12 cinema Hotels

Hotel Rival is the offspring of a 1937-inauguration cinema at the Mariatorget Square in Stockholm. With 1218 seats, it used to be one of the biggest cinemas in the Swedish capital. After its closure in 2002, Swedish songwriter and musician Benny Andersson - famous for writing nearly all ABBA songs …

The Star Drive-In was opened in 1955, and a few years later, the outdoor theater's owner, George Kelloff Sr., realized its potential. He built a small lodge on the neighboring empty plot with 14 hotel rooms facing the large screen. So visitors could have the option to watch their favorite …

Sweden's fifth largest and one of the oldest towns is home to the Steam Hotel. Västerås, with its funky diaereses (marks placed over vowels), is not on the list of the most typical tourist destinations, but that may very well change in the near future. The city has the largest …

Hotel Mabi is set in a former cinema and located in the lovely historical part of Maastricht, Netherlands. This boutique hotel is unlike any other – from the decor to the convenient location, it offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Rooms range from the Basic Twin to the Corbusier Family Room, …

The brand new world of backpacking opens up new prospects for hostels, one that is not afraid to be bold. Taking inspiration from the hotels in New York, the facade is covered by corten steel, and the industrial design continues to be dominant inside. Progressive thinking went into the concept …

The historic United Artists Building, designed by Mary Pickford, was constructed as a film studio in the center of L.A. back in 1927. It was the tallest building in the city for one year after its completion. The building stands as a shining monument to the American artistic spirit and …

First World Hotel is Malaysia's entertainment hotspot. It is the world’s second-largest hotel, with 7,351 rooms in two colorful towers. The hotel is located in the Genting Highlands, in the Titiwangsa Mountains, far from the city, near the lush tropical rainforest. The entrance is a Spanish-style courtyard, and the site …

This hotel is housed in a French neoclassical house refurbished with an eye for detail that has made owners, Grupo Habita famous worldwide. Set on a tree-lined street in Mexico City’s trendy artist neighborhood, La Condesa, this hotel is sandwiched between their rooftop Sushi bar and basement dance club. So …

In most hotels, you go out in the morning, have an adventure, and return in the evening. Not here. Because at Adventure Suites, the fun never ends. How? Because your whole room is about entertainment. Choose from 16 suites. Travel to Rome and sleep among the ruins of an ancient …

This hotel was built by the Serbian Tim Burton, Emir Kusturica, and is based on his film Life is Miracle. Everything is constructed from wood mixing traditional with modern styles. The famous director still lives there with his family in the large main house. The design was set to recreate …

The Farm is a creative project by husband and wife, Surya and Ritu Singh. It resides on a 16-acre plot close to the cosmopolitan center of the region, Jaipur. The whole hotel is made from recycled materials and seeks to be original in design and concept. Each room is detached …

The Limes Hotel in Brisbane, Australia is the peak of chic. Alexander Lotersztain, an award-winning local artist, designed the interior to be minimalist yet striking and it buzzes with contemporary energy. The hotel fits right into its up-and-coming neighborhood, just minutes from Brisbane’s central business district. It has a rooftop …