Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed
The story is set in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the film does deliver plenty of genuine Strip scenery. But the production was filmed primarily on location in Las Vegas and Southern California, including Pasadena, the Los Angeles area, and Burbank. Even some Las Vegas-set moments, like the card counting scenes, were shot at the now-demolished Riviera Hotel and Casino, while the Best Little Chapel facade was attached to the northern side of Hostel Cat on Las Vegas Boulevard.
The Studio Side
The trashed hotel suite was built as a set on Stage 15 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank because no real hotel would allow a tiger inside. That means the suite Phil, Stu, and Alan wake up in cannot be visited at Caesars Palace or anywhere else; it existed only on the soundstage. Warner Bros. Studios itself is not listed here as a publicly bookable visit, so travelers hoping to see it should check studio tour availability separately.
Tours That Visit These Locations
Most of the Las Vegas locations above can be visited independently, but a guided option exists for travelers who prefer someone else to handle the routing.
Private Film Locations Drive
Private Las Vegas Movie Locations Tour
This private Las Vegas movie locations tour includes a stop at Caesars Palace, putting the film's most famous setting directly on the itinerary alongside other screen spots around the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Stay In The Hotel Room From The Hangover?
No. The trashed suite was a set built on Stage 15 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank because no real hotel would allow a tiger inside. Caesars Palace appears in the film, but that specific room never existed there.
Is Caesars Palace Open To Visitors Who Are Not Guests?
Yes. Caesars Palace is an active hotel and casino, and its public areas, including the lobby, entrance, and corridors seen in the film, are accessible to walk-in visitors.
How Long Did Filming Take?
Filming ran for two months in fall 2008, with 15 of those days spent in Nevada. The remainder of the shoot took place in Southern California, including Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Burbank.
Where Was The Desert Scene With Mr. Chow Filmed?
The exchange for Doug was filmed on the Jean Dry Lake and Roach Dry Lake beds near Jean, Nevada, close to Interstate 15. The area is public but remote, arid, and isolated.
Can You Drink At A Bar From The Hangover?
Yes. Atomic Liquors on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, where Mr. Chow runs into the group, is a historic bar that remains open for drinks and visits.
Was The Chapel In The Hangover A Real Chapel?
No. The Best Little Chapel facade was attached to the northern side of Hostel Cat on Las Vegas Boulevard rather than being a freestanding chapel building.
Las Vegas gives Hangover fans the most rewarding trip, from the Caesars Palace lobby to a drink at Atomic Liquors, while the Pasadena and Los Angeles sites reward completists willing to settle for exterior views. Just temper expectations around the suite itself: that particular wreck only ever existed on a Burbank soundstage.
