1Arrowhead Stadium (MO, US)
Clark Hunt owns the Kansas City Chiefs, a professional football team. So, it's not surprising that he owns a private skybox at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs' home. What's amazing is that his recently renovated skybox is a luxurious mansion. Leaked photos indicate that it's 3 stories tall and has 6 bedrooms.
2Hartwall Arena (Finland)
Saunas are a big deal in Finland. In fact, the word sauna is of Finnish origin. So for Finns, luxury accommodations must include a hot steambath. Skybox 408 at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki offers guests a bar, gourmet food, and a 20-person sauna.
Guests can strip down and watch hockey from the privacy of one-way glass windows. Renting it costs €2,500 per night, which is about $2,822 USD.
3Rogers Centre (Canada)
The beer's cheap and pants are optional when you book a room with a view for a Blue Jays game at the Renaissance Toronto Downtown, a.k.a. the SkyDome Hotel.
You can actually buy your way out of a lot of prohibited activities at the Rogers Centre if you're willing to shell out several hundred bucks for a hotel room with an eagle's eye view of the field.
Guests can watch a baseball game from the comfort of one of the 70 stadium-view rooms at the Renaissance Toronto Downtown — formerly known as the SkyDome Hotel — one of the only hotels in the world located inside a major sports stadium. It's not evident from the lobby, the hallways or most rooms, which have the look and feel of any other Marriott property, but there is really no other place like it.
4Houston Astrodome (Texas, US)
The most famous sports team owner to throw big bucks at his in-stadium suite was probablyJudge Ray Hofheinz, a former mayor of Dallas who had the Houston Astrodome built in 1965.
Hofheinz's luxury suite reportedly sprawled out over seven stories. It contained his office, a boardroom, and a bar. If that wasn't enough, it also featured a barber shop, a beauty parlor for the missus, and a playroom for the kids.
There was also a bowling alley and putting green, and a shooting gallery to blow off steam. If you didn't feel like shooting a gun, you could shoot pool, and peek in on the game going on in the background.
Holheinz was the campaign manager for Lyndon B. Johnson in the early days of his career. By the time the Astrodome went up in '65, LBJ was president. Holheinz also had a suite built for the commander-in-chief, just in case he dropped by to say hello.
5Wembley Stadium (England)
Watching soccer at Wembley Stadium from a private box is one of life's greatest moments. As you enter, the view of the stadium is simply awe-inspiring. The chance to mix business with pleasure by entertaining your clients, customers, family and friends in the refined surroundings of your personally decorated home-from-home is an unbeatable experience.
The private boxes are also private meeting rooms, available 350 days a year as well as on event days. Whether it's for office away days, board meetings or client lunches, it's hard to imagine a meeting room with such an inspiring back drop. Then there's the exceptional catering and service, with food and drink options which you can tailor to your guests' preferences, from the simple and tasty to the elegant and refined.
For a promotional stunt in 2014, one lucky winning family won the chance to sleepover during the FA cup in one of the executive boxes at the stadium.
6MetLife Stadium (New Jersey, US)
MetLife Stadium is a sports stadium located at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets.
Found on four separate levels, the suites at this stadium were designed by David Rockwell, and can fit up to 30 people. VIP parking, a private entrance to the stadium, a private lobby, many different high-end TVs, a wet bar and refrigerator a wet bar and refrigerator are also included.
The Commissioner's Club suite comes complete with leather seats, cherry wood and yes, a fireplace. It will set you back
$750,000 a night.
7Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla (Spain)
Estadio de La Cartuja or "Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla" is a multi-purpose stadium on the Isla de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain. It was completed in 1999 for the World Championships in Athletics and seats 60,000 people. It was the venue for the 2003 UEFA Cup Final between Celtic and Porto.
The Eurostars Isla Cartuja is located inside the stadium and many rooms – as well as the restaurant – offer great views. The stadium is primarily used as a sporting and arts venue.
8Memorial Stadium (California, US)
Football luxury or wedding luxury? The University of California hopes to entertain both types of clientele in its University Club at the top of a new HNTB-designed press box at Memorial Stadium.
Spanning the entire top of the press box structure in Berkeley, the club offers unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay area. Memorial Stadium's penthouse also has floor-to-ceiling windows which wrap a glass-deck balcony and modern design inside.
9Benfica Stadium (Portugal)
In 2012, Coke Portugal and agency O Escritorio launched a feel-good campaign. Coca-Cola has been an official sponsor of the Benfica Stadium since 2000, and as part of the sponsorship, Coke owns a luxury box used by its partners and employees.
But why should higher-ups get all the perks? Coke gave up its "eagle-eye view" box and turned it into a dormitory for fans, like the ones who can't sleep a wink before a big game. To spend the night (and get a free breakfast), interested parties can apply online at Coke's Portuguese website.
