The World’s Famous Luxury Hotels
To travel around the world used to be a luxury that only the high and mighty, and the rich and the powerful could afford. Nowadays, though, with the abundance of travel agencies trying to outdo one another, there are now cheaper options that are surprisingly within the budget of those in the middle class.
So you’d think that staying in luxury hotels is now made more affordable, too. Well, not exactly. Still, you may find it interesting to know which hotels are the best in the world and which are most frequented by celebrities.
First stop, The Savoy in London. Existing for over a century already, having opened its doors on August 6, 1889, The Savoy boasts of 263 exquisite rooms, many of which have breathtaking views of the Thames and the capital city. The Savoy has been featured in films, most notably in The Long Good Friday which starred Bob Hoskins.
Le Bristol Hotel in Paris is another world famous luxury hotel. Located at the center of Paris, Le Bristol Hotel is a perfect blend of Carrara marble and Gobelin tapestries. Its 18th and 19th century paintings never fail to amaze and charm the most beautiful women in the world, including Ava Gardner and Marilyn Monroe, to name a few. Accordingly these two were among the many who have stayed and marveled at the beauty of Le Bristol.
You couldn’t speak of luxury hotels without including The Plaza Hotel in New York. Amidst tall buildings and skyscrapers, The Plaza Hotel stands majestically on the corner of 5th Avenues and 59th Street in Manhattan. It is the only hotel, besides Waldorf-Astoria, to be designed as a National Historic Landmark. On the first day it opened its doors to the public, a room at The Plaza costs only 2.50 US dollars. These days, the same room costs 3,750 US dollars a night.
Of course, there are many luxury hotels in other parts of the world, but these three are by and large the most interesting and the most historical, being among the first to offer world class service and great comfort for their guests.
So when you do get the chance to travel to these beautiful parts of the globe, don’t fail to stop by these hotels. While you may not get to experience the luxury of staying in these hotels you will at least see for yourself why they are hailed as three of the world’s best luxury hotels.
