Celebrity Hotels

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W HI CH O F TH E S E FA M O U S P E R S O N S S TAY E D AT
THE CHATEAU M A R M O N T I N L O S A N G E L E S ?
Robert
De Niro
Robert
Pattinson
Barack
Obama
No, it’s not the
leading man of the
Twilight series.
No, US President
Obama hasn’t been
spotted there.
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YES, VETERA N A C TO R R O B E RT D E N I R O O F T E N
STAYS AT THE H O T E L’ S P E N T H O U S E .
CHATEAU MARMONT, LOS ANGELES
Perhaps the most famous celebrity hotel on earth, Chateau
Marmont, which opened in 1929, drips with Hollywood history.
It has not only been a favourite check-in of big-name movie
stars throughout the ages, but has also been a creative hub for
screenwriters, a meeting place for producers, and even a movie
set for directors. Overlooking the legendary Sunset Boulevard,
it is famed for the anonymity it affords its renowned residents,
as well as for its exceptional amenities – from its spacious
suites to its fine dining restaurant and world-famous bar. Every
suite here is special, but the most star-studded accommodation
is Room 64, a two-bed Penthouse Suite featuring a polished
marble hall, working fireplace, full kitchen, formal dining room,
and 1,500 sq ft private terrace with stunning views of Hollywood.
Some of its most well-known former residents include Greta
Garbo, Robert De Niro and Johnny Depp.
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W HI CH O F TH E S E FA M O U S P E R S O N S S TAY E D AT
THE LANESBOR O U G H I N L O N D O N ?
Leonardo
DiCaprio
No, it’s not
the Titanic
heart-throb.
Beyonce
Johnny
Depp
No. The Pirates of
the Caribbean star
didn’t stay here.
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YES, I T’S PO P S TA R B E Y O N C E WH O S TAY S AT
THE HO TEL WH E N E V E R S H E ’ S I N L O N D O N .
THE LANESBOROUGH, LONDON
There are many hotels in London that are celebrity favourites,
from The Savoy to Claridge’s, but the city’s most star-studded
spot is The Lanesborough in Knightsbridge. The beautiful
250-year-old property’s exclusive Lanesborough Suite has
proved popular with stars like Beyonce, Michael Jackson,
Nicole Kidman, the British royal family, and many visiting heads
of state, due to its outstanding, discreet service – including
24-hour butler service. Its three bedrooms, drawing room,
dining area, study, and full kitchen are designed for discerning
travellers. Most of all, the suite’s secret location – known only
to select management – offers the seclusion all celebs require,
while still boasting stunning vistas of the manicured grounds of
Buckingham Palace from floor-to-ceiling windows.
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W HI CH O F TH E S E FA M O U S P E R S O N S S TAY E D AT
HO TEL PLAZA AT H E N E E I N PA R I S ?
Audrey
Hepburn
Greta
Garbo
No, the legendary
actress’ favourite
European haunt
was Hotel Hassler
in Rome.
No, the Swedish
actress wasn’t a
visitor here.
Grace
Kelly
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YES. THE FAM O U S A C T R E S S , WH O M A R R I E D
PRI NCE RAI N I E R I I I O F M O N A C O , WA S A FA N O F
THE PARI SI AN P R O P E RT Y.
HOTEL PLAZA ATHENEE, PARIS
The French capital’s most famous accommodation option,
Hotel Plaza Athenee has not only played host to movie A-listers
including Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Johnny Depp and Robert
Pattinson – it has also had a starring role in HBO’S popular
television show Sex and the City and the movie The Smurfs 2.
So what draws the cream of the movie industry to this hotel time
and again? For one thing, it has a sense of heritage; it opened
a century ago as one of Europe’s most luxurious properties, and
retains its classical charm today. Its location is equally sought
after; its place on Avenue Montaigne offers enchanting views
across the Champs-Elysees and towards the Eiffel Tower. And
its spa, Dior Institut (run by Dior management), makes it a
preferred haunt for brand-conscious film stars.
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WHICH OF THESE FAMOUS PERSONS STAYED AT
HOTEL DU CAP-EDEN-ROC ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA?
David
Beckham
Robert
Pattinson
No, it’s not
the renowned
footballer.
No, the British
actor didn’t
stay here.
Tom
Hanks
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I NDEED, I T’S A C A D E M Y AWA R D - WI N N I N G
ACTO R TO M H A N K S .
HOTEL DU CAP-EDEN-ROC, FRENCH RIVIERA
This luxury hotel is a favourite with movie stars, producers and
directors primarily because it’s located just a short hop from
Cannes, making it the place to stay during the world-famous film
festival. It has welcomed an entire constellation of silver screen
stars, who are especially numerous in summer. Opened in 1870
and completely refurbished in 2011, it is flanked by the sea on one
side and lush woodland on the other, offering its residents peace
and solitude. The main building’s high-end amenities include two
clay tennis courts, a spa and fitness centre, several fine restaurants
and bars, and a heated saltwater swimming pool cut into the edge
of the cliff. This celeb haunt keeps a Golden Book – a compilation
of autographs by those famous enough to have been asked to
leave one. The closely guarded tome contains self-caricatures by
such personalities as Karl Lagerfeld, Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks and
Pierce Brosnan.
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W HI CH O F TH E S E FA M O U S P E R S O N S S TAY E D AT
THE BELLAG IO I N L A S V E G A S ?
Leonardo
DiCaprio
Johnny
Depp
David
Beckham
No, the Golden
Globe-winning
actor didn’t
stay here.
No, it’s not the
former English
football team
captain.
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I NDEED, I T’S P O P U L A R H O L LY WO O D A C TO R A N D
PRO DUCER L E O N A R D O D I C A P R I O .
THE BELLAGIO, LAS VEGAS
Although it’s only been open since 1998, The Bellagio is already
one of the most famous luxury hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.
It doesn’t have the historical significance of other celebrity
hangouts, but the hotel-casino, inspired by the Italian lakeside
town of the same name, was heavily featured in the blockbuster
Ocean’s movie trilogy, turning it into an iconic tourist destination.
It has played host to the likes of George Clooney, Leonardo
DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino, Muhammad Ali, Prince Harry
and US President Barack Obama. The hotel’s discreet service
ensures that the chance of you ever catching a glimpse of Ben
Affleck or Demi Moore playing poker in one of its private poker
rooms is negligible. Most stars either book a suite on the top floor
or check into one of the highly-concealed 6,500 sq ft villas which
feature 24-hour butler service, a personal gym, a private massage
room and a large courtyard with swimming pool and hot tub.