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Can you name the famous people who reportedly have a connection with these hotels?

by Flick
Quiz Updated Apr 12, 2017

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Kempinski Hotel Adlon, Berlin (2002)Singer dangles baby over balcony railing
Chelsea Hotel, New York (1978)Punk bassist kills girlfriend
The Mayflower, Washington, D.C. (1933)President composes “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Lorraine Motel, Memphis (1968)Civil rights activist/clergyman assassinated
The Ritz-Carlton, Sydney (1997)Australian rock singer dies in 'unusual' circumstances
Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles (1968)Presidential candidate assassinated
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal (1969)Couple record 'Give Peace a Chance'
Landmark Hotel, Hollywood (1970)Iconic singer dies of heroin overdose
Hotel Mark Twain, San Francisco (1949)Blues singer gets 'busted' for narcotics
Savoy, London (1900-01)French artist paints great works of art
Chateau Marmont Hotel, Hollywood (1982)Comedian/actor dies of drug overdose
Palace Station Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (2007)Sportstar/actor steals sporting memorabilia
Desert Holiday Inn, Las Vegas (1966)Tycoon becomes a recluse
Chateau Marmont Hotel, Hollywood (1970s)Rock band rides motorcycles through the lobby
The Flint, Michigan Holiday Inn (1967)Drummer drives Lincoln Continental limousine into swimming pool
Barrett Hotel, New York (1888)Playwright (The Iceman Cometh) is born
Hotel Ritz Paris, Paris (1997)Royalty spends her final evening
The Watergate, Washington DC (1972)President gets implicated in wiretap
Washington Hilton, Washington D.C (1981)President survives assassination attempt
Sunset Tower Hotel, Hollywood'Cowboy' actor brings cow to his room
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