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By A. James for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 6:36 PM EST, February 26, 2024 | Updated: 6:36 PM EST, February 26, 2024

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Butler service, unbeatable views and plenty of space to play with; these are just some of the perks that come with luxury hotel suites as these travel influencers reveal. 

A number of TikTok creators have gone about seeking out the some of the world’s most expensive hotel suites, to offer their followers an exclusive peek inside. 

One video uploaded to the TikTok channel @mansiontok, takes viewers inside a $14,000 Encore Three Bedroom Duplex suite at the Wynn Las Vegas, where there’s a everything from a billiards table to a massage room to keep guests happy. 

While vlogger and author Lex Croucher takes viewers inside an unusual hotel suite in central London, which costs from $850 a night, with a regal four poster bed and Victorian freestanding tub being just a couple of the standout features. 

Take a trip down to get a taste of what these and other sumptuous suites offer, without shedding a cent.

Encore Three Bedroom Duplex, Wynn Las Vegas: $14,000

A video uploaded to TikTok channel @mansiontok, takes viewers inside a $14,000 Encore Three Bedroom Duplex suite at the Wynn Las Vegas, which is where Prince Harry reportedly racked up a bill of more than $38,000 during his infamous 2012 trip where naked photos of him were leaked to the press.

The presenter steps into room E2801, which he explains is a two story unit complete with ‘incredible views and a balcony.’

In total, the sprawling suite offers 5,829sq ft of room to play with, with some of the offerings including three bedrooms, a billiards room, an elevator leading to the upper level and a private workout room-cum-massage room. 

The real state expert notes that ‘everything in this hotel room is just pure luxury,’ and topping things off, it comes with a butler service so guest requests can be dealt with 24/7. 

While in one of the bedrooms, he showcases the pop up TV, and he says the marble clad bathrooms ‘are just incredible.’ 

After touring the other bedrooms and bathrooms, he concludes ‘this place is crazy.’ 

The hotel website notes that bookings in the swanky suite, include expedited entry to the resort nightclubs, a welcome gift, butler service, a $200 daily breakfast credit and limo airport transfers.

Kingpin Suite, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas: $15,000

TikTok creator Lluvia Cristal uploaded a video to her account @lasvegaschicas to show the incredible Kingpin suite at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. 

She notes that the room costs from $15,000 a night, and ‘many famous celebrities have been known to stay’ there. 

The hotel website states that the 4,240sq ft suite makes for the ideal spot to ‘enjoy all the games you love in complete comfort,’ with two professional bowling lanes, a pool table and 12 televisions. 

In terms of the accommodation offering, Lluvia reveals two ‘beautiful’ queen sized bunk beds and a king size bed in another room.

Her other favorite space includes the ensuite bathroom with a bathtub serving up great views and there two ‘gorgeous, spacious showers’ for guests to work with. 

‘This is a perfect place for a birthday party or any kind of event,’ Lluvia says as she makes her way around the suite.

Other perks of the room include a butler service, a DJ booth to get the party started, a complimentary cabana at the hotel pool and free airport transfers. 

The influencer concludes: ‘This specific suite was on the 25th floor and The Palms has seven other themed luxury suites. Others include a basketball court. Let me know who wants to split this 60 ways, because I’m down.’

Availability for the suite isn’t available on The Palms website and perspective guests have to email or call to book. 

Duplex Suite, The Peninsula Bangkok: $5,500  

Travel influencer Andrew Dobson created a TikTok to show viewers ‘one of the most luxurious penthouse suites in Bangkok.’

In his video, he opens the door of the duplex suite at The Peninsula hotel, which costs from $5,500 per night. 

The suite, which encompasses the 36th and 37th floors, features grand, classical interiors, with dark wood, flashed of gold and chandeliers being among the running themes. 

In terms of the space, Andrew notes that the ‘opulent’ two story room features ‘a powder room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two terraces, a dining room with kitchenette and living room fit for a king!’

As he navigates the dining room, he imagines it as a spot where he could have all of his friends over for dinner, while outside, he discovers a wraparound terrace serving up superb views of the metropolis. 

