We’ve all heard stories about crazy celebrities (or, in some cases family members and friends) who check into hotels and then seem to go off the deep end. There’s something about being in a strange place – in a place where no one knows you – that seems to inspire odd and off-color behavior in certain people.
There are several famous hotel rooms throughout the world. Places in which wild and exciting occurrences have taken place. We’re going to bring some of them to light today and maybe if you’re lucky you’ll get assigned to one of these famous rooms during one of your next stays!
7. Biltmore Hotel – Coral Gables, Florida
The historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida is today a luxury resort with a renowned spa and golf course. The entire estate oozes with elegance and style and each of its 275 guest rooms is packed with modern amenities to ensure you a comfortable stay in between trips to the spa, fitness center, or greens.
It’s hard to imagine today’s Biltmore Hotel as the same place in which Al Capone ran his speakeasy during the 1920’s prohibition-era. His favorite suite was on the 13th floor in what was then known as the “Everglades Suite.” Murder is no stranger to the Biltmore Hotel, either. During the latter half of the 20’s Thomas “Fats” Walsh was shot to death in the hotel.
6. The Beverly Hills Hotel – Beverly Hills, California
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The Beverly Hills Hotel is today a five-star destination well-loved by many of today’s most famous stars. The hotel is set on 12 acres of property, giving those who can afford the luxury a sense of privacy they won’t necessarily find in the center of the city. Quiet star-gazers love lounging by the pool while waiting to see what famous faces pass by.
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The “Pink Palace” was a favorite destination for Howard Hughes back in the early 1940’s. He spend more than a decade occupying four separate bungalows and reportedly used to sit naked in his room watching movies with nothing more than a pink hotel napkin to cover his privates. He spent millions of dollars during his stay. We’re sure the hotel misses him.
5. Continental Hyatt House – West Hollywood, California
Still part of the Hyatt hotel chain, the Continental Hyatt House is now known as the Andaz West Hollywood. The Andaz, which stands for “personal style” in the Hindi language, aims to ensure everyone who visits has a personalized experience while staying on Hollywood’s main “strip.”
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We’re pretty sure they can’t top Axl Rose’s 1986 visit to the hotel, though. He thought it would be alright to host a barbecue on his balcony and when the LAFD came to break up the party he threw cooked stakes to the crowd of fans who had gathered in the parking lot below his room.
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If the rates here are a bit too rich for your blood you may want to check out some of the cheap hotels in Los Angeles or some of California’s other hot spots.
4. Sheraton Sand Key Resort – Clearwater Beach, Florida
The Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach Florida is a beautiful destination for anyone looking to enjoy some time near the gulf. The rooms are beautifully outfitted, the grounds are well-kept, and you’ll feel right at home from the moment you walk through the doors.
Jim Baker certainly felt a home here during the 1980’s. The hotel is the sight of the televangelist’s affair with Jessica Hahn. Hahn was a Playboy model and later accused Baker of raping her after she had accepted more than $250k in bribes. Oops!
3. Hotel Chelsea – New York City, New York
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The Hotel Chelsea, located on New York City’s 23rd Street, is a beautiful and majestic hotel sitting in stark contrast to the concrete giants that have sprung up around her over the years. When the hotel opened in 1884 it was an apartment building and wasn’t converted into a hotel until 1905.
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Sadly, the Hotel Chelsea is the location where Sid Vicious, ex-member of the Sex Pistols, allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, to death. All the facts pointed to Sid but he overdosed (or killed himself) before he could go to trial. If the idea of staying in a hotel where a murder so vicious took place is too much for you than you might want to choose one of the dozens of other New York City hotels available.
2. Holiday Inn – Flint, Michigan
The Holiday Inn in Flint is a standard hotel. They offer services for business travelers and are conveniently located near several local attractions and business districts. The hotel features around 170 rooms, a fitness center, and a wonderful indoor pool.
Oh – about the pool. We’re pretty sure it’s not the same one that Keith Moon (the drummer for the Who) drove a car into back in the late 1960’s. He did so after getting a little too wasted at his own 21st birthday party, during which he also shattered a tooth and streaked across the hotel grounds.
1. Hotel Aldon Kempinski – Berlin, Germany
Berlin’s 5-star Hotel Aldon Kempinski is a beautiful, modern hotel that screams elegance. Never will you stay in a more hospitable environment. The hotel is located near some of Berlin’s most recognized tourist attractions and you’ll enjoy the convenience.
What you may not enjoy, however, is the realization that this hotel is where, from his third-floor suite, the famed Michael Jackson held his son out of the window over the street. We’re not sure what was going through his head at the time – nor do we want to know- but he certainly attracted quite a bit of attention.
If the idea of staying where Michael Jackson once tread gets under your skin you may want to check out some other Berlin hotels instead.
Astounded? We were. Some events we remember and some we don’t but what we do know is that these hotels will forever be marred by some of their most historic events. It’s up to you to decide if you want to face those ghosts!
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