Reel Adventure: Hotels with Cinemas

“For film buffs, movie junkies and weary travellers, a good cinema can be the focus of your trip or salve for the soul after a long journey. From cinematic-themed hotels to boutique hotels that host film nights, these five hotels are the perfect choice for globetrotting cinephiles.

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Astoria7, San Sebastian, Spain
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A former cinema, Astoria7 pays homage to its history and to movie culture past and present. Its glass-walled library houses an impressive array of film genre books, and you can borrow from its comprehensive DVD collection. Each bedroom is devoted to a silver-screen personality, including Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta and Meryl Streep. None is as remarkable as the Hitchcock suite with its own independent living room, huge bathroom and terrace. For bonus film points, come in late September, when San Sebastian hosts their very own film festival.

If you want to see more hotels in San Sebastian, visit our San Sebastian hotels page.

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Limes Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland
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Taking in a film at the hip Limes Hotel is all about stars of the celestial variety. On the doorstep of Brisbane’s exciting casual dining and drinking precinct, the hotel’s rooftop bar is very much at the heart of the weekend party scene with cocktails, plunge pools and various fun and lively events. But Wednesday movie-night is much more chilled. Taking advantage of the gorgeous climate, you can relax in comfy seats to enjoy a film under the stars.

If you want to see more hotels in Brisbane, visit our Brisbane hotels page.

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Ace Hotel, Los Angeles, California
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Los Angeles – the home of Hollywood – is the ultimate bucket-list destination for movie buffs. As part of Downtown LA’s renaissance, Ace Hotel now occupies the United Artists building, originally built 1927 for the maverick film studio. The restored United Artists Theatre is immense, with 1,600 seats, a vaulted ceiling and a balcony adorned with thousands of mirrors. It plays film premieres, shows and concerts; you can even hire the entire place. A true monument to the Golden Age of cinema.

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The Mondrian, London, UK
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On the bank of the River Thames, The Mondrian is part of the South Bank’s striking Sea Containers building. Exuding 1920s cruise ship glamour, its maritime history has informed every aspect of this hotel, from its ship hull-inspired copper clad wall to its nautical themed 56-seat cinema, which screens a range of new releases. Up on the roof, the glass-box Rumpus Room bar gives panoramic views across London, and the British Film Institute is a short walk away along the Thames.

If you want to see more hotels in London, visit our London hotels page.

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Cinema Hotel, Tel Aviv
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In the heart of Dizengoff, the Cinema Hotel was one of the White City’s first movie theatres. The impressive Bauhaus building has been lovingly restored, capturing the nostalgia of cinema’s golden era with its collection of original theatre memorabilia. Its central spot is perfect for exploring in the bustling party town of Tel Aviv. Don’t miss happy hour on the hotel’s rooftop terrace or a movie screening.

If you want to see more hotels in Tel Aviv, visit our Tel Aviv hotels page.”