10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
InterContinental New York Barclay | New York, New York
If big terrace energy is a thing, the Harold S. Vanderbilt Penthouse at InterContinental New York Barclay has it. Clocking in at 1,300 square feet, the penthouse’s private terrace looks out on the Chrysler Building—you won’t be able to resist humming “Empire State of Mind” while you pop your mini bar Champagne and drink in the view. The lavish living room features floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace. Beyond there’s two bedrooms and a personal gym set-up. To land yourself here, you’ll need to book direct.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
The Mark | New York, New York
On the topic of best hotel penthouse suites, we’d be remiss not to include The Mark’s. Measuring in at more than 10,000 square feet, including 2,500 square feet of rooftop terrace, this special booking claims to be the largest hotel penthouse suite in the U.S. The work of French interior designer Jacques Grange, its two floors include five bedrooms, four fireplaces, six bathrooms, two powder rooms and two wet bars. Oh, and the living room, with 26-foot ceilings, transforms into a full-sized grand ballroom.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere | Vienna, Austria
Not everyone can say they’ve played foosball on a designer football table with a bird’s-eye view of Belvedere Palace, but those who book the Penthouse Suite at Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere can. On the 15th floor, the sumptuous suite lets its guests see quite a swathe of the 2022’s most livable city through its bounty of floor-to-ceiling windows. Along with that special foosball table, there’s a freestanding bar, adjoining dining room for up to 12 people, terrace, spacious bedroom with work area and walk-in closet. It’s a sweet spot to host a private World Cup viewing party.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel | Taormina, Italy
Channel the second season of The White Lotus with an escape to Sicily and splurge Tanya-style on the top floor of the Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, the town’s first hotel. If just over 1,000 square feet is enough, the Grand Hotel Timeo Two-Bedroom Suite with a private outdoor jacuzzi and big views of the bay will suite you just fine, or take the entire Presidential Floor and throw a party—just be careful who you invite in, wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
Brunelleschi Hotel | Florence, Italy
Brunelleschi Hotel boasts two extra special suites to choose from perched above the terracotta tiles of Florence. Set in the oldest tower in town, Byzantine-built to protect the ancient city from the Goths, the Pagliazza Tower Suite is dressed in lavish accents and serves up staggering views of Brunelleschi’s dome and Giotto’s bell. Conversely, in their Florence suite with a jacuzzi, you can take in those same views while enjoying a steamy soak.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
Rosewood London | London, U.K.
The beauty of the Rosewood London’s penthouse setup is you can just book the Garden House, an elegantly appointed 1,200-square-foot, one-bedroom suite with its own private garden terrace, or you can add on the four adjoining suites to make the whole 3,735-square-feet Garden House Wing yours.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
L’Ermitage Beverly Hills | Los Angeles, California
Another luxury hotel that lets you choose how much premium space you want to spring for is Beverly Hills’ L’Ermitage. Their signature L’Ermitage Suite can be booked as one, two or three bedrooms. All versions include a sumptuous living room, full-service kitchen, 12-seat dining room, private office, private theater room, private spa treatment room and multiple balconies off every room.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
The Betsy – South Beach | Miami, Florida
The real star of The Betsy – South Beach’s Skyline Penthouse is the 1,000-square-foot wraparound terrace allowing you to take in Miami from all angles. The interior is pretty spectacular too, with a baby grand piano, marble bathroom and well-loved Viennese chandelier. It’s the perfect home base for next year’s Art Basel Miami Beach.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
The Upper House | Hong Kong
Lots of penthouses are over-the-top in all the ways, but The Upper House does luxury a little differently. Featuring clean lines and warm oak, their two-bedroom, book-direct Penthouse is a calm oasis above the bustle of Hong Kong—of course, you can look over it all from the picture windows, while thumbing through the in-suite collection of art and design books.
10 out of 10 Penthouse Suites
Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg | Paris, France
A couture apartment for couture week in Paris? If it isn’t already booked, oui, chérie. The Couture Apartment, in fact, at Sofitel Paris le Faubourg. The seventh floor Didier Gomez-designed penthouse of more than 1,000 square feet includes a balcony with big city views and décor pieces by Jean-Paul Gaultier. Oh la la, as they say.
