Celebrity Owned Hideaways

Ever wonder which celebrities have invested their money in the hotel industry? Enter the chambers of this star-studded cast that have given us a glimpse of what their idea of a home away from home should be.

1. Francis Ford Coppola owns three classy wilderness hideaways. The Blancaneaux Lodge nestled in the lush forest of Western Belize. (Rates from $195) Turtle Inn, a Balinese inspired resort resting on the southernmost coast of Belize. (Rates from $250) La Lancha, a luxurious lodge set in the Guatemalan rain forest. (Rates from $210)

2. Jason Priestley owns Terrace Beach resort in Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. (Rates from $99)

3. Bono and U2 own The Clarence an upscale boutique hotel in Dublin. (Rates from $435)

4. John Malkovich owns The Big Sleep Hotel, an affordable uber-chic hotel in the heart of Cardiff in the UK. (Rates from $90)

5. Elizabeth Hurley took over a 59-room posh Victorian Inn named, “Number Eleven”. (Rooms start at $380)

6. Kate Pierson of the B-52’s owns the Lazy Meadow Motel featuring Mid-Century modern meets space age decor in New York's Catskill Mountains. (Rates start at $150)

7. Olivia Newton John owns a Gaia Retreat & Spa, a luxurious wellness resort in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales in Australia. (Rates start at $ 995 per person)

8. Doris Day owner of the Cypress Inn in Carmel, California is a pet friendly Spanish style Inn. (Rates start at $125)

9. Clint Eastwood owns the 22-acre Mission Ranch is a 19th century farmhouse located on the Monterey Peninsula. (Rates start at $110) Via: blog.directoryofhotels

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Designer Hotels - Palazzo Versace

Versace Expands Luxury Resort Brand

A few months ago Trend Hunter featured the Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast, Australia’s most expensive hotel. Now Gianni Versace is building an opulent resort in India, and another in Dubai.

The Versace chain of luxury hotels hopes to complete their project in the Middle East by 2009. Rumor has it the hotel will have 214 suits, 190 condos and multiple pools.

Expansion plans don’t stop there, however. Versace wants to increase their brand status in the world of luxury reports, all of which are to reflect the “Renaissance palaces in Europe and its classical architecture,” the India Times said. “The Gold Cost resort houses a 750-kg chandelier owned by the legendary designer Gianni and its driveway has the second largest pebble mosaic design in the world made of rare Italian and Brazilian marble.” Via: economictimes.indiatimes

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In the Gold Coast of Australia we find Palazzo Versace, a glamorous hip hotel where opposites attract. Specifically, the interior design exudes the opposites trend, which we have seen from several designer collections this year. There are dramatic contrasts from one room to the next, and even the exterior shows a sharp contrast from the main reception.

In order to extend the signature label into a landmark Hotel, Donatella Versace brings together inspirations and influences from around the globe - reflecting past and present, classical and contemporary under a luxury style. This is the perfect place for these people who loves to lives a fashion and trendy lifestyle and enjoy the luxury shopping experience found in the Gold Coast.

The second trend we are noting is the number of designers that are shifting their creativity to Hotels, Homes, and Offices. Another great example is The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina Design. Via: palazzoversace.au

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