While all luxury hotels are expensive, there are some that are really expensive.
Here we take a look at some of the most expensive hotels in the world, according to Luxury-Hotels.com.
NOTE: The ranking is based on average rates of a standard double room between June and August 2011.
Maia Luxury Resort and Spa
Location: Anse Louis, Seychelles
Average rate/night: $2,455
Global ranking: 1
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Image: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa.Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Location: Lithgow, Austalia
Average rate/night: $2,119
Global ranking: 5
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Image: Jumeirah Vittaveli.Jumeirah Vittaveli
Location: Bolifushi Island, Maldives
Average rate/night: $1,345
Global ranking: 15
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Image: Qualia Great Barrier Reef.Qualia Great Barrier Reef
Location: Queensland, Australia
Average rate/night: $1,304
Global ranking: 16
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Image: Skylofts at MGM Grand.Skylofts at MGM Grand
Location: Las Vegas, United States
Average rate/night: $1,250
Global ranking: 18
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Image: Castello, Forte Village Resort.Castello, Forte Village Resort
Location: Santa Margherita, Italy
Average rate/night: $1,246
Global ranking: 19
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Image: Anantara Kihavah Villas.Anantara Kihavah Villas
Location: South Male Atoll, Maldives
Average rate/night: $1,179
Global ranking: 25
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Image: Four Seasons Resort Provence.Four Seasons Resort Provence
Location: Tourrettes, France
Average rate/night: $1,168
Global ranking: 26
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Image: Kwandwe Game Reserve.Kwandwe Game Reserve
Location: East London, South Africa
Average rate/night: $1,163
Global ranking: 27
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Image: Le Tahaa Island Resort & Spa.Le Tahaa Island Resort & Spa
Location: Tahas, French Polynesia
Average rate/night: $1,151
Global ranking: 28
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Image: Four Seasons Hotel George V.Four Seasons Hotel George V
Location: Paris, France
Average rate/night: $1,149
Global ranking: 29
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Image: Intercontinental Bora Bora.Intercontinental Bora Bora
Location: Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Average rate/night: $1,147
Global ranking: 30
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