Explore luxury hotels featured in your favorite gay movies
The world of cinema has given us some of the most iconic settings for love stories, and gay films are no exception. From sun-drenched Italian villas to luxurious beachside hotels, these locations become more than just backdrops—they become integral to the films. Call My by Your Name is impossible to envision without the dreamy Italian filming locations. In My Policeman, the contrast of the luxury Mexican vacation spot with dreary post-war Britain provides a key contrast.
For those who dream of stepping into the world of their favorite films, here’s a guide to the most luxurious hotels and locations from gay movies that you can visit.
Villa Albergoni, Crema, Italy and Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como – Call Me by Your Name
Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name transports viewers to the Italian countryside, where the romance between Elio and Oliver unfolds against a backdrop of timeless Italian beauty. While the villa used as Elio’s family home, Villa Albergoni, is privately owned, fans can visit the nearby town of Crema. Its cobblestone streets, charming piazzas, and cafés capture the essence of the film.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como provides a distinctly Italian setting for a luxurious stay inspired by the movie. With its Belle Époque architecture, decadent suites, and stunning lakeside views, it’s the perfect base for exploring Northern Italy. You’ll have to bring your own peach!
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Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice – My Policeman
In My Policeman, love and secrecy collide in Brighton, the UK’s gay capital. While much of the film is set in 1950s England, the vacation scenes were filmed in Venice, showcasing locations such as the Grand Canal and Campo della Madonna dell’Orto. The Venice scenes are pivotal, capturing the clandestine romance between Tom and Patrick. However, specific hotels used during filming have not been publicly disclosed. The production primarily utilized public spaces to capture the city’s impeccable romantic settings.
Our favorite hotel in Venice is Belmond Cipriani. The Belmond overlooks St Mark’s Square so it’s the perfect setting for a romantic trip to Italy. Unfortunately, Harry Styles in a police uniform doesn’t come included. You can, however, follow in the footsteps of Tom and Patrick as you explore Venice.
Hôtel de Russie, Rome, Italy – The Talented Mr. Ripley
Although The Talented Mr. Ripley is more about suspense and deceit, its underlying themes of desire and self-discovery resonate deeply. Rome’s Hôtel de Russie, featured in the film, is a luxurious hotel. You’ll find it between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, with its sumptuous suites and secret garden. You can imagine Jude Law and Matt Damon sunbathing by the pool, and the menacing romantic tension that builds up as the film progresses.
The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles – Behind the Candelabra
Steven Soderbergh’s Behind the Candelabra explores the glitzy and turbulent relationship between Liberace and his lover, Scott Thorson. The Beverly Hills Hotel, often referred to as “The Pink Palace,” is a fitting symbol of Hollywood glamour featured in the movie. Fran Lebowitz once said, “Los Angeles is a large city-like area surrounding the Beverly Hills Hotel.”
With its signature striped poolside cabanas, historic Hollywood credentials (everyone has stayed here!), and luxurious suites, the hotel embodies the extravagance Liberace was known for. The hotel has been featured as a backdrop in many films and TV shows. So many Hollywood contracts have been signed in the hotel’s bars, and many Hollywood dreams made and crushed in the process.
Four Seasons Koh Samui – White Lotus 3
The White Lotus is a TV series rather than a film, but it’s suitably cinematic and its LGBTQ+ storylines are always intense. The third season of The White Lotus, set to premiere on February 16, 2025, transports viewers to the Thai island of Samui, with significant portions filmed at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. This resort, surrounded by tropical greenery and overlooking the pristine Gulf of Thailand, provides an idyllic backdrop for all the drama and tension of The White Lotus. The choice of this location aligns with the series’ tradition of featuring high-end resorts that play a pivotal role in the narrative’s development.
Incorporating the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui into the storyline enhances the thematic depth of the season, which, according to creator Mike White, will explore “death and Eastern religion and spirituality.” Perhaps more than any other big TV show, The White Lotus is built around the hotel it’s filmed in. You can always expect dramatic gay love stories and one-night stands to take place in this show.
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