007 Hotel: Mercure Paris Terminus Nord, Paris, France

MERCURE PARIS TERMINUS NORD


Location: Paris, France
Address: 12 Boulevard De Denain
Bond book appearance: For Your Eyes Only - short story From a View to a Kill and Death Is Forever

Opposite the Gare du Nord, the hotel is ideally placed for getting to the Stade de France, the Le Bourget Exhibition Grounds and Villepinte. This cosy establishment is easily reached by public transport and is close to the Lariboisière Hospital. The hotel has large rooms, some with a view of Montmartre and Sacré Coeur.

129 euros / night, no breakfast included. (2013)
Standard Room with a double bed. Decorated in a style that combines modernity and tradition, the rooms feature a large double bed, a comfortable workspace, flat-screen TV, safe, air conditioning, and free WIFI. Bathroom with bathtub.


Bond stays in hotel Terminus Nord in Ian Fleming's short story "From a View to a Kill". In John Gardner's "Death Is Forever" he says that Terminus Nord's restaurant is one of his favourite restaurants in Paris.

"When Bond was in Paris he invariably stuck to the same addresses. He stayed at the Terminus Nord, because he liked station hotels and because this was the least pretentious and most anonymous of them."

Ian Fleming: "From a View to a Kill"

 

"Of all the railway stations in Europe, Bond liked the Gare du Nord best. The place held special memories for him. It was also within walking distance of one of his favourite restaurants in Paris - Terminus Nord.

Bistros and restaurants hovering in the shadow of any great railway terminus should normally be avoided. Inevitably their clientele consists of birds of passage, people leaving and arriving at the station. So it follows that the service is perfunctory, at best; at worst, slapdash; while the food is only passable. Happily Terminus Nord, directly opposite the Gare du Nord, is a prestigious exception. Its service is impeccable, while the food attracts gourmets who are not merely passing through the French capital or using the railway station."

John Gardner: "Death Is Forever"

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007 Hotel: Villa Medici, Rome, Italy

VILLA MEDICI


Location: Rome, Italy
Address: Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 1
Bond book appearance: Role of Honour

Villa Medici is a historical palace of the 16th century located on the Pincio hill, in the heart of Rome that it has opened its rooms to the public.
Seat of the French Academy in Rome from the XVIII century, Villa Medici is first of all a cultural institution, its core being the residency of fellows and the organisation of several cultural events such as exhibitions, conferences, festivals.
Villa Medici gives accommodation to guests, following specific housing requirements.
Historical rooms
The so called historical rooms are the old Villa Medici's apartments. The rooms are decoreted with Renaissance frescoes, works of the manierism of Jacopo Zucchi and his studio, as well as walls and forniture created by Balthus in 1960s. They are comfortable rooms of about 70 m2, equipped with a doublebed and a bathroom with a bathtub, with a view either on the city of Rome or the Villa Medici's gardens.

Standard rooms
The rooms of the gateway are former fellows' apartments served by a wooden gateway. They have a view on Villa Medici's gardens or on the gardens of the celebrated church of the Trinità dei Monti. They are comfortable rooms of about 40 m2, equipped with a doublebed on a mezzanine floor and a bathroom with a shower. Different smaller rooms (of about 20 m2) as comfortable as the others, are also available. They are equipped with a doublebed and a bathroom with a shower.
It is possible to book a room not earlier than four months in advance.

"They first flew to Rome and stayed for a week at the Villa Medici. Percy had never been to Rome and Bond enjoyed showing her as much as one can fit in seven short days." 

John Gardner: "Role of Honour"

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007 Related Hotel: Hotel Carlton, Bilbao, Spain

HOTEL CARLTON

Location: Bilbao, Spain
Address: Federico Moyúa Square, 2.
Bond connection: Pierce Brosnan has stayed here while filming "The World Is Not Enough"


Founded in 1926, the Hotel Carlton is one of the landmark buildings and the most majestic hotel in Bilbao. Declared an Architectural, Artistic, Historical and Cultural Monument, over its history the building has witnessed important social and cultural events.

Centrally located in the Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, one of the most important commercial and business areas of Bilbao, the Hotel Carlton has been totally refurbished and is also constantly being up-dated with new features, such as the free Wi-Fi service throughout the hotel.

