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Vuitton, Louis PERSONALITIES

Vuitton, Louis

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In the late 19th century, Louis Vuitton was a renowned trunks and luggage retailer.

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H. H. Holmes, The Killer Hotelier PERSONALITIES

H. H. Holmes, The Killer Hotelier

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Holmes would kill anyone for pleasure but he was apparently most aroused by the murder of young children and women.

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Hitler’s Hotels PERSONALITIES

Hitler’s Hotels

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Hotels thrive on the names of the illustrious guests who’ve graced the premises in years gone by. The guest lists of top hotels often read like a who’s who of modern history, invariably containing infamous names as well as famous ones. And they don’t come much more infamous than Adolf Hitler.

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Shanghai: Mansion Hotel PERSONALITIES

Shanghai: Mansion Hotel

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This is not one of the Most Famous Hotels in the World, but certainly one of the most famous locations. The Mansion Hotel in Shanghai opens:

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Le Royal

Le Royal

In 1923/24, the construction of a 55-room hotel in Phnom Penh was proposed. Architect Ernest Hébrard, who was largely responsible for...Read More

Frankfurter Hof

Frankfurter Hof

Whenever I am in Frankfurt, I have always been seeking a chat with head concierge. Later I find myself sitting on the terrace in the charming...Read More

Baur, former Savoy Baur en Ville, today Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich

Baur, former Savoy Baur en Ville, today Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich

Johannes Baur, born in Austria in 1795, was a visionary entrepreneur who profoundly shaped Zurich’s hospitality industry. In 1837, at the age...Read More

Raffles Hotel

Raffles Hotel

The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More

Oriental Hotel (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok)

Oriental Hotel (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok)

Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More