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These are the most extravagant hotel amenities money can buy

From free Fender guitars to a concierge to help you cure your hangover, here are 25 unbelievable amenities you can get at hotels around the world.

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For those of us who are content with a white robe and complimentary toiletries, the following list of hotel amenities may come as a massive shock.

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These hotels are regarded as some of the most luxurious places to stay in the world, and here, good service is not just about breakfast in bed or a turndown in the evening.

craziest amenities you can enjoy during your next stay.

Talia Avakian contributed reporting to an earlier version of this article.

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The Lodge at Sea Island (Georgia): Butler service

You don't need to dread packing anymore. The Lodge at Sea Island has a 24-hour butler service who will do everything for you.

From packing your suitcase when you leave, to laying out milk and cookies at night or running you a rose petal bath, butlers are on hand to help with your every need. Their services are available to all guests who stay at the hotel, and the cost is included in the price of the room.

Hard Rock hotels: Fender guitars

The "Sound of Your Stay" program, which is available at any of Hard Rock Hotels' 23 hotels and 11 casinos, includes free rentals of a Fender guitar with a Mustang floor amplifier and Nixon headphones so you can rock out in your room.

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You can also get exclusively curated playlists and DJ mixing systems sent to your room.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans (Louisiana): Recovery concierge

Nursing a bad hangover? Well you're in luck — during Mardi Gras, The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans offers a recovery concierge who can help nurse you back to health.

From fixing you a Bloody Mary to delivering you a smoothie, this concierge can help make your stay all the more comfortable and hangover-free.

Il Salviatino, Florence (Italy): Champagne bubble bath

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At the Il Salviatino hotel in Florence, Italy, guests can request the ultimate bubble bath — a private bath filled to the brim with Prosecco, Spumante, or French Champagne.

An additional bottle is chilled and provided for drinking. The service starts at $9,000, though prices range based on your choice of bubbles.

For those who prefer something sweeter, there's always the "chocolate fountain" bath, which comes with fresh fruit to dip and costs $2,700.

Eden Rock, St. Bart's (Caribbean): Private recording studio

Book the Villa Rockstar suite at Eden Rock St Bart's, and you'll have the chance to record a soundtrack in its private recording studio.

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Complete with drums, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, a Fender Jazz Bass, amps, and a Yamaha piano synthesizer, the studio doubles as the villa's cinema room and is said to host the same Neve music-mixing console that was used by John Lennon to record "Imagine."

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai (UAE): 24-karat gold iPads

Considering the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai is known as one of the world's most luxurious hotels, it should come as no big surprise that its amenities include the use of 24-karat gold iPads.

They're given to each guest upon arrival and are programmed to include access to all guest services and hotel information.

Ballyfin, County Laois (Ireland): Costume room

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Dorsett Mongkok (Hong Kong): Complimentary smartphone

You no longer need to worry about massive charges on your phone when you go abroad. International traveling just got easier — that is, at least, if you're staying at the Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong.

Guests can access free smartphones with unlimited data, a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, and the ability to make free local and international calls to nine countries: Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, and the US. It also includes a local restaurant guide.

Kimpton Hotels: Temporary pet goldfish

Sonora Resort, British Columbia (Canada): Helicopter glacier tours

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Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, County Clare (Ireland): Genealogy Research

Club Med Punta Cana, Punta Cana (Dominican Republic): Cirque du Soleil

Club Med Punta Cana can teach you how to become an acrobat. Its "CREACTIVE" fitness program teaches guests more than 30 different acrobatic skills used in real Cirque du Soleil productions.

You will learn everything from trapeze flying and bungee exercises to tightrope and aerial skills, all under the supervision of Cirque du Soleil staff. The service is free to all guests staying at the hotel.

Gateway Canyons Resort and Spa, Gateway (Colorado): Test drive a sports car

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Located in Gateway, Colorado, Gateway Canyons Resort sits in a stunning desert setting that's perfect for off-roading adventures. With the "Driven Experiences" program, guests can try out a fleet of high-performance cars, including the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, Mercedes-Benz SL550, and Ford Mustang Shelby GT.

The St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point (California): Surf hosts

The St. Regis Monarch Beach hotel in Dana Point, California, makes sure its guests enjoy the waves.

The hotel's "surf hosts" offer private one-on-one surf lessons and make sure that when you come out of the sea a towel, umbrella, and lounge chairs are ready and waiting for you.

Westin Hotels: Workout concierges

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Westin Hotels make it easy for you to stay in shape. The so-called "running concierge" leads runs for guests, gives recommendations on the best running routes, organizes healthy meals, and will even help guests prepare for races.

For those who would rather work out alone, in selected locations you can book a room with a

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Punta Mita (Mexico): Private tequila tour and tasting

Tequila lovers can take a behind-the-scenes look at how the drink is produced with a tour organized by the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.

The package, which is for two people, includes a private helicopter ride o, where an expert will give you an exclusive tour. After, you'll sip tequila while listening to live local music.

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Six Senses Zighy Bay, Dibba-Musandam (Oman): Paragliding tour

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, Whistler (Canada): Helicopter cave tours

WestHouse Hotel New York, Manhattan (New York): Personal makeup artist

Guests can be pampered with just the touch of a button at the WestHouse Hotel New York, thanks to the hotel's connection with Nomi beauty experts.

Reserve hair, makeup, and nail services straight to your room. Prices for the service start at $120 for a blowout.

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Primland, Meadows of Dan (Virginia): Stargazing

Cavallo Point, Sausalito (California): In-room bartender

Four Seasons Resort Mau at Wailea (Hawaii): After-hours private pool time for adults

Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin (Texas): Personal shopper and stylist

Las Ventanas al Paraiso, San Jose del Cabo (Mexico): Private firework display

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L'Apogee Courchevel (France): Ski with an Olympian

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