On Location: The World of JOHN WICK's New York Continental Hotel

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The iconic and eternal New York Continental Hotel from the four John Wick movies, The Continental TV series, and the first spin-off film, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, is both imposing and comforting in its steady adherence to the laws of sanctuary.
In reality, three specific John Wick filming locations were used to portray the Continental's unassuming yet elegant exterior entrance, its grand foyer, and its other interior spaces. The Beaver Building provided the exterior. Cipriani 25 Broadway portrays The Continental's foyer. Finally, various spaces in Delmonico's Restaurant provided other interior shots in The Continental.
The Beaver Building in the World of John Wick
The front doors of The New York Continental sit at the corner of a classic flatiron-style building. By the nature of the architecture, the eye is drawn to the simple, stylish awning, where, in the fictional world of The High Table council members and their respective armies of killers, those who know, know they can seek sanctuary of the old-school.
In reality, those doors lead to a restaurant space, currently vacant. The building itself, known as 1 Wall Street Court, even though the address is 82 Beaver Street, was built in 1904. Initially, it housed the offices of the Munson Steamship Line Company. They purchased the building outright in 1919. In 1931, the New York Cocoa Exchange moved in and remained a tenant until 1972.
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Today, the ground floor contains commercial spaces, while floors 2-15 were converted into 126 condos in 2006. In a fun, full-circle throwback, the condo development is called The Cocoa Exchange at 1 Wall Street Court. Amenities include a full-time doorman, so getting inside would be tricky. But since the building is only The Continental's exterior, that's not really an issue. Be sure to wear your best bulletproof black suit when you pose for your selfie at this site.
Cipriani 25 Broadway in the World of John Wick
Charon's (Lance Reddick) domain, the foyer and front desk of the Continental, exists a short walk away inside the Cipriani event venue at 25 Broadway. The Grand Hall at Cipriani 25 Broadway is a truly breathtaking space decorated in classic Italian Neo-Renaissance style, complete with marble columns, frescoes, and inlaid floors. And despite the pictures of The Grand Hall in other articles about John Wick filming locations, it is the venue's Foyer that welcomes visitors to The Continental. Always fact-check, people.
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25 Broadway opened in May 1921 as the Cunard Shipping Line's New York City headquarters. They remained the primary tenants in the Great Hall until 1968. From 1974 to 2000, the US Post Office leased the Great Hall (can you imagine mailing a letter from there?). After more than a decade sitting vacant, Italian hotel and leisure company Cipriani S.A. took over the lease in 2014, turning it into an event venue.
Delmonico's in the World of John Wick
The third John Wick filming location used as part of the portrayal of The New York Continental Hotel is Delmonico's at 56 Beaver Street, a three-minute walk from The Beaver Building. Another flatiron-style building, its interiors were used for various interior scenes that needed rooms clearly inside the uniquely shaped building. While it may be hard to recognize the restaurant's spaces as their corresponding scenes in the World of John Wick shows, getting a table here is as easy as making a reservation.
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Of the three sites, Delmonico's holds the record for longevity. Established in 1837, they tout themselves as the country's first fine dining establishment. Besides the Delmonico Steak, Delmonico chefs created well-known dishes like Eggs Benedict, Baked Alaska, and Lobster Newburg. The restaurant boasts private dining rooms, an extensive wine cellar, and the original Pompeian pillars supporting the portico to welcome guests.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is currently playing in theaters. John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, and John Wick: Chapter 4 are available on Netflix, but for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, you'll need to hop over to Prime Video.