After 27 years in jail, Mandela helped prevent civil war and became South Africaâs first black president. By the time of his death he'd become a renowned statesman and global icon. Discover how Mandela went from prison cell to presidential office.
The Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson is officially the worldâs most expensive, with rates now starting at approximately $80,000 per night. In addition to having the biggest price tag, itâs also the largest suite in Europe.
What will $25,000 get you these days? A modest down payment on a home? A year of college tuition? How about a single night in the world's most expensive hotel room--the Bridge Suite at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas? Based on a typical 21-hour stay (2 P.M. check-in and 11 A.M. check-out), that would break down to $1,190 an hour for the privilege.