Continuing on his tour, he tells viewers: ‘Beside the dining room, there is a kitchenette for when I’m hosting little dinner parties. Oh my goodness. 

‘So from the main door, I’m now gonna take you into the first bedroom. So there’s a lovely powder room and then through here we’ve got the first bathroom. It has a his and her sink, a Jacuzzi with a view of the river, [and] a shower. 

‘Oh my goodness, I’m dying. And from the bathroom, here’s the first bedroom. It has wrap around windows overlooking the river and two comfy beds. 

‘We are back in the foyer and I’m gonna take you upstairs. At the top of the stairs there’s this amazing balcony that looks over the living room. My heart is beating so fast. I’m So excited. And here’s the second terrace.’

Other rooms he navigates include the luggage room, a study decked out with a TV and the master bedroom, which features yet more wraparound windows. 

‘Oh my goodness… this is so insane,’ he exclaims, as he flops back and gives the plush bed a whirl. 

The Empathy Suite, Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas: $75,000

One of real estate expert Jason Matouk’s TikToks takes viewers inside the famed Empathy Suite at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, which costs a staggering $75,000 per night.

The high flying realtor says before conducting his tour: ‘I’m gonna show you what $75,000 a night gets you here in Las Vegas.’

To start, he shows off the private kitchen next to the dining room.

He then walks on through to a living room ‘that can fit about 30 people,’ and a swanky bar complete with a countertop featuring some quirky Damien Hirst artwork.

Moving outside, Jason showcases the suite’s private pool, which is ‘suspended in the air and has got a view of the city and the distance.’

Back inside, the property pro explains that there is a ‘chill little eating hangout area next to your main TV room’ and ‘behind the TV you have a pool table.’

As with the rest of the suite, Damien Hirst artwork adorns the wall, and Jason explains that one giant piece featuring dozens of sparkling gems includes one ‘real diamond.’

Two bull sharks in suspended formaldehyde serves as another Hirst exhibit. 

Heading upstairs, Jason takes views on a tour of some of the standout amenities, which include a state-of-the-art salt sauna and two massage rooms. 

In terms of accommodation, the suite features two king bedrooms and Jason says the main suite is especially impressive with a ‘ton of space,’ a walk in closet, and floor to ceiling windows serving up ‘incredible’ views. 

The hotel website notes that the Empathy Suite is the ‘perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the casino floor and enjoy a taste of Las Vegas aristocracy.’ 

The Rookery, London: $850

Vlogger and author Lex Croucher takes viewers inside an unusual hotel suite located in central London. 

She deems The Rookery ‘best hotel’ in the city as she checks in for the night to celebrate her 30th birthday. 

To celebrate in style, she booked into the boutique hotel’s best room, which she explains is ‘called the Rook’s Nest, and it’s set across two floors.’

Footage shows some of the sumptuous lair’s key features, including a grand Victorian freestanding tub, a regal four poster bed decked out with plush linens and top views over the metropolis. 

Moving up to the second floor, there is also a dining area with antique style furnishings, a study area, a living room and a mini bar. 

In her TikTok, Lex can be seen taking a soak in the tub before she dances around in her robe. 

The influencer deemed it ‘hands down, one of the best Tuesdays of my life.’ 

Many viewers gave the penthouse a thumbs up. 

One commenter said: ‘We stayed here on our honeymoon and can vouch it’s the BEST hotel.’

Another exclaimed: ‘It looks absolutely gorgeous. It will definitely be added to my list of wonderful places for ultra special occasions!’ 

While Lex said she paid $509 (£400) for the room because it was a midweek day, stays in the Rook’s Nest average at around $850 per night. 

Crown Presidential Villa, Crown Hotel, Sydney: $38,000

Travel influencer Fiona Chen zooms up to the top floor of the Crown Hotel in Sydney, to offer her followers a tour of the Crown Presidential Villa which comes in at $38,000 a night. 

As the camera pans around the cavernous suite, Fiona tells her viewers: ‘So I’m gonna show you why it cost that much and you tell me if it’s worth it.’

The travel pro goes on to explain that the hotel apartment is located on the 88th floor of one of the tallest buildings in Sydney.

