Top 10 celebrity hotels

Where do the stars like to holiday and which hotels attract glitzy celebrities? We pick our top 10 favourites.

1/ Amanjena, Morocco

Nestled at the edge of Marrakech against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlas mountains, Amanjena is a celeb favourite, with A-listers including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Sienna Miller and Posh and Becks on its list of high-profile clients. And it's easy to see why – the resort's stunning ancient Moorish design, beautifully decorated dome-ceiling bedrooms and indulgent spa make for a luxurious getaway.

Celebrity hotel: Amanjena, Morocco
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2/ Hotel Danieli, Italy

Even Indiana Jones needs time out and alter-ego Harrison Ford has been known to wind down at Venice's Hotel Danieli, a stone's throw from the Piazza San Marco on the Grand Canal. The restored 14th-century palace's gothic decor incorporates pink marble, Murano glass chandeliers and antiques, as well as medieval wall paintings and art brought back from Constantinople by 12th-century Doge of Venice, Enrico Dandolo.

Celebrity hotel: Hotel Danieli, Italy
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3/ Sandy Lane, Barbados

Sandy Lane on Barbados's Platinum Mile is the epitome of exclusive luxury, and has attracted a crop of rich and famous Brits including Simon Cowell, Michael Winner, Jodie Kidd, Amanda Holden, Davina McCall, Cilla Black and Gary Lineker. Set against the Caribbean Sea, the coral stone hotel boasts rooms with Italian marble floors, private verandas and personalised bars, and facilities include a spa, golf course, and several boutiques.

Celebrity hotel: Sandy Lane, Barbados
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4/ Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rajasthan

This lavish hotel is a converted wing of the Jodhpur royal family home, where Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar famously tied the knot in 2007. Set in 26 acres of manicured gardens, the majestic sandstone palace sits above the desert city. Guests are treated to a taste of the royal life, with a sumptuous Art Deco interior, Rajasthani and a la carte cuisine, and sports including billiards, croquet and horse riding.

Celebrity hotel: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
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5/ Palazzo Versace, Australia

Located on Australia's cosmopolitan Gold Coast, the Palazzo Versace's list of famous guests includes Fool's Gold co-stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Designed to translate the Italian fashion house's style into a luxury living environment, the Palazzo boasts a private marina, spa, ballroom and Versace boutique. And if you fancy a change from surfing and sunbathing, you can explore nearby Hinterland's national parks, waterfalls and rainforest.

Celebrity hotel: Palazzo Versace, Australia
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6/ Cape Panwa, Thailand

Resting on a hill overlooking the Andaman Sea's islands, Cape Panwa was Leonardo DiCaprio's hotel of choice while filming The Beach on the nearby island of Ko Phi Phi. With its own secluded beach, the resort offers scuba diving, speed boating and yacht charter, while guests preferring dry land can enjoy the spa, jacuzzi and classes such as Thai cookery or Batik painting.

Celebrity hotel: Cape Panwa, Thailand
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7/ LeSPORT, St Lucia

Amy Winehouse has been a regular fixture at St Lucia’s LeSPORT, where guests can work on their mind, body and spirit with a personally tailored BodyHoliday. Unwind on the resort’s idyllic beach, indulge in Ayurvedic and Balinese spa treatments, or scuba dive among coral gardens. More adventurous types can try a circus acrobatics class, join a walk in the rainforest and hike up the Twin Pitons.

Celebrity hotel: LeSPORT, St Lucia
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8/ Le Touessrok, Mauritius

When X Factor winner Alexandra Burke escaped to Mauritius for a well-earned break, she wound down at Le Touessrok, set on the white-sand coastline with views of the Indian Ocean. Burnt-out guests can retreat to the resort’s exclusive lagoon island, Ilot Mangénie, or the Givenchy Spa for rest and relaxation. Meanwhile, more active types will enjoy pursuits including diving, golf and volleyball.

Celebrity hotel: Le Touessrok, Mauritius
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9/ Labriz, Seychelles

Celebrity newlyweds Denise Van Outen and Lee Mead opted for a low-key ceremony at Labriz, set on Silhouette Island’s sandy beach against the spectacular backdrop of the misty-peaked Mount Dauban. A ‘spa on the rocks’ offers Creole-inspired therapies in suites dotted on boulders at the forest’s edge, while more active guests can go scuba diving in the Indian Ocean, try big-game fishing, or check out the resort’s state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

Celebrity hotel: Labriz, Seychelles
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10/ Park Hyatt, Japan

The setting of Lost In Translation, Tokyo's Park Hyatt is situated high above the busy city on the top floors of Shinkuku Park Tower, and was described by the film's director Sophia Coppola as a 'silent floating island'. With magnificent views stretching to Mount Fuji, its rich Oriental decor and close proximity to Ginza’s upmarket shops have attracted celebrity guests including Sir Elton John, Nicole Kidman and Mariah Carey.