BERLIN
Adlon Kempinski
A real setting. This Berlin hotel legend, which opened in 1907 but was almost completely demolished in early 1945, was rebuilt identically after German reunification. Inaugurated in 1997, the Hotel Adlon, owned by the Kempinski Group, has regained all its prestige as it has once again become the destination for high-profile guests in the German capital. A choice venue for business events, with its two large ballrooms and its 15 meeting rooms. Overlooking the Brandenburger Tor, the establishment also enjoyed playing the role of actor, hosting the shooting of the film Unknow - Without Identity -- in 2010. Liam Neeson plays a scientist staying at the Adlon for a biotechnology conference. Accident, memory loss, conspiracy: the thriller focuses on the Berlin palace, its lobby, lifts, corridors and even its staff, visible in the background. As for its presidential suite... Shh. Spoiler forbidden.
CANNES
Carlton Cannes, a Regent hotel
A very successful remake. Completely transformed After several years of renovation work, including a 30-month closure, the Carlton in Cannes has been restored to its former glory of the early days of the Cannes Film Festival. The luxury brand Regent, part of the IHG group, is responsible for the project, which has turned this former InterContinental into one of the stars of the Croisette. Great lady more than a hundred years oldDating back to the heyday of travel for the world's elite, this hotel legend now boasts 369 rooms, 57 suites and a residential wing with 37 flats. A hotel to host the biggest events, notably in its Grand Salon, one of the key settings in the film La Main au Collet, by Alfred Hitchcock. Marble columns, gilded capitals, crystal pendants: this prestigious setting can accommodate more than 300 people for naturally chic cocktail parties. But the hotel's renovation has also resulted in a new conference centre, with a modular 765 m² hall, a vast foyer and five meeting rooms. A reminder that the Carlton is not just a cinema mecca, but also a venue for major historic meetings, from the League of Nations in the 1920s to the G20 in 2011.
KARLOVY VARY
Grandhotel Pupp
This establishment did not wait to be the setting for numerous scenes of Casino Royalein 2006 to launch his film career. Since 1950, the Grandhotel Pupp has hosted an international film festival, which was given a new lease of life in 1994 by actor Jiri Bartoska. Milos Forman, Robert Redford and John Travolta, among others, have attended. As for films, Nastassja Kinski, Jackie Chan and even Gérard Depardieu have filmed here, before Daniel Craig. Renovated in 2021 to celebrate the 320th anniversary of its foundation, this a place steeped in history has seen Beethoven and Wagner, Napoleon and Peter the Great, Freud and Kafka, Yuri Gagarin and Vaclav Havel. It was first used as a reception area for the nobility who came to take the waters at Carlsbad, the German name for the Czech spa town, before becoming a popular café in 1801 and then a hotel at the end of the 19th century.e century. Today it is a popular conference venue, with a prestigious ballroom that can accommodate 1,000 people, plus two meeting rooms.
LAS VEGAS
Bellagio
It's hard to choose Las Vegas which of the city's establishments best embodies the link with the cinema. Is it Caesars Palace, the hotel of the bachelor party tribulations in Very Bad Trip ? Is it the Plaza Hotel, one of its historic establishments that has hosted the filming of a myriad of films, from the silent era to Easy Rider or, more recently, No Country For Old Men ? Why not the Bellagio, where the film was shot? Ocean's Eleven ? Remake of a film from the Rat Pack era starring Frank Sinatra, Ocean's Eleven evokes the very essence of Sin City casinos, the lure of money, the stars. A whole host of stars, from George Clooney and Brad Pitt to Matt Damon and Julia Roberts. For the filming, the crews were able to use the different areas of the casino resort as they saw fit for several weeks. These are areas where business travellers can also appreciate the incredible opulence and immense capacity of the three ballrooms - the Grand, the Tower and the Bellagio - which can accommodate 3,000 people. At the very least...
LONDON
Savoy, a Fairmont Hotel
From the moment it opened in 1889, the Savoy was destined for an arty future. The founder, Richard D'Oyly Carte, a man of the theatre who had turned to the hotel business, wanted to create a spectacular hotel, equipped with the latest technology of the time, including electricity, lifts and hot water in every room. A place capable ofattracting the socialites of London and Navarre. With success, since all the stars have passed through here over the decades, from the British royal family to Sarah Bernhardt and Nellie Melba - it was at the Savoy that Auguste Escoffier created his famous dessert in honour of the singer - as well as, later, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Bob Dylan and, more recently, Rihanna. The setting for scenes from Love at first sight in Notting Hill and Stan & OllieWith its 267 rooms and suites, many with views over the Thames, this hotel is also a leading venue for prestigious corporate meetings. Not least thanks to its Lancaster Room, the largest of its event venues, but also six more intimate rooms for executive committees or private dinners. These include the Pinafore Room, which was the meeting point for 'The Other Club'. Founded by Winston Churchill in 1910, this social society of MPs and leading figures held its dinners here during sessions of Parliament.
