Top 10 Disaster Films Set in Hotels

Description: Although primarily set on a ship, the aftermath of the disaster sees survivors in a hotel-like environment as they navigate the capsized vessel, trying to escape.

Fact: The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Song and Best Visual Effects.

Description: This classic disaster film takes place in the tallest building in the world, which includes a luxurious hotel. A fire breaks out, trapping guests in a fight for survival amidst the flames and chaos.

Fact: The film was a box office hit and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning three. It was also one of the first films to combine the talents of two major stars, Paul Newman and Steve McQueen.

Description: While not a traditional disaster film, the Overlook Hotel itself becomes a place of psychological terror and supernatural events, leading to a disastrous outcome for its inhabitants.

Fact: Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is often considered one of the greatest horror films ever made, with its iconic imagery and eerie atmosphere.

Description: While not set in a hotel, the film's climax involves a train station that serves as a temporary shelter, akin to a hotel, during the hunt for man-eating lions.

Fact: The film is based on true events, with the lions known as the Tsavo maneaters.

Description: While not exclusively set in a hotel, a significant portion of the film features characters taking refuge in the New York Public Library, which serves as a makeshift hotel during a catastrophic climate event.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its special effects, winning the Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture.

Description: While not a disaster film in the traditional sense, the hotel faces numerous crises, including theft, murder, and political upheaval, making it a unique entry in this list.

Fact: Wes Anderson's film won four Academy Awards, including Best Production Design, which captures the hotel's opulence and chaos beautifully.

Description: Although set in a skyscraper, the film includes scenes in a hotel within the building, where a fire breaks out, leading to a high-stakes rescue mission.

Fact: Dwayne Johnson performed many of his own stunts, including a dramatic leap between buildings.

Description: Set in a near-future Los Angeles, this film revolves around a secret members-only hospital for criminals, known as Hotel Artemis, where a riot breaks out, turning the hotel into a battleground.

Fact: The film features a unique setting with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, and it was Sterling K. Brown's first major film role.

Description: This British film involves a catastrophic event where nuclear testing causes the Earth's axis to shift, leading to extreme weather changes. A significant part of the story unfolds in a hotel where journalists gather to report on the unfolding disaster.

Fact: The film was notable for its realistic portrayal of journalism and the use of actual newspaper offices for filming.

Description: Set during a massive flood, the film features a heist gone wrong in a small town, with much of the action taking place in and around a hotel where characters seek refuge.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI water effects extensively, which were groundbreaking at the time.