Best known for his fabulous wealth and an unfortunate kidnapping escapade, the story goes that Freddy was such a regular guest he had his own table at the hotel’s brasserie. Following regular disagreements with the in-house sommelier, he opted to buy the hotel outright. The hotel, now a registered landmark, has remained in the family ever since.
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