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Each of us who has ever immersed ourselves in the world of thrilling cinema would love to visit the places where the gripping or romantic scenes featuring our favorite characters were filmed. Visit and enjoy an unforgettable stay at the famous hotels where unforgettable scenes from popular movies, familiar to many since childhood, were shot.

The Plaza Hotel, New York (F. Scott Fitzgerald, Truman Capote, and others)

1 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA

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World: Hotels Where Great Films Were Shot and Where You Can Stay

The Plaza building was constructed 101 years ago in the very center of New York. The thing is, the best American city doesn’t really have a center: it can be considered both Wall Street and Times Square, even though these places are an hour’s walk apart. Or, quite justifiably, it can be considered the square where Fifth Avenue—groaning under the weight of tourists and city dwellers suddenly struck by a shopping spree—suddenly meets the quiet and somehow existing Central Park within the metropolis.

Park Hyatt Tokyo Hotel (Japan, Tokyo)

3-chōme-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

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This now legendary five-star hotel gained worldwide fame after becoming the setting for Sofia Coppola’s film *Lost in Translation*, where Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson play out their Tokyo story amid futuristic interiors.

Hotel Le Montreux Palace (Vladimir Nabokov)

Av. Claude-Nobs 2, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland

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Отель Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, расположенный среди величественных Альп и на берегу Женевского озера, может похвастаться многовековой традицией исключительного гостеприимства и знаковой архитектурой в стиле Белль Эпок с момента своего основания в 1906 году. Наше выгодное расположение обеспечивает доступ к лучшим достопримечательностям Монтрё, включая знаменитый джазовый фестиваль Монтрё и очаровательный рождественский рынок Монтрё.

Hotel Chelsey, New York (Mark Twain, O. Henry, Diego Rivera with Frida Kahlo, Jean-Paul Sartre, Édith Piaf, William Burroughs, Arthur Clarke, and many others)

204 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA

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In 1905, the Chelsea Hotel opened in the tallest building in Manhattan. In 1912, the hotel housed survivors of the Titanic. Notable guests who stayed in the hotel’s rooms included Mark Twain, O. Henry, Diego Rivera with Frida Kahlo, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Édith Piaf. Due to its proximity to the docks, the hotel’s main clientele after its opening were sailors looking to have fun with girls, and it was here in 1912 that the Titanic survivors were accommodated.

Hotel Ritz, Paris (Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust, Ernest Hemingway, Theodore Dreiser, Erich Maria Remarque, Agatha Christie, and others)

15 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

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World: Hotels Where Great Films Were Shot and Where You Can Stay

Hemingway personally took part in liberating the hotel bar from the Nazis. Proust ordered delivery of his favorite beer from the hotel while already on his deathbed. Sophia Loren called it “the most romantic hotel in the world.” The Paris Ritz is the headquarters and theater for Coco Chanel, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Cole Porter, and Ingrid Bergman, among others.

Sunset Tower Hotel, Hollywood (John Wayne, Billy Burke, Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and others)

8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA

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Designed in 1929 by architect Leland A. Bryant, the Sunset Tower (as it was originally called) set the trend from the moment it opened. Its impressive location on the Sunset Strip and elegant Art Deco style, along with its proximity to the famous restaurants and nightclubs of the 1930s and ’40s, contributed to its iconic status. In their guide to Los Angeles architecture, David Gebhard and Robert Winter wrote that "this tower is a first-class example of Zigzag Moderne and as much a Hollywood emblem as the Hollywood sign." It is situated in a prime spot on the Sunset Strip overlooking the city and adorned with plaster friezes depicting plants, animals, dirigibles, legendary creatures, and Adam and Eve.

