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From the Beckhams to the Middletons: 10 hotels where the stars stayed this year

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Eden Rock, St Barts

Eden Rock-St Barths is a longstanding firm favourite of the rich and famous, so it's no wonder the Duchess of Cambridge's family opted to holiday there this summer. The five-star hotel, dubbed one of the top 100 in the world, is situated on a rocky promontory on the Caribbean island and surrounded by white coral sandy beaches, clear blue sea and a lovely coral reef full of wild sea life.

Rooms start at approximately £475 per night

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Four Seasons, Bora BoraNewlyweds Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux took friends on their group honeymoon to the Four Seasons in Bora Bora, French Polynesia in the summer of 2015. Nestled in the turquoise water of the South Pacific this heaven on earth is a series of over-water bungalows surrounded by breathtaking scenery, sand-fringed islets and a stunning lagoon enclosed by coral reef.

Price for an over-water bungalow starts at approx.: £1,000

Hotel Villa Magna Madrid

Hotel Villa Magna, MadridOne of the Spanish capital's most iconic hotels played host to Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and the rest of the Hunger Games cast when they attended The Hunger Games: Catching Fire photocall here in November.

Price per double room: £307 on Booking.com

Hotel Brosundet Norway

Hotel Brosundet, NorwayThe Duchess of Cambridge's little sister Pippa Middleton took an adventure holiday here in April. She wrote about her whirlwind holiday in The Telegraph, revealing that the first stop on the itinerary was the chic boutique Hotel Brosundet in the sea port of Alesand, which was previously a "packing house for the busy klipfish trade".

Price per double room: £110.60

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Varsity Hotel & Spa, CambridgeThe Beckhams stayed at the Varsity Hotel & Spa, located in one of the most attractive spots in Cambridge. The top two floors of the hotel feature floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breathtaking views of the storied university town and world famous architecture. No doubt the Beckham brook enjoyed the vistas from the roof garden too.

Prices at The Varsity Hotel start at £155

Hotel Hermitage

Hotel Hermitage, Monte CarloF1 heiress Tamara Ecclestone stayed at the five-star Hotel Hermitage for the Monaco Grand Prix in 2015. This prestigious and luxurious palace-style Belle Époque hotel is situated in the heart of Monaco on the French Riviera just a stone's throw from the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo, which has featured in several Bond films.

Price per double room: £611

Hotel Royal Monceau

Hotel Royal Monceau, ParisKim Kardashian and Kanye West stayed at this luxurious Parisian hotel during Paris Fashion Week. Owned by the Raffles Hotel Group, Le Royal Monceau, located steps from the Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe, is widely recognised as one of the finest five-star hotels in France.

Price per deluxe room with spa access: £906 on Booking.com

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The Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, ScotlandWe know they're not celebrities, but we had to include this five-star golf resort and spa overlooking the famous links courses, the stunning West Sands Beach and the beautiful Scottish coastline, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stayed in October while on their visit to their favourite Scottish region.

A standard room starts at approximately £158 per night

The Carlyle New York

The Carlyle, New YorkChris Martin was spotted arriving at the swanky Carlyle Hotel on Upper Madison Avenue, Manhattan, with actress Annabelle Wallis, and Miranda Kerr also prepped for New York Fashion Week here. But it's no surprise that this New York landmark has famous faces constantly passing through reception - it has a long-standing history of hosting A-listers including Victoria Beckham, Mick Jagger and Tom Cruise. It was also a favourite of the late Princess Diana.

Price for Superior King Room: £290

OneOnly Ocean Club Bahama

One&Only Ocean Club, The BahamasCristiano Ronaldo and his son were snap happy while visiting the One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas recently, where the father and son duo shared a loving glance on the beach. This piece of paradise has also served as backdrop for breathtaking scenes in Bond's Casino Royale.

Price per double room: £1,060

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