Perks of the two floor penthouse suite include ‘a 24 hour private butler, an infinity pool and infrared sauna, a karaoke room and the most iconic views of the city.’

As she enters one of the two bedrooms, she explains that it has been designed with floor to ceiling windows so ‘you can see both sunrise and sunset from your bed.’

On wrapping up her tour, Fiona also reveals that Taylor Swift was rumored to be staying in the suite during the leg of her Sydney Eras Tour.  

Many viewers said while the room was ‘incredible,’ the price seemed a little steep. 

One commenter wrote: ‘No place should ever cost that much for one night.’

While another said: ‘I don’t care what it has, it’s not worth it.’ 

By Eliza Mcphee for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:27 EST, January 24, 2024 | Updated: 05:38 EST, January 24, 2024

Rohit Sharma was dismissed for ducks in the first two matches against Afghanistan in the series.

Bangalore: Indian captain Rohit Sharma was caught on the stump mic during a hilarious conversation during the third T20I against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. The incident took place just after the first ball of the second overbow was thrown by Azmatullah Omarzai, where Rohit could be seen asking the umpire if the first ball he faced was off the thigh pad?

“Thigh cushion dia kya pehla ball? Itna bada bat laga tha, pehle hi do zero ho chuka he (Did you indicate the thigh pad in the first ball? I already have two zeros),” Roit was heard saying over the stump microphone, causing the commentators to burst out laughing.

After hitting the thigh pad

Rohit said Pehle hello do zero ho gya hai bhai#INDvsAFG #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/vzs2l1IE3f

— (@CapXSid) January 17, 2024

Rohit's concerns came after two of his fours in the first over of the match, bowled by Fareed Ahmed, were given leg byes. Meanwhile, India are reeling at 22/4 in the fifth over after Ahmed rocked the hosts' top order with three wickets including Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Notably, Samson and Kohli were dismissed for first-ball ducks. Earlier, Rohit won the toss and chose to bat first. India, who won their first two matches, made three changes. Samson, Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Yadav replaced Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Jitesh Sharma in the Indian XI. Afghanistan also made three changes.

IND vs AFG playing XIs

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.

By A. James for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:39 EST, December 16, 2023 | Updated: 11:10 EST, December 16, 2023

‘We hadden hem niet moeten volgen’

Mark Ruffalo revealed he wore a corset and padding to achieve his look in his latest film, Poor things.

“Did you know I had a butt pad in?” Ruffalo, 56, narrated Robert Downey Jr. during the Monday, December 4 episode of Variety‘Actors on Actors’ series. “My legs were about four inches bigger. My calf was four [inches]. He really wanted the silhouette. So I wore a corset with shoulder pads, so I was so squeezed in.”

The historical fantasy comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimosfollows a young woman (Emma Stone) after being brought back to life by a scientist. She quickly runs off with a hedonistic lawyer, played by Ruffalo.

While corsets and padding may sound intense, the actor said his Poor things costume was initially supposed to be more detailed.

“It was even more extreme. [Lanthimos] I wanted me to look like a bird, so I had a fully built-out brisket that never made it because it was just too much,” Ruffalo explained. “But the big butt pads, the leg pads, the thigh pads, the calf pads, they all played. So if you look at that and think, ‘Wow, he looks great’ – you know, I was just wearing what the Avengers wear, but under my clothes.

In addition to all the extra layers, Ruffalo also went nude for a sex scene early in the film.

“I thought, ‘Should I do that?’ All I hear is: ‘Nobody wants to see your old ass anymore. Maybe you shouldn’t make films like that anymore,” he joked. “I mean, it’s my least favorite part of it, but I also saw it as very comedic and also an extension of the physical comedy that we were already finding. So it was just a different way to tell the story.”

Downey — who was friends with Ruffalo for decades before starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise — confirmed that the actor doesn’t like seeing his body on the big screen.

“I just want to say this too, because I’ve known you forever, on one of these Avengers movies, you took off your shirt and you were in really good shape,” the Iron Man actor, 58, recalled. “And the director said, ‘We got it.’ You say, “Oh, can I please stop dieting and exercising now?” There is no one I have ever encountered who is more anxious not to be vain beyond the point where it is necessary to put an end to their work.”

