From $30K suites to $1M packages, luxury World Cup options abound in New York City

New York City’s luxury proprietors have come up with some jaw-dropping options for people who really want to splash out on the World Cup.A special booking for six people for six days at the posh Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side comes with a penthouse suite, access to a private roof – and coveted tickets to the World Cup finals.The package goes for $1 million, optional daily caviar and martini service not included.The rooftop offers gorgeous views of Central Park, allowing lucky guests to envision the trip across the Hudson to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.In fact, the package includes private chopper rides to the match and back.On top of all that, the offering includes a cruise around New York Harbor on the Mark’s 70-foot-long sailboat, with catering from none other than top chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
There’s also 24-hour butler service and an on-call massage therapist, since whoever’s picking up the tab might need to unwind once they see the final bill.“Boldly lavish yet deeply discreet, the Mark Penthouse World Cup Package offers a once-in-a-lifetime way to experience the world’s greatest sporting event through the lens of New York’s most iconic hotel,” according to the Mark’s website.For a more intimate, but still ultra-luxury experience, the Peninsula in Midtown is offering a five-day stay with two tickets to the final match for a cool half million dollars.Perks include chauffeur rides to the game, personalized World Cup memorabilia and more.“This package allows lovers of the World Soccer Finals Championship to indulge in the best of the city, alongside exclusive access to tickets,” the Peninsula boasted.At relatively bargain-basement prices, the Gansevoort in the Meatpacking District is offering up its “ultimate football suite” in a penthouse duplex plus two “premium” tickets to see England vs.Panama on June 27 – all for just $30,000.There are helicopter rides to MetLife stadium, too, natch.Along with fancy snacks like ...