Hotel History

Yael & D’Etta
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  • PLACES & TRAVEL
Hotel History

We take you with us through the sordid history and scandals of some of the world’s most famous – and infamous – hotels. https://linktr.ee/hotelhistorypodcast?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

  1. Fictional Hotels: The Grand Budapest Hotel

    DEC 1

    Fictional Hotels: The Grand Budapest Hotel

    We needed a hotel that was somehow cozy but also grand and preferably built in miniature, so we turned to the king of aesthetics and whimsy, Wes Anderson. His Grand Budapest Hotel delivers on multiple levels for hotel lovers (and great movie lovers). We explore the inspiration, architecture, and fictional history behind the made-up but eerily familiar world of Zubrowka and its famed resort in the mountains, the Grand Budapest Hotel. You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Join our book club here. Shop our bookshelves here. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X Transition Music: Russian Folk - Troika (balalaika) by Luna Bujalesky is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    43 min
  2. Political Hotels

    NOV 6

    Political Hotels

    It's election season in America, but instead of watching cable news around the clock, we're distracting ourselves with an episode about hotels where major events in American history have taken place. We have the scandal that made Watergate a household name, a hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. left his mark on the eve of the March on Washington, and the "safest hotel in DC" where an attempt was made on Ronald Reagan's life. You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Join our book club here. Shop our bookshelves here. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X Transition Music: During Watergate: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License During MLK's Speech: Dreamer by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License During Reagan's Assassination Attempt: True Patriot by MaxKoMusic is licensed under a Creative Commons License

    1h 16m
  3. Book Club: Behind the Door of the Cecil Hotel

    OCT 31

    Book Club: Behind the Door of the Cecil Hotel

    The Suicide. Hotel Death. Where Dreams Go To Die. LA's Most Haunted Hotel. These are a few of the nicknames given to the infamous Cecil Hotel. In our second book club episode, we discuss Amy Price's book Behind the Door: The Dark Truths and Untold Stories of the Cecil Hotel and dive into the many mysteries and tragedies the Cecil has seen over the years. You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Join our book club here. Shop our bookshelves here. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X Transition Music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    59 min
  4. Sweater Weather

    OCT 4

    Sweater Weather

    Before the first leaf even hits the ground, you can hear thousands of people shouting, "Sweatah weathah!" in their best (or worst) New York accents. Yes, the autumnal equinox has finally passed, and we are able to share some top tier choices for hotels near glorious fall foliage, including the oldest resort in the country and a few paying homage to their Victorian roots. You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Join our book club here. Shop our bookshelves here. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X Transition Music: Samba Isobel by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    45 min
  5. Book Club: Deadly Summer Nights

    SEP 20

    Book Club: Deadly Summer Nights

    It's our first book club episode! We're talking about Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany, a fun cozy mystery that takes place at a Catskills resort in the 1950s. Don't worry, no spoilers. Join us for our next read here and check out our bookshop here (we earn a small commission at no expense to you, and the site supports independent bookstores!). You can support Hotel History here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X

    14 min
  6. Bournemouth & The Green Park

    SEP 13

    Bournemouth & The Green Park

    As the summer wanes, we would be remiss if we didn't pay homage to another summer resort of bygone days. This time we're headed across the pond to the seaside town of Bournemouth in England, where British Jews created their own Borscht Belt of sorts to spend their summers and holy days feted with kosher delights. You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Join our book club here. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X Transition Music: Crinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    50 min
  7. Hotels for Nature Lovers

    JUL 17

    Hotels for Nature Lovers

    Usually the whole point of a hotel is that you don't have to sleep outside, but these special "rooms" take you into some of the best spaces Mother Nature has to offer. Take your pick from staying in a treehouse, underwater in a lagoon, in a star bed with arguably the best view of the night sky on the planet, and more. Most of them can also be enjoyed by the less outdoors-inclined, and some of them offer indoor stays, too, so there's something for everyone! You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Join our book club here. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X Transition Music: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Oleg Mazur via Chosic licensed under Creative Commons License.

    47 min
  8. The Algonquin Hotel

    MAY 21

    The Algonquin Hotel

    We continue our exploration of literary hotels with the OG: The Algonquin Hotel in New York City. Known as a magnet for writers of every ilk, it was the home of the most well-known literary circle in America, perhaps the world. Variously known as the Algonquin Round Table, the Vicious Circle, and the Board, they dabbled in word play and cut each other down every day at lunch, then went home to write American classics. Their legend lives on at the Algonquin, along with stellar service, celebrity-inspired cocktails, and an annual cat fashion show that gives Fashion Week a run for its money. You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon. Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN. Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | X Transition Music: Night in Venice by Kevin MacLeod via Chosic licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

    59 min
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We take you with us through the sordid history and scandals of some of the world’s most famous – and infamous – hotels. https://linktr.ee/hotelhistorypodcast?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

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  • Creator
    Yael & D’Etta
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Hotel History

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