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Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy BOOKS | FAMOUSHOTELS.ORG Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyHITLER'S HOTELS
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy REVISITED: THE PLAZA AND THE PIERRE Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy STEIGENBERGER, ALBERT Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy RITZ-CARLTON: THE BEGINNING The former building of the New York Ritz-Carlton was razed in 1951 to provide a site for an office building. Today, the most historic of the US American Ritz Carlton hotels is the Ritz Carlton in Boston "embodying the vision of Cesar Ritz, Yankee ingenuity and Boston social sensibilities". Share: 1911. 1912. albert keller. cesar ritz.escoffier.
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Rene Alexander Balin. and, to start with: George Boldt: he was the man who made the Waldorf. He was born April 25, 1851, in Prussia. (Some sources state he was born in Damgarten on the island of Rügen, but actually, Damgarten is a good 50km west of the island.) THE SARKIES BROTHERS: FORMING ASIA’S FIRST HOTEL CHAIN Bond of Brothers — the First Asian Hotel Chain. Martin Sarkies (seated) is surrounded by the young generation of successful hotelkeepers. Joe Constantine (left), his brother Arshak and Martyrose Arathoon, a Sarkies partner.. The Sarkies brothers - Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak who came from Isfahan in Persia, became the foremosthoteliers
GRAND HOTEL NUREMBERG In 1906, in the style of the time, the Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg received its characteristic stately appearance. A few years ago, the hotel was completely renovated to a new standard of brilliance. Crystal mirrors and chandeliers, ceilings with lit stained glass and polished marble floors create a KURT WACHTVEITL– 40 YEARS WITH THE ORIENTAL Kurt Wachtveitl– 40 years with The Oriental (words)Picture: "Khun" Kurt, as he is respectfully addressed in the original Thai way with the hotel's Executive Chef Norbert Kostner, 60-year Oriental veteran Ankana Kalantananda, Guest Relations Consultant, and his wife Mrs.Penny Wachtveitl.
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Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy REVISITED: THE PLAZA AND THE PIERRE Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy STEIGENBERGER, ALBERT Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy RITZ-CARLTON: THE BEGINNING The former building of the New York Ritz-Carlton was razed in 1951 to provide a site for an office building. Today, the most historic of the US American Ritz Carlton hotels is the Ritz Carlton in Boston "embodying the vision of Cesar Ritz, Yankee ingenuity and Boston social sensibilities". Share: 1911. 1912. albert keller. cesar ritz.escoffier.
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Rene Alexander Balin. and, to start with: George Boldt: he was the man who made the Waldorf. He was born April 25, 1851, in Prussia. (Some sources state he was born in Damgarten on the island of Rügen, but actually, Damgarten is a good 50km west of the island.) THE SARKIES BROTHERS: FORMING ASIA’S FIRST HOTEL CHAIN Bond of Brothers — the First Asian Hotel Chain. Martin Sarkies (seated) is surrounded by the young generation of successful hotelkeepers. Joe Constantine (left), his brother Arshak and Martyrose Arathoon, a Sarkies partner.. The Sarkies brothers - Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak who came from Isfahan in Persia, became the foremosthoteliers
GRAND HOTEL NUREMBERG In 1906, in the style of the time, the Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg received its characteristic stately appearance. A few years ago, the hotel was completely renovated to a new standard of brilliance. Crystal mirrors and chandeliers, ceilings with lit stained glass and polished marble floors create a KURT WACHTVEITL– 40 YEARS WITH THE ORIENTAL Kurt Wachtveitl– 40 years with The Oriental (words)Picture: "Khun" Kurt, as he is respectfully addressed in the original Thai way with the hotel's Executive Chef Norbert Kostner, 60-year Oriental veteran Ankana Kalantananda, Guest Relations Consultant, and his wife Mrs.Penny Wachtveitl.
