8 Historic Hotels That Belong On Your Bucket List (4 of 5)

Hotel d’Angleterre

The Hotel d’Angleterre is a five-star hotel in the heart of Copenhagen. It got its start all the way back in 1755, when a French servant named Jean Marchal and Maria Coppy, the daughter of the royal chef, fell head over heels for each other, so naturally they opened a restaurant. These days, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant is named in their honor. Part of the Leading Hotels of the World, the property saw major renovations and reopened in 2013 with a classy design that pays tribute to its past while including all of the modern amenities that guests would expect. Bonus fun fact: Hans Christian Andersen wrote the story of The Little Mermaid while staying there.

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, a Four Seasons Hotel

San Domenico Palace is a luxurious hotel in Taormina, Sicily, that has a long and storied history. It was originally a convent in the 14th century, and it was converted into a hotel in 1896. The hotel quickly became a popular destination for the rich and famous, including Oscar Wilde, Truman Capote, Audrey Hepburn, and Princess Margaret. In 2021, Four Seasons took over the hotel and gave it a top-to-bottom renovation. The hotel now has 111 luxurious rooms and suites, a cliff-top infinity pool, a spa, two restaurants, and a bar. It was also the setting for the second season of the HBO series The White Lotus.