One London hotel has a rather unique history and is loved by celebrities and royals. The Claridge hotel opened its doors in 1856 after being run as a small, family-run hotel several years ago. Claridge was soon attacked by the social list, and in the 1860s Queen Victoria and Prince Albert also visited.
And they are not the only royals who have lived at the Mayfair Hotel for many years. Many exiled heads of state, including the Greek king, Norway and Yugoslavia, stayed in Claridge during World War II. Then, in the 1970s, the hotel restaurant was a favorite of Queen Mother Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. To this day, her favorite table is still decorated with sweet peas in her honor.
The Royals didn't just stay in the hotel. Yugoslavia Crown Prince Alexander II was born in Suite 212 in 1945.
Prior to birth, Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared the suite to be Yugoslavia's territory, so the prince could be born in his own country.
For decades, Claridge has also been a hot spot for celebrities.
In the 1950s, numerous Hollywood stars left the hotel from their homes, including Aubrey Hepburn, Carrie Grant, Bing Crosby and Katherine Hepburn.
In recent history, the hotel continues to prove that it is popular with A-listers, with Kate Moss, Lulu Guinness, Kylie Minogue, Julia Roberts and Kate Winslet, among guests who have visited since the turn of the century.
This charming hotel has become even more attractive since the 1970s, with many hotel suites being redesigned by Diane von Farstenberg.
With all this glamour and charm inside these walls, it's probably not surprising that a stay at Claridge costs over £1,000 a night, and that inexpensive rooms are likely to regain at least £600.
It's not just the basic service you get at the price, but the rooms usually contain champagne, luxurious snacks and chilled bottles of the minibar.
If that's not enough, those who choose to stay in the signature suite can also expect to have the butler on hand for the duration of their stay.
