Iconic hotels you can book with Avios
Turn your Avios into a stay at iconic hotels that you have seen on TV.
Some hotels are famous for being part of movies, where celebrities regularly visit, among many other things. And you can find them all on Avios Hotels, powered by Expedia.
In this article, you can discover seven iconic hotels known for films, music, history, design, and awards, and see how Avios could help make them part of your next trip.
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You’ve seen these hotels before - now you could stay in them with Avios
Have you ever seen a hotel on TV and dreamed about visiting? Through Avios, you can reduce the price of visiting the hotel awarded the title as the best in the world, or even pay for it all if you have the balance!
You can experience what it was like where Home Alone 2 was filmed, or sip on a Singapore Sling in the hotel bar where it was first made over a century ago with Avios Hotels.
Giving you the option to choose from 300,000 hotels available worldwide, you can pay with Avios, collect Avios on cash payments, or part-pay with Avios for Avios Hotels. That means you could use your Avios balance for a night under the Las Vegas lights, or a stay on Dubai's famous Palm.
For six of the hotels on this list, there’s also a natural Reward Flight connection. You can search Reward Flights to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, before then building your stay at the most iconic hotels through Avios.
Watch the fountains dance to Sinatra at The Bellagio in Las Vegas, USA
The Bellagio has one of those views that tells you exactly where you are. Step outside onto the Las Vegas Strip and the lake in front of the hotel becomes a stage.
More than 1,000 fountains move with music, light, and jets reaching up to 460 feet into the air. Frank Sinatra has long been part of the show’s musical story, with songs including “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Luck Be a Lady” appearing in published Bellagio fountain song lists.
The music regularly changes, so a Sinatra performance isn’t guaranteed on the night you visit. But that’s part of the fun: you can come back later and see a different show. Performances start from 3pm every day of the week and go on until past midnight, meaning you can visit as a family adventure or enjoy the spectacle on a romantic evening.
If Vegas is on your list, you can find Reward Flights to Las Vegas first, then use Avios Hotels to look for a stay at the Bellagio.
Stay at the Beverly Wilshire from Pretty Woman in Beverly Hills, USA
The central filming location for one of the most iconic romantic comedy films of all time, the stunning Beverly Wilshire is a Four Seasons hotel located in Beverly Hills.
Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, was mostly shot at the hotel, while the Beverly Wilshire's lobby and Presidential Suite also inspired sets that were built at a nearby studio. Outside the film, the hotel has its own long story, having opened in almostg a century ago in 1928, and sits beside Rodeo Drive.
With exceptional service offered and a prime location on Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Wilshire is a must visit if you are planning a trip to Beverly Hills.
You can book Reward Flights to Los Angeles first, before booking the Beverly Wilshire through Avios Hotels. LAX airport isn’t next door to Beverly Hills though, so make sure you leave time for the drive across the city. Spend your Avios on car hire through Avis or Budget and enjoy the freedom of travelling throughout LA and Beverly Hills with ease.
Step into more than a century of stories at The Savoy in London, England
The Savoy first opened in 1889 and has had hundreds of famous guests walk through its doors. It opened as Britain’s first purpose-built deluxe hotel and is now well-known for its high levels of comfort and service.
One of those famous guests that we mentioned is Marilyn Monroe, who visited The Savoy while promoting The Prince and the Showgirl. Meanwhile, the French painter Claude Monet stayed at The Savoy and painted the River Thames from his rooms, capturing London’s bridges, light and fog from above the water.
With a stay at The Savoy, you could also enjoy 1920s-style fine dining from a British and French-inspired menu in the Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay.
Using your Avios isn't strictly reserved for going abroad and booking a whole trip including Reward Flights. You can use your Avios for a central London stay that comes with more than a century of art, theatre and famous names at The Savoy.
Recreate a little Home Alone magic at The Plaza in New York, USA
If you have ever watched Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, you will be familiar with The Plaza before you even reach the front desk.
The hotel is famous for being where Kevin McCallister checks in during his solo New York adventure, and you can spend Avios to stay there with Avios hotels, or collect Avios on cash payments. Better still, if you are somebody that really loves Home Alone, then you will be pleased to know that The Plaza even offers a Home Alone-themed package inspired by moments from the film.
Providing you with a perfect location to explore one of the most popular cities in the world, The Plaza is within easy reach of Central Park or Fifth Avenue.
Reward Flights to New York with Avios give you the option to fly to two different airports and expand the availability for your trip to The Plaza. Choose between either New York JFK or Newark depending on which offers better availability on your desired dates, or your plans for the city.
Order a Singapore Sling where it was created at Raffles Singapore
At Raffles Singapore, one drink tells you a surprising amount about the hotel’s history.
The Singapore Sling was created at the hotel’s Long Bar in 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon. The reason for the drink's fame is because at the time, social rules made it less acceptable for women to drink alcohol in public. So, the cocktail was made to look like fruit juice, with a bright colour that helped it blend in.
More than a century later, you can still order a Singapore Sling at Long Bar, the exact place where it was first made.
If you are thinking about taking the long-haul flight directly from London to Singapore to visit Raffles, then you might want to think about picking up some travel essentials from the Avios Shop.
Stay at the Rosewood Hong Kong, ranked the world’s best hotel in 2025 and 2026
Hotels are regularly touted by guests or reviewers as “one of the world’s best”. But, Rosewood Hong Kong, with its 2025 and 2026 ranking as No. 1 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels and being named The World’s Best Hotel, can back up that claim with evidence.
The first ever hotel to win the award more than once, its setting helps explain the appeal. The hotel rises above Victoria Harbour in Kowloon, with views towards Hong Kong Island and the skyline across the water. Most spectacularly, Rosewood Tower has 43 floors, with 413 rooms and suites.
Awards change from year to year, but Rosewood Hong Kong has regularly featured in these lists over the years, demonstrating why it is one of the most iconic hotels in the world.
If the dates line up, you can book a Reward Flight directly to Hong Kong and book the Rosewood Hong Kong through Avios Hotels. Spending your Avios could take you from the airport to one of the world's most talked-about stays.
Stay at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai
Most famous for its iconic palm tree design, Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai offers beauty both inside and out. The hotel features an ocean theme throughout the resort and offers a variety of options from standard rooms to to Luxury Suites.
The island beneath this iconic hotel, the Palm Jumeirah, is the man-made island shaped like a palm tree. And when Atlantis, The Palm opened in 2008, it was the first resort to open on Palm Jumeirah.
That location is what gives Atlantis its landmark feel, as the hotel sits between the Dubai skyline and the Arabian Gulf.
If Dubai is already on your travel list, then this iconic hotel should be top of your list to visit.
Your balance could help with getting to Dubai on a direct Reward Flight, staying on the Palm with Avios Hotels, or even both, depending on what works for your dates and plans.
Which famous hotel would you check into first?
A well-chosen hotel can really elevate a trip, often providing memories and experiences you may not have anticipated.
By collecting Avios on your everyday spending, you can earn enough to cover your whole trip. But most importantly, it can mean that you are able to visit one of the most iconic hotels in the world through Avios Hotels, where you can spend your Avios in full.
Start with the iconic hotel you want to go to. Then search your dates, compare the Avios and cash options available, and see what fits your balance.
Your next memorable stay could be closer than you think, and it could be at an place with a rich history attached to film, musical performance, or for it being named as the best hotel in the world.
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