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Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy THE FIRST “GRAND” HOTEL The First “Grand” Hotel. 5 min (1481 words) In No. 43 King Street, in Covent Garden, the first house to be built on this site, was occupied by Admiral Edward Russell in 1689 or 1690. He had played a leading part in bringing William of Orange to England, and as Treasurer of the Navy and commander of the fleet was the dominantnaval figure in
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Rene Alexander Balin. and, to start with: George Boldt: he was the man who made the Waldorf. He was born April 25, 1851, in Prussia. (Some sources state he was born in Damgarten on the island of Rügen, but actually, Damgarten is a good 50km west of the island.) BREAKFAST WITH MICHAEL SHEPHERD Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy GRAND HOTEL NUREMBERG In 1906, in the style of the time, the Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg received its characteristic stately appearance. A few years ago, the hotel was completely renovated to a new standard of brilliance. Crystal mirrors and chandeliers, ceilings with lit stained glass and polished marble floors create a BREAKFAST WITH STEPHEN ANTRAM Breakfast with Stephen Antram (words)Stephen Antram. Photography Bill Lorenz. The Location: Xi’an, North West China, Shaanxi Province The Attraction: Terracotta Army (the 8th wonder of the world) The Hotel: People’s Grand Hotel The Date: opened in 1953, reopened NOW The Man: Stephen Antram, Sofitel General Manager and Area General Manager Sofitel Central China DID 300 JAPANESE COMMIT SUICIDE AT RAFFLES HOTEL According to the paper, recently released top-secret documents from World War II show that, on 22 August 1945, a mass suicide did take place at the hotel. The Times story said: ‘That night, more than 300 Japanese officers and men held a farewell sake party at one of the lounges in the Raffles Hotel. Then, leaning on their short swords,'they
KURT WACHTVEITL– 40 YEARS WITH THE ORIENTAL Kurt Wachtveitl– 40 years with The Oriental (words)Picture: "Khun" Kurt, as he is respectfully addressed in the original Thai way with the hotel's Executive Chef Norbert Kostner, 60-year Oriental veteran Ankana Kalantananda, Guest Relations Consultant, and his wife Mrs.Penny Wachtveitl.
FLAGLER, HENRY MORGAN Flagler, Henry Morgan. 2 min (465 words) Henry Flagler was born in New York in 1830, the son of a poor minister. At 14, he left home to work in his cousin's store in Ohio. Flagler got involved in salt manufacturing in Saginaw, Michigan, but his business collapsed after the Civil War. Shortly afterward, in 1867, he joined the industrialistJohn
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Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyHITLER'S HOTELS
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy STEIGENBERGER, ALBERT Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy RITZ-CARLTON: THE BEGINNING The former building of the New York Ritz-Carlton was razed in 1951 to provide a site for an office building. Today, the most historic of the US American Ritz Carlton hotels is the Ritz Carlton in Boston "embodying the vision of Cesar Ritz, Yankee ingenuity and Boston social sensibilities". Share: 1911. 1912. albert keller. cesar ritz.escoffier.
CONTINENTAL, EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Continental, European and American Plan (words)The European Plan, sometimes abbreviated as EP in hotel listings, indicates that the quoted rate is strictly for lodging and does not include any meals.All food provided by the hotel is billed separately. Taxes and tips are usually additional as well. THE SARKIES BROTHERS: FORMING ASIA’S FIRST HOTEL CHAIN Bond of Brothers — the First Asian Hotel Chain. Martin Sarkies (seated) is surrounded by the young generation of successful hotelkeepers. Joe Constantine (left), his brother Arshak and Martyrose Arathoon, a Sarkies partner.. The Sarkies brothers - Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak who came from Isfahan in Persia, became the foremosthoteliers
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Boldt George C. of the Waldorf (words)For more than a century the name Waldorf-Astoria (spelled Waldorf=Astoria these days) has been renowned.When established at the end of the nineteenth century it was not merely the largest hotel in the world, but one of the most advanced and prestigious.CORINTHIA LONDON
The angular building in which the Corinthia, London sits today was actually opened in 1885 as the Metropole Hotel. The builder, Frederick Gordon (1835-1904) of Herefordshire was something of a legend in the world of British hospitality. At the end of the nineteenth century he was referred to as the “Napoleon of the Hotel World”, possibly a US/NY: THE MCALPIN HOTEL HISTORY The 1500-room McAlpin Hotel was designed by Frank Mills Andrews (1867-1948), one of the most prolific early 19th century architects and developers. He studied civil engineering at Iowa State College and Cornell University worked for the well-known architect George B. Post before establishing his own office in New York in 1910-1914 and1924-1925.
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Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyHITLER'S HOTELS
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy STEIGENBERGER, ALBERT Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy RITZ-CARLTON: THE BEGINNING The former building of the New York Ritz-Carlton was razed in 1951 to provide a site for an office building. Today, the most historic of the US American Ritz Carlton hotels is the Ritz Carlton in Boston "embodying the vision of Cesar Ritz, Yankee ingenuity and Boston social sensibilities". Share: 1911. 1912. albert keller. cesar ritz.escoffier.
