Hotel Artemis

What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHotel Artemis

Drew Pearce · Film · 2018

If you loved Hotel Artemis, start with Person of Interest (Jonathan Nolan, 2011) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Hotel Artemis across media.

What hooked you in Hotel Artemis was the claustrophobic tension of dangerous individuals seeking refuge within a high-stakes, crumbling sanctuary.

Books on the same thread

The Dream Hotel

The Dream Hotel

Laila Lalami · Book · 2025

Explores: Privacy, Freedom, Survival.

Like Hotel Artemis, this mystery thrives on the intersection of privacy and survival, trapping characters within a high-tech environment where their personal freedom is under constant threat.

Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer · Book · 2001

Shares a thread with Hotel Artemis: Moral ambiguity.

You will recognize the criminal underworld dynamics of Hotel Artemis in this heist, where a young mastermind navigates moral ambiguity while dealing with an advanced, hidden society.

Archangel

Archangel

Adam Alexander · Book · 2016

Shares a thread with Hotel Artemis: Moral Ambiguity.

This narrative mirrors the oppressive atmosphere of Hotel Artemis, focusing on the struggle for autonomy and rebellion when a rigid system forces a utopia upon its citizens.

Station Eleven

Station Eleven

Emily St. John Mandel · Book · 2014

Explores: Survival, Art and Humanity, Memory.

Echoing the desperate survivalism of Hotel Artemis, this story explores the remnants of humanity struggling to maintain art and memory after the collapse of their fragile civilization.

Series on the same thread

The Pitt

The Pitt

R. Scott Gemmill · Series · 2025

Explores: Underfunded Healthcare, Emergency Medicine, Trauma.

This medical drama captures the frantic, high-pressure environment of the clinic in Hotel Artemis, where overworked staff must navigate chaos to save lives in a broken system.

Westworld

Westworld

Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2016

Shares a thread with Hotel Artemis: Moral Ambiguity.

Much like the power struggles within Hotel Artemis, this series examines the blurred lines between morality and survival in a world defined by its own dark, internal rules.

Person of Interest

Person of Interest

Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011

Shares 2 threads with Hotel Artemis: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption.

This show shares the vigilante spirit of Hotel Artemis, centering on the redemption of dangerous men who use their unique skills to operate outside traditional societal boundaries.

Mr. Robot

Mr. Robot

Sam Esmail · Series · 2015

Explores: Hacking, Anti-capitalism, Mental Illness.

If the anti-establishment grit of Hotel Artemis resonated with you, this story of a hacker using his gifts to protect others will feel like a familiar, intense evolution.

Podcasts on the same thread

The Strata

The Strata

Mark R. Healy · Podcast

This story perfectly mirrors the desperation found in Hotel Artemis, featuring a courier forced into a dangerous underworld pact just to secure the medical treatment he needs.

The Orphans

The Orphans

The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025

Explores: survivalism, artificial consciousness, existential dread.

This audio drama captures the same existential dread and focus on survivalist camaraderie present in Hotel Artemis, as characters navigate a hostile environment while questioning their own reality.

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Common questions

Is Hotel Artemis set in the future?

Yes, Hotel Artemis takes place in Los Angeles on June 21, 2028. The film depicts a city undergoing intense riots while the Nurse operates a clandestine hospital for criminals within the penthouse of an old hotel.

What is the primary setting of Hotel Artemis?

The primary setting of Hotel Artemis is a closed, old hotel in Los Angeles. The building functions as a secret hospital for criminals, managed by the Nurse, while the city outside is being torn apart by riots.

Who does the Nurse treat in Hotel Artemis?

In Hotel Artemis, the Nurse treats a variety of criminal clients. These individuals include thieves, assassins, people from her past, and the powerful figure who owns both the hotel and the entire city of Los Angeles.

Does the plot of Hotel Artemis involve the city of Los Angeles?

Yes, the plot of Hotel Artemis is deeply connected to Los Angeles. The story occurs during a night of massive riots in the city, which serves as the backdrop for the events unfolding inside the hotel penthouse.

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