Our pic of the worlds most iconic hotels.
Our pic of the worlds most iconic hotels.
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The Ritz - Paris
Currently closed for a 2 year refurbishment The Ritz is one of the world’s most famous hotels. With patrons like Coco Channel, F Scott Fitzgerald and Audrey Hepburn this is a hotel that is accustomed to glamour and decadence.
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Claridges - London
In its current from Claridges opened its doors in 1856, since then it has gone on to become a prominent marker in the world’s hotel industry. A firm favourite with Europe’s Royals, the hotel was even visited by Queen Victoria in the 1860’s.
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St Regis - Rome
In one of the most culturally rich cities in the world we find the St Regis, a five star hotel opened by the same man who opened The Ritz in Paris. Often described as the city’s most elegant hotel, the St Regis has been providing a high end getaway from the hustle and bustle of the piazza for over a century.
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The Crane - Barbados
Taking its name from the dock side crane that was used in the small port that was the resort areas former purpose, The Crane is a luxury hotel and resort set in and around original 1790s buildings. With breath-taking views of the ocean and surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean landscape The Crane is an award winning destination for a Barbados holiday with a world famous beach and a clutch of excellent restaurants.
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The Plaza - New York
Standing close to Central Park, The Plaza hotel is one of the grandest and most iconic hotels in the world. With its opulent Grand Ballroom and famous Palm Court not to mention its host of beautiful and meticulously decorated suites and rooms, The Plaza has been at the heart of New York society for over a hundred years.
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Burj Al Arab - Dubai
Arguably one of the most visually striking hotels in the world, Burj Al Arab stands, 321 metres tall, as a sail shaped figure at the heart of Dubai. With 202 duplex suites, six award winning signature restaurants, round the clock butler services and helicopter transfers available, located on its on man-made island 280 metres off the coast of the Dubai, surely this has to be one of the world’s most iconic hotels.
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The Savoy - London
Opened in 1889 and boasting Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Catherine Hepburn among its former guests London’s Savoy is widely regarded as one of the world’s most famous hotels. The hotel has recently undergone a huge restoration programme to give the classic Savoy look a modern twist and it now even offers a chauffeur service to guests.
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The Bellagio - Las Vegas
When it comes to Las Vegas there aren’t many hotels more iconic than The Bellagio. As well as a host of luxury rooms, suites, and villas, not to mention a world class casino, The Bellagio is famed for its huge fountaining water display that stands in front of the hotel.
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Villa San Michelle - Florence
Villa San Michelle near Florence occupies a 15 century monastery with a façade that is attributed to none other than Michelangelo. Perhaps one for the romantics, the hotel is set amongst the beautiful Tuscan countryside with its own stunning Italian gardens and terrace restaurant making it perfect for a getaway.
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The Grand Hotel - St Petersburg
Open for more than 130 years, The Grand Hotel in St Petersburg was built amongst some of Russia’s greatest architectural treasures and has been a temporary home to a number of presidents, prime ministers and royal families. The grand also has close links to theatre and the arts with past guests also including Pavarotti and Tchaikovsky.
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