The Hotel Carlton has 142 spacious, well-appointed guestrooms on 6 floors, featuring an elegant, luxurious décor that is sure to please even the most demanding of guests.

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007 Restaurant: H Club Doney bar of Excelsior Hotel, Rome, Italy

H CLUB DONEY BAR OF EXCELSIOR HOTEL


Location: Rome, Italy
Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 141
Bond book appearance: For Your Eyes Only, the short story Risico

A contemporary meeting spot with a celebrated tradition, this is Rome's most lavish street café. Be it a table on Via Veneto or the lounge, the perfect place to see and be seen and the ideal choice for breakfast, informal lunch, aperitifs or after-dinner drinks. "BioèLogico" organic lunches and theme picnic hampers are available everyday from Monday to Friday.

"James Bond felt the inspection. The same surreptitious ex-amination had been going on since he had met the man two hours before at the rendezvous in the Excelsior bar. Bond had been told to look for a man with a heavy moustache who would be sittingby himself drinking an Alexandra. Bond had been amuzed by this secret recognition signal. The creamy, feminine drink was so much cleverer than the folded newspaper, the flower in the buttonhole, the yellow gloves that were the hoary, slipshod call-signs between agents. It had also the great merit of being able to operate alone without its owner. And Kristatos had started off with a little test. Then Bond had come into the bar and looked round where had been perhaps twenty people in the room. None of them had a moustache. But on a corner table at the far side of the tall, discreet room, flanked by a saucer of olives and another of cashew nuts, stood the tall-stemmed glass of cream and vodka. Bond went straight over to the table, pulled out a chair and sat down. The waiter came. "Good evening, sir. Signor Kristatos is at the telephone." Bond nodded. "A Negroni. With Gordon's, please." The waiter walked back to the bar. "Negroni. Uno. Gordon's."

Ian Fleming: "For Your Eyes Only", the short story "Risico"

 

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007 Hotel: Scandic Park Helsinki (formerly known as Inter-Continental), Helsinki, Finland

SCANDIC PARK HELSINKI (formerly known as INTER-CONTINENTAL)


Location: Helsinki, Finland
Address: Mannerheimintie 46
Bond book appearance: Icebreaker

Scandic Park (former Scandic Continental) hotel in central Helsinki has an ideal city location just opposite the beautiful Töölö Bay, and only a 10 minute walk from Helsinki's city centre.

The Scandic Park hotel is located only a short walk away from the city centre of Helsinki. It is the perfect base for exploring Helsinki attractions, such as the Olympic Stadium, Linnanmäki Amusement Park or Sea Life Underwater World. You can also enjoy ballet and opera performances in the nearby Opera House or go see a concert in the Stadium. Helsinki's best shopping streets and restaurants are also situated within walking distance.

Former names: Scandic Continental, Inter-Continental
92,00 euros / night, breakfast included (2014)

"In his room at the Inter-Continental Hotel, at the northern end of Helsinki's broad arterial Mannerheimintie, Bond tapped out the telephone number. It rang twice and a girl answered in Finnish.

Bond spoke in respectful English. - Paula Vacker, please.

Bond said he was at the Inter-Continental.

- Here? Here in Helsinki?' She did not bother to disguise her pleasure.

- Yes,' Bond confirmed, - here in Helsinki. Unless Finnair got it wrong.

- Finnair are like homing pigeons', she said with a laugh."

John Gardner: "Icebreaker"

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007 Theme Hotel: Bed & Breakfast Angolo di Roma, Rome, Italy

BED & BREAKFAST ANGOLO DI ROMA


Location: Rome, Italy
Address: Via Cairoli, 31
Bond connection: Movie theme posters, including James Bond theme


Situated in a very central area. Infact, it allows you to easily reach tourist attractions by foot.
For example, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Basilica of Saint John in Laterano, and the Basilica of Saint Maria Maggiore.

Connected with numerous modes of surface transportation as well as the metro station (metro stop is 100 meters away). It offers you the opportunity to reach the Spanish Steps in 5 mins, Saint Peter's Square in 10 mins, and any site in the city in 20 mins.

