Treading the Boards: Hotels with Their Own Theatre

“One of the best aspects of travelling to far-flung places or even destinations closer to home is the chance to tune in to the local cultural scene. These five hotels bring a sense of performance and drama directly to their guests, thanks to their programme of events taking place on the stages of their own. Check out these hotels with in-house theatres.

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Ace Hotel Downtown, Los Angeles, USA
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You can feel the spirit of the performing arts throughout the boutique Ace Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles, with its home in the historic United Artists building. Once a film studio, making some of the iconic movies of early Hollywood’s Golden Age, the hotel is now a hip retreat in the heart of the city, with a flamboyant theatre space that was once the domain of Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin. The Theatre at Ace Hotel is now home to a wide range of events, from concerts and film screenings to readings, discussions and plays.

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Der Teufelhof, Basel, Switzerland
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In the heart of Basel’s historic centre, Der Teufelhof is at once a hotel and a theatre; a restaurant and a brewery; a bar and a wine cellar. The hotel offers eight rooms designed as liveable works of art, and a further 20 rooms and suites that house temporary exhibitions from renowned artists. On the Teufelhof’s theatre stage, expect to find plays and live music, as well as the satirical cabaret shows that have become its trademark.

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Nolinski Paris, Paris, France
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The seductive glamour of the classic Parisian nightlife scene is what it’s all about at the Nolinski Paris, close to the Louvre and the Opera Garnier. The stylish, elegant rooms and extensive spa area provide a haven from the hustle and bustle of the streets outside, while the Grand Salon is the hotel’s stage-set to take you back in time for after-hours cabaret. Shows feature performers from around the world, all complemented by a menu of classic and contemporary cocktails.

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Hopper Hotel St. Antonius, Cologne, Germany
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Near the banks of the Rhine, the Hopper Hotel St. Antonius is both a design hotel within walking distance of Cologne’s cultural offerings and a place with its own distinct commitment to the arts. Within the hotel walls you can see the work of Professor L. Fritz Gruber, one of the pioneers of German photography, and down in the old boiler room you’ll find one of Cologne’s most popular independent theatres, the Tiefenrot. Past performances have included works from Shakespeare, Brecht and Goethe, as well as plays from contemporary playwrights.

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Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre, Lutterworth, UK
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Housed inside a beautifully restored stately home, the Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre is the perfect destination for a luxury weekend, with afternoon teas overlooking the acres of landscaped parkland, and dinner in one of two fine dining restaurants. The Kilworth House Theatre was built in the gardens in 2007, and along with a performance space in the elegant Orangery, puts on a varied programme of musicals, plays, comedy and live music performances all year round.

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