Five most expensive hotel suites in India

New Delhi: If you thought a castle holiday in Europe or a beach holiday in New Zealand is super-expensive then think again. Real luxury travelers know that their specialized tastes call for only the best. From a Rolls-Royce ride from the airport to a personal shopper and adviser, luxurious spa treatments, and a poem on your pillow, there are plenty of services that you can avail in some of India's uber-luxe suites. Take a look at some of the most expensive hotels of India when money is no object.The Leela Palace, New DelhiTariff: Rs 550,000 plus taxes for a nightFamous guests: Tom Cruise, Akon, King Juan Carlos I of SpainBook the Maharaja suite and you'll have a Rolls Royce Phantom at your disposal. The Leela Palace New Delhi perfectly exemplifies the grace and elegance of Lutyens' Delhi. Located at the heart of the prestigious Diplomatic Enclave area, the hotel is in proximity to the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister's office, a number of embassies, the central business district and a host of historical monuments. The Presidential Suite spans over 4,300 square feet and comes with gold-leaf ceilings, intricate wood work, and handpicked pure-silver objet d'art. An opulent Indian dining experience is offered at Jamavar, modern global dining at The Qube, an exclusive Japanese culinary experience at Megu, a gastronomically entertaining evening at Le Cirque and a sophisticated retreat at The Library for wines and liqueursThe Suite's bathroom has Bvlgari toiletries, an anti-frost Ad Nortam mirror television and Jacuzzi. The suite features two living rooms and a personal gym. Also thrown in is a private study stocked with rare leather-bound tomes, a private dining room for 12, a butler pantry and a couple's spa.Taj Palace Hotel, New DelhiTariff: Rs 800,000 plus taxes for a nightFamous guests: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and wife Carla Sarkozy Bruni, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Hillary ClintonThe Tata Suite is a favourite among Heads of State and Bollywood glitterati. Spread across 6,500 square feet, the suite combines contemporary design with Mughal decor - the carpets used in the living room are from the rare 'Mughal Jail Collection', possibly the most expensive in the world. It has a rare collection of photographs in the "House of Tata" - picked from Tata Archives, Pune, which traces the history of the Tata family.The bathroom is laden with Bvlgari amenities. The foyer opens to a formal lounge with an adjoining dining room for 12. All crystal items are imported from Waterford, Germany.Lithographs depicting India of the late 19th century are diplayed across the corridor as are paintings by M F Husain and Anjolie Ela Menon.The suite also comes with a personalised butler service, a gym and spa and a walk-in closet.The Taj Falaknuma Palace, HyderabadTariff: Rs 500,000 plus taxes for a nightFamous guests: Mostly Bollywood celebrities, sportspersons and businessmen.The grand presidential suite, also known as Nizam suite, offers travelers a jacuzzi, garden, swimming pool and exclusive access to a spa. The dining area comes with custom-designed Versace crockery and Robbie and Berkin cutlery. The duplex suite has a private area to entertain guests and a private butler pantry. Taj Lake Palace, UdaipurTariff: Rs 10 lakh plus taxes for a night for the above packageFamous guests: Abhishek Bachchan, Dia MirzaThe Taj Lake Palace sits majestically on the calm surface of Lake Pichola. It was built in 1740 as a summer retreat, taking advantage of the cooling lake breezes. The Taj group took over in the Sixties, and the hotel has since become standard postcard (and Bond film) material.The hotel's grand presidential Shambu Prakash suite - named after the 18th Maharana Shambhu Singh who ruled Mewar from 1861to 1874 - is one of the most expensive in the country.By shelling Rs 10 lakh you will be picked up from the airport in a sleek Jaguar or a vintage car from the Maharaja's private fleet and greeted by a procession of traditional folk dancers and fire-eaters. You also get a private butler, feast on a bespoke menu designed by personal chefs, and gulp down drinks on the hotel's 150-year old Gangaur boat, followed by a romantic shikara ride on the moonlit lake Pichola.You also get Taj's signature Jiva Spa treatment - 'Mewar-E-Khas' - on the Palace's spa boat.