# Celebrity Owned Hideaways By Tanya Schliff | Published 2007-03-31 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-owned-hideaways References: [blog.directoryofhotels](http://blog.directoryofhotels.com/posts/hotels-we-should-know/celebrity-owned-hideaways/) Ever wonder which celebrities have invested their money in the hotel industry? Enter the chambers of this star-studded cast that have given us a glimpse of what their idea of a home away from home should be. 1. Francis Ford Coppola owns three classy wilderness hideaways. The Blancaneaux Lodge nestled in the lush forest of Western Belize. (Rates from $195) Turtle Inn, a Balinese inspired resort resting on the southernmost coast of Belize. (Rates from $250) La Lancha, a luxurious lodge set in the Guatemalan rain forest. (Rates from $210) 2. Jason Priestley owns Terrace Beach resort in Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. (Rates from $99) 3. Bono and U2 own The Clarence an upscale boutique hotel in Dublin. (Rates from $435) 4. John Malkovich owns The Big Sleep Hotel, an affordable uber-chic hotel in the heart of Cardiff in the UK. (Rates from $90) 5. Elizabeth Hurley took over a 59-room posh Victorian Inn named, "Number Eleven". (Rooms start at $380) 6. Kate Pierson of the B-52's owns the Lazy Meadow Motel featuring Mid-Century modern meets space age d�cor in New York�s Catskill Mountains. (Rates start at $150) 7. Olivia Newton John owns a Gaia Retreat & Spa (pictured), a luxurious wellness resort in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales in Australia. (Rates start at $ 995 per person) 8. Doris Day owner of the Cypress Inn in Carmel, California is a pet friendly Spanish style Inn. (Rates start at $125) 9. Clint Eastwood owns the 22-acre Mission Ranch is a 19th century farmhouse located on the Monterey Peninsula. (Rates start at $110) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity-owned Hotels:** Opportunity for other celebrities to invest in the hotel industry and create their own unique hotel experiences. - **Luxury Wilderness Hideaways:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop more luxurious and eco-friendly accommodations in remote natural locations. - **Boutique Celebrity Hotels:** Chance for other celebrities to open boutique hotels that cater to specific niches and offer personalized experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hoteliers to collaborate with celebrities and create unique hotel experiences for their fans. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create curated travel experiences that allow travelers to stay at celebrity-owned hotels. - **Real Estate:** Chance for real estate developers to partner with celebrities to develop luxury hotel properties in desirable locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celeb-Backed Bahamas Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somewhere-else-resort.md) - [Icon-Led Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-icons.md) - [Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-tower.md) - [California-Inspired Ranch Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-ranch.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Hotel Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-package.md) - [Hollywood-Inspired Vacation Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-all-possible.md) - [Sustainable Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-hotel-nashville.md) - [Unique Resort Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinclusive-by-marriott.md) - [Restored Waterfront Hotel Properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claramount-club.md)