Hotels of the Famous and Celebrities

by Eric Flores | Aug 15, 2015 | Celebrity Labels and Vineyards, Wine Cellar

Bedford Post Inn – Bedford, New York

Richard Gere owns this eight-room luxury inn in upstate New York with two other local residents. It was restored from a historic 1860s property. Unlike othercelebrity hotels, the Inn is more low-profile; though it does have a yoga loft, a custom wine cellar, and two restaurants.

Along with a state-of-the-art yoga studio, the Inn also boasts a charming outdoor patio and two renowned restaurants

The Greenwich Hotel, New York City

Robert de Niro owns the stylish The Greenwich Hotel located in the district of Tribeca. Each room is uniquely designed with old-world cultural influences like Tibetan rugs, Swedish beds and Moroccan tiles. The hotel has 88 rooms and rates start from $450 a night.

The Greenwich Hotel in New York City's trendy TriBeCa area is a celebrity favourite and is owned by actor Robert De Niro

Mission Ranch Hotel – Carmel, California

Clint Eastwood bought this historic ranch when it was near disarray and converted it into a unique lodging experience. There are 8 different houses located across the hotel’s 22 acres, each providing a relaxing rustic experience.

Clint Eastwood owns a serene, 22-acre retreat in Carmel, California, which is a far cry from the bright lights of Los Angeles

Coppola Resorts, Belize

Famed director Francis Ford Coppola owns hotels in Belize, Guatemala and Argentina. Plus future plans to open resorts in Italy. Resorts such as the Turtle Inn,Blancaneaux Lodge, La Lancha and the Jardin Escondido are all owned by the Coppola Family. Each resort is hidden away in a remote location surrounded by nature’s beauty in the middle of a rainforest or beside a beach.

Academy Award-winning Francis Ford Coppola is as successful as a hotelier as he is as a director, owning five properties worldwide

Costa d Este & Cardozo Hotel, Florida

Singer Gloria Estefan and her Grammy-producing husband own these luxury beach hotels. At Costa d Este, rooms are furnished in teak and allow guests to relax in limestone bathtubs. Beach views and luxurious décor provide the perfect tropical getaway. The Cardozo Hotelis set in the heart of South Beach, you are within walking distance of the best restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs Miami Beach has to offer.

In Vero Beach, Florida, about two and a half hours from bustling South Beach, is the luxury Costa d'Este Beach Resort hotel

No 11 London – London, England

Model/Actress Elizabeth Hurley co-owns this elite couture hotel connected to one of London’s most exclusive private member clubs. It is located right beBuckingham Palace and department store Harrod’s, which makes it the perfect spot for celebrities and those who want to feel like one.

10 Best Celebrity Owned Hotels - Elizabeth Hurley - Number 11 Cadogan Gardens, London

The Clarence – Dublin, Ireland

U2 members Bono and The Edge own this refurbished boutique hotel that was built in 1853. Its décor reflects modern Ireland, but has also retained some of its older charm like an Octagon Bar and Art Deco furnishings.

Located in the trendy Temple Bar district, the 50-room property is ideally situated along the River Liffey and chock full of Irish heritage

Gaia Retreat and Spa – Brooklet, Australia

Actress and singer Olivia Newton John has created a super relaxing getaway that focuses on Meditation, Art and Yoga. The tranquil retreat is located on 25 acres in Austrailia’s Byron Bay. The 19 room property has been described as “barefoot meets Armani”.

Sundance Resort – Sundance, Utah

Robert Redford purchased a simple ski resort in 1969 with a dream of creating a place for arts appreciation and environmental conservation. This green resort is now home to eco-friendly cottages and homes tucked into the mountains.

The Sundance Mountain Resort, like much of the canyon, is owned by Hollywood royalty: actor, producer, and director, Robert Redford

Cypress Inn – Carmel, California

Doris Day became a co-owner of this landmark hotel in the mid 80s, but it has existed since 1929. Day’s passion for animals led her to turn the hotel into a pet-friendly boutique hotel that provides pet blankets, pet sitters, and information about nearby pet-friendly parks, shops, and restaurants.

Palazzo Versace – Queensland, Australia

The ultra sleek and stylish hotel is owned by Donatella Versace of the Versace Family. Palazzo Versace was the one of the first of the Fashion House designed hotels that are so popular today. The Versace House has another Palazzo Versace set to open in Dubai later this year.

Terrace Beach Resort, British Columbia, Canada

Actor Jason Priestley and his family own the Terrace Beach Resort located in the small town of Ucluelet on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. The waterfront accommodations are designed to resemble a 1920 west coast fishing village built on pilings, with boardwalks that meander among the 400 year old forrest.

Designed to resemble a 1920s west coast fishing village, the entire property is built on pilings with boardwalks to connect the cabins

Kates Lazy Meadow – Mount Tremper, New York

B-52’s singer Kate Pierson created this retro-inspired hotel in the Catskills based on her experiences staying in many a hotel during band tours. Guests can stay in vintage cabins, shacks or Airstreamers, all fitted out with kitschy 1950s décor.

Virgin Limited Edition – Mpimalanga, South Africa

The Owner of Virgin Group Sir Richard Branson is one of the richest men in the world. His collection of exclusive luxury hotels, namedVirgin Limited Edition, features luxury resorts all over the world. Stay at Sir Richard Branson’s own private island, Necker Island; his Private Game Reserve, Ulusaba; his Moroccan Retreat, Kasbah Tamadot; or his Swiss Mountain Retreat, The Lodge.

What’s next Sir Richard Branson’s Lunar Retreat?? Sir Richard also has plans for travel in to space with his Virgin Galactic company. Flights aboard the VSSEnterprise are set to start later this year at $200,000 a ticket!