These 7 Properties Will Make You Feel Like You're at the Grand Budapest Hotel

27.03.2024 - 21:41 / cntraveler.com / Art

With its pastel pink walls and thick red carpets, the design of The Grand Budapest Hotel is immediately recognizable to just about anyone, regardless of whether you’ve seen the film or not (it didn't receive an Academy Award for Best Production Design for no reason.) While you unfortunately can’t stay at the real Grand Budapest Hotel (there isn't one), you can check in to some existing properties that look right out of a Wes Anderson production. These colorful, luxe hotels all stand in the same design spirit as the iconic Grand Budapest.

From a pastel pink resort-style hotel in Marrakech to a lush castle-ette in Salzburg, we've rounded up seven bookable stays where movie buffs and aesthetes can immerse themselves in color and whimsy. In honor of the film's 10th birthday, consider the confection.

One glance at the swimming pool at The Corinthia and you'll be booking your stay. The 49-foot stretch of water is exceptionally Wes—perfectly symmetrical and columned, set beneath a stained glass roof, and a second-floor wraparound balcony overlooks the water. The rest of the property is just as elegant, with a classic exterior that could be called The Grand Budapest's sister. There's also luxe rooms and suites and a central location in the city of Budapest itself. Alongside the pool, you'll find saunas, a steam bath, a hammam, and a variety of spa services.

Located in Stockholm, this opulent property puts the grand in Grand Hôtel. It's palatial, with high ceilings, intricate columns, and delicate crown moulding. With its art nouveau architecture and European design, the Grand Hôtel is built on the type of luxury and glamor that one can only dream of—likely what Anderson imagined the Grand Budapest Hotel would be like during its early heyday. Here, the staff provides exceptional service, and you'll rub elbows with the elite.

You don't need to book a flight all the way to Europe to experience the same atmosphere as The Grand Budapest. In fact, you can find something similar in New York City that is definitely worth a trip. The Bowery Hotel in Manhattan's Lower East Side is the perfect combination of luxe and dreamy. The vibe here is artsy, creative, and a little eccentric—what Anderson is all about. While you'll see all the same rich, lush colors as The Grand Budapest, the ambiance in the common spaces is admittedly a bit darker, with more mood lighting, brass fixtures, and sumptuous velvets befitting its home city.

Just looking at the exterior of this property will have you feeling like you're transported into The Grand Budapest Hotel, albeit without the pink walls. The symmetrical design and location in Salzburg (near Germany where the film was made, and Eastern Europe where the film is set) all work together