Living In Majestic Palaces

Europe

France

One of the famous palaces in the world is the Palace of Versailles. If you can imagine finding yourself among such luxury where once Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived. Walking the corridors of history could seem to be an impossible dream. Yet, now a luxury boutique hotel Airelles Chateau de Versailles, Le Grand Controle has opened its door within the palace walls. Visitors have a choice of rooms, suites and a luxurious apartment. Hotel guests can also get access to the palace after hours and can sign up for behind-the-scenes tours.

Romania

When sightseeing in the capital of Romanis, Bucharest, the city that is known as the "Paris of Eastern Europe" you might want to relax in luxurious accommodations. The Suter Palace was completed between 1902 and 1906 in the Neo-Classic style. Today it is the Suter Palace Hotel offering formal, refined rooms with antique accents. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffeemakers. There are lavish suites.

Italy

All along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy you can see many palaces. The Gritti Palace is in the Venetian Gothic style and was restored in the last century. Today it is a luxury hotel with wooden ceilings and entrance flooring. You'll enjoy the dressing-table mirrors and 18th-century wall lamps hand-made with world-famous Murano glass. The palace overlooks the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice offering the most breathtaking views in the city from the island of San Giorgio Maggiore past landmarks BasPunta della Dogana and Santa Maria della Salute to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Portugal

If you're sightseeing in Bussacaco National Park in Luso, Portugal take a look at Bussaco Palace high up in the hills. The palace was built for the last King of Portugal in 1885. It became a deluxe hotel Palace Hotel Do Bussaco with highly decorative Manueline Gothic architecture. Many of the bedrooms full of antiques have original 1920s bathtubs. The rooms have garden or forest views. Suites have living areas, balconies, and minibars.

Russia

In St. Petersburg, Russia the Lovanov Rostovsky Palace was built in 1817 and is located in the heart of the city. Today with stone lions guarding the entranceway it is called the Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace. Here visitors can get elegant, modern rooms and suites with city and river views.

Turkey

Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey is a former Ottoman Imperial Palace. The palace was built on the banks of the River Bosphorus. The hotel has 310 rooms and suites. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, sitting areas and balconies, There is an outdoor infinity pool, an indoor pool and an open-air bar.

Asia

India

Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, India is a floating palace in the middle of Lake Piccola. This famous palace was featured in the 1983 James Bond movie "Octopussy" It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh the 62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mawar as a summer palace, The palace has original features like wooden latticework, marble floors, Rajasthani artwork on the walls and ceilings. The opulent rooms offer lake and palace views, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and period furniture. Suites have panoramic views and ceiling frescoes and some with balconies or terraces. There is an outdoor pool.

Africa

Morocco

Palais Faraj Hotel dates back to 1912 when Fez was still the capital of Morocco under French occupation. It was abandoned for a time and then renovated in 2000. Today it is a luxury hotel with 25 suites. The suites are individually designed with custom-designed furnishings, mosaic floors, and/or vaulted ceilings, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, living areas, some with marble baths, terraces or patios with fountains. There is an outdoor swimming pool.

Tanzania

House of Royals in Zanzibar, Tanzania was once the home of Arabian Princess Sayyida Salme. The historical mansion sits on the west coast of Zanzibar. It is surrounded by green gardens including a plunge pool. There is a large suite available to rent on Airbnb offering privacy, comfortable furnishings, and great views of the ocean from the large balcony.