NBA basketball player
1978
Philadelphia, USA
American
6' 4¾"
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes brings Italian-palazzo scale to a secluded lakefront resort, with palms, polished marble, a vast spa and long views over landscaped grounds. Kobe Bryant was here with the Lakers during the 2009 NBA Finals, when the team chose the property’s calm remove from downtown Orlando to protect its focus. That championship chapter gives the resort a compelling sense of purpose: grand without feeling showy, private without losing the warmth of a Florida escape.
Kobe Bryant was celebrated as a Hublot ambassador in the penthouse of The London West Hollywood in 2013. This was an event rather than an overnight stay, but the rooftop setting captures the hotel's particular brand of Los Angeles glamour. Large suites, skyline views and a position between West Hollywood and Beverly Hills make it feel designed for private gatherings above the city.