When Ruffalo asked, “Was that a compliment?” Downey assured him it was, adding, “But I gotta say, you look pretty badass, in case you were wondering.”

Poor things will hit theaters on Friday, December 8.

De Spaanse koninklijke familie heeft een reeks ongeziene foto’s vrijgegeven ter gelegenheid van de 18e verjaardag van prinses Leonor.

De toekomstige koningin, die dinsdag de mijlpaal bereikt, viert de Spaanse WK-overwinning in 2012, in afwachting van de geboorte van haar jongere zusje in 2007 en vóór haar afstuderen aan het Atlantic College in de Vale of Glamorgan dit jaar.

Met solo-engagementen, toespraken en militaire training op haar naam lijkt het er zeker op dat de dochter van koningin Letizia en koning Felipe van Spanje bereid is een grotere rol in de schijnwerpers te spelen voorafgaand aan haar 18e verjaardag.

De toekomstige koningin heeft solo-optredens en training gegeven aan de Algemene Militaire Academie in Zaragoza om ervoor te zorgen dat ze klaar is voor de troon.

De koninklijke familie en haar zus Infanta Sophia, 16, hebben een grotere rol in de schijnwerpers gekregen naarmate ze volwassener werden – waarbij Leonor jaarlijkse toespraken hield bij de Prinses van Asturië-prijzen en vaak centraal stond tijdens familie-uitjes.

Eén afbeelding toont Leonor als een zeven dagen oude baby, ingebakerd in zijde en kant, een andere toont haar, negen jaar oud, in de pilotenstoel van een straaljager op de luchtmachtbasis San Javier in Murcia.

De foto’s laten zeker de hechte band zien tussen Leonor en haar vader Felipe.

Haar engelachtige wangen en blonde krullende lokken zijn in een oogwenk te zien en laten haar eerste fay zien op de Royal Guard Children’s School, die zich op het terrein van het El Pardo-paleis bevindt.

Een ander is dat ze geduldig naast haar vader zit terwijl hij het boek signeert op de General Air Academy in Murcia. Een mooie foto uit januari 2018 toont de toekomstige koningin die een buiging maakt voor haar vader tijdens de ceremonie van het opleggen van de Halsketting van de Distinguished Order of the Gulden Vlies. Haar moeder en zus kijken toe.

Haar eerste toespraak – slechts 13 jaar oud – bij de prijsuitreiking van de Prinses van Asturië is ook vastgelegd, terwijl er ook verschillende liefdevolle looks van haar vader in voorkomen.

Een bezoek aan een educatief centrum in 2020, eerbetoon aan de slachtoffers van Covid-19 en ontmoetingen met het publiek, het Spaanse damesvoetbalteam, zijn inbegrepen.

Hoewel haar vieringen beslist rustig zullen zijn in vergelijking met die van andere Europese royals, zal er wel enige ophef zijn.

De De Koninklijke Munt van Spanje zal ter gelegenheid van haar verjaardag een limited edition munt van 40 euro creëren. Tot een miljoen van de munten zullen in de laatste drie maanden van dit jaar door de Bank van Spanje in omloop worden gebracht.

De munt weegt 18 gram en is gemaakt van een mengsel van zilver en koper met de beeltenis ‘Hare Koninklijke Hoogheid de Prinses van Asturië’ erop gegraveerd.

De 17-jarige volgt momenteel een militaire opleiding aan de Algemene Militaire Academie in Zaragoza.

De school wordt het Spaanse equivalent van Sandhurst genoemd en volgt een strikt tijdschema, maar de prinses kan in het weekend naar huis terugkeren als ze niet aan het manoeuvreren is.

Voordat ze aan de academie begon, had ze haar eerste verloving zonder haar ouders toen ze met zus Sofia naar Gironda vertrok.

Ze heeft ook een professionele figuur gemaakt bij de Princess of Asturias Awards.

