1.
A Class Act: The
Fairmont San Francisco, San
Francisco, California
Average Nightly Rate: $317 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
elegant décor, culture/sightseeing
This grand hotel, set atop the steep incline of Nob Hill, has reached
equally great heights on the silver-screen. Ever since Alfred Hitchcock
shot Vertigo at the Fairmont in 1958, the hotel has become an
iconic part of San Francisco and many movies, including Towering
Inferno, Sudden Impact, Junior and The Rock, in
which Sean Connery’s character enjoys a lavish suite at the property.
“There are posters hanging from the various movies that were filmed
there, and lots of photos of famous guests throughout the years,” notes
one TripAdvisor traveler.
2. High-Roller: Bellagio
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Average Nightly Rate: $253 Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
nightlife, gambling/casinos
Boasting almost 4,000 guest rooms and suites, a renowned casino and
world-famous dancing fountains, this hotel is no stranger to the
silver-screen. The fountains alone have made countless Hollywood cameos
and the hotel may be most famous for its parts in both Ocean’s
Eleven and Ocean’s Thirteen. “I opted to stay at the Bellagio
purely because of George Clooney and Ocean's Eleven! It proved to live
up to every expectation,” writes one TripAdvisor traveler.
3. New York’s Leading Lady: The
Plaza, New York City, New York
Average Nightly Rate: $840- Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
romantic retreat, shopping getaway
This New York landmark hotel boasts sweeping views of Central Park, as
well as impressive movie credentials. The Plaza’s Oak Room was featured
in Hitchcock’s classic North By Northwest (and remains
unchanged to this day), and the hotel has also served as the place
where Crocodile Dundee swapped the Australian outback for a
luxurious room, and starred in scenes in The Way We
Were, Home Alone 2, Bride Wars, and more. As one TripAdvisor
traveler writes, “No wonder it’s so famous! It’s a stunning hotel with
fantastic amenities.”
4. California Dream: Millennium
Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, California
Average Nightly Rate: $203 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
beautiful décor, comfortable rooms
Having been featured in more than 100 movies, the Millennium Biltmore
is a true Hollywood scene-stealer. The hotel’s guestrooms have made
appearances inMission Impossible 3 and The Bodyguard,
while Spiderman, Wedding
Crashers, Dreamgirls and Pretty in Pink have also
brought their all-star casts into the hotel. Remarks one TripAdvisor
traveler, “You really feel a part of the old Hollywood in this hotel –
I was wondering who has stayed in my room!”
5. Beverly Hills Beauty: Beverly
Wilshire Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California
Average Nightly Rate: $619 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
honeymoon, elegant décor
Set just steps away from Rodeo Drive’s renowned boutiques, this
luxurious property will thrill shopaholics and Pretty
Woman fans alike. This hotel should attract men too, as it’s been
the backdrop for scenes in Beverly Hills Cop
I and IIIand Bulworth. “There is a glorious sense of
old-time Hollywood glamour about the place,” notes one TripAdvisor
traveler.
6. Flying High: Renaissance St.
Louis Hotel Airport, Saint Louis, Missouri
Average Nightly Rate: $163 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
older travelers, comfortable rooms
While numerous hotels were used in the filming of the movie Up in
the Air, the guestrooms at Renaissance St. Louis Hotel Airport were not
only graced with George Clooney's on-screen presence, but also receive
top marks from TripAdvisor travelers for being quiet and close to the
airport. As shared by one TripAdvisor traveler, “What amazed me is that
although the airport is across the street, I could barely even tell
when a plane was taking off or landing.”
7. City Scene-Stealer: The
Roosevelt Hotel, New York City, New York
Average Nightly Rate: $290 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
culture/sightseeing, shopping getaway
Boasting a rich history and prime location near Grand Central Station,
The Roosevelt Hotel has seen its share of famous faces over the years.
Jennifer Lopez's Maid in Manhattan landed a job at this
hotel, while Michael Douglas's famous “Greed is good” scene
in Wall Street was also shot at The Roosevelt. “It’s got a
real classy look to it and it’s absolutely spotless. Looks like
something out of a really old movie,” says one TripAdvisor traveler.
8. Beach-Side Blockbuster:
Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
Average Nightly Rate: $492 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
beach/sun getaway, trendy décor
The A-list status of this hotel, a former vacation spot for iconic
stars such as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Jerry Lewis, has been
upheld by its many movie appearances. In The Bodyguard, Whitney
Houston put the Fountainebleau on a high
note; Goldfinger added the Midas touch to the property;
and Scarface’s famous pool scene was also shot here. According to
one TripAdvisor traveler, “The lobby is great, the pools are like in
the movie clips, and the chicks are like in the magazines!”
9. Shining On: Timberline Lodge,
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
Average Nightly Rate: $152 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
cozy retreat, romantic getaway
Standing at an elevation of almost 6,000 feet within the Mount Hood
National Forest, Timberline Lodge is a popular ski retreat, which
famously provided chills in The Shining as the exterior of
the fictional Overlook Hotel. While the interior scenes were shot on a
movie set, and Stephen King’s inspiration for the nerve-jangling tale
came from a trip to The Stanley Hotel, Colorado, it’s Timberline
Lodge’s looming presence that remains a true scene-stealer. “Expect to
never forget your stay,” writes one TripAdvisor traveler.
10. A Mov(i)er And Shaker:
Mountain Lake Hotel, Pembroke, Virginia
Average Nightly Rate: $220 - Recommended by TripAdvisor travelers for:
families, outdoor/adventure
Dirty Dancing fans might just have the time of their lives at this
property, which featured as the fictitious Kellerman’s Resort in the
cult classic movie. Nestled in the New River Valley of the Appalachian
Mountains, the hotel offers stunning scenery, as well as Dirty
Dancing weekends featuring karaoke, dance lessons and a film
location tour. “We are not Dirty Dancing fanatics, but enjoyed seeing
the locations around the property that we recognized from the movie, ”
writes one TripAdvisor traveler.