CONTINENTAL, EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Continental, European and American Plan (words)The European Plan, sometimes abbreviated as EP in hotel listings, indicates that the quoted rate is strictly for lodging and does not include any meals.All food provided by the hotel is billed separately. Taxes and tips are usually additional as well. THE SARKIES BROTHERS: FORMING ASIA’S FIRST HOTEL CHAIN Bond of Brothers — the First Asian Hotel Chain. Martin Sarkies (seated) is surrounded by the young generation of successful hotelkeepers. Joe Constantine (left), his brother Arshak and Martyrose Arathoon, a Sarkies partner.. The Sarkies brothers - Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak who came from Isfahan in Persia, became the foremosthoteliers
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Boldt George C. of the Waldorf (words)For more than a century the name Waldorf-Astoria (spelled Waldorf=Astoria these days) has been renowned.When established at the end of the nineteenth century it was not merely the largest hotel in the world, but one of the most advanced and prestigious.CORINTHIA LONDON
The angular building in which the Corinthia, London sits today was actually opened in 1885 as the Metropole Hotel. The builder, Frederick Gordon (1835-1904) of Herefordshire was something of a legend in the world of British hospitality. At the end of the nineteenth century he was referred to as the “Napoleon of the Hotel World”, possibly a US/NY: THE MCALPIN HOTEL HISTORY The 1500-room McAlpin Hotel was designed by Frank Mills Andrews (1867-1948), one of the most prolific early 19th century architects and developers. He studied civil engineering at Iowa State College and Cornell University worked for the well-known architect George B. Post before establishing his own office in New York in 1910-1914 and1924-1925.
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Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy FAMOUS HOTELS UNTIL 1910 Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Boldt George C. of the Waldorf (words)For more than a century the name Waldorf-Astoria (spelled Waldorf=Astoria these days) has been renowned.When established at the end of the nineteenth century it was not merely the largest hotel in the world, but one of the most advanced and prestigious. THE FIRST “GRAND” HOTEL The First “Grand” Hotel. 5 min (1481 words) In No. 43 King Street, in Covent Garden, the first house to be built on this site, was occupied by Admiral Edward Russell in 1689 or 1690. He had played a leading part in bringing William of Orange to England, and as Treasurer of the Navy and commander of the fleet was the dominantnaval figure in
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Rene Alexander Balin. and, to start with: George Boldt: he was the man who made the Waldorf. He was born April 25, 1851, in Prussia. (Some sources state he was born in Damgarten on the island of Rügen, but actually, Damgarten is a good 50km west of the island.) RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE BY ANDREAS AUGUSTIN IN THE MOST Raffles Hotel. The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new Grand Marble Dining Salon to seat 500. A French chef was engaged to celebrate the opening night, the electric light and the brand new electric fans were introduced that night.The Band of the "King's Own" Regiment, by kind permission of GRAND HOTEL NUREMBERG In 1906, in the style of the time, the Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg received its characteristic stately appearance. A few years ago, the hotel was completely renovated to a new standard of brilliance. Crystal mirrors and chandeliers, ceilings with lit stained glass and polished marble floors create a BREAKFAST WITH STEPHEN ANTRAM Breakfast with Stephen Antram (words)Stephen Antram. Photography Bill Lorenz. The Location: Xi’an, North West China, Shaanxi Province The Attraction: Terracotta Army (the 8th wonder of the world) The Hotel: People’s Grand Hotel The Date: opened in 1953, reopened NOW The Man: Stephen Antram, Sofitel General Manager and Area General Manager Sofitel Central China DID 300 JAPANESE COMMIT SUICIDE AT RAFFLES HOTEL According to the paper, recently released top-secret documents from World War II show that, on 22 August 1945, a mass suicide did take place at the hotel. The Times story said: ‘That night, more than 300 Japanese officers and men held a farewell sake party at one of the lounges in the Raffles Hotel. Then, leaning on their short swords,'they
FLAGLER, HENRY MORGAN Flagler, Henry Morgan. 2 min (465 words) Henry Flagler was born in New York in 1830, the son of a poor minister. At 14, he left home to work in his cousin's store in Ohio. Flagler got involved in salt manufacturing in Saginaw, Michigan, but his business collapsed after the Civil War. Shortly afterward, in 1867, he joined the industrialistJohn
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Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyTAKE THE QUIZ
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyHITLER'S HOTELS
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy RITZ-CARLTON: THE BEGINNING The former building of the New York Ritz-Carlton was razed in 1951 to provide a site for an office building. Today, the most historic of the US American Ritz Carlton hotels is the Ritz Carlton in Boston "embodying the vision of Cesar Ritz, Yankee ingenuity and Boston social sensibilities". Share: 1911. 1912. albert keller. cesar ritz.escoffier.
