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Some people backpack the world over, nickel-and-diming in youth hostels, taking in the local culture. And then there’s the other side of the spectrum, where the uber-wealthy bend the local culture to their will. Most of us would need to win the lottery or hack a bank to stay in hotel suites with names like Presidential, Royal or Imperial. With their list of amenities (on-call staff, chauffeurs, masseuses, flat-screen TVs, ad nausuem) you’ll ask yourself: what is it they don’t have? Most are bigger than many people’s homes, and are certainly bigger than most wallets. Click ahead for 12 of the most ...