$15,000-a-Night Penthouse Sounds Awesome

The Fairmont San Francisco is promoting its newly redesigned Penthouse suite. A $15,000-a-night penthouse suite.

The Penthouse spans the entire eighth floor with 6,000 feet of space, three large bedrooms, a living room with grand piano, formal dining froom for 60 people, a kitchen, a two-story circular library, a billiard room covered in Persian tile and an expansive terrace. A secret passageway behind the bookshelves on the library's second floor is also featured. Other amenities include a round-the-clock butler, team of housekeepers, a chef, a masseuse, a personal trainer and a chauffeur.

As hotels and resorts around the country offer discounts and recession-themed packages (including a "Survivor" hyper-minimal package in San Diego), it seems incongruous for a hotel to be emphasizing it's uber-luxurious offerings.

On the other hand, my reaction is probably just a result of the "luxury is evil" atmosphere that's become standard. If you have the funds and desire to shell out $15,000 for the penthouse, by all means, go right ahead. Why should anyone feel guilty for spending their money the way they choose?