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007 Hotel: Hôtel de Paris, Monte-Carlo, Monaco

HÔTEL DE PARIS MONTE-CARLO


Location: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Address: Place du Casino
Bond movie appearance: GoldenEye
Bond book appearance: Role of Honour, James Bond, the Authorized Biography of 007, Never Dream of Dying

182 rooms, including 37 Junior Suites, 41 Suites and 2 Diamond Suites.

3 restaurants: Le Louis XV- Alain Ducasse, Le Grill and Côté Jardin.

One grand function room: La Salle Empire.

Le Bar Américain providing a jazz ambiance.

A legendary wine cellar.

A hair dressing salon and luxury boutiques.

Access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo (pool, fitness centre, hammam, sauna, solarium…).

8 comfortable and elegant lounges with international secretarial services, technical and audiovisual equipment on request.

”At a little after six on Tuesday the Mulsanne slid into Monaco's Place Casino and up to the entrance of the Hotel de Paris. It was a splendid, clear spring evening, with hardly a breath of wind to stir the palm trees in the gardens which front the Grand Casino."

John Gardner: "Role of Honour"

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007 Hotel: Carlton Cannes, Cannes, France

CARLTON CANNES


Location: Cannes, France
Address: 58 La Croisette
Bond book appearance: Never Dream of Dying


In classic French style, the hotel’s Belle Epoque façade overlooks the Bay of Cannes, a celebrated seaside destination that prestigious guests have enjoyed for a century. With its own exclusive beach restaurant and pier offering a host of water sports, this elegant Cannes hotel is ideally located on the Boulevard de La Croisette, famous for the Cannes Film Festival and designer shopping. Luxury suites overlook the Mediterranean Sea, and island boat trips are easily arranged.

"They bathed together and then had a luxurious dinner in her room at the Carlton. Tylyn dressed Bond’s wounds and kissed them, then gave him a thorough massage."

Raymond Benson: "Never Dream of Dying"

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007 Related Hotel: Martinez, Cannes, France

HOTEL MARTINEZ

Location: Cannes, France
Address: 73, La Croisette
Bond connection: Daniel Craig has stayed here


As spacious as it is extravagant, the hotel has an extraordinary infrastructure, both in terms of guest accommodation comprising 412 rooms and suites, and in the services the hotel has to offer. The Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez has three restaurants, La Palme d'Or, a 2 stars Michelin gastronomic restaurant, Le Relais Martinez and the Zplage Beach Restaurant. There is a piano bar, a vast private beach, a heated pool, fifteen meeting rooms and reception lounges that total 2,500 square metres; all this puts the Hotel Martinez just behind the congress centre Palais des Festivals in terms of reception capacity in Cannes. The reception infrastructure is one of the major assets of the hotel, and in all seasons conventions, seminars and other social, festive and professional events, the majority of them international can be hosted.

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007 Hotel: St.Regis, New York, USA

ST.REGIS


Location: New York, USA
Address: 5th Ave. At 55th St. 
Bond book appearance: Live and Let Die


Featuring dramatically renovated and redesigned guestrooms, suites, and public spaces along with the debut of the new King Cole Bar & Salon under renowned New York chef and restaurateur, John DeLucie, The St. Regis New York has unveiled a bold new era of glamour at Manhattan’s best address.

Guestrooms feature chic, textured fabric walls and marble tiled entryways, rich color schemes with bold accent colors, sumptuous fabrics and luxe leather details, custom furnishings and state of the art technologies. An extensive art program, with emphasis on New York City photography by Janet Arsdale and Hampton Hall, is integrated into every guestroom and suite.

"They drew up at the best hotel in New York, the St. Regis, at the corner of Fifth avenue and 55 street. A saturnine middleaged man in a dark blue overcoat and black homburg came forward behind the commissionaire. On the sidewalk, Halloran introduced him.
“Mr. Bond, meet Captain Dexter.” He was referential. “Can I pass him along to you now, Captain?”
“Sure, sure. Just have his bags sent up. Room 2100. Top floor. I’ll go ahead with Mr. Bond and see he has everything he wants.”

“Bond, the collar of his new raincoat up round his ears, was missed as he came out of the entrance of the St. Regis Drugstore on 55^th Street, which has a connecting door into the hotel."

