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Britney Spears has stayed in the Crockfords tower at Resorts World, bringing a pop icon into the hotel's most private corner of the Las Vegas Strip. A separate entrance, discreet check-in and spacious rooms create distance from the resort's casino and nightlife. The appeal is that contrast: the full spectacle of Vegas downstairs, with a quieter and more controlled world waiting above.

Cher arrived at Faena New York for a courtyard roller-disco celebration, debuting her Cherlato truck as the party moved through the hotel's lounges and open-air spaces. It was an appropriately playful first chapter for a property built around colour, performance and spectacle. The result is New York luxury with a sense of theatre—polished, social and never too self-serious.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas recasts classic resort glamour in a cobalt-blue tower, pairing expansive Strip views with a six-acre pool deck, serious dining and a casino built for spectacle. Kim Kardashian was among the marquee guests who arrived for its long-awaited 2023 grand opening, joining a crowd that explored the new restaurants before the night moved into headline performances. Her presence belongs to the opening event, but it captures exactly what the hotel set out to be: polished, theatrical and impossible to ignore.

Bill Clinton was a frequent guest of the Fairmont San Francisco, adding a presidential name to the hotel's long roll call of public figures. The choice makes sense: high on Nob Hill, the property combines discretion with one of the city's grandest outlooks. Its marble lobby and storied suites preserve the mood of a classic American hotel built for important arrivals.

At Fouquet's New York, the emphasis is on a five-star hotel stay in New York. The hotel keeps the mood understated, leaving the wider destination at the centre of the trip.

Montage Kapalua Bay puts its setting first on the pristine shores of Kapalua Bay. It is a well-placed retreat with an easy relationship to the streets and character of Maui.

Four Seasons Resort Oahu is a resort in Hawaii. The experience is deliberately straightforward, giving guests a composed base while the destination itself supplies the sense of occasion.

Nestled in Miami Beach's renowned Surfside quarter, this iconic retreat delivers opulent, ocean-view accommodation with privileged access to private sandy beaches. Embrace The A-list lifestyle with gourmet dining, indulgent poolside relaxation, and exclusive exposure to Miami's sparkling cultural scene.

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar provides a hotel stay in San Diego, keeping the experience focused and unfussy. The strongest reason to choose it is the chance to explore the destination from a settled base.

Destination views set the tone at The Little Nell, a polished retreat at the foot of Colorado's Aspen Mountain. From here, the wider experience of Aspen remains close at hand.

Positioned along Chicago's prestigious Magnificent Mile just steps from the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Peninsula Chicago offers award-winning luxury with spacious rooms featuring city views, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms, plus an Asian-inspired spa and semi-Olympic indoor pool surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. With celebrated dining at The Lobby restaurant, legendary afternoon tea service, and the historic Water Tower Place directly across the street, this sophisticated hotel provides world-class Peninsula hospitality in one of Chicago's most coveted locations.

Steps from the Magnificent Mile's luxury shopping and dining, Four Seasons Chicago showcases stunning remodeled accommodations with marble bathrooms, Le Labo toiletries, and panoramic skyline or Lake Michigan views, plus the acclaimed 7th-floor Adorn Bar & Restaurant and luxurious spa with 50-foot indoor pool. Perfectly positioned with 900 North Michigan Shops directly below and Millennium Park just 1.5 miles away, this prestigious hotel delivers world-class Four Seasons service in one of Chicago's most coveted locations.

Perched high above the Pacific, El Encanto is a serene hillside retreat just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. This iconic boutique hotel blends California charm with timeless luxury, featuring ocean-view suites, a tranquil spa, and a restaurant celebrating local flavors. Guests can unwind by the palm-lined pool, explore nearby attractions like the Santa Barbara Mission, or simply relax by the fireplace in their private garden terrace room. A true celebrity hideaway with breathtaking views and effortless elegance.

The appeal of The Lodge at Torrey Pines begins with its position in San Diego's most location. From here, San Diego becomes part of the stay, while the atmosphere remains unfussy and composed.

The Fairmont sits in Chicago, with a spa anchoring the stay. It is a well-placed base for exploring Chicago, shaped more by its setting than by spectacle.