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If you've ever stayed in an elite hotel and wondered, "If these walls could talk," you can now find out, because The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has released a limited-edition pocket-sized book about the stories behind the properties. The beautiful book published by Assouline is comprised of anecdotes of famous luminaries who have stayed in the hotels. Within the book, thirteen hotels hail from the United States including San Diego's U.S. GRANT and the tropical Royal Hawaii. Notable names include actresses Susan Sarandon and daughter Eva Amurri, designer Cynthia Rowley, model Coco Rocha, chef Ferran Adria, photographer Andrea Fazzari, and actor Stanley Tucci.

"We are thrilled to share this iteration of the Destination Guides with our guests because we know they have an insatiable appetite to travel, explore and discover," said Paul James, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts. "Summoning The United States' rich culture and distinctive heritage, this tome is an excellent resource for discerning travelers who want to experience the indigenous treasures of a destination with the unparalleled service and style they have come to expect from The Luxury Collection."