(Ian Fleming: "Live and Let Die")

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007 Hotel: The Stanhope, New York, USA

THE STANHOPE

Location: New York, USA
Address: 995 Fifth Avenue
Bond book appearance: James Bond, the Authorized Biography of 007


The luxurious Stanhope Hotel, set in New York's most desirable neighborhood on the Upper East Side, is only minutes from New York's bustling Midtown. Situated directly across from the glorious Metropolitan Museum of Art, and steps away from Central Park. The Stanhope is the jewel of Fifth Avenue hotels, offering immediate access to the finest shops and art galleries. 

The Stanhope has 50 grand suites and 135 elegant deluxe rooms, including the world-famous Park and Museum Suites. Each room is spacious, and is decorated with handcrafted Louis XVI period furniture from France, collectible Chinoiserie, richly detailed fabrics, and original artwork. Each of the guestrooms and suites come equipped with a mini-bar, hair dryer, in-room safe, CD player, 2-line phone (with analog line) with modem for computer or personal fax machine, and fax machine. Guests can indulge in The Stanhope's plush terry-robes and slippers after taking a relaxing bath with complimentary Floris of London toiletries. For guests who prefer to retire to the privacy of their rooms, books may be borrowed from the antique book library, and VCR's, videos and compact discs may be obtained through the Concierge.

The Stanhope offers the ultimate in luxurious amenities. The Concierge can arrange for airline reservations, tickets for theatre and sporting events, private limousines, helicopter rides, business services and babysitting. They can also arrange for in-room appointments, including massage therapy, aromatherapy, and meetings with personal shoppers.

"It was the Puritans perversity to love and loathe the world's richest city - this attitude Bond had always had towards America. While staying in New York, he spent several days in Stanhope, a five-star hotel opposite the Metropolitan museum. Sir William Stephenson had recommended it. Its precious things in spite of its grandeur and tranquility pleased Bond."

(John Pearson, "James Bond, the Authorized Biography of 007")

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007 Hotel: The Plaza Hotel, New York, USA

THE PLAZA HOTEL

Location: New York, USA
Address: Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
Bond book appearance: Live and Let Die, Diamonds Are Forever, 007 in New York

Central Park, Fifth Avenue, spectacular art, thriving culture, endless shopping, unbelievable dining and lively nightlife – this is New York City. Amid the whirl of excitement you will find The Plaza, a Fairmont Managed Hotel. A cultural oasis amid a bustling metropolis, The Plaza continues the tradition of defining luxury through unmatched service with a modern spirit.

While traditions remain, such as the opulent grandeur of the Beaux Arts décor and the superb ambience of the legendary Palm Court, New York’s premier destination for Afternoon Tea, exciting new offerings include the elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club, as well as the acclaimed Todd English Food Hall and The Plaza Food Hall.

The Plaza Hotel offers 282 distinctive guestrooms, including 102 suites, which boast the largest square footage of any luxury hotel in New York City.

"And then what about the best meal in New York - oyster stew with cream, crackers, and Miller High Life at the Oyster Bar at Grand Central? No, he didn’t want to sit up at a bar - somewhere spacious and comfortable where he could read a paper in peace. Yes. That was it! The Edwardian Room at the Plaza, a corner table."

Ian Fleming: "007 in New York" 

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007 Hotel: Adlon Kempinski, Berlin, Germany

HOTEL ADLON KEMPINSKI


Location: Berlin, Germany
Address: Unter den Linden 77
Bond book appearance: James Bond, the Authorized Biography of 007



Situated at Pariser Platz square and on the Unter den Linden boulevard, in close proximity to the most famous landmark of Berlin the Brandenburg Gate, surrounded by sights and attractions, exclusive boutiques, galleries and theaters.

Graceful allure abounds as you step into Hotel Adlon's world of unique sophistication. Exquisite designs, materials and colours exude an aura of extravagance and glamour. Magnificent marble bathrooms, equally lavish in style and comforts, capture the essence of pure luxury. A choice of 382 rooms and suites with thirteen different categories astound even the most seasoned traveller. 

"He used to travel to Berlin and always stayed at the Hotel Adlon."

