- The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
- The Parent Trap (1998)
- The Haunted Mansion (2003)
- The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
- Hotel Transylvania (2012)
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
- The Innkeepers (2011)
- The Suite Life Movie (2011)
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Hotels and inns have always been fascinating settings for films, offering a unique blend of adventure, mystery, and family bonding. This collection showcases ten heartwarming and entertaining movies that revolve around the lives of families in these enchanting environments. Whether it's the magic of a grand hotel or the charm of a quaint inn, these films provide a delightful escape into worlds where family dynamics play out against the backdrop of hospitality and adventure.

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Description: The Muppets stay at the luxurious Dubonnet Hotel in London, where they get involved in a jewel heist, offering slapstick humor and family fun.
Fact: The film features cameos by John Cleese and Peter Falk, and was one of the first Muppet movies to be shot on location in London.


Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Description: Kevin McCallister finds himself alone in New York City, staying at the luxurious Plaza Hotel, where he outwits two bumbling burglars in this family comedy classic.
Fact: The Plaza Hotel was actually used for filming, and the film's budget was significantly higher than the first "Home Alone" due to the New York setting.


The Parent Trap (1998)
Description: Identical twins separated at birth meet at summer camp and hatch a plan to reunite their parents, with much of the action taking place at a picturesque Napa Valley inn.
Fact: Lindsay Lohan played both twins, marking one of her earliest starring roles. The film is a remake of the 1961 original.


The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Description: A family moves into a haunted mansion to sell it, only to encounter ghostly residents, providing a mix of scares and laughs for the whole family.
Fact: The film is based on the Disneyland attraction of the same name, and Eddie Murphy stars as the real estate agent.


The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
Description: Princess Mia Thermopolis stays at a grand hotel while preparing for her royal duties, offering a mix of romance and comedy suitable for family viewing.
Fact: The film was shot at the Fairmont San Francisco, which was transformed to look like a Genovian palace.


Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Description: Dracula runs a high-end resort for monsters, but when a human stumbles upon it, chaos ensues in this animated family comedy.
Fact: The film features the voice talents of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg.


The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
Description: A group of British retirees move to a hotel in India expecting a luxurious retirement, only to find it's not quite what they expected, leading to heartwarming adventures.
Fact: The film was shot on location in Jaipur, India, and features a stellar cast including Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.


The Innkeepers (2011)
Description: While not strictly a family film, this horror-comedy about two employees at a haunted inn provides a spooky yet humorous take on hotel life suitable for older children and teens.
Fact: The film was shot in the Yankee Pedlar Inn, which is rumored to be haunted in real life.


The Suite Life Movie (2011)
Description: Based on the Disney Channel series, this film follows the adventures of Zack and Cody as they navigate life in a hotel, with a twist of time travel.
Fact: The movie was a direct-to-video release, continuing the adventures of the beloved characters from the TV show.


The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Description: This whimsical tale by Wes Anderson follows the adventures of a legendary concierge and his lobby boy at a renowned European hotel, offering a mix of humor and heart that appeals to all ages.
Fact: The film's pastel color palette was inspired by the work of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. It also features a diverse cast including Ralph Fiennes and Tilda Swinton.
