If you're a fan of suspense, drama, and the unexpected, then hotel disaster movies are just the ticket. These films take us into the heart of chaos within the confines of what should be a sanctuary - a hotel. From fires to floods, these movies showcase the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Here's a curated list of 10 films where hotel disasters play a central role, each offering a unique take on the theme, ensuring you're on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Description: Although not a hotel, the luxury ocean liner SS Poseidon serves as a floating hotel where passengers must escape after the ship capsizes on New Year's Eve.
Fact: The film was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Song and Best Visual Effects.


The Towering Inferno (1974)
Description: This classic disaster film features a high-rise hotel engulfed in flames, showcasing the desperate fight for survival among its guests and staff. It's a must-watch for its intense action sequences and star-studded cast.
Fact: The film was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, winning 3, including Best Cinematography. It was one of the first films to combine the talents of two major studios, 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros.


The Shining (1980)
Description: Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece involves a writer and his family staying at the isolated Overlook Hotel, where supernatural forces lead to a psychological breakdown and a chilling disaster.
Fact: The film's iconic "Here's Johnny!" scene was improvised by Jack Nicholson.


The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
Description: Set in 19th century Africa, the film involves a hotel-like camp where workers are terrorized by man-eating lions, leading to a dramatic and disastrous situation.
Fact: The film is based on true events, and the lions' skins are still on display at the Field Museum in Chicago.


Hard Rain (1998)
Description: Set during a massive flood, this film follows an armored car driver and a sheriff as they navigate through a flooded town, with much of the action taking place in and around a hotel.
Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed water tank to simulate the flood conditions, making it one of the most expensive films to produce at the time.


The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Description: While not exclusively about a hotel, a significant portion of the film involves a group of survivors taking refuge in the New York Public Library, which serves as a makeshift hotel during a global weather catastrophe.
Fact: The film's special effects were groundbreaking at the time, earning it a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards.


The Last Winter (2006)
Description: While not set in a traditional hotel, this eco-horror film involves an oil company's base camp in the Arctic, which serves as a makeshift hotel for workers, where mysterious and disastrous events unfold.
Fact: The film was shot in the remote Alaskan wilderness, adding authenticity to its setting and isolation theme.


The Innkeepers (2011)
Description: This horror film focuses on two employees of the Yankee Pedlar Inn, the last hotel in New England to close, who experience paranormal activity during their final weekend of operation.
Fact: The film was shot in the actual Yankee Pedlar Inn, enhancing its eerie atmosphere.


The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Description: While not a traditional disaster movie, this Wes Anderson film includes a subplot where the hotel faces a siege by military forces, creating a chaotic environment for its guests and staff.
Fact: The film won 4 Academy Awards, including Best Production Design, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail in its hotel setting.


Hotel Artemis (2018)
Description: In a near-future Los Angeles, a members-only hospital for criminals, disguised as a hotel, faces a riot outside its walls, leading to a series of intense events within.
Fact: The film features a unique setting with each room named after famous artists, adding a layer of cultural depth to the narrative.
