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WHY THE BEVERLY HILTON IS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC HOTELS IN THE WORLD IT’S THE HOME OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES The Beverly Hilton has hosted many awards shows, charity benefits and entertainment and motion picture industry events, and is particularly known as the venue of the annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. WHITNEY DIED THERE Where Whitney Houston died at the hotel on 11 February, 2012, after to stay accidentally drowning while in the bathtub of her suite. The room has since been blocked off for bookings, but following renovations, they’re planning to open it again in the near future. The Beverly Hilton When it comes to famous hotels in Beverly Hills (in fact, the world), it doesn’t get more legendary than this
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