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All the United Kingdom England London Grand Staircase at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
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Grand Staircase at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel

As seen in the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ music video.

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In 1996, the Spice Girls released the permanent ear worm “Wannabe,” with a music video that shows them wreaking havoc in the fancy St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, dancing on its grand old staircase. Fans of the British girl group—which consists of Scary, Sporty, Baby, Ginger, and Posh—will instantly recognize the spot and perhaps feel compelled to dance upon the steps.

Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, the hotel was first opened in 1876, then called the Midland Grand Hotel, and reopened in 2011 after extensive renovations. The plasterwork, stained glass windows, and marble steps are all original features.

Besides the Spice Girls music video, the ornate landing was also featured in films such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and The World Is Not Enough.

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Use of the stairs is for hotel guests only, but visitors can still admire the steps and snap pictures from a distance.

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Grand Staircase at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Euston Rd.
London, England, NW1 2AR
United Kingdom
51.529674, -0.125869
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