Gorgeous palaces around the world you can actually stay in
Le Grand Contrôle is the first-ever hotel to operate within the grounds of the historic Palace of Versailles. Housed in a building dating from 1681 that served as the equivalent of today's ministry of finance, the hotel is a truly luxurious affair.
There are seven rooms and six suites to choose from, including two signature suites, the largest of which, Madame de Staël, boasts 1,615 square feet (150sqm) of floor space.
Guests will also be treated to intimate tours of the palace and previously unseen living areas, as well as an exceptional culinary offering.
The 15th-century palace that now houses Ca’ Sagredo Hotel stands prettily in pink on the edge of the Grand Canal, with some rooms offering incredible views across the water, and of the canal's iconic bridges and gondolas.
The private palazzo was bought in the 17th century by the Sagredo family, a prestigious noble family. It opened as a luxury hotel in 2007, and clearly hasn’t lost its palatial lustre (this is just the entrance).
The rest of the Gothic-Byzantine hotel feels like a living museum that pays testament to its esteemed former residents. The array of artwork includes a grand marble staircase flanked by cherubs and a dreamy
While the Georgian House isn’t quite so lavish as the neighbouring rooms once occupied by hedonistic kings, it is grand in its own right. Located within the palace grounds and with its own walled garden