If you have a few thousand euros to splash on a night away, you could book a room with a private recording studio or a penthouse that can be transformed into a giant ballroom.
Luxury hotels lavish private pools, bespoke butler services and champagne minibars on their guests.
But some hotel suites go one step further, providing one-of-a-kind experiences far beyond pillow menus.
If you have a few thousand euros to splash on a night away, you could book a room with a private recording studio or a penthouse that can be transformed into a giant ballroom.
Best for art lovers: A hotel suite decorated with Andy Warhol paintings
At Rome Cavalieri’s Penthouse Suite, a private rooftop terrace affords panoramic views of the Eternal City, including iconic sites like the Vatican and the Colosseum.
Best for stargazing: A hotel suite with a retractable roof
L’Albereta hotel is set in the rose-bowered vineyards of Italy’s Franciacorta, fringed by Alpine foothills.
Guests looking for a celestial experience should book into the Cabriolet suite where the entire ceiling opens up to reveal the night sky at the touch of a button.
Best for nature-spotting: A hotel suite with a photographic hide
At Chiawa Camp in Zambia, the Star Bed Tower sits four meters above the banks of the Zambezi River.
It overlooks Scout’s Hollow, an inlet where myriad wildlife comes to drink during the day and night.
As dusk arrives, the tower is lit by candlelight and next to each side of the bed is a red-filtered flashlight to view nocturnal creatures (and a two-way radio for any emergencies).
The tower’s ground floor is set up as a photographic hide for daytime wildlife photoshoots.
Best for music lovers: A hotel suite with a private recording studio
If you’ve ever felt the urge to record a track while on vacation, the Cave Royale at Six Senses Ibiza is the suite for you.
The rooms pay homage to the avant-garde music and art scene associated with the island.
Along with a terrace that leads out to the water’s edge and a private jacuzzi, there is direct access to a state-of-the-art recording studio through a hidden door in the room.
Best for history lovers: A hotel suite with private chapel access
Castello di Semivicoli is a wine resort in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Owned by the Masciarelli winemaking family, the historic mansion is replete with working fireplaces, period furniture and frescoed ceilings.