Motivated by the runaway success of the Top 20 Yachts in Asia story, we have come up with yet another list, this one of top Penthouse and Presidential Suites. We have not gone by size this time, after taking into account comments from you, and have gone purely on taste and extraordinary luxury.

Each of the following 10 hotels offers something very special indeed, from extreme security measures to LED-lit floors and dog-specific room service. These hotels have all been awarded the highest of accolades and have received attendant praise from the international press. Before we present them to you, we thought it pertinent and fair to discuss a few hotels that we are not including this time around and also some of the incredible measures that hotels are putting into place to raise the bar on their competitors.

First of all, it may surprise some that the Burj al Arab's best suite is not on our list. We will be devoting time to it in a later issue but it is so blindingly luxurious that a few words are merited in advance. Offering a private helicopter transfer, the Burj’s Royal Suite is a superlative in and of itself. The Royal Suite also has an incredible view but, increasingly, views have become subjective when it comes to the best suite in the house. Now that resorts have gotten into the game, the best suite is now likely to be a separate building or a self-styled palace. Design and boutique hotels also offer their own take on the traditional penthouse or presidential suite.

Even a paragon of tradition such as the Waldorf Astoria in New York delivers a twist on convention. Here, the Presidential Suite takes the idea of presidential suites to a particular extreme. Starting from 1969, this suite has become ever more like the White House interior in appearance. It even features the desk of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and a smaller desk used by General Douglas MacArthur.

Naming conventions are also worth a bit of exposition. The term "Presidential" suite emerged in the USA in reference to the first President of the USA, George Washington. Having to travel a great deal in the newly liberated colonies, President Washington would stay at certain inns and hotels while visiting. The rooms he used were spoken of as Presidential Suites. Thus did a long tradition begin that has today spread far from the shores of the USA. Countries with a monarchies sometimes have Royal Suites instead of Presidential Suites but the idea is the same.

Since this list was compiled purely by recommendation, we invite you to send us your comments on them, especially if you have stayed at any of these fine hotels or at the suites in question. Likewise, we would be most pleased to receive any recommendations you care to send us. We will explore all suggestions thoroughly. Email us at comments@luxury-insider.com.

Without further ado, please proceed to the suite of your choice.