STEIGENBERGER, ALBERT Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyTHE BLACKSTONE
The Blackstone. Housed in a 1910 beaux arts building across the street from Grant Park stands the (Renaissance) Blackstone Chicago Hotel.Enrico Caruso, the opera legend, performed at the opening ceremony. Harry Truman treated his staff to the “Missouri Waltz” on the piano. At some point Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, guru to theBeatles, purchased
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Boldt George C. of the Waldorf (words)For more than a century the name Waldorf-Astoria (spelled Waldorf=Astoria these days) has been renowned.When established at the end of the nineteenth century it was not merely the largest hotel in the world, but one of the most advanced and prestigious. US/NY: THE MCALPIN HOTEL HISTORY The 1500-room McAlpin Hotel was designed by Frank Mills Andrews (1867-1948), one of the most prolific early 19th century architects and developers. He studied civil engineering at Iowa State College and Cornell University worked for the well-known architect George B. Post before establishing his own office in New York in 1910-1914 and1924-1925.
LUNN, SIR HENRY SIMPSON Lunn, Sir Henry Simpson (words)In the late 1880s, London's new hotel The Savoy was the most important stepping stone in Ritz’s magnificent career. (30 July 1859 – 18 March 1939) was an English humanitarian and religious figure, and also founder of Lunn Poly, one of the UK's largest travel companies. WILLIAM CORNELIUS VAN HORNE (1843-1915) William Cornelius Van Horne (1843-1915) (words)By Stanley Turkel, CMHS If you can’t export the scenery, we’ll import the tourists. William Cornelius Van Horne was born on February 3, 1843 on a farm in Will County, Illinois. His great grandfather, Jan Cornelissen Van Horne had emigrated from the Dutch Republic in 1635 to the British colonies and settled in New Amsterdam, now known as the FAMOUSHOTELS.ORGRECEPTIONHOTELSBOOKSHOPREADING ROOMALL BOOKSCLASSICEDITION
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyTAKE THE QUIZ
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyHITLER'S HOTELS
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy RITZ-CARLTON: THE BEGINNING The former building of the New York Ritz-Carlton was razed in 1951 to provide a site for an office building. Today, the most historic of the US American Ritz Carlton hotels is the Ritz Carlton in Boston "embodying the vision of Cesar Ritz, Yankee ingenuity and Boston social sensibilities". Share: 1911. 1912. albert keller. cesar ritz.escoffier.
STEIGENBERGER, ALBERT Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoyTHE BLACKSTONE
The Blackstone. Housed in a 1910 beaux arts building across the street from Grant Park stands the (Renaissance) Blackstone Chicago Hotel.Enrico Caruso, the opera legend, performed at the opening ceremony. Harry Truman treated his staff to the “Missouri Waltz” on the piano. At some point Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, guru to theBeatles, purchased
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Boldt George C. of the Waldorf (words)For more than a century the name Waldorf-Astoria (spelled Waldorf=Astoria these days) has been renowned.When established at the end of the nineteenth century it was not merely the largest hotel in the world, but one of the most advanced and prestigious. US/NY: THE MCALPIN HOTEL HISTORY The 1500-room McAlpin Hotel was designed by Frank Mills Andrews (1867-1948), one of the most prolific early 19th century architects and developers. He studied civil engineering at Iowa State College and Cornell University worked for the well-known architect George B. Post before establishing his own office in New York in 1910-1914 and1924-1925.
