Any night room (or night nook!) worth its salt is as inviting for quiet Tuesday evening binging on Neil Gaiman short stories as rowdy Saturday night cognac and jazz with the neighbors.

When I stayed there in December 2024, my king room rented for about $189 a night. But I found that same room renting for the bargain-basement price of just $90 in early January.

We Tried It: I Spent a Spooky Night in One of the Most Haunted Hotels in America. Julie Jordan and the Ghost Moms faced their fears on The Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif.

The Rise of the $1,000-a-Night Hotel Room The number of pricey hotel rooms has soared as more wealthy travelers are fine with paying the eye-popping rates. Illustration: Sam Kelly/WSJ, iStock (3) By .

If you're looking for us, we'll be sipping cocktails in our midnight hideaway. Here's how to design a night room using our tips and tricks.