And for relaxation, they can have a massage, facial, or pedicure, right there in their hospital beds. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's new luxury accommodations are part of a nationwide trend to attract big spenders. About a dozen other hospitals, including the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic, also offer luxury suites. The clientele includes celebrities, sports figures, and royalty from abroad. Located on the 13th floor, Tower Place at Queeny features 14 rooms with hardwood floors, crown molding, and original artwork.
Fresh flowers bloom in front of a mirror by the elevator doors.
Patients can select their rooms, choosing from among views of a golf course, park, tennis courts, or lake. They receive complimentary valet parking. Laptops are available for rental, and the rooms are Internet accessible. All rooms include a loveseat that unfolds to a bed, plush towels, upgraded toiletries, a radio and CD player, premium cable channels, a VCR, and daily newspaper delivery. For an extra charge, patients can order entrees such as honey ginger grilled salmon with spinach salad and a white chocolate brownie sundae for dessert.