Then, you can use the Venice Film Festival just around the corner (August 27-September 9, 2025), it’s only fitting that we delve into the historic hotels that have served as crucial backdrops for film festivals around the world—not merely the buzzy five-stars Not just a place where celebrities go to stay but a real landmark whose corridors are filled with New Wave and Hitchcock.
Take for instance the Sundance ResortIt has been a central hub for the Sundance InstituteSince 1981, the Independent Filmmaking Incubator has been a place for independent filmmakers to develop their craft. Other institutions, such as the Excelsior VeniceThe hotel’s walls are filled with stories about movie stars who have left their mark, from Greta Garbo and George Clooney. If they’re on the Palazzo del Cinema You can also call it Boulevard de la CroissetteThe “Big Five Film Festivals” have been shaped by these hotels. These are the hotels that have been around for a long time, and boast a rich cinematic heritage.
