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02 January 2008

Famous hotels in the movies that you can actually stay in Fans of Fellini might want to stay in Grand Hotel, RiminiGrand Hotel in Rimini, Fans of Danny Boyle's Trainspotting might fancy a night in the Cordova Hotel in London ... →[More:]then again fans of scarface might fancy the Fontainebleau Suites at Miami Beach (for the famous pool scene) and fans of Merchant Ivory might want a Room with a View at the Degli Orafi in Florence (ask for Room 414> ... which got me wondering ... what other famous hotels, b&bs, guesthouses and pensions have appeared in famouse movies that *you can actually stay in*?

post by: MrMerlot at: 17:31 | 6 comments

In #bunnies the other day I mentioned the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO. It's supposedly haunted, and is famous for "The Shining". It's also in a pretty beautiful spot.

posted by eekacat 02 January | 18:22

The Esther Williams vehicle This Time for Keeps was filmed at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island as was Somewhere in Time. Somewhere fans still meet there every summer.

posted by arse_hat 02 January | 19:50

the Hotel Langlois from The Truth About Charlie always gives me a sweet frisson of NV recognition

posted by matteo 02 January | 19:55

Actually I think Timberline Lodge is from from The Shining. See here

posted by MrMerlot 03 January | 01:57

The Stanley hotel was the inspiration for the book, but was only used in the miniseries remake. My mistake.

posted by eekacat 03 January | 20:34

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island was what came to mind reading this question. It's a beautiful place I wouldn't mind visiting. The book was actually set at the Hotel del Coronado which is another hotel I wouldn't mind staying at. My mum and I took an audio tour there many years ago.

posted by deborah 03 January | 21:09

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