John Pearson: "James Bond, the Authorized Biography of 007" 

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007 Hotel: Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin, Berlin, Germany

KEMPINSKI HOTEL BRISTOL BERLIN 


Location: Berlin, Germany
Address: Kurfürstendamm 27
Bond book appearance: Death Is Forever (Bond's Suite No. 207)



The Kempinski Hotel Bristol enjoys a perfect location in the center of Berlin on the famous Kurfuerstendamm. The various attractions are easily accessible by public transport.

Kempinski is located only 10 minutes away from the fairground / ICC.

Kempinski Hotel Bristol interiors exude something very special. You can feel an immense love to detail, and the ever-present but unobtrusive willingness to make each guest feel totally comfortable and at ease. 246 elegant rooms in a classic-modern style meet the highest standards. 55 suites revel in an exceptional symbiosis of exclusiveness and functionality.

189.00 € / night, breakfast not included. (2012)

"The thought crossed Bond's mind when he stepped into Kemp's pleasant luxury, where were relaxing pool of tropical fishes and order without rush. - Good afternoon, Herr Boldman. Nice to see you again, Herr Boldman. Suite 207, Herr Boldman, and if there is anything..."

John Gardner: "Death Is Forever"

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007 Hotel: Le Negresco, Nice, France

LE NEGRESCO

Location: Nice, France
Address: 37, Promenade des Anglais
Bond book appearance: Licence Renewed


Designed in the style of the Belle Epoque, Hotel Negresco is located on the Promenade des Anglais, overlooking the Bay of Angels in Nice.

The perfect combination of historic and contemporary is Negresco’s trademark. Equipped and personalized with exceptional period furniture, each one of the 96 rooms and 21 suites draws its inspiration from the most remarkable French art periods. From Louis XIII style to modern art, five centuries of history are represented.

Each air-conditioned room and suite offers elegant furniture and a four-poster bed. They are also equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access and a private bathroom.
Savour gourmet cuisine in Le Chantecler restaurants or the Brasserie La Rotonde or meet for drinks in the British-style bar Le Relais.

A generous buffet breakfast of fresh food is served in La Rotonde restaurant each morning.
Hotel Negresco provides a private car park and also has access to a private beach. It is a 15-minute walk from the Old Town and Nice Train Station. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is just 5 km from the hotel.


248.00 € / night, breakfast not included. (2013)

Negresco is also a Bond hotel. Mr. Bond has stayed there in John Gardner book
"Licence Renewed" and ate there in same author's book "Role of Honour".

"Then they sat and breakfasted at the balcony, watching the early strollers along Promenade des Anglais and the white triangles of yacht sails against the Mediterranean."

John Gardner: "Licence Renewed"

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007 Hotel: Le Parker Meridien, New York, USA

LE PARKER MERIDIEN HOTEL

Location: New York, USA
Address: 119 West 56th Street
Bond book appearance: Brokenclaw

This Manhattan hotel is steps from the 57th Street subway station and 2 blocks from Central Park. It features on-site dining, an indoor pool and spacious rooms with a minibar.

Each room at Le Parker Meridien New York offers a CD player and cable TV along with a large desk. The contemporary and colorful rooms have partially wood paneled walls.

During their stay, guests can workout in the well-equipped gym. They can also get a haircut at the barber/beauty shop, which offers flat-screen TVs.

The hotel features 2 elegant restaurants, Norma’s and Knave Café & Bar. Norma’s serves breakfast and lunch while Knave Café is open all day.

New York Le Parker Meridien is within a 5-minute walk of Carnegie Hall, the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall.

248 € / night, no breakfast included. (2012)

"He turned left out of the apartment building and walked a block down to the Parker Méridien. Across the street Ed Rushia, in a chauffeur’s cap, nodded at the wheel of a stretch limo. Bond smiled to himself. Ed was certainly an operator. They had told him to hire a car and back up. He had obviously done just that and hired a stretch limo. The night porter was on duty outside the 56^th street entrance to the imposing hotel, and as Bond approached him, he stepped forward.
“I help you buddy?”
“I need to use one of the public telephones.” He slipped a ten into the man’s hand.
“Oh, okay, sir. Thank you. You want I should get you a cap?”
“I’ll be just fine,” and disappeared into the bright lit interior. A minute later, he had swiped a credit card through one of the telephone booths and dialled the same local number as before." 

John Gardner: "Brokenclaw"

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