9 Stunning Hotels and Motels You Can Rent For Film and Photo Projects in New York
Multi-roomed, small or large, private and often the location of a lot of drama and action, hotels and motels are truly a unique building space. Ranging from the modest small room with a twin bed, to the luxury ones that have many pools, party areas and incredible vistas, these structures offer a lot of diversity in terms of looks and feel. In fact, you can finish an entire film in a hotel without having to repeat areas. And depending on the aesthetic you’re looking for, you’re sure find one on Giggster. But before you go scouting through our extensive list of hotels and motels available for film and photo rentals in New York, here are our picks for the 9 most incredible hotels and motels you should consider for your project. Read on to discover some magical filming locations.
1) Motel with Waterfront Views
A 2-storey building which has 65 different rooms, this motel has a pool on site as well as a tennis court and a small barbecue area. Directly across the beach, this property is located in a great spot adjacent to the Bayville Amusement Park. The property has a restaurant on site - La Cantina - that serves Mexican style cuisine. The beachfront home has all the features you’re looking for in a motel and would be an ideal fit for any beachside getaway location for your characters.
Available on Giggster, starting at $200/hr.
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2) Funky Motel
A unique motel, this funky vibrant space looks like the ultimate millennial hotel. Colorful and eye catching, this hip and chic space has a different decor aesthetic in each room. From rooms with white walls splashed with colorful dots (great for any indoor photo project) to the more sophisticated Bohemian/Art Deco inspired ones, there’s all kinds of looks you can find here. An artists space, this place is definitely memorable on camera.
Available on Giggster, starting at $458/hr.
3) Classic Luxury NYC Hotel
A blast from the past, this well preserved luxury hotel has a touch of nostalgia and sophistication to its on camera appeal. Multiple lounges, an in-house restaurant, private cellars, this hotel really has a lot going on. The rooms are very elegant with great looking wallpaper and beautiful carpets. Everything within seems to have a level of craftsmanship and age, adding a very rusty overtone to this hotel. What’s amazing is that different floors of the building are all symmetrical with a huge opening in the roof which makes for an incredible treat for the camera.
Available on Giggster, starting at $1000/hr.
4) The Dutchess Luxury Hotel
A totally out of the ordinary space, this 260 acre farm contains a luxury hotel which is made up of 8 buildings that date back to the 18th century. Meticulously maintained, this heritage space made in a dutch colonial style is an absolute camera pleaser. Great shots wherever you point, the hotel houses a yoga barn with dramatic floor to ceiling windows, a pristine 18,000 sq ft indoor equestrian center and much much more. A location that embodies Zen and calmness, you’d love the visuals when you’re filming here.
Available on Giggster, starting at $500/hr.
5) Rustic Summer Camp on a Lake
A different kind of hotel/motel, this summer camp is located on the pine grove hillside and faces a beautiful lake. Rustic, traditional and loaded with activities, this camp has 16 private cabins. There’s also a climbing tower, a basketball court, an arts and crafts zone, water sports, zip line and fencing. The entire lot is 30,000 sq ft giving you a lot of area to work with on your time filming here.
Available on Giggster, starting at $333/hr.
6) Hotel Penthouse with a Round Window
A beautiful penthouse in New York City, this penthouse listing looks richly decorated. The space almost has a home feel and could easily pass as a condo. There’s dark wood floors and multi-colored walls across the different sections of the home. The furniture and features have a lot of patterns and draw a lot of immediate attention. The defining feature of this property — a round window which offers gorgeous views of the city outside.
Available on Giggster, starting at $450/hr.
7) Hotel with City Views
A mid-century hotel with all the works, this hotel has a great lobby and seating area. A luxury hotel with a beautiful atrium, high ceilings and dark wood floors, there’s stunning views of the city all around from the rooftop. The wide corridors and walkways really bring out contemporary modern decor and style. The rooms are simple and elegant, without too much space for a medium crew inside.
Available on Giggster, starting at $500/hr.
8) Hotel with Bar and Open Terrace
A typical hotel in Anywhere, U.S.A, this contemporary hotel has a very bland and drab character on camera which is not to say it doesn’t look good on your footage. In fact, it looks amazing through the viewfinder and there’s a lot for you to work with here. An open bar on the terrace with beautiful views of NYC’s iconic cityscape around, you’re going to have a great time filming here … especially if you’ve outdoor shots.
Available on Giggster, starting at $550/hr.
9) Hotel with Grand Internal Yard
Straight out of ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ this unique property looks spectacular on camera. Each floor matches the other, adding a beautiful symmetry to your frames here. This feature in fact is a major focal point and visual appeal of the space. The rooms themselves have dark wood floors, pale walls and very warm colors. A great place to film photo and video, there’s an atrium and a cafeteria onsite.
Available on Giggster, starting at $600/hr.
That’s a wrap folks! From magnificent, elegant hotels to modest, down-to-earth ones, there’s a huge range for you to choose from in this list curated from our catalog of hotel and motels available for rent in New York. If you’re interested in any of them, or would like to see more pictures, maybe check out the entire list of offerings, then please follow the links provided. Happy clicking!