Luxury isn't something usually associated with hospitals, but there are healthcare facilities around the world that could be easily mistaken for some of the world’s most luxurious 5 star hotels if it wasn’t for the presence of doctors and nurses in uniform. From exterior and interior design, to furniture and services, these hospitals have gone a long way to supplement their excellent medical care with great comfort for their patients. Let’s take a look at five of the most luxurious hospitals in the world.
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the Providence Alaska Medical Center has a capacity of more than 400 beds with 850 physicians and 766 nurses tending to the patients. The architectural design is truly a work of art with the interior design matching up to the highest standards. Patients have access to free wireless internet, a therapeutic musician, an excellent selection of food, and their own televisions. The hospital has also won numerous awards.
The Asklepios Klinik Barmbek has been rated as the best and largest hospital in continental Europe. It has over 100 installations meant for patient treatment, rehabilitation and nursing. While the hospital’s interior and exterior design is exquisite, it’s the quality of service that is the main focus here, with nurses and other medical personnel on hand 24/7.
Far into the Arab world lies world renown Mediclinic City Hospital. So prestigious in fact that it has been rumored that the Emir himself comes here to get his regular treatments The nurses take the best care of the patients and only those from the best schools who have an accredited online nursing degree or followed a prestigious online nursing program can secure employment here.
Patients have access to a private elevator and entrance, valet, butlers and a private indoor spa and gym where they can spend time with loved ones and family. In addition, meals served are specially prepared to suit the individual patient's needs.
With a private suite going for $1000 a day and $3000 for the luxury suite, this is definitely a hospital where anyone would want to be treated in case the worst happens. It's actually regarded as one of the most expensive hospitals in the world and it is not uncommon to bump into a few celebrities along is hallways. The eighth floor of the hospital is reserved for VIP residents where 32 luxury suites house A-class patients only.
People often don’t associate Korea with top level healthcare, but South Korea is known to house some of the finest healthcare facilities in the world. The Wooridul Spine Hospital, world famous for spine treatment and rehabilitation has rooms designed with their patients’ ultimate comfort in mind. Each room has a comfy bed with high density mattresses, high-end furniture, a couch and coffee tables.
Although it may sometimes seem excessive, luxury can provide a sense of calmness and comfort especially for medical tourists who may not have loved ones around.