The standard luxury hotel room in a major casino resort is beautiful, but it represents only the absolute bottom tier of what the property offers.

Exploring these hidden penthouses reveals a level of hospitality and excess that defies all logical comprehension.

The Most Expensive Casino Suite in the World

The undisputed king of extravagant casino accommodations is the Empathy Suite at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

The suite features massive glass tanks containing actual sharks suspended in formaldehyde, a signature element of Hirst’s controversial artwork.

• The suite includes 24-hour dedicated butler service, a private behind-the-scenes art tour, and a chauffeured luxury car for the duration of the stay
• The bar in the suite seats 13 people and is fully stocked with the rarest, most expensive liquors available in the entire city
• Every single piece of furniture and fabric was custom-designed by Hirst, featuring his iconic butterfly and pill motifs

Macau’s Ultra-Exclusive High Roller Villas

Hidden behind a massive, unmarked gate within the MGM Grand complex is a completely separate, highly secure Tuscan-themed village.

These Asian villas are designed to allow a high-roller to gamble millions of dollars in absolute secrecy without ever having to step onto the public casino floor.

While the rest of us play the penny slots, the whales sleep soundly in the clouds, surrounded by sharks and marble.