Architecture and film have had a longstanding partnership. Many iconic blockbuster hits would not have been the same without the magic of talented set and stage designers. If you're planning your next movie marathon, check out these 7 famous hotel rooms that have dawned the big screen. Thanks to the creative imaginations and talents of architects Jelena Popovic and Barbara Lew, these famous hotel rooms were brought to life.
↓ Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA
Staring Julia Roberts and Richard Greer, the film takes place in this Los Angeles hotel. In the film, the onscreen chemistry between Roberts and Greer depicts a classic Cinderella story where two unlikely people fall in love.
↓ Park Hyatt Hotel Tokyo in Tokyo, JP
In Sophia Coppola's romantic comedy, Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson display platonic love in the alluring city of Tokyo. As the two strangers share moments in a city foreign to them, the hotel room acts as a supporting character through out the film
↓ The Majestic Yosemite Hotel in Yosemite Valley, CA
Stanley Kubrick's iconic film, The Shining, mixes thrill and horror within the walls of an isolated hotel. As Jack Nicholson's character struggles to grasp what is fiction and what is reality in this psychological thriller, the hotel helps support the film's eerie vibe.
↓ Hotel Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, FL
Bond fans can remember this iconic hotel room scene where the infamous villain, Goldfinger, sends a message to James Bond by painting his female counterpart gold.
↓ Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA
Housing the Academy Awards for 6 years, the famous Ambassador Hotel has a hefty reputation in film and the media. The place where presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated, the hotel has also been home to many celebrities passing through Los Angeles.
↓ Hôtel Raphael Paris in Paris, FR
Wes Anderson's well known design and film style is apparent in the short film, Hotel Chevalier. A perfect setting to accompany Anderson's eye for details, the hotel sets an ambient tone for the two characters who never leave the room.
↓ Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, NV
Lastly, we have the 2009 comedy, The Hangover, where the city of Las Vegas sends three friends on a journey of havoc and humorous chaos. Home to Mike Tyson's character in the film, the hotel room in Caesars Palace is filled with surprises in every corner. Especially the memorable bathroom scene.
Functioning as working hotels, the general public are able to experience their favorite movie locations first hand. If you're a movie buff planning a trip for the upcoming year, these seven iconic hotels are a must see. To learn more click here.
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