Andy Warhol’s 1966 film featuring the Chelsea Hotel as a setting is Chelsea Girls.
Chelsea Girls is an experimental underground film associated with Warhol and Paul Morrissey. It presents separate segments involving people from Warhol’s artistic and social circle, including Factory superstars and performers connected with New York’s bohemian scene.
The film is notable for its split-screen theatrical presentation in which two reels could be projected side by side. Sound from one image could be louder than the other, creating an intentionally uneven and disorienting viewing experience.
The title refers to the Chelsea Hotel, a famous New York residence associated with artists, writers, musicians, and other creative figures. Although the film’s segments use several locations and situations, the hotel’s name identifies its cultural setting and atmosphere.