The globetrotter among the secret agents has already turned the whole world into film locations. Hotels, too. Some of which are particularly beautiful.
With "No Time to Die", the long-awaited 25th action film about the British secret agent on a mission for His Majesty is finally coming to cinemas. Once again, it will demand a great deal of local flexibility from 007. After all, he has to leave his retirement in Jamaica and jet around the world again to hunt down criminals. The Bond universe is famous for its many spectacular outdoor locations. But iconic hotels have also found their way onto the big screen thanks to him. Here are 10 James Bond hotels that are worth a visit.
Grandhotel Pupp, Czech Republic: Casino Royal
The noble grand hotel with its chandeliers, wood paneling and marble bathrooms hosted James Bond, then played by Daniel Craig, in "Casino Royale" in 2006. In addition to the restaurant, the lobby can also be seen in the movie. This is where he meets Bond girl Eva.
Grandhotel Pupp
Mírové náměstí 2, 360 01 Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
phone: +420 353 109 631
pupp.cz
Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Italy: Casino Royale
He proves time and again that 007 has good taste: his suits - since Craig started playing the agent - are by Tom Ford, his cars are fast and expensive and his women are supermodels. Of course, you don't just stay in any hotel. In "Casino Royale", Bond and his lady love dock at the Hotel Cipriani. The luxurious hotel with just 79 rooms on the Guidecca is a little legend in its own right. The big names in the industry regularly stay here.
Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Giudecca 10, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy
Tel.: +39 041 240801
belmond.com
The Bond Hotel in Sardinia is still a jewel today. 121 rooms, colorful style, sea views of the Costa Smeralda: what more could you want? In "The Spy Who Loved Me", the hotel's piano bar served as James Bond's room. Back then, in 1977, embodied by Roger Moore. Incidentally, no one has played the secret agent more often than him.
Hotel Cala di Volpe, A Luxury Collection Hotel
SP160, 07021 Capriccioli SS, Italy
Tel.: +39 0789 976111
marriott.com
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Located on Hamburg's Outer Alster lake, the hotel has been a popular home away from home for many famous guests for over 100 years. Even the agent with the license to kill got lost here. More precisely: Pierce Brosnan in "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997). During a chase scene, he climbs the globe that adorns the entrance to the time-honored house.
Hotel Atlantic
An d. Alster 72-79, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49 40 28880
kempinski.com
Opened in 1865, The Langham, London has already hosted personalities such as Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde. Crowned heads have also been guests. And toned bodies. Like in 1995, when Pierce Brosnan in the role of James Bond made the sumptuous carpets, heavy curtains and iconic façade the setting for "Golden Eye".
The Langham, London
1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 20 7636 1000
langhamhotels.com
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The elegance of this hotel on the European shore of the Bosphorus is hard to beat. Fragrant flowers, a marble lobby, sophisticated suites with walnut furniture and impeccable service make up the Bond Hotel in Istanbul. Filming for "Skyfall" (2012) with Daniel Craig took place here, as did the press conference for the film.
Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski
Yıldız, Çırağan Cd. No:32, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey
Tel.: +90 212 326 46 46
kempinski.com
The marble building, which houses just 83 rooms and suites, served as a hideout for Bond girl Maud Adams in 1983's "Octopussy". Other locations of the first Bond film, which took the agent to India, were in and around Udaipur. The Taj Palace itself is a luxurious temple decorated with Indian ornaments and lavishly furnished.
Hotel Taj Lake Palace
Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Tel.: +91 294 242 8800
tajhotels.com
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The Mexican Gran Hotel with its imposing Tiffany glass roof is a kind of landmark in its own right. The ambience: elegant, pompous. Gold-framed mirrors, deep upholstered furniture and floral patterns exude opulence. No wonder Bond appeared in this hotel twice. The first time was in "The License to Kill" in 1989 with Timothy Dalton in the leading role, the second time in "Spectre", when Bond-Craig has fun with a woman here.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
16 de Septiembre 82, 06000 Ciudad de México, Mexico
Tel.: +52 55 1083 7700
granhoteldeciudaddemexico.com.
Oriental flair meets modern luxury at the Peninsula Hong Kong. The service is of course impeccable, the hotel comes complete with helipad, posh restaurant "Felix", shopping arcade and spa. As early as 1974, when Roger Moore played "The Man with the Golden Gun" here, the hotel played all the right roles.
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tel.: +852 2920 2888
peninsula.com.
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A lot has changed since Bond girl Barbara Carrera fell for James Bond (Sean Connery) in the hotel's Pavilion Bar in "Never say never" here in 1983. However, some things have remained the same. For example, the hotel still has mosaics in the lobby and restaurant. The rooms and suites are modern, with a colonial style and subtle colors. The location? Wonderful: right on Nassau's private sandy beach.
British Colonial Hilton Hotel Nassau
One Bay St, Nassau, Bahamas
Tel.: +1 242-302-9000
hilton.com
