Luxury Perks Of The Rich

Luxury hotel services, A tanning butler? How about a special guitar to jam with in your room? These hotels clearly had the 1 percent in mind when they designed these decadent services. Read on for a voyeuristic peek into the lives of the people who the 99 percent love to hate.

White-Glove Elevator Operator Carlyle Hotel Ny, Hotel: The Carlyle New York, The economic crisis might have killed many of the extras in some upscale hotels, but the Carlyle in New York keeps the bar high. This historic property pampers its guests from the moment they walk through the door, with the most unique amenity a dedicated person who transports you not only to your room, but to New York's golden days. The Carlyle New York + $450 per night for standard room, The Carlyle New York + Mick Jagger residence,
Ritz Carlton South Beach + tanning butler, Hard Rock Hotels + Fender guitar for guests, Wealthiest 1 percent

Tanning butler + Ritz Carlton South Beach, Hotel: Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Relaxing by the pool at the upscale Ritz-Carlton means not even having to do a lot, including caring for sunblock. ABC News referred to the gig as "the world's best job," and it could be one of the most envied in South Beach, a place known for sculptural figures and perfect tans. Ritz Carlton South Beach $449 Usd Per Night

Taj Hotel Boston + Fireplace Butler, Hotel: Taj Boston, While the tanning butler at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach makes your pool experience easy and relaxing, the special butler at the Taj Boston makes it romantic and cozy.

Guests staying in one of the hotel's gorgeous, stately suites are given a firewood menu (what kinds of wood are included?) to choose from and find their fireplaces lit when they return to their rooms at the end of the day. Taj Boston firewood menu + birch, cherry, maple, oak, Taj Boston + $249 per night, Taj Boston + bath menu and pillow menu

White-Glove Elevator Operator Carlyle Hotel Ny, Hotel: Rancho Valencia Resort, San Diego, Some hotels have free shuttle service to the airport, others a free house car, but few hotels offer guests the possibility of test driving one of the newest models of an upscale carmaker.

The Rancho Valencia has partnered with the car company to offer this exclusive experience. Rancho Valencia Resort San Diego Free Mercedes Benz Test Drive, Rancho Valencia San Diego $500 Per Night

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Fender guitar, Hotel: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, The Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego has teamed up with a famous musical instrument manufacturer to offer guests the ultimate rock experience during their stay. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego free Fender guitar guests, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego $249 per night

Parrot Cay And Como Shambhala Retreat Personal Butler, Hotel: Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat, Need strawberries at 3 a.m.? Help with planning a day trip? The luxury service at the Parrot Cay on the Turks and Caicos Islands has your back if you're staying in one of the hotel's two-bedroom beach villas, or a larger unit. Parrot Cay And Como Shambhala Retreat Butler Service, Parrot Cay And Como Shambhala Retreat $605 Per Night

One Only Palmilla Hotel In Los Cabos San Lucas Yacht For Guests, Hotel: One&Only Palmilla Resort, San Cabos, San Lucas, When planning a stay in the One&Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas , you have to be well aware of what that's going to cost you, but everything — from the rooms to the restaurants to the amenities — is on par with the most exclusive properties around the world. One Only Palmilla Resort Yacht Is Available Exclusive To Guest, One Only Palmilla Hotel In Los Cabos San Lucas From $520 Per Night