LOS ANGELES
Millenium Biltmore
It would be hard to find a hotel in the world more closely linked to the history of cinema. This is the birthplace of the OscarsIn 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held a founding banquet in its Crystal Ballroom. Legend has it that the silhouette of the famous statuette was scrawled on one of the hotel's tablecloths. It was here that the first eight ceremonies were hosted in the 1930s and 40s. Reflecting the golden age of Hollywood in a debauchery of chandeliers and gilding, mythological frescoes and fountains, the hotel's Renaissance Revival architecture has served as the backdrop for numerous films and series, from A Star is born in 1937 to Mad Men via Ghostbuster. But above all, it has a MICE venue to match, surpassing all superlatives. A venue covering more than 6,500 m2, organised into a multitude of meeting rooms and flexible event spaces. The highlight of the show is the five glamorous ballrooms, including the Crystal Ballroom, of course, which can accommodate 800 people, and the Biltmore Bowl, where the first awards ceremonies were held, which is large enough to accommodate 1,000 participants. For a dream event in the 'City of Angels'.
MEXICO
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
Before starring in the thrilling opening scene of Spectrumon 24e James Bond, the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad had long been one of the stars of the Mexican capital. Even before it became a hotel, it was a refined department stores', the Centro Mercantil. Founded in 1899 by a Frenchman, Sébastien Robert, in the heart of the Zocalo district, not only did he import to Mexico this symbol of Parisian chicIt also showcases the very best of French savoir-faire. In addition to its Art Nouveau style and monumental staircases, the most spectacular feature of the building is the majestic Tiffany-style stained glass dome designed by Jacques Grüber. What's more, its lifts with grilles were the first to be installed in Mexico after those in the National Palace. The significance of this historic monument is clear to see. Closed in 1958, the department stores' became a grand hotel, just in time for the 1968 Olympic Games. Its elegant setting lends itself to elegant events in any of its twelve rooms, with a capacity of between 10 and 800 people.
MIAMI
Fontainebleau
With its iconic curved shape, modernist architecture and immaculate façade that stands out against the blue skies of Miami Beach, the Fontainebleau has all the spectacular features required for the opening scene of a James Bond film, in this case Goldfinger. A legend in the city, host to stars from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley, the Fontainebleau has been featured in numerous films. Notably Crazy about the palace - Bellboy - by Jerry Lewis, and later by The Bodyguard and, of course Scarface for a scene that has remained legendary. Famous for its immense lobby and its emblematic "Stairway to Nowhere" staircase, the hotel has seen many ups and downs in its career, from resounding bankruptcies to takeovers and renovations. Despite all these adventures, with its 1950 rooms, the Fontainebleau still stands out as one of the historic pillars of Miami Beach. A privileged venue for meetings and events under the Florida sun with a conference centre of over 10,000 m².. 58 meeting rooms of all sizes, indoor and outdoor event venues, a 3,000 m² ballroom, a stage for open-air concerts: almost anything is possible here.
NEW YORK
Plaza New York
Over cocktails in the Plaza bar, you might still shudder at the thought of being mistakenly kidnapped by dangerous spies, the original misunderstanding of the Death on the heels. But the hotel's guests might also want to give its staff a goat's tumble, as in the second instalment of Mummy, I missed the plane. Mythical palace on the corner of the 5e Avenue and Central Park, the Plaza embodies perhaps more than other establishments the photogenic glamour of the destination. Managed by the Fairmont brand, the hotel has appeared in a myriad of productions. An icon of the city, the venue is obviously sought-after for events steeped in history and prestige. The Plaza offers over 1,500 m² of space, ranging from six flexible rooms for small groups to large conference rooms for up to 500 people, including the Versailles-style Terrace Room. To complete the scenario for corporate meetings, the Plaza has another grandiose setting, the Grand Ballroom. For chic dinners for 500 or cocktail parties for 1,000 guests.
Lotte New York Palace
Located on Madison Avenue, this hotel is happy to lend its 800 rooms and suites and its elegant bars and restaurants to film shoots. But the Lotte New York Palace specialises in hosting series rather than films, Gossip Girl in particular, but also Will & Grace, 30 Rock, Law & Order or even Homeland. With the Villard Mansion as its base, a private mansion built at the end of the XIXe for the head of the Northern Pacific Railway, Henry Villard. Reflecting the Golden Age of New York, this historic setting is home to New York Palace's main event venues, with four meeting rooms accommodating between 100 and 160 people. In all, the hotel offers 23 rooms dedicated to business meetings and events, including a ballroom with a capacity of 450. For a Grand Siècle atmosphere in the heart of New York.
TOKYO
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Through Lost in translationSofia Coppola has turned the character of Bob Harris, played by Bill Murray, into the eternal symbol of the jet-lag that awaits the business traveller. Having come to the Japanese capital to shoot an advert for Suntory whisky, the actor wanders around the hotel, lost in thought as he is in a city too far away. If the film has made the Park Hyatt Tokyo popular around the world, if visitors to the Japanese capital put the desire to come have a drink at the bar On the priority list, the luxury hotel also welcomes business travellers for intimate meetings and ultra-chic events. The Park Hyatt has two 52 m² rooms for executive committees and three event spaces, including a ballroom that can accommodate dinners for 180 people and cocktail parties for 300 guests. With views over the whole of Tokyo.
