Was she a great traveller or on a permanent escape? Empress Elisabeth “Sisi” of Austria enjoyed the hospitaliy of “this NEW hotel” in 1893, referring to Reid’s New Hotel, on the Island of Madeira, Portugal (off the African coast). The island paradise is still home to this fabulous hotel, one of the “Most Famous” in the world, the view remained unchanged. More ...
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Prince Bhumibol, the future King of Thailand, spending his winter holiday at Arosa Kulm Hotel, in Arosa, Switzerland.
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This is Susanne. Sort of. Salzburg's historic hotel Goldener Hirsch has grown into a conglomerate of historic buildings and cosmopolitan… [more]
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Caruso died at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio in Naples, Somerset Maugham was too young to die at The Oriental, ...
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In our books we look at famous historic hotels as unique testimonials of our cultural heritage. You can browse our latest… [more]
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One of the four legendary hotels of Egypt - a destination guide of a very special kind; from Suez Canal and Aida to Pyramids and… [more]
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Around the world in 427 Hotels – Hotels lost in History
At Reid's Hotel on Madeira the arrival of one mysterious guests had remained a myth for the past century. The confirmation of… [more]
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The chronicles of the hospitality industry – Classic menus, biographies and personalities
Cesar Ritz, born in the Swiss village of Niederwald on 23 February 1850. He began his hotel career at the age… [more]
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High Times at the Hotel Bristol by Roger Williams is a series of stories, playing at the Bristol Hotels of this world
From 'High Times at the Hotel Bristol: Twenty bedside tales' by Roger Williams
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with the Makers of Famous Hotels
We weave dreams for you ... we inspire experiences for you... Breakfast with hotel mastermind Liam Lambert, President of the Oberoi… [more]
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