Lights, camera, book! 7 luxury hotels seen on TV and films that you can actually stay in, from Sicily’s San Domenico Palace on The White Lotus to the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat on Emily in Paris
- Remember the swanky bar in Tokyo where Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray shared a drink in Lost In Translation? These luxury hotels’ location sets are available for bookings in real life
- These include Sicilian San Domenico Palace and Four Seasons Maui from HBO’s The White Lotus; Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat from Emily in Paris; and the ever-so-popular St Regis in New York
Since the dawn of the cinematic arts, filmmakers – and then later TV producers – have sought out photogenic locations to use as settings and backdrops for their storylines.
When perfected, these spots are so iconic they become more than just a filming location and stand as a veritable character in the show or film itself. Of the most legendary locations across both film and television, it’s understandably luxury hotels that audiences find enviable … and keen to experience themselves.
So, what are the world’s most famous hotels from TV shows and films you can actually stay in? Here are seven of the best …
1. San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel from The White Lotus, Season 2 in Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Perched atop breathtaking Sicilian cliffs, San Domenico Palace served as the dramatic setting for the second season of HBO’s critically acclaimed series The White Lotus. Fans of the hit black comedy TV show would immediately recognise the hotel’s cliffside swimming pool and opulent interiors.
According to their website, the luxe hotel is currently closed in preparation for the upcoming tourist season and set to reopen for guests from March 2023.
Besides the incredibly inviting accommodation, this Four Seasons hotel offers its guests several dining options, including signature Michelin-starred fine dining as well as the quintessentially Mediterranean outdoor terrace where the show’s cast of eclectic characters were often seen.