De door UNESCO goedgekeurde prijzen belonen wetenschappelijk, technisch, cultureel, sociaal en humanitair werk. Sinds haar dertiende houdt ze bij elke gelegenheid een toespraak.

Na het prinsessenjaar in Zaragoza, alvorens naar een marineschool te gaan en vervolgens haar derde en laatste jaar van opleiding aan de General Air Academy door te brengen.

De erfgename van de Spaanse troon zal opperbevelhebber van de strijdkrachten worden zodra zij monarch is.

Uit kiekjes die vorige maand door het Koninklijk Huis werden gedeeld, bleek dat Leonor zich in deze rol op zijn gemak zal voelen, ondanks dat ze zei dat ze zich ‘een beetje zenuwachtig’ voelde toen ze werd afgezet op de militaire school.

Een van de foto’s, gemaakt tijdens een trainingsoefening, toont de prinses die lacht met haar mede-cadetten, terwijl ze gekleed is in vermoeienissen en iets vasthoudt dat lijkt op een automatisch geweer.

Op een andere foto poseert ze met medestudenten, gekleed in camouflage en beschermende kleding.

De prinses onthulde haar enthousiasme om cadet te zijn tijdens de prijsuitreiking van de Princesa de Girona Foundation in Girona, in Catalonië, op 5 juli.

Ze zei: ‘Ik ben net klaar met de middelbare school en sta op het punt een nieuwe fase te beginnen met een periode van militaire training.

‘Ik ben blij omdat ik weet hoeveel de Spanjaarden onze strijdkrachten waarderen… het is een belangrijk moment in mijn leven en ik voel me erg opgewonden en vastbesloten om te blijven leren en mijn uiterste best te doen.’

Ondertussen zal prinses Leonor, ter viering van haar 18e verjaardag, op haar verjaardag ook de symbolische Kraag van de Orde van Karel III van haar vader ontvangen.

De halsband is een historisch geschenk, gecreëerd door Carlos III in 1771, en vertegenwoordigt de mogelijkheid dat prinses Leonor op een dag de kroon zal overnemen.

Koning Felipe VI ontving de Kraag van de Orde van Karel III op zijn 18e verjaardag in januari 1986.

Prinses Leonor zal het in ontvangst nemen tijdens een ceremonie die werd bijgewoond door de koninklijke familie, senatoren en gekozen vertegenwoordigers. Dit zal de tweede eer zijn die de prinses van Asturië ontvangt van haar vader, koning Felipe VI.

In 2015, op de dag voor haar tiende verjaardag, verleende hij haar de Orde van het Gulden Vlies. De Orde van het Gulden Vlies is een katholieke ridderorde die in 1430 werd opgericht door de hertog van Bourgondië.

De 18e verjaardag van prinses Leonor markeert het einde van een drukke maand voor de erfgenaam van de Spaanse troon.

Voordat prinses Leonor aan de militaire academie begon, was ze een leerling aan het UWC Atlantic College in het Welshe graafschap Vale of Glamorgan.

De school wordt vaak ‘Hippie Hogwarts’ genoemd vanwege de vooruitstrevende benadering van onderwijs en de pittoreske kasteelomgeving.

Leonors zus, Infanta Sofía uit Spanje, 16, begon dit najaar haar studie aan UWC Atlantic.

In september vorig jaar maakte het Spaanse paleis bekend dat prinses Leonor rechten gaat studeren aan de universiteit zodra haar drie jaar militaire opleiding is afgerond.

Hoewel Leonors universiteitskeuze onbekend is, vertoont de academische achtergrond van de prinses al gelijkenis met die van haar vader, koning Felipe.

Na zijn afstuderen aan de middelbare school aan het Lakefield College in Canada, keerde Felipe terug naar Spanje en bezocht de Algemene Militaire Academie van Zaragozo, en ging studeren aan de Naval Military School in Marín.

Hij beëindigde zijn opleiding met een periode aan de General Air Academy in San Javier.

Hij voltooide ook zijn militaire opleiding met een periode in de winkel Juan Sebastián Elcano, 18 jaar oud, in 1987, en ging rechten studeren aan de Autonome Universiteit van Madrid.