TripAdvisor celebrates 50 years of
Bond with the top 007 hotels
Celebrities galore flocked to the star
studded premiere of new James Bond flick Skyfall last night and to mark the 50th
birthday of the James Bond films, we at TripAdvisor felt it was only right to
celebrate.
We’ve seen James Bond grace numerous hotels
with his presence throughout his career, fighting enemies and wooing Bond girls
and with the latest 007 movie about to hit silver screens across the globe
we’ve pulled together a list of hotels that have appeared in Bond films since
Ian Fleming’s books were bought to life on screen*.“James Bond is iconic in modern British history and with the half century anniversary of 007 upon us there has never been a better time to visit one of the hotels that has actually appeared in a James Bond movie,” commented TripAdvisor spokesperson, Emma Shaw.
Gran Hotel Ciudad
de Mexico, Mexico – License to Kill
This
historic hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City and the interior of the
building featured in License to Kill in which Timothy Dalton played Bond.
Famous for its Art Nouveau Louis XV style, the hotel boasts a Tiffany stained
glass ceiling from 1908, designed by the French artisan Jacques Gruber and lit
by 150 lights. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “Probably one of the most
architecturally stunning historical Deco buildings I have EVER seen!”
Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg, Hamburg – Tomorrow Never Dies
Located on the shores of Lake Alster in Hamburg, the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski played host to Pierce Brosnan’s hair-raising climb from his suite to the globe on the roof of the hotel in Tomorrow Never Dies. The hotel has recently been renovated and offers a private cinema to guests. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “The Kempinski did not let me down. The rooms, service and food were to die for.”
LVH - Las Vegas
Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas – Diamonds Are
Forever
An iconic
Vegas hotel, the LVH was world famous before Sean Connery played Bond in
Diamonds Are Forever – Elvis chose the hotel in for his comeback in the late
1960s. In the film with one of the most famous Bond soundtracks of all time,
sung by Shirley Bassey, the LVH featured as the Whyte House casino. As one
TripAdvisor traveller said, “Great stay at a great price.”
Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia – The Spy Who Loved Me
Not one for those on a budget, The Hotel Cala di Volpe has an expensive price tag with a night in the presidential suite costing a cool £11,500, but then James Bond does enjoy the finer things in life. The backdrop for The Spy Who Loved Me, Hotel Cala di Volpe is located on the Costa Smeralda and its stunning design is drawn from old fishing villages. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “Service and amenities are first class.”
Stoke Park Country
Club, Spa and Hotel, Buckinghamshire – Goldfinger and Tomorrow Never Dies
A beautiful stately mansion set in the
Buckinghamshire countryside, this hotel featured in two Bond films with two
different James Bond actors – Goldfinger with Sean Connery where Bond famously
played a round of golf against Auric Goldfinger, and Tomorrow Never Dies with
Pierce Brosnan. Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel boasts a 27 hole golf
course and an award-winning spa. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “Very
impressive hotel which was enhanced by excellent food and service.”
Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur, India – Octopussy
Starring
Roger Moore, the Taj Lake Palace appeared as the home of Octopussy in the film
of the same name. The hotel sits on the edge of Lake Pichola and drips with
marble and luxury. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “This is without doubt
one of my very favourite hotels anywhere in the world.”
Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf and Spa, Portugal – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
A meeting place for British and German spies during the Second World War, it seem only fitting for the Palacio Estoril Hotel to appear in a James Bond film – after all he is one of the most famous spies in the world. The hotel appeared in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the only 007 film to have George Lazenby play the star. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “A beautifully appointed hotel, with old style elegance. Staff are very friendly and helpful.”
Hotel Cipriani and Palazzo Vendramin, Venice – Casino Royale
Offering spectacular views of Venice’s lagoon and Doge’s Palace, Hotel Ciprani and Palazzo Vendramin provided the backdrop in Casino Royale for Bond to moor his yacht in the first film to feature the current James Bond, Daniel Craig. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “This is certainly one of the great hotels of the world.”
British Colonial Hilton Nassau, Bahamas – Thunderball and Never Say Never Again
This hotel has appeared in two Bond movies,
Thunderball and Never Say Never Again. The British Colonial Hilton Nassau is a
combination of colonial and contemporary style and is situated in downtown
Nassau with its very own private beach. As one TripAdvisor traveller said,
“This hotel is a fantastic property. It has everything one can hope for – service
is great, it has a breathtaking view and a fantastic beach.”
Couples Sans Souci,
Jamaica – Dr No, Live and Let Die, Goldfinger
Set in a beautiful location, this hotel
has appeared in no less than three Bond films – Dr No, Live and Let Die and
Goldfinger. The Couples Sans Souci is situated on the water’s edge over-looking
the turquoise Caribbean ocean. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “Couples Sans
Souci happens to be one of my favourite hotels in Jamaica.”
*The James Bond hotels were selected by
TripAdvisor editors
