Notting Hill
1999
A famous Hollywood actress falls for a shy, ordinary bookseller in London's Notting Hill, and the two must navigate the enormous gulf between her public world and his private one. Roger Michell's romantic comedy is a glossy, warmhearted crowd-pleaser built on the considerable chemistry between Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.
Director
- Roger Michell
Cast
- Hugh Grant
- Julia Roberts
- Hugh Bonneville
- Emma Chambers
- James Dreyfus
- Rhys Ifans
- Tim McInnerny
- Gina McKee
Filming Locations
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Elgin Square Garden
The private communal garden (Rosmead Gardens, accessible from Elgin Crescent) was used for the night-time scene in which William and Anna break in through the gate and share a quiet moment together on a bench.
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Hempel Garden Square
The Zen garden of the Hempel Hotel in Bayswater was used as the setting for the outdoor wedding reception scene, providing an elegant garden backdrop for the celebration.
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Kenwood House
Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath served as the location for the film-within-a-film period drama shoot, and is also where William finds Anna on set and the two reconcile on a bench in the grounds.
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Portobello Road
Portobello Road is the film's central setting, home to William's travel bookshop and the bustling street market where he and Anna first meet; extensive location filming took place along the road and in surrounding streets.
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Ritz Hotel
The Ritz Hotel's Trafalgar Suite was used for the press junket scene in which William is accidentally ushered in as a journalist and conducts an improvised interview with Anna about her new film.
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The Savoy Hotel
The Lancaster Room at the Savoy Hotel was used for the climactic press conference scene in which William very publicly declares his feelings for Anna and asks her to stay in London.