Booking.com has introduced Willy Wonka–themed hotel suites in two major U.S. destinations, with a playful nod to family entertainment. Reportage from a prominent daily publication confirms this playful move tied to a beloved cinematic universe.
The partnership with Warner Bros. is marked by Wonka’s Sweet Suites, a collection of rooms designed to evoke the character’s cheerful energy. Guests staying at the Park Lane Hotel in New York and the Viceroy Santa Monica in Los Angeles will find spaces that feel like a chocolate-filled adventure, complete with design cues inspired by the film’s signature chocolatier aesthetic. The experience aims to immerse visitors in the excitement surrounding the Wonka franchise while maintaining comfortable, practical accommodations for travelers in both cities.
Earlier, listings on Booking.com highlighted a different themed lodging in England: Hagrid’s hut, a cottage located in the eastern portion of the country. The price varies by date, with December listings around $294, and the property comprises a living area, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The listing demonstrates Booking.com’s broader strategy of pairing immersive, character-driven experiences with everyday lodging options, appealing to fans of widely recognized stories and franchises.
Earlier reports also noted the long-standing wish to bring Shrek’s swamp residence into the rental market for special occasions. Halloween-era interest helped spark conversations about thematic stays that blend fantasy with practical lodging, leveraging recognizable characters to attract curious travelers and families seeking memorable getaways.