Hotel Danieli, Venice (Charles Dickens, Honoré de Balzac, Marcel Proust, George Sand, and Alfred de Musset, among others)

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4195, 30122 Venice VE, Italy

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The hotel is a popular destination for wealthy travelers and aristocrats, attracted by its luxurious decor, exceptional service, and prime location in the very heart of Venice. Over the years, the hotel has hosted many famous guests, including Richard Wagner, Charles Dickens, and Henry James.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Hotel

3900 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, HI 96753, USA

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Fans of intricate plots and immersive atmospheres are welcomed by the hospitable Hawaii. The luxurious Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea served as the filming location for the first season of HBO’s series *The White Lotus*. According to the script, wealthy tourists spend a week at the elite spa hotel, which ends in tragedy. Vivid visuals, a blend of contemporary themes and satire of those very themes, surprisingly fresh portrayals of clichéd character types and storylines — all of this made the series one of the channel’s and streaming services’ main premieres in 2021.

Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor Hotel (Agatha Christie, Violaine Vanoyeke)

Luxor City, MJWP+MVC, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362404, Egypt

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Located on the banks of the Nile River, amidst lush tropical gardens and ancient temples, the historic Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor hotel offers unparalleled hospitality in Luxor, Egypt. Combining rich colonial design with the glory of the pharaohs' era, this elegant palace provides unforgettable experiences in a romantic setting. Since 1886, this five-star hotel has been a favorite retreat for luminaries and high-ranking officials and remains a popular choice for the modern political and cultural elite.

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel, Aswan, Egypt (Agatha Christie)

3VJQ+W2Q, Abtal El Tahrir Street, First Sheyakhah, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1240836, Egypt

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Located on the banks of the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan hotel is an oasis reminiscent of a legendary dream. The very name of the esteemed Old Cataract Aswan, opened in 1899 in Aswan, Egypt, was inspired by the confluence of the river and the granite wall forming the first Nile cataract. The Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan hotel features 220 luxurious rooms, including 82 stunning suites. One of the greatest architectural features of the hotel is its beautiful Moorish architecture...

Mena House Hotel, Giza, Egypt (Conan)

Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, X4PM+54C, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3514702, Egypt

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A historic hotel, founded in 1886, located outside Cairo, Egypt. It is owned by Legacy Hotels, part of the Talaat Moustafa Group.

The Peninsula Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong

22 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

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The Peninsula Hong Kong is a luxury colonial-style hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is the flagship hotel of the Peninsula Hotels group, which is part of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels group. The hotel opened in 1928 and was the first under the Peninsula brand. Expanded in 1994, the hotel combines colonial and modern elements and is notable for its large fleet of Rolls-Royces painted in the distinctive "Peninsula green."

Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai, China (Bernard Shaw, Vicki Baum, Noël Coward)

China, Shanghai City, Huangpu District, No. 330 Beijing East Road Postal Code: 200002

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A historic hotel on the waterfront in Shanghai, China, consists of two different buildings. The building originally housed the Cathay Hotel, and today it is the Fairmont Peace Hotel, operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts of Canada. The southern building was constructed as the Palace Hotel and today serves as a residence and studio for artists, known as the Swatch Art Peace Hotel. Both buildings face the waterfront but are separated by Nanjing Road.

Hotel Continental Saigon, Saigon, Vietnam

171 Đồng Khởi Street, Bến Nghé, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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The Continental Hotel is located in District 1, the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The hotel is situated at the corner of Dong Khoi Street and Lam Son Square, near the Saigon Municipal Theatre. It was built in 1880 during the French colonial period and named after the Continental Hotel in Paris. Over the years, the hotel has undergone renovations while preserving the essence of its original architecture and style. The hotel is owned by the state company Saigon Tourist.

Hotel Metropole, Brussels

Pl. De Brouckère 31, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

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Отель Метрополь — это роскошный пятизвездочный отель, расположенный в центре Брюсселя, Бельгия. Он был построен в период с 1872 по 1874 год в эклектичном стиле с элементами неоренессанса и Людовика XVI. Отель открылся в 1895 году и является единственным отелем XIX века, который до сих пор работает в Брюсселе. За эти годы Метрополь использовался в качестве съемочной площадки для известных фильмов.