The hotel is 'famous as' the place where the treaty was signed.
a 'famous' entertainer/explorer/athlete/politician
The hotel is (justly) 'famous for' its luxury.
(..) That is why he didn't tell them. - What do you mean? - It was a waste of time. They were dead! Ragnar wanted to sail to Paris. He wanted to be famous. Isn't that more important? Hmm? You could say that? I can say that? - What does that mean? (..)2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10