LUNN, SIR HENRY SIMPSON Lunn, Sir Henry Simpson (words)In the late 1880s, London's new hotel The Savoy was the most important stepping stone in Ritz’s magnificent career. (30 July 1859 – 18 March 1939) was an English humanitarian and religious figure, and also founder of Lunn Poly, one of the UK's largest travel companies. WILLIAM CORNELIUS VAN HORNE (1843-1915) William Cornelius Van Horne (1843-1915) (words)By Stanley Turkel, CMHS If you can’t export the scenery, we’ll import the tourists. William Cornelius Van Horne was born on February 3, 1843 on a farm in Will County, Illinois. His great grandfather, Jan Cornelissen Van Horne had emigrated from the Dutch Republic in 1635 to the British colonies and settled in New Amsterdam, now known as theFAMOUSHOTELS.ORG
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The Blackstone. Housed in a 1910 beaux arts building across the street from Grant Park stands the (Renaissance) Blackstone Chicago Hotel.Enrico Caruso, the opera legend, performed at the opening ceremony. Harry Truman treated his staff to the “Missouri Waltz” on the piano. At some point Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, guru to theBeatles, purchased
BOLDT GEORGE C. OF THE WALDORF Boldt George C. of the Waldorf (words)For more than a century the name Waldorf-Astoria (spelled Waldorf=Astoria these days) has been renowned.When established at the end of the nineteenth century it was not merely the largest hotel in the world, but one of the most advanced and prestigious. MENA HOUSE | FAMOUSHOTELS.ORG The great dining hall was an exact replica of a Cairo mosque. 1886: ‘Mena House’ opened. The first guests arrived by coach from Cairo, and soon word spread that there was a new hotel right next to the Great Pyramid. Austrian Baron Ernst Rodakowski, a friend of Locke-King, was made the first manager of the Mena House. THIS CONCEPT CALLED 'GRAND HOTEL' This Concept called ‘Grand Hotel’. 10 min (2614 words) By Andreas Augustin. Hospitality is a global desire to accommodate guests. It first developed on a private non-profit base, later as a business. Its history goes back to ancient rituals. In classic Greece, the term Xenia stood for 'guest-friendship', creating a reciprocal relationship THE SARKIES BROTHERS: FORMING ASIA’S FIRST HOTEL CHAIN Bond of Brothers — the First Asian Hotel Chain. Martin Sarkies (seated) is surrounded by the young generation of successful hotelkeepers. Joe Constantine (left), his brother Arshak and Martyrose Arathoon, a Sarkies partner.. The Sarkies brothers - Martin, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak who came from Isfahan in Persia, became the foremosthoteliers
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Spurred by the recent crisis the cost-intensive luxury 2-3-starred hotel restaurants will become a thing of the past. The hotels are saying goodbye to the great gastronomy, a trend that began a decadeago.
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BOND OF BROTHERS — THE FIRST ASIAN HOTEL CHAIN( words)
Arriving from Armenia, settling on the island of Penang, the Sarkies created the first Asian hotel chain — The Story of A FamilyRead More
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THE DRISKILL - AUSTIN’S OLDEST OPERATING HOTEL( words)
The Driskill, a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas. In 1934, a young Texas congressional aide named Lyndon B. Johnson met Claudia Alta Taylor for their first date: a breakfast at the Driskill Dining Room. He was so enamored that he proposed marriage that very day. He and Lady Bird continued to have a strong relationship with the hotel, even watching election returns for his vice presidential and presidential campaigns. And today guests can stay in a room named after him.Read More
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THERESA - THE WALDORF ASTORIA OF HARLEM( words)
In 1960, Fidel Castro arrived in New York City for the 15th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He first checked into the Shelburne Hotel at Lexington Avenue. When the Shelburne demanded $10,000 for alleged damage that included cooking chickens in their rooms, the Castro entourage moved to the Hotel Theresa in Harlem.Read More
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ASTOR, JOHN JACOB IV( words)
With the launch of the latest edition of our book St. Regis (Grand Hotel) Rome we have a look at the legendary man behind this name. Colonel John Jacob Astor IV was born in Rhinebeck, New York on July 13th, 1864, the son of William Astor and great-grandson of John Jacob Astor, the German immigrant who made himself the richest man in America by investing in fur trading and real estate.Read More
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With 2020 over, and Corona not, new steps are taken to restore global travel. In contrast, history is a stabile source of information. Our history books present the best stories and a solidly researched history of each hotel, its location and its people. In 2020, our online bookstore has received an unprecedented run of interested readers, who didn’t want to spend endless months at home without visiting their favourite hotel – and be it from their rocking chair.Read More
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The story of the Oberoi emporium is the saga of a famous family, an important part of the heritage of India. And it is the story of M.S.Oberoi.
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SNIPPETS FROM HISTORY: THE SAVOY LONDON( words)
In 2000, I lived at The Savoy London and researched its history. After a few weeks I had a very clear understanding of the historical dimensions of the house, where the old courtyards have been hiding, where they are today.Read More
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GALLE FACE - PIMM’S O’CLOCK( words)
We mustn’t forget: there have been days and times of frolic and laughter — and they will return. A look in the more recent history of one of our hotels — history researched — book prepared —launch postponed.
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The Façade Competition: famous hotels are sometimes architectural giants in every respect. Often their façade dominates the surrounding. Does size matter? We have meassured and listed the most famous protagonists of the trade.Read More
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HANOI: THE OPENING RIDDLE( words)
The Metropole in Hanoi confronted us with the most challenging project. The research material was scattered all over the world, from London to Paris, from Washington to Aix-en-Provence in the heart of France. It was basically everywhere but neither at the hotel nor inVietnam itself.
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