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InterContinental New York Barclay | New York, New York
If big terrace energy is a thing, the Harold S. Vanderbilt Penthouse at InterContinental New York Barclay has it. Clocking in at 1,300 square feet, the penthouse’s private terrace looks out on the Chrysler Building—you won’t be able to resist humming “Empire State of Mind” while you pop your mini bar Champagne and drink in the view. The lavish living room features floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace. Beyond there’s two bedrooms and a personal gym set-up. To land yourself here, you’ll need to book direct.
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The Mark | New York, New York
On the topic of best hotel penthouse suites, we’d be remiss not to include The Mark’s. Measuring in at more than 10,000 square feet, including 2,500 square feet of rooftop terrace, this special booking claims to be the largest hotel penthouse suite in the U.S. The work of French interior designer Jacques Grange, its two floors include five bedrooms, four fireplaces, six bathrooms, two powder rooms and two wet bars. Oh, and the living room, with 26-foot ceilings, transforms into a full-sized grand ballroom.
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Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere | Vienna, Austria
Not everyone can say they’ve played foosball on a designer football table with a bird’s-eye view of Belvedere Palace, but those who book the Penthouse Suite at Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere can. On the 15th floor, the sumptuous suite lets its guests see quite a swathe of the 2022’s most livable city through its bounty of floor-to-ceiling windows. Along with that special foosball table, there’s a freestanding bar, adjoining dining room for up to 12 people, terrace, spacious bedroom with work area and walk-in closet. It’s a sweet spot to host a private World Cup viewing party.
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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel | Taormina, Italy
Channel the second season of The White Lotus with an escape to Sicily and splurge Tanya-style on the top floor of the Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, the town’s first hotel. If just over 1,000 square feet is enough, the Grand Hotel Timeo Two-Bedroom Suite with a private outdoor jacuzzi and big views of the bay will suite you just fine, or take the entire Presidential Floor and throw a party—just be careful who you invite in, wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
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Brunelleschi Hotel | Florence, Italy
Brunelleschi Hotel boasts two extra special suites to choose from perched above the terracotta tiles of Florence. Set in the oldest tower in town, Byzantine-built to protect the ancient city from the Goths, the Pagliazza Tower Suite is dressed in lavish accents and serves up staggering views of Brunelleschi’s dome and Giotto’s bell. Conversely, in their Florence suite with a jacuzzi, you can take in those same views while enjoying a steamy soak.
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Rosewood London | London, U.K.
The beauty of the Rosewood London’s penthouse setup is you can just book the Garden House, an elegantly appointed 1,200-square-foot, one-bedroom suite with its own private garden terrace, or you can add on the four adjoining suites to make the whole 3,735-square-feet Garden House Wing yours.
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L’Ermitage Beverly Hills | Los Angeles, California
Another luxury hotel that lets you choose how much premium space you want to spring for is Beverly Hills’ L’Ermitage. Their signature L’Ermitage Suite can be booked as one, two or three bedrooms. All versions include a sumptuous living room, full-service kitchen, 12-seat dining room, private office, private theater room, private spa treatment room and multiple balconies off every room.
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The Betsy – South Beach | Miami, Florida
The real star of The Betsy – South Beach’s Skyline Penthouse is the 1,000-square-foot wraparound terrace allowing you to take in Miami from all angles. The interior is pretty spectacular too, with a baby grand piano, marble bathroom and well-loved Viennese chandelier. It’s the perfect home base for next year’s Art Basel Miami Beach.
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The Upper House | Hong Kong
Lots of penthouses are over-the-top in all the ways, but The Upper House does luxury a little differently. Featuring clean lines and warm oak, their two-bedroom, book-direct Penthouse is a calm oasis above the bustle of Hong Kong—of course, you can look over it all from the picture windows, while thumbing through the in-suite collection of art and design books.
10 /10
Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg | Paris, France
A couture apartment for couture week in Paris? If it isn’t already booked, oui, chérie. The Couture Apartment, in fact, at Sofitel Paris le Faubourg. The seventh floor Didier Gomez-designed penthouse of more than 1,000 square feet includes a balcony with big city views and décor pieces by Jean-Paul Gaultier. Oh la la, as they say.
