Big Screen Stars: The Best Hotels with Private Cinemas

Grab the popcorn and pick a spot, as you relax into the best seat in the house.

There’s just something about the magic of the movies, isn’t there? From New York to Kasbah – and a couple of options closer to home – here we round-up the big screen stars, AKA the best hotels with private cinemas.

So, grab some popcorn and your tipple of choice as we roll out the red carpet and tour the best cinemas.

Burgundy chairs in the Cinema room at Beaverbrook in Surrey

1. Beaverbrook in Surrey

As a Grade-II listed property that has been transformed into a lavish hotel, Beaverbrook has many stories to tell of its own making it the ideal place to share in the magic of the movies. And it’s already a star-studded venue with rooms nodding to past guests, including Elizabeth Taylor, Ian Fleming and Rudyard Kipling. Book into Beaverbrook now

Outdoor cinema at Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas Mountains

2. Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas Mountains

This just might be our top pick. What’s not to love about open-air film screenings? Tents for two, with cosy trappings (cushions, kilim rugs…) are scattered over a hillside overlooking the pool. Book into Kasbah now

Red cinema room at the Roxy Hotel in New York

3. Roxy Hotel in New York

It’s truly lights, camera and action at the Roxy Hotel in New York. This place really exudes the magic of the movies given its frontage looks just like a retro cinema itself. With 99 seats, ushers peddle gourmet snacks and craft cocktails as you recline in style. Book into the Roxy Hotel now

Shades of brown in the cinema room at Island House in Nassau

4. The Island House in Nassau

I’ll have a lychee martini with my movie ticket please. Coming right up. Because there’s no other way to sit back and watch a movie in the Bahamas, is there? While this cinema might only have 48 seats, this is no ordinary theatre. The cinema boasts top tech and a bar. Book into The Island House now

Leather seating in the cinema room at Heckfield Place in Hampshire

5. Heckfield Place in Hampshire

Another historic and handsome hotel, Heckfield Place is set on an estate in the Hampshire countryside. As Jane Austen lived down the road, it seems fit for the movies and the perfect spot to enjoy some country air, relax into a movie in the cinema all while enjoying the delights of superstar chef, Skye Gyngell of Petersham Nurseries and Spring in London fame. Book into Heckfield Place now

Fancy creating your own hotel-worthy cinema at home? Step right this way with our expert guide on How to Create a State-of-the-Art Home Cinema.