Whether it is the terrace scene between Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage in The Rock or Julia Roberts’ bath scene in Pretty Woman, luxury hotels and resorts have inspired filmmakers.  Indeed. some have gone on to become more than mere backdrops.  Here then are 10 luxury hotels made famous by movies.

luxury hotels made famous by movies!

10.  The Palace of the Lost City, South Africa

This resort complex spans 60 acres of wilderness.  Built within an extinct volcano crater, here you will discover a blend of bush and opulence.  This resort includes hand-carved interior walls and decor indicative of the African landscape.

Outside you will find their popular Valley of Waves, which features an impressive 5,600-square-meter wave pool, a sway bridge, multiple waterslides, and Botanical Garden trails.  You might even spot the famous Big Five on different safari tours at the neighboring Pilanesberg National Park.  The 2014 rom-com, Blended, with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore was filmed here.

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The Waldorf Astoria New York, USA

You simply can’t miss this art deco-impacted hotel occupying a whole city block on Park Avenue.  Complete with exceptional dining facilities, and luxurious rooms and suites, this is where American Presidents and other assorted international dignitaries stay when in Manhattan.  Currently closed for renovations.

This famous flagship hotel has been used as a film location for a number of movies including the 2000 film Serendipity, 2002’s Maid in Manhattan, and the 2006 remake The Pink Panther.

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Fairmont San Francisco, USA

Perched atop Nob Hill, the famous Fairmont San Francisco hotel combines superb service, and elegant meeting rooms, with luxury accommodations.  Centrally located, it’s the only place in the city where all the cable car lines meet.

From here it’s but a brief ride to busy Downtown, the Financial District, iconic Fisherman’s Wharf, and Union Square.  The opulent penthouse suite is $18,000 per night.  It is here that Nicholas Cage and Sean Connery’s memorable terrace scene from the 1996 film The Rock was shot.

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The Gritti Palace, Italy

Run by Marriott’s The Luxury Collection, The gorgeous Gritti Palace, is one of the most celebrated luxury hotels in the city of Venice.  Here you will experience a combination of art, culture, elegance, and Venetian style.  Accommodations here are both homey and intimate.  The palatial hotel features a floating terrace right on Venice’s Canal Grande.

During various international city events like the Venice Film Festival, and the Biennale of Contemporary Art, the Gritti Palace plays host to celebrities, the international elite, and assorted global influencers.  Woody Allen chose to shoot his 1996 movie, Everyone Says I Love You, here.

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Taj Lake Palace, India

Some travelers refer to the striking Taj Lake Palace hotel in Udaipur as a “floating vision in white marble.”  Guests may choose from 17 suites and 66 rooms that feature an intricate decor and remarkable views.

Experience the royal mystique of the extravagant Chandra Prakash (Luster of the Moon) Suite.  Even the Maharaja was impressed with the sculpted marble columns, fine fretwork screens, and gilt moldings when he visited back in the 1030s.  In the 1983 James Bond film, Octopussy, Roger Moore swims to this floating palace (then populated solely by beautiful women).

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Beverly Wilshire, USA

The luxurious Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills first opened its doors in 1928.  This Four Seasons Hotel is a California landmark with a well-measured mix of glamor and history.  For shopaholics, it is but a few steps from ritzy Rodeo Drive as well as some high-class restaurants.

The international elite and Hollywood celebs have been guests here for decades.  The guest book here includes the likes of actor Warren Beatty, singer-songwriter and musician John Lennon, singer Elvis Presley, the respected Dalai Lama, and even members of the British royal family.  The 1990 hit movie Pretty Woman was filmed here.

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Bellagio Las Vegas, USA

This MGM resort & casino, includes 3950 rooms, a popular conservatory and beautiful botanical gardens, designer boutiques, a superior spa, and a salon.  It also features a fine art gallery that offers visitors a chance to see paintings, sculptures, and other works of art by such influential artists as Picasso.  The European-inspired, award-winning hotel offers views of a blue lake and the ballet-like popular performing fountains as well.

George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, and Brad Pitt plan to rob the hotel’s vault in the 2011 notion picture Ocean’s Eleven.

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Park Hyatt Tokyo, Japan

The Park Hyatt Tokyo offers guests an “over-the-top” experience.  Even the room keys come on a shiny, sterling silver key ring.  Located atop an impressive modern skyscraper, it offers visitors exceptional views of everything from the Kanto Plain to majestic Mount Fuji.

The exceptionally spacious rooms here include stylish interiors, with ebony furnishings, fine, rich woodwork, hand-tufted carpets, and wall coverings woven from natural fibers.  Sofia Coppola’s 2003 memorable motion picture Lost in Translation was shot here.

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St Regis Bora Bora Resort

Some veteran visitors refer to the superior St. Regis Bora Bora Resort as “ the epitome of carefree elegance.”  The resort spans an area of approximately 44 acres of lovely landscaping, pristine white sand, and a lavish lagoon,  Guests have a choice of 100 exceptional accommodations including beautiful beach villas and the area’s largest over-water villas.

The distinctive decor includes regional artwork, handwoven fabrics, and exotic, warm woodwork.  Take in the view of the distant, towering Mount Otemanu and enjoy personalized service and overall lofty luxury as well.  This resort was used as the fictional Eden Resort in the 2009 motion picture Couples Retreat.

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Amanjena, Morocco

Amanjena is situated outside the city of Marrakech.  It features gentle fountains, graceful arches, olive and palm trees, and stone courtyards indicative of the area’s Moorish history.  Its noteworthy green and crimson colors echo the resort’s royal heritage.  There are seven maisons and 32 pavilions that reflect a more contemporary architectural interpretation of classic Moroccan traditions.  It appears as the fictional Abu Dhabi hotel in the 2010 motion picture Sex and the City 2.

So if you love movies like we love movies, pack your bags and get ready for some lights, camera, [and] action!   

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