Entertainment and Remy Martin. In 2014, she was vo...(Read More)

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