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Thousands of Stories Waiting To Be Told at New York's Ace Hotel

Where: 20 W 29th St [map], New York, ny, United States, 10001

Behind shut doors and "Do Not Disturb" signs, hotel rooms hold stories to tell, and maybe a few secrets that shouldn't be repeated. Illicit liaisons, romantic fairy tales, or just plain goofball mishaps take place on any given day and can serve as cinematic fodder.

That's precisely the idea behind a new partnership between Massify, an online network of filmmakers, actors, and crew members, production company Killer Films, and New York's Ace Hotel.

"One hotel. Thousands of stories." reads the tag line to a recent contest sponsored by Massify, Killer, and Ace. They called on members to submit creative takes on hotel stories, as they launched a search for material to be turned into "very short, very funny vignettes":

Set at Ace Hotel's New York outpost, we'll develop a collection of original, concise narratives that clock in at under five minutes in length. Avoid relying heavily on sketch comedy and take advantage of this unique location to create character driven pieces that are intelligent, artful and comedic.

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George Clooney Should Consider The Se San Diego For Secret Tunnel Action

Where: 1047 Fifth Avenue [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101

A guest room at the Se San Diego.

Last week we wondered whether or not The Delano and Fontainebleau Hotels in Miami Beach had secret tunnels for which George Clooney could escape with his latest waitress/girlfriend/beard from the prying paparazzi photo lenses. We discovered that US Weekly must have used the word "tunnels" when they really meant, "backdoor exits."

Nevertheless, we were tipped off about the Se San Diego which has a secret subterranean passageway leading to the House of Blues next door. So performers at the concert venue can go back and forth between the hotel without any drama. We're thinking this hotel is perfect for pop mega-stars like Britney Spears and the Jonas Brothers and more serious musicians. And possibly a hip-hop star like Eminem.

Lady GaGa, who prides herself on her public appearances and futuristic fashion choices, should probably stick to using the hotel's front door.

Know of any hotels with secret passageways? Let us know where they are!