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The exterior of the Lloyd Hotel; Amsterdam 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Amsterdam’s Lloyd Hotel and Cultural Embassy once operated as a Nazi-run jail during the German occupation. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? American travelers admit that the hotel items they are most likely to steal are pieces of furniture like lamps and artwork. (Ed. note: Not…

King Room at the Mansion on Forsyth Park; Savannah, GA 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Autograph Collection, which owns hotels such as the beautiful Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, has a Facebook tool that analyzes your handwriting and recommends a holiday experience based on the findings. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? A woman was arrested…

The One-Bedroom Suite at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado; Santa Fe, NM 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado in Santa Fe offers a couples spa package that costs $300 more than a weeknight stay in the hotel’s most basic room (which, by the way, is pretty luxurious). 2. FACT OR…

Wet Republic Pool at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, NV 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Renting a poolside at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on a weekend can cost almost four times as much as the nightly rate of a Petite King Room, which — at 350 square feet…

Lobby at the Raffles Hotel Singapore, Singapore 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Back in 1942, soldiers who took part in the Japanese occupation of Singapore found guests at the Raffles Hotel Singapore dancing one final waltz before the property was seized. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las…

The Tranquila Suite at La Tranquila; Riviera Nayarit, Mexico 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The smallest room at La Tranquila in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit is 16 times bigger than a standard room at The Jane Hotel in New York City. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? According to singer Josh Groban, his dog Sweeney has a favorite hotel:…

The Luxury Beachfront Room at the One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? During Easter, guests staying at One&Only Ocean Club in Bahamas can request to be tucked into bed by an Easter bunny. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Turnberry Isle Miami has launched a social media campaign to try to help a guest…

Pool at the Relais & Chateaux Santa Teresa; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Elton John requested a separate room for his collection of glasses (of which he has almost 25,000) during his recent stay at the Relais & Chateaux Santa Teresa hotel in Rio de Janeiro. 2. FACT OF FAKEOUT? The Hyatt…

1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Bellagio is now offering unlimited caviar at The Buffet restaurant with the purchase of a $37.99 dinner. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is now offering a package that includes a private visit to China’s Terracotta Warriors exhibition at the Asian Art Museum, where guests can view…

Hotel Le Bristol has a Michelin-starred restaurant. 1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Instead of renting a home, David Beckham and his brood will be shacking up at the luxury Hotel Le Bristol during his five-month stint playing for Paris Saint-Germain. 2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Earlier this month, two thieves (disguised as upstanding citizens — whatever that…