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with closure since, but having weathered those ups and downs, it has emerged as a figurehead for the rejuvenation of downtown Memphis. The lobby, with its massive fountain and stained- glass ceiling, is lavish, and the rooftop has become famous for hosting parties and live bands. That may be firmly 21st


century, but the hotel’s most- loved tradition has been going since 1933. The five mallard ducks that live on the roof perform a march through the lobby at 11am and 5pm every day. The ‘duckmaster’ even leads historical tours of the hotel each day at 11.30am. Book it: Rates at The Peabody, part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts collection, start from £153 per room per night. peabodymemphis.com


 HOTEL MONTELEONE, NEW ORLEANS In a country where most hotels are parts of chains, the Monteleone’s family-owned independence makes it stand out. In 1886, Royal Street was New Orleans’ swankiest, most- elegant address, and the new hotel matched it. Sparkling brass, polished marble floors and decadent chandeliers are still the order of the day, and the lobby’s grandfather clock is something of an icon, as is the Carousel Bar, which revolves every 15 minutes. The Monteleone is a literary landmark as well as a historic one, with a long history of hosting famous authors such as William Faulkner and Truman Capote. Book it: Rates start at £153 via Preferred Hotels & Resorts. hotelmonteleone.com


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PICTURE: JAMES SHAW


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