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I like the traditional European thing that the keys are left downstairs and that the room itself is more like an apartment. There is also something quite wonderful about the spontaneity of a hotel. The scene where Jean Seberg comes in and Jean-Paul Belmondo is in her room is pretty wonderful. Had he been in her house, it would have been creepy, but hotels imply transience and time that would surely pass.

The Stardust hotel sign alone is enough to put it on the list. But another thing that is so enchanting about it, is the way Woody Allen reflects on all his past loves. Thinking about your life is something I find most often happens when away from home and a regular routine. I also quite like that we really get the idea that anything can happen at a hotel. Hotels are full of potential, strangers and new experiences.

I love how beautiful that movie is more than anything else. The cinematography and the light are so pretty. It's also such a great setting for a film of its nature since Venice is so mysterious. The magic and mystery of Venice is also enchanting.

Mostly I just love that film because it really captures the uncertainty of youth, the point at which you've done everything you are supposed to do and are still a little lost. There is something extra wonderful about it being set in a hotel. I had never thought of this until now, but the location is incredibly hopeful. Hotels are full of potential, and hotels imply transience and a time that would surely pass.