Hotel Alfonso VIII - Seville, Spain

A 1929 landmark renovated in 2012, this Moorish-inspired property has played host to everyone from Sophia Loren to Bruce Springsteen.

Mandarin Oriental - Hong Kong

The chain's combination of traditional Asian service with contemporary design and dining has attracted luminaries such as Nicole Kidman and Helen Mirren.

Belmond Copacabana Palace - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The sixth floor's Penthouse Suites at Belmond Copacabana Palace are where the in-crowd stays in Rio. Old Hollywood (Marlene Dietrich, Orson Welles) and New Hollywood (Francis Ford Coppola, Will Smith) have all enjoyed stays here, and probably even took a dip in the large swimming pool.

Burj Al Arab - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer has said that this is her favorite hotel. Fellow models Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid and tennis champs Andy Murray and Roger Federer have also enjoyed stays at the sail-shaped luxury property. They're attracted by the in-room check-in, private reception on each floor, and the private beach.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel - New York, NY, USA

This eternally glamorous Upper East Side luxury hotel has been a home away from home for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (or Will and Kate, as they are more commonly known). Other Brits spotted there include Mick Jagger and Victoria and David Beckham. Mariah Carey has even been known to pop by to sing in the bar.

Hotel du Cap Eden Roc - D'Antibes, France

Elizabeth Taylor, Mel Gibson, Sharon Stone, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Paris Hilton...the list of famous faces enjoying the French Riviera from this historic hotel goes on and on. It's location a few steps from the Palais des Festivals makes it a popular pick for those attending the Cannes Film Festival. 

The Lanesborough- London, UK

Lady Gaga likes to check into this landmark property overlooking Hyde Park. Other famous regulars include Leonardo DiCaprio and Kanye West. The 24-hour butler service means that celebrities and non-celebrities can order whatever they like at any hour of the day. 

Belmond Charleston Place - Charleston, SC, USA

Located in the heart of historic downtown, Belmond Charleston Place has long been revered as the city’s landmark luxury hotel. Now having recently completed a $30 million dollar, three-year renovation project, that distinction has never been more fitting. The hotel’s 434 guest rooms and suites now embrace the historic beauty of Charleston as well as the innovative lifestyle of today. Other renovation features include the redesigned private Club Level, available by private access only, and the fitness center that has been doubled in size.

Destination Hotels

It’s time to plan your winter getaway, and there’s no better place to go than a Destination Hotel. Whether you want to ski or surf winter away, Destination Hotels has a resort for your needs. Hit the slopes at the Resort at Squaw Creek, The Gant Aspen, or Stowe Mountain Lodge. Sun yourself at Wailea Beach Villas, Royal Palms Resort, Terranea Resort, or Paradise Point Resort and Spa. Take advantage of Destination Hotels' Your Vacation, Our Destination promotion and get up to $300 in Welcome Credits.