Timeless luxury: 11 illustrious hotels around the world
Some hotels are more than just hotels -- they are former castles, royal residences, or Gatsby-esque mansions. Or they opened their doors many years ago to offer accommodations of unsurpassed luxury, attracting royalty and famous names. These grand dames around the world have drawn on their rich pasts in order to offer present-day magnificence.
Find more photos and information about each of these properties on Oyster.com:
Grand Hotel Baglioni, Florence
Fisher Island Hotel and Resort, Miami
Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul
Oyster.com comprehensively visits, photographs, reviews and rates each hotel we feature.