But since his election Pope Francis has been living in a simple two-room suite in the Domus Santa Marta - a hotel-style residence built by Pope John Paul II next to St Peter's Basilica.

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Mr Beesley was granted permission in 2001 to build a barn for agricultural use only, but fitted it out as a luxury house complete with three bedrooms - two with en suite bathrooms - a study, living room, a garage and gym.

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The off-strip locations like the Luxor and the Holiday Inn Desert Club were comparatively nice places, with the latter offering a two-bedroom suite with full living room and kitchen for a fraction of the price of other hotels.

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The five-room inn has two rooms with claw-foot bathtubs (the Asian Lily suite's tub is extra large), perfect for soaking tired muscles.

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As well as 16 classrooms the two-storey structure has facilities including a computer suite, staff room, hall, office block and library.

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In addition to providing a dedicated student entry, the William Fox Amphitheater for student orientation and an Internet reading room, the Education Center will offer high-tech, hands-on instruction through a digital learning suite, comprised of two media labs and a seminar room, and the Nam June Paik Experimental Production Studio.

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Despite the town's infancy, your suite is outfitted with a host of revered amenities: a living room with pull-out couch, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, two LCD TVs, en suite washer and dryer, wireless Internet access and a soaker bathtub with separate glass-enclosed shower.

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