There are places in this world where it will remind you on how the people were able to travel far and reach such old hotels; some even make you think of royalty because of the oldness of the place that is still operational for more than a century already. If you see such places, this is where the rich and famous people would spend long journeys just to stay at grand old hotels. These kinds of hotels are still existing and operating now and can be accessed by any type of person, unlike the old days like it was almost exclusive for the wealthy. For this time, although open to all, there are certain conditions that need to be met in order for any type of people to enter such as the money to pay for the accommodation and in some old hotels, the right kind of clothes to wear. Almost all of these grand old hotels were built before the WWII started while others were already operational under the reign of Queen Victoria. A number of these hotels, almost all, have hosted famous celebrities around the world between the 19th and 20th centuries in which some of them have been mentioned in classic work of fiction.
Staying in such places is not that cheap although there are modern, high end hotels that are even more expensive compared to these grand old hotels. They may not be even a luxurious option in some cases and maybe preferable to stay at modern high end hotels. However, the difference that these grand old hotels offer that modern high end hotels do not is the kind of appeal they offer to their customers. It is a kind of place fitted for travelers who love looking at the old days, lack of the modern amenities and the touch of graceful agedness which defines the character of these grand old hotels.
Below are some of the famous grand old hotels around the world:
- Africa
- Egypt – Cecil Sofitel, Old-Cataract Hotel, Marriott Hotel which was originally called Al Gezira Palace, Mena House Oberoi and Old Winter Palace
- Morocco – Villa Maroc, Palais Jamai and La Mamounia
- Asia – Baron Hotel in Syria, Windermere Hotel in India, The Imperial Hotel of Japan, King David Hotel of Israel
- Europe – Hotel Ritz of Paris
You can check out comparison websites on which grand old hotels are best suited for you.