On the back of our 10 Best Travel Movies Ever Made, we at TravelPulse decided to branch off of that and seek out the hotels featured in some of these movies, as well as others.
Whether you are planning a trip to Paris, Machu Picchu, Tokyo or Las Vegas, here's a look at some of the finest hotels in the world featured in travel movies.
Heck, we even have the location of a short film used as a prologue for a feature film.
For travelers and movie buffs alike, here are 10 Must-Stay Hotels for the Traveling Movie Fanatic.
Hotel Raphael, Paris (Hotel Chevalier, The Darjeeling Limited)
Hotel Raphael was used for the 13-minute short film by Wes Anderson entitled "Hotel Chevalier."
Originally intended as a standalone, Anderson decided to use the short as a prologue to the feature film "The Darjeeling Limited" in theaters because he realized Jason Schwartzman's character in the short mirrored his character in the feature.
Hotel Raphael has been rated 4 stars by users on TripAdvisor.com and 4.3 stars on Google Reviews.
Technically a 5-star hotel, the Paris destination certainly boasts a great location, near the Champs-Elysses and the Arch of Triumph. It also comes with 36 suites and 47 guest rooms, the gourmet Raphael Restaurant, a bar and lounge, a fitness area, a business center and a roof terrace complete with panoramic views of the city.
The Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (Back to the Future II)
The Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was featured Biff Tannen's Pleasure Paradise Casino & Hotel in "Back to the Future II."
Boasting over 1,000 rooms and located on the Las Vegas Strip, the newly-renovated establishment includes a steakhouse and ten new restaurants and bars. Better yet, it has kept its classic Las Vegas charm with the added renovations.
The hotel also includes a fitness center, a pool, a tobacco shop for the cigar aficionados and a risqué hair salon that features female stylists wearing bikinis and lingerie.
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (The Motorcycle Diaries)
Machu Picchu was one of the famous destinations Che Guevara visited with his friend in their well-documented trip to South America in 1952, featured in "The Motorcycle Diaries."
Guests should check out the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel while there. The 5-star resort has received fantastic reviews from travelers on TripAdvisor.com. Aside from the great location, guests will also enjoy traditional dishes prepared with ingredients from southern Peru, activities ranging from hiking to participating in native rituals and a spa complete with massage and hydrotherapy treatments.
Also, don't forget to learn about the sustainable practices the hotel is using to help preserve the world around us.
Park Hyatt Tokyo (Lost in Translation)
Park Hyatt Tokyo is the resort Bob and Charlotte meet at in "Lost in Translation."
Occupying the top 14 floors of the 52-story Shinjaku Park Tower, this hotel offers fantastic views from Toyko and the Kanto Plain all the way to Mount Fuji.
Spacious rooms? Numerous dining options? A fitness center? Saunas and plunge pools? Heck, Park Hyatt Tokyo even has a library full of books on travel, art and culture.
For dining, check out New York Grill, New York Bar, Japanese Kozue Restaurant and French brasserie Girandole.
The 5-star Park Hyatt Tokyo isn't cheap, but you get a lot for what you pay for.
Hotel im Palais Schwarzenberg, Vienna (Before Sunrise)
"Before Sunrise" is shot entirely in Vienna, and Hotel im Palais Schwarzenberg is one of the locations featured in the popular travel film.
Celine famously utters the words "Why do I make everything so complicated?" in this hotel.
Complete with 44 rooms and five spaces for events, Hotel im Palais Schwarzenberg features a restaurant on the terrace, a fine bar and a private park for jogging, tennis and lounging on the lawn.
Most guests praise the service, atmosphere and excellent food at the establishment. One guest was brought coffee while waiting in the lobby waiting for the restaurant to open.
The luxurious amenities, coupled with little surprises from the staff, make Hotel im Palais Schwarzenberg a dream destination to stay.
Bay View Resort Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (The Beach)
Featured in "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Bay View Resort Myrtle Beach received 4 stars from guests on Google Reviews.
Located in the center of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade, this resort not only sports a great location, it also sports plenty of amenities to keep guests happy.
From water adventures including indoor tubing to a spa and spa garden, there is something for everyone here.
An expansive lawn area, fitness center and even a giant chess board are included at the resort.
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel (Up in the Air)
The Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel was featured in some scenes of the George Clooney film "Up in the Air."
It features over 370 rooms, 28 meeting rooms, a fitness center, an indoor and outdoor pool, a restaurant with local ingredients and nearby golf courses and hiking trails.
The hotel is currently offering deals through the Marriott Rewards Member program.
Now you can pretend you're George Clooney, immersed in luxury.
Not that anyone ever does that…
Copacabana Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro (Flying Down to Rio)
Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro was featured in the 1933 film "Flying Down to Rio." It was where Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers first danced together.
A classy destination that was established in 1923, the hotel has housed such fine guests as Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, Walt Disney and even the Rolling Stones throughout the years.
Dining includes the award-winning Hotel Cipriani Restaurant, Pergula Restaurant (which offers Brazilian and international cuisine) and a piano bar for the musically-inclined.
A fitness center, tennis courts, swimming, boutiques and even an exclusive beach service highlight the facilities and amenities.
Hotel Adlon, Berlin Germany (Grand Hotel)
Berlin's Hotel Adlon, now run by the Kempinski brand, was the grand hotel in, you guessed it, 1932's "Grand Hotel."
As the famous site of one of the most celebrated travel movies ever, Hotel Adlon has developed quite the reputation.
Beyond the selection of 382 rooms and suites spanning 13 different categories, luxuries include a shopping arcade, a wine store, jogging accommodations, limousine service, concierge service and a smoker's lounge.
For dining, check out international cuisine restaurant Quarre or Japanese-Thai cuisine with a European touch at Sra Brua by Tim Raue.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Raiders of the Lost Ark)
OK, so Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was not a location featured in "Raiders of the Lost Ark," but it was the site where George Lucas and Steven Spielberg reportedly thought up the idea behind the movie.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has received sterling reviews from across the globe. After a $150 million renovation, the accommodations are elegant and luxurious. Amenities include a fitness center, top-of-the-line beach services, golfing, tennis, spa treatment and kids' programs ranging from arts and crafts to beach scavenger hunts.
That's not to mention the wealth of other activities available through the resort's concierge service, from water sports to helicopter tours.
It's no wonder Lucas and Spielberg came up with "Raiders of the Lost Ark" here-it's pretty easy for your thoughts to wander to a magical place.
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