May 28, 2026 11:50am PT
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The Most Iconic Hilton Properties Featured in Film and TV: From NYC’s Waldorf Astoria to the Beverly Hilton
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From Manhattan landmarks to sprawling beachfront resorts, Hilton hotels have become some of the most recognizable settings in Hollywood history. Long before branded partnerships became commonplace, filmmakers were already using Hilton properties for some of their most iconic scenes.
Meg Ryan and John Cusack’s chance encounters in “Serendipity” unfold beneath the glittering interiors of Waldorf Astoria New York; Eddie Murphy arrives in Queens after staying at the opulent Waldorf in “Coming to America”; and generations of viewers have watched celebrities descend upon The Beverly Hilton for the champagne-soaked spectacle of the Golden Globe Awards.
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