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.
They exist for one reason only: to entice multi-million dollar ‘whales’ to stay and gamble massive sums of money at that specific property.
The Empathy Suite at the Palms, Las Vegas
The undisputed king of extravagant casino accommodations is the Empathy Suite at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Spanning an incredible 9,000 square feet, the villa includes a cantilevered glass swimming pool that hangs dangerously over the edge of the building.
- 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
The Mansions at MGM Grand and Macau’s VIP Villas
If the Empathy Suite represents modern art, The Mansions at the MGM Grand represent classic, old-world European royalty.
In Macau, the epicenter of global high-stakes gambling, the luxury suites focus heavily on absolute privacy and Feng Shui.
| Perk Category | Standard VIP Experience | Whale Suite Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Priority Check-in Line | Private 24/7 Butler and dedicated Michelin-star chef |
| Gaming | Access to the High Limit Room | A private, full-sized Baccarat table inside the living room |
While the rest of us play the penny slots, the whales sleep soundly in the clouds, surrounded by sharks and marble.