15 legendary luxury hotels
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The Ritz Paris
Courtesy of The Leading Hotels of the World - 2/15
La Mamounia
Courtesy of The Leading Hotels of the World - 3/15
Raffles Hotel
Ronnie Chua/Shutterstock - 4/15
Chateau Marmont
Courtesy of Chateau Marmont - 5/15
Cliveden House
Courtesy of Cliveden House - 6/15
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Jean-Michel Sordello - 7/15
The Plaza
Courtesy of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - 8/15
Rosewood Mayakoba
Courtesy of Rosewood Mayakoba - 9/15
Key West
Stockdonkey/Shutterstock - 10/15
Lapérouse
JP Salle - 11/15
Café de la Paix
Courtesy of Café de la Paix - 12/15
Copenhagen, Denmark
© Ed Francissen | Dreamstime.com - 13/15
Private Island Getaway
Courtesy of Laucala Island - 14/15
Private Pianist
Courtesy of The Goring London - 15/15
Temporary Closet
Courtesy of Rocco Forte Hotels
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As much as we love new, hip boutique hotels, there's something to be said for the grandes dames of the world: Raffles Singapore, The Plaza in New York, or the Ritz Paris. Trips to these cities wouldn't be complete without a visit to one of these renowned hotels. Even if you haven't booked a stay, they need to be seen; at the very least, make sure to order a drink at one of their storied bars. And what exactly makes a hotel legendary? It’s a mix of the hotel’s history, architecture, and famous guests—and a whiff of scandal doesn’t hurt, either. Here’s our look at 15 of the world’s most legendary hotels. By Christina Valhouli