Famous Scandals: Inside These Hotel Controversies

In 2005, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe became so frustrated when he couldn't complete a call to Australia from New York's Mercer Hotel that he threw a phone at the concierge. Crowe pleaded guilty to assault charges and settled a multi-million dollar civil suit. Reflecting on the incident later, he described it as the "most shameful situation I’ve ever gotten myself into."

In 1994, Johnny Depp got into an argument with his then-girlfriend Kate Moss and ended up causing extensive damage to his $1,200-per-night suite at The Mark in New York. The damages amounted to nearly US$10,000.

Lindsay Lohan, known for her past troubles, has been banned from several upscale hotels. In LA's Chateau Marmont, she amassed room service charges of $46,590.62 during a two-month stay in 2012. Additionally, she reportedly caused $50,000 worth of damage to her room at the W in New York City.

During her 'Wrecking Ball' era, Miley Cyrus stirred controversy during her stay at the Greenwich Hotel in NYC. One night, Cyrus and her friends were seen jumping on the lobby furniture. When the manager asked them to calm down, she allegedly retorted that she had spent enough money there to behave as she pleased.

Michael Jackson's behavior as a guest ranged from concerning to demanding. In 2002, he infamously dangled his nine-month-old son from the balcony of Berlin’s Hotel Adlon Kempinski. In 2006, he booked almost the entire Hempel Hotel in London and requested an 18-foot wall for privacy, earning a reputation as a difficult guest.

In 2007, which was a rough year for Britney Spears, she was asked to leave the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. It's said she caused a disturbance by smearing food on her face in the busy hotel restaurant. She was also banned from the Los Angeles Four Seasons for smoking indoors and letting her dogs make a mess in one of the hotel's suites.

In the book 'Great Reservations', two former employees of the Four Seasons Chicago revealed that Nicole Kidman had lavish demands during her stays. She asked for special items like pink, 800-thread-count Italian sheets and gave detailed instructions for making her bed, even though she stayed for just 12 hours.

In 2013, Amanda Bynes made headlines for reportedly being thrown out of the Ritz-Carlton in New York City because of her rude and erratic behavior. Her room was left in a mess with piles of dirt and garbage, resulting in a hefty cleanup bill of US$9,000.

John Travolta has certain preferences when it comes to his accommodations. Apart from requesting a male masseur, he also wants his own sheets, and the room must be empty for 24 hours before he arrives to ensure there are no lingering scents from previous occupants.

In 2010, police found Charlie Sheen drunk and naked in a heavily damaged suite at New York's Plaza Hotel. His actions caused $7,000 in damages.