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Plaza Suite, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, is coming to the Savoy Theatre in London, and to celebrate, the Post spends a night at the opulent Savoy hotel next door.
The tradition was largely popularised by Queen Victoria when, in 1848, she was depicted in an engraving posing with her husband and children around their own decorated tree.
The deep yearning for comfort and luxury has resulted in the opening of some of the most expensive hotels in the world. You can trace this trend back to the 19th century in Europe when hotels began to offer services beyond simply lodging.