These hotels have not only attracted luxurious vacationers but also the eye of Hollywood’s top filmmakers.
The St. Regis New York
The St. Regis New York, founded in 1904 has long served the home-away-from-home for movie stars, fashion designers, entertainers and royalty. Beyond the hotel’s undeniably impressive list of celebrity clientele, The St. Regis New York has been featured in iconic scenes of many modern classics - from the famed closing scenes of the acclaimed Francis Ford Coppola film, “The Godfather Part I”, to swanky bar encounters in the fashionista favorite, “The Devil Wears Prada”, The St. Regis is no stranger to Hollywood’s silver screen. Anne Hathaway catered to Meryl Streep in her faux-Paris apartment – in fact, a Grand Suite at The St. Regis New York. Additionally, the St. Regis New York has been featured in multiple television shows. Blake Lively sipped martinis in front of the hotel’s iconic King Cole mural in the Upper East Side socialite drama, “Gossip Girl”. In season 6 of Billions, protagonist Damian Lewis reconnects with his ex-wife Malin Akerman at the St. Regis New York. Even favorite “Sex and the City” star Sarah Jessica Parker was filmed in the Presidential Suite at the St. Regis New York for the celebrated series’ final episode.
Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki (pictured)
Located on the famed Waikiki Beach, the historic Honolulu hotel known for its signature pink façade has served as the backdrop for many award-winning shows and movies. Season 6 of Mad Men kicks off with Don (Jon Hamm) and Megan Draper (Jessica Paré) on holiday at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort where they can be spotted lounging on the beach and enjoying a luau on the lawn. The hotel also appears in the Golden Globe Award-winning Big Eyes, serving as the location for Margaret Kean (Amy Adams) and Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz) nuptials. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Hawaii’s oldest and most famous hotels earning it the nickname of “The Pink Palace of the Pacific.”
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Formerly the historic Saxony Hotel, Faena Hotel Miami Beach features 169 rooms and suites and 13 penthouse residences spanning the top two floors of the property, all of which was designed by visionary Alan Faena. To make his vision come to life, he enlisted film director/producer Baz Luhrmann and Academy Award winning costume designer Catherine Martin to develop the narrative for what would become the essence of Faena Hotel Miami Beach. The Saxony was originally built in 1947 and reigned in the 50’s and 60’s as one of Miami Beach’s first luxury hotels; it was considered the epitome of modern glamour, where Hollywood icons Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Dean Martin entertained the crowds. The intimate Faena Theater, marked by gold-leaf and red velvet decor, a dramatic curtain, and a gorgeous statement chandelier, can be seen in season three of Amazon’s Emmy award winning show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel can watch comedian Midge Maisel take the take her act to Miami as she performs on the stage at glamorous Faena Theater.
