When the sky's the limit and money is no object, look no further. These hotels can turn a special occasion into a once-in-a-lifetime event. Warning: after a stay in one of these ultra-luxurious hotels, you may be spoiled for anything less.
Villa by Barton G
This exquisitely restored and decorated property with extremely personalized service feels more like a private residence than a hotel. Housed in the former Versace Mansion (one of the most photographed homes in the world), the Villa by Barton G. claims its own leafy stretch of South Beach's main drag, Ocean Drive. You'll be assigned a private butler for the duration of your stay in this exquisite hideaway.
• Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Secluded, intimate, with attentive service and enchanting natural surroundings, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is tailor-made for a special getaway. Its seductive charm lies in completely private villas with personal swimming pools; outdoor bathtubs and showers; a staff devoted to pampering guests and inspiring food and wine experiences.
• Kona Village Resort
There are no phones, no tvs, no radios in this Polynesian resort -- but plenty of attentive service plus acres and acres of beach. Book an oceanfront Ali'i for your own private sundeck and outdoor shower.
Refreshments in the well-stocked room minibars at this ultra luxury hotel are complimentary. Rooms are outfitted with espresso machines and toasters as well as luxury bedding and a premium entertainment system. Book one of two private mansions for views that will make you feel like you own Napa Valley.
• Le Meurice
Located between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre on the Rue de Rivoli this fashionable hotel has hosted numerous luminaries. Guestrooms are decorated in the Louis XVI style and are soundproofed. The stunning entrance, manned by doormen donning top hats, lies just across the street from the Tulleries. The Belle Etiole Suite takes up the entire top floor of the hotel and affords amazing panoramic views of Paris.
• SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand
When only the ultimate in luxury will do in the hometown of everything over the top, there's the SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand. In-suite amenities include an infinity edge spa tub with "champagne bubbles" massage function and a custom Sony HDTV entertainment system in the living room.
• Casa Del Mar
Originally built in 1926 as the grandest of the opulent beach club hotels and the premier playground for Hollywood 'A-listers,' Hotel Casa del Mar re-emerged in October 1999, following a $50 million restoration by Edward Thomas Hotels, parent company to Casa and its sister property, Shutters on the Beach. If you really feel you must leave your suite, you'll be chauffeured to any location in Santa Monica via the hotel's Jaguar XJ.
• Montage Beverly Hills
A Mediterranean-style luxury resort hotel in a prime location in Beverly Hills. A quarter of the guest rooms are suites. Guests booking a suite have access to one of a fleet of Mercedes-Benz automobiles to drive during their stay.
• Plaza Athenee
Between the Avenue des Champs Elysees and the Eiffel Tower, this conveniently located luxury hotel features four of its own eateries. Menus are created by world-renown Chef Alain Ducasse. Spend part of your day in the Dior Institut spa. Book one of the two Eiffel Suites for incredible views of one of the world's most beloved landmarks.
• One&Only Ocean Club
A restored luxury resort from the 1930s, the One&Only Ocean Club has Versailles-inspired gardens and shared privileges with neighbor Atlantis Paradise Island. One&Only Ocean Club is located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas; a shuttle takes guests to Atlantis, where full privileges to the facilities are gratis. One of the sprawling three-bedroom villas were the setting for the James Bond movie, Casino Royale.