Nelson and Winnie Mandela on his release from prison. In 1990, the South African government finally responded to internal and international pressure and released Mandela, lifting the ban on the ANC. After 27 years in prison, his release was a global news event, watched by millions across the world.
That's $45,000 per night. No, that is not a typo. But perhaps the most iconic, over-the-top, high-priced suite is at New York's famed hotel landmark: The Plaza. I got a rare look inside the hotel's $30,000 per night Royal Plaza Suite.
Ty Warner Penthouse Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel, New York City. With sprawling views of Manhattan, this 4,300-square-foot suite is bigger â and, yes, better and much more stylish â than most peopleâs homes in New York. But at $45,000 per night, it isnât so much about the space (though we are partial to the mod wood-paneled library) as it is about the experience.