Royals do travel in style, definitely! But you don’t have to
be royal to travel like one. Here’s our top 10 picks of the best hotels where
royals stay when they’re overseas.
LLANGOED HALL
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This Edwardian domicile located in Powys, Mid Wales is
famous for its Laura Ashley furnishings, as well as its modern classical menu
that uses local produce like Wye salmon and Welsh lamb. It also has a Picture
Gallery that features creative pieces by a number of Edwardian artists
including Walter Sickert and Augustus John. Here’s a scoop: Prince Charles
visits the mansion twice a year.
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BLUE WATERS RESORT AND SPA
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It is said that Prince Harry dropped by this intimate
paradise in Antigua and Barbuda during a royal visit to the Caribbean. He must
have been smitten by all 17 acres of exuberant tropical gardens, as well as the
infinity pools!
FAIRMONT EMPRESS
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The Royal Family’s fondness for this Canadian “castle”
extends as far back as 1919 when Prince Edward enjoyed a night of dancing in
its Crystal Ballroom. Its Willow Stream Spa has been considered as one of the
best spas in the world since it opened in 2002, and the tea served by the
hotel’s Lobby Lounge is quite popular as well!
HASSLER ROMA
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This little kingdom in Rome, Italy (which previously hosted
Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly) is
situated right at the peak of the world renowned Spanish Steps. It boasts of
its lavish designs, as well as its floor-to-ceiling windows (through which you
can see the entirety of Rome) and marble bathrooms. The hotel’s Imàgo
restaurant isn’t too shabby either.
WILLIAMSBURG INN
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Originally built in 1937, this Colonial-style brick mansion
in Virginia, USA was already visited twice by Queen Elizabeth II, the latest
being in 2007 when she attended Jamestown settlement’s 400th
anniversary. It is considered as one of America’s best resort hotels, thanks to
its topnotch service and scrumptious cuisine.
FAIRMONT CHATEAU
WHISTLER
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Shortly after Princess Diana’s unexpected passing, Prince
Charles stayed for four days in this Canadian resort together with his sons
William and Harry in March 1998. Of course, they didn’t pass up the chance to do
some exciting activities at the largest ski resort in whole of North America,
the Whistler Blackcomb.
HOTEL ADLON KEMPINSKI
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This five-star establishment directly opposite Berlin’s
well-known Brandenburg Gate is the perfect concoction of old and contemporary
glamour. Considered as one of world’s most legendary hotels, Hotel Adlon had
previously hosted Queen Elizabeth II and ex-POTUS Barack Obama.
TAJ MAHAL PALACE
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This luxurious hotel in Mumbai’s Colaba region hosted Prince
William and Duchess Kate when the royal couple toured Bhutan and India. They
were said to have refused settling in the palace’s presidential suite—which
features original drawings and architectural designs by Delhi’s top architect,
Sir Edwin Lutyens--and instead chose the Rajput Suite. Well, the latter is
still lavish and massive at 1,500 square feet!
BROADMOOR RESORT
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Prince Harry stayed over in one of the plushest rooms of
this five-diamond hotel back in 2013 when he made an appearance during that
year’s Warrior Games. The hotel’s architecture is reminiscent of Italian
Rennaisance, and its main complex is situated at the foot of the Cheyenne
Mountain.
HOTEL EXCELSIOR
DUBROVNIK
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Its subtle sophistication has charmed the likes of Princess
Margaret and Queen Elizabeth II. As Forbes puts it, the place “seems lifted
from an ancient fairy tale”. This five-star Croatian hotel provides an
impeccable view of the Adriatic Sea, and it also has a private beach.
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