Audrey Hepburn stayed here – as did Coco Chanel, Alfred Hitchcock and Mick Jagger, to name a few. The palatial Maria Cristina, opened in 1912, dominates the riverfront skyline. Glamorous and impeccably maintained, with 136 luxurious rooms, it's still a favourite with royalty and Hollywood stars.
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