Hotel de Love (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1996, Hotel de Love is a comedy and romance film directed by Craig Rosenberg, running about 95 minutes. “A comedy about the romantically challenged and passionately confused.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 10 years ago at a party, Steven thinks he sees the girl of his dreams, Melissa. Just as he's about to make his move, his twin brother Rick gets to her first and they fall in love. Steven watches his brother's relationship bloom, longing for Melissa all the while. Eventually, Melissa leaves to go to college and the brothers go on with their lives. Steven becomes a workaholic to block out his feelings about Melissa and Rick becomes a spineless bellboy at the Hotel de Love, after a later girl friend stood him up at the altar. Enter Steven and Rick's warring parents visiting the Hotel de Love for their anniversary. Re-enter Melissa with her current boyfriend, Norman. Suddenly Rick and Steven have a second chance at Melissa. Also there's Alison the palm reader, Susie behind the counter, the owner/piano player, and the freshly married couple.
Who’s in it. Hotel de Love stars Aden Young as Rick Dunne, Saffron Burrows as Melissa Morrison, Simon Bossell as Stephen Dunne and Pippa Grandison as Allison Leigh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Hotel de Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hotel de Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hotel de Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hotel de Love (1996)?
- In US, Hotel de Love is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hotel de Love worth watching?
- Hotel de Love holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotel de Love?
- Hotel de Love stars Aden Young, Saffron Burrows, Simon Bossell, Pippa Grandison and Ray Barrett.
- When was Hotel de Love released?
- Hotel de Love was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.