Thanks to watching Hausu last week, STS has curtailed our planned Japanese vacation in favour of somewhere less likely to cause loss of control over bowel functions. Instead, the staff have decided to head west this year in search of some sun – but where to stay when we get there? Luckily the movies have plenty of suggestions– we checked through the brochures down at Kubrick’s Travel in order to find the perfect holiday location – we’re checking in, so why not join us and check out: The Best Movie Hotels!
Bates Motel – Southern California (Psycho)
Combining beautiful views across Godforsakenville, southern california, with a mouldering smell and cramped prefab cabins, The Bates Motel is steeped in 50’s authenticity that’s been carefully preserved thanks to a recent makeover, but its on service that this place really wins out. We found our host to be considerate but unobtrusive, demonstrating our room’s luxury bathroom features for our benefit, while the kitchen was impressively equipped (with knives anyway). When we did uncover a problem-a case of woodworm in the bathroom wall by the looks of things, he wasted no time in reporting our concerns directly to the management.
The Overlook Hotel – Colorado (The Shining)
Perfect for a quiet getaway, the impressively situated Overlook is a hidden gem that’s perfect for couples or family holidays. Children will delight in exploring the seemingly endless corridors-we were often met with requests to come and play-while access is via a unique ’snow ramp’ leading to the extensive, maze-like gardens. Ideal for a family holiday or a working break.
Bernie Lomax’s luxury villa , Rhode Island (Weekend at Bernies)
Despite its exclusive position in upscale Block Island, the rates at Bernie’s were astoundingly low, our host waving away our concerns about the bill. In the day he’d often join us as we lounged around the pool, but still found time to organise some great evening events, while moonlit strolls on the beach were accompanied by displays of Caribbean-style dancing. Perfect for that weekend getaway.
Heavenly Havens – Mega City One (Judge Dredd)
Stopping off in the Big Meg as we returned from our Aspen retreat, we were concerned that Heavenly Havens didn’t match our brochure pictures – we’d been looking forward to enjoying the roof-top pool – luckily we were soon made to feel at home by the many colourful other guests. Engaging in friendly rivalry with a similar nearby establishment, Havens boasts a unique automated catering service, an extensive shooting gallery for the outdoor sports fan, and a security service that’s second to none.
Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Palace, Hill Valley. (Back to the Future Part II)
Where once a dilapidated courthouse stood, a symbol of the equally dilapidated notions of truth and justice, America’s greatest living folk hero saw fit to erect this monument to those altogether more interesting bastions of society: Gambling and Hookers! Why not roa around the loud, tartan-clad museum, or head to the roof for a hot-tub threesome and some gun practice?
The Mint – Las Vegas (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas)
It may be a faceless linoleum nightmare, but this is one place where service really counts. If you’re a drugged-up counter-cultural icon anyway! If you’re a law-enforcement official you may want to double check your booking, but for the more scurrilous holidaymaker, feel free to keep ordering room service even when you’ve flooded the lounge of your suite with vodka. Hey, Rolling Stone is paying for it right?
