It is no surprise that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, wanted to host her baby shower in the penthouse of The Mark Hotel in New York. Aside from the panoramic views, exquisite decor by renowned French interior designer Jacques Grange, a living room with 26-foot-high ceilings, a conservatory and six bathrooms, hotel concierge services, valet parking and catering are already at hand in the 12,000-sq-ft home-away-from-home.
The penthouse suite is now the most exclusive accommodation one can book in some hotels, taking over the usual presidential suite. Ranim Ben Romdhane, general manager at The Singapore Edition agreed: “The penthouse category is the most premier tier of rooms, offering guests an elevated, new and unique experience. It was created for guests seeking a private sanctuary while having access to the full catalogue of signature Edition services and amenities, as well as the compelling dining experiences found in every Edition hotel. Most penthouses also come with 24-hour concierge services.”
Not surprising then, hotel penthouses come with hefty price tags – costs start at USD$75,000 (S$100,824) per night for The Mark Hotel’s penthouse – so they cater to a very select crowd. Aside from dignitaries, target guests are “C-suites and executives looking to entertain while in Singapore for business, celebrities, artistes and multigenerational families who want the privacy of a large space,” Romdhane highlighted. They are also gaining popularity as venues for luxury brands to host intimate events for top-tier clients.
Here, we highlight six hotel penthouses in the region with less modest footprints and prices than what Markle paid for but are no less exquisite.
Source: CNA
