How about staying in a hotel worthy of cinema? Everyone dreams of staying in one unforgettable hotel around the world. Therefore, find out in this post 7 hotels that were once movie sets, and that we have already had the opportunity to meet and stay. In fact, take the opportunity to also see our tips for 15 series about travel, series for traveling without leaving home, travel and gastronomy films e as 5 TV series set in hospitals. Surely after reading this post you these magnificent five star hotels around the world will stay in your head.
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7 hotels that were once movie sets
Adlon Kempinski, Berlin
O hotel Adlon in Berlin was the setting for the film “Unknown”, thriller psychological film starring Liam Neeson and Diane Kruge. Soon after it was opened, in 1907, it became one of the most famous hotels in Europe. At this time, therefore, all the nobility who passed through Berlin certainly stayed there. Later, it also welcomed great artists from the beginning of the 20th century, such as, for example, Charles Chaplin and Marlene Dietrich, as well as the best German intellectuals. It was then destroyed during World War II and only rebuilt in 1997. Furthermore, it has also hosted heads of state, such as the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, and celebrities such as Michael Jackson. Therefore, a real cinema hotel in Germany.
It is luxury hotel in Berlin It has a great location on Pariser Platz, in front of the Brandenburg Gate, and is still a few steps from the touching Memorial to the Jews killed in World War II. Therefore, a five star hotel in Germany com spacious rooms, excellent restaurants, impeccable service and extraordinary location.
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, LA
From the Four Seasons chain, this iconic hotel was the setting for the classic film Pretty Woman (Pretty Woman), starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Surely you must remember! Opened in 1928, the luxurious hotel is located in intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, a street famous for bringing together luxury brands. ssuper elegant, the hotel has 395 rooms, including 137 suites with contemporary design. Furthermore, it has bars and restaurants, such as, for example, the starred CUT, from Wolfgang Puck, as well as a swimming pool and spa.
Fontainebleau, Miami
Certainly an iconic Miami Beach hotel, huge and with several restaurants. The hotel has been chosen as the setting for some box office hits, such as Goldfinger (1964), from the 007 series about James Bond; Scarface (1983), com Al Pacino e Michelle Pfeifer; The bodyguard (1992), com Whitney Houston e Kevin Costner, e O Bumbling Messenger (1960), with Jerry Lewis, which presents the routine of an employee at the hotel itself. Opened in 1954, the hotel has also hosted celebrities, from King Elvis Presley to singer Justin Bieber.
In 2005, the hotel closed for renovations and renovations, which cost no less than US$1 billion. It reopened two years later, with a parade and shows by Mariah Carrey, Usher and Robin Thicke. There are 1,504 apartments, divided into 4 towers, including Penthouses, suites with 2 apartments, connecting rooms, with views of the sea or Biscayne Bay. In addition, more than 10 restaurant options, bars and lounges, swimming pools, beach service, 4,000 m² spa, kids club and even a nightclub, LIV.
La Mamounia, Marrakech
Location of the fun series Inventing Ana, certainly La Mamounia is one of the most stunning hotels in the world. Furthermore, Sex and the City 2 it was supposed to take place in Abu Dhabi. However, the UAE did not grant permission to film there. Therefore, the deserts, bars and markets were recorded in Morocco. The legendary hotel em Marrakech It was also the setting for the film. Founded in 1923, it has the same gardens and walls that protected the city in the 12th century. Very well located, just a few minutes from the main square, it has been frequented by great political figures, Hollywood stars, artists, fashion designers and literary figures. In other words, there are many stories told there! No wonder he is considered one of the best hotels in the world.
The decor is super classic with Moroccan touches and style. art deco, with large columns and wooden doors. In addition to the rooms and suites, there are also riads, which mean Moroccan houses, and where you really feel at home. Certainly one more cinema hotel to our list.
Plaza Athénée, Paris
Certainly one of the most famous hotels in the world. The Plaza Athenée Paris It has also been the setting for numerous films and TV series. At the end of the season Sex and the City, that’s where Carrie, Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, stays while having a romance with the dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov’s character. Furthermore, the hotel also appears in the film “Someone has to give in” (Something’s gotta give), com Jack Nicholson e Diane Keaton.
With a more than sophisticated location, in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the hotel belongs to the renowned English brand The Dorchester Collection. It has a 3-star Michelin restaurant, a wonderful spa and impeccable service.
Park Hyatt, Tóquio
The hotel occupies the highest 14 floors of the 52-story Shinjuku Park tower and is close to the famous Shibuya intersection. Furthermore, it offers a 360º view of the city! In terms of gastronomy, the hotel has 6 restaurants and 2 bars, such as the sophisticated New York Grill & New York Bar and the Japanese Kozue. In Sofia Coppola’s film, “Encontros e Desencontros”, many scenes were filmed in the bar of the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel, where the characters Bob and Charlotte are staying.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect the late Kenzo Tange and interior designer John Morford, the 177 rooms, including 23 suites, are decorated with original artwork, woods and fabrics, and carry a residential concept.
Waldorf Astoria, Nova York
Our last on the list of hotels that have been film sets. Located on Park Avenue, the hotel was built in 1931 and was the tallest hotel in the world until 1963. It has been the setting for films such as “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, and the classic tango scene from “Scent of a Woman”, when Frank (played by Al Pacino), dances with Donna (Gabrielle Anwar). In addition, it was also the stage for the series “Sex and the City”. Occupying an entire block, the hotel has 1,416 rooms, including 303 suites, all with original Art Deco decor.
Currently, the hotel is closed for a major renovation, which began in 2017. Once reopened, the hotel will be smaller, with 500 apartments, and the rest of the space will be converted into luxury apartments.
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