Do you prefer a Goldfinger or a bit of Octopussy? Well, it's all up for grabs as we celebrate the release of the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, with the top hotels from the best bond films ever!
Yes, that’s right, Hotels.com has chosen the best hotels to have featured in classic Bond films to bring you get a little closer to the ultimate man of mystery – and we know how much you want to get between the sheets with the sexy spy….
Tomorrow Never Dies
Hotel Atlantic Kempinski, Hamburg (five-star)The Hotel Atlantic Kempinski is the location of Pierce Brosnan’s famous rooftop climb from the Atlantic Suite to the globe on the roof of the hotel in
Tomorrow Never Dies, in 1997. The hotel prides itself on its ultra modern style and has recently unveiled the first ever private cinema in a German hotel, the "PrivateMax". Guests can re-live the Bond experience by staying in the Atlantic suite, arguably one of the best places to stay while in Hamburg. This famous suite has been home to the likes of Michael Jackson and Madonna, and is designed to resemble a traditional English manor house. Read our guide to
Hamburg and visit the hotel website.
www.kempinski.atlantic.de
Diamonds Are Forever
Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas (four-star) The Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas will forever be remembered for the infamous "Whyte House" casino in the 1971
Diamonds Are Forever film. Built in 1969 and with over 3,000 rooms, it was the largest hotel in the world at the time of filming, and houses one of the biggest casinos in the world. The hotel still offers one of the best gambling experiences in Las Vegas so if you fancy a turn at the tables or a game of poker, then look no further.
www.lvhilton.com
Octopussy
Taj Lake Palace, India (five-star) Roger Moore was seduced by the romance of the Taj Lake Palace Hotel in the 1983
Octopussy and it was here that he fell in love with leading lady, Maud Adams. This beautiful white marble palace is on the shores of Lake Pichola in India and is said to be one of the most romantic hotels in the world. The hotel is surrounded by manicured gardens and the guestrooms overlook the Lily Pond and gardens or the Terrace.
www.tajhotels.com
Goldfinger
Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami (four-star)
The Fontainebleau Hotel is the scene of much scandal and mystery in the1964 Goldfinger. It is here where Sean Connery, as Bond, gets the heads-up about Auric Goldfinger from Felix Leiter and the ill-fated Jill Masterson gets a gold makeover from Oddjob. Located in Miami Beach, the Fontainebleau is the epitome of luxury and style. All guestrooms are equipped with high definition flat screen TVs, advanced sound systems and 20” iMac computers. Many come with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the twinkling lights of Miami Beach. Read more about Miami in our Miami Guide and visit the hotel website www.fontainebleau.com
Quantum of Solace is released in the UK on 31 October 2008. Watch the trailer below.