Fairmont San Francisco Releases Arthur Hailey's Hotel DVD

  • July 22, 2009
Fairmont San Francisco Releases Arthur Hailey's Hotel DVD
From July 21, 2009, through July 21, 2010, The Fairmont will broadcast the two-hour pilot episode on its in-room entertainment system as a complimentary amenity for guests. In addition, "Arthur Hailey's Hotel: The First Season" DVD set will be available for $54.99. The six-disc collection includes all 22 first-season episodes plus the pilot movie. Meanwhile, the hotel's Laurel Court Bar is offering the original St. Gregory cocktail, and its Heritage Hall will have "Hotel" memorabilia on exhibit.

Inspired by Arthur Hailey's bestselling novel, the pilot and subsequent episodes of "Hotel" were filmed at The Fairmont San Francisco. A replica of the hotel was eventually built at Warner Bros. Studios, and The Fairmont became known to television audiences worldwide as the luxurious St. Gregory Hotel. Starring James Brolin and Connie Sellecca, "Hotel" chronicles the lighthearted and romantic lives of the colleagues and guests of San Francisco's St. Gregory Hotel. Shari Belafonte, Anne Baxter and celebrity guests also appeared during the show's five-year run from 1983 to 1988.