Top Ten Iconic Hotels from Movies

It is no secret that when you visit a hotel, you are always fascinated if you are visiting somewhere that is part of film history. It would be an urge of anyone to recreate the most iconic movie scenes when you are in a setting you saw in the cinema. There are several hotel deals where you can visit some of these hotels at an affordable price, whether it is to stay on holiday, as part of a holiday, or to experience film history. Some people even save up to visit these hotels as part of their holiday experience, going to places featured in scenes of famous films.

One of the earliest hotels to make its mark on Hollywood is San Francisco's world-renowned Fairmont hotel. The grand hotel has featured in many films including the Hitchcock classic ‘Vertigo' which made it an integral part of San Francisco's association with movies. Its picturesque view over the heart of San Francisco and its unmatched service makes it worthy of world-renowned status. Hotel deals in San Francisco can help you experience this iconic moving setting. With nearly 600 rooms and acres of function space for businesses and guest suites, the Hollywood feel certainly will not disappear any time soon.

Another iconic hotel is the Beverley Wilshire Hotel in Beverley Hills, USA. It is the home of films such as ‘Pretty Woman' which also featured the nearby shopping area. It is also the home of the ‘Beverley Hills Cop' movies. The hotel gives that old school Hollywood look and is the most famous Beverley Hills hotel.

Tokyo's Park Hyatt Hotel was used in what many call the ultimate hotel movie, ‘Lost in Translation'. The two lead characters meet in the hotel bar that overlooks the city. It is a calm, yet luxurious atmosphere, and often provides summer hotel deals and specific room deals.

Daniel Craig is seen eating in Bond film ‘Casino Royale' in the Grandhotel Pupp in Prague. It is featured in some of the best hotel deals for Prague. Literally lighting up at night, it is full of grand halls and great architecture and is a keen setting for the aristocrats of Europe.

The Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas is notable for its long fountains which pave the way for a large luxurious building containing casinos and hundreds of guest rooms. Its luxury matches the tone of the ‘Ocean's Eleven' film, which was filmed there in 2001.
The central character of ‘The Shining' is not just Jack Nicholson; it is the Timberland Lodge Hotel in Oregon, USA. It is this hotel where the evil character emerges, just don't psychotically shout ‘Here's Johnny!' at the welcome desk when checking in.

The New York Plaza Hotel stands right on the side of Central Park, one of the most renowned areas of America. It contains over 250 luxury guestrooms and 24-hour butler service. The hotel is the elegant setting for many famous events from films, such as Cary Grant's kidnapping in ‘North by Northwest', the scene of escape in ‘Home Alone 2', and ‘Crocodile Dundee'.

The Lancaster Hotel in London was the setting for the "hello, Charlie" scene in the original ‘Italian Job' film. People who stay at the hotel get great views over Hyde Park, viewable from every room in the hotel. Its well-furnished rooms and acclaimed on-site restaurant makes the hotel worthy of the movie star treatment.

The Hotel Des Bains in Venice features in the film ‘Death in Venice', and the Oscar winning ‘English Patient' as a location hotel and in scenes in ‘Once Upon a Time in America'. Situated in the Venice lido area it is a modern and elegant hotel ideal for hotel deals venice, holidaymakers and Venice tourists to stay.

A Miami Beach hotel, Fontainebleau Suites, was where the famous pool scene in ‘Scarface' was filmed. It has also been used in the Bond film ‘Goldfinger' and ‘Dreamgirls'. You can get double rooms from around £230, meaning you can get views of Miami Beach and to bask in the summer sun for a reasonable price.

To visit these hotels, look out for the best hotel deals, and you could find yourself visiting or staying in a hotel that has been part of movie history.

Article Source: TravelFreeGuides.com

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