A 5-Star Splendid Life Takes You into the Luxury Hotel Scenes of a Blockbuster Movie

By MOOK Travel Life Network’s Zhang Yingying | Special Report
The opulently staged movie *A 5-Star Splendid Life* is touted as “a fashionable journey traversing Paris, Berlin, the Alps, and Morocco.” The beautiful and elegant scenes not only provide a view of Europe’s landscapes but also allow audiences to enjoy a top-tier, luxurious, and aesthetically pleasing accommodation and dining experience throughout the film.

[Movie Introduction]

The movie depicts the story of its protagonist, Élise, who has an enviable job as a five-star hotel inspector. Traveling from Europe to Africa, from Paris to Shanghai, she crisscrosses the globe daily and checks into a different upscale hotel every night. Her job may seem simple—essentially nitpicking—but any negative remark from her can cause a hotel’s rating to plummet by three levels. However, not everyone can handle such a role; it requires not only keen observation skills but also an unwavering commitment to perfection. And Élise is nothing if not a true perfectionist.

Outside of work, Élise’s life is far from perfect. Over 40, unmarried and unattached, her only two close friends are her younger sister Sylvia, who constantly urges her to get married, and her ex-boyfriend André, with whom she almost got engaged. Élise feels quite content with her current life—but is the freedom and perfection she’s always upheld truly what she considers a splendid life? And can her version of a splendid life accommodate even the slightest imperfection?

[Scene Features]

The movie takes audiences to stay in seven of the most luxurious and top-tier hotels around the world, marking a special collaboration where The Leading Hotels of the World hotel group lent out a significant number of its hotels to the film for the first time in its 85-year history, including the following seven:
1. The Puli Hotel, Shanghai, China

Established in 2009, it blends contemporary furniture with traditional Chinese decor, exuding an oriental Zen atmosphere and showcasing meticulously crafted luxury down to the finest details.

2. Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin, Germany

Built in 1907 and located near Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, it is synonymous with graceful elegance and top-tier luxury. In 2002, Michael Jackson famously dangled his baby out of a window here, causing a global sensation.

3. Palais Namaskar, Morocco

Located in North Africa, Morocco, this 12-acre property is rich in Middle Eastern charm and renowned for its tranquil lake and breathtaking sunset views. It was awarded the Best New Luxury Hotel in 2013 and is also a spa resort.