Hotel de Love
“A comedy about the romantically challenged and passionately confused.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Rosenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Rosenberg
- Original Title
- Hotel de Love
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Pratt Film Productions, Village Roadshow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Rosenberg
Craig Rosenberg
Stephen F. Windon
Bill Murphy
Graham Burke, Greg Coote, Peter Heller, Michael Lake, Alex Waislitz
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Rosenberg
Director
Craig Rosenberg
Writer
Michael Lake
Producer
Bill Murphy
Editor
Stephen F. Windon
Director of Photography
David Parker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel de Love
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What is Hotel de Love 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 directed Hotel de Love?
Hotel de Love was directed by Craig Rosenberg.
Who stars in Hotel de Love?
The principal cast of Hotel de Love includes Aden Young, Saffron Burrows, Simon Bossell, Pippa Grandison, Ray Barrett.
When was Hotel de Love released and how long is it?
Hotel de Love was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hotel de Love?
Hotel de Love holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).