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Hotel History

Hotel History

Yael & D’Etta

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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.

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Hotel History - The Hollywood Roosevelt
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02/14/23 • 71 min

Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? If it's to learn about one of Hollywood's oldest hotels, we've got you covered. The Hollywood Roosevelt has been a hot spot for celebrities since it was built in the late '20s and continues to delight tourists and residents alike with celebrity sightings and a few hauntings, including Marilyn Monroe.

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Hotel History - The Chateau Marmont Part 1
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05/20/23 • 82 min

Just above the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood lies an architectural fluke, an artist's muse, a celebrity playground. Chateau Marmont is one of Los Angeles' best known hotels, even if most Angelenos can't actually pinpoint where it is. This one has it all folks — high society, mobsters, the Hollywood elite, and debauchery of all sorts.

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Hotel History - The Chateau Marmont Part 2
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06/16/23 • 68 min

Welcome back to the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, where scandals live side by side with art and culture. This episode starts with the tragedy of John Belushi's death in the 1980s and finishes in the present day with union strikes and sexual assault allegations against the hotel's owner with a fair amount of sex, partying, death, and even rioting in between.

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Hotel History - The Borscht Belt Part 1
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08/07/23 • 68 min

We're going to the Catskills! It's summer vacation, and for thousands of 20th century families, that meant a trip out of the sweltering heat of New York City into the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, where they patronized thousand-acre resorts, bungalow colonies, and B&B's. We welcome special guest Jen Stewart, host of the Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast, as she takes us through the rise and fall of the Borscht Belt.

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I Like Peanuts by Jason Shaw licensed under Creative Commons License.

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Hotel History - The Borscht Belt Part 2
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08/21/23 • 46 min

In part two of our interview with Jen Stewart, host of the Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast, we talk about the impact the Borscht Belt had on sports, especially boxing and basketball, and talk about one of the most famous Borscht Belt hotel owners, Jennie Grossinger.

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Lachaim by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Hotel History - The Borscht Belt Part 3
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09/13/23 • 49 min

In part three of our interview with Jen Stewart, host of the Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast, we continue learning about famous hotels of the region and discuss the Borscht Belt in pop culture.

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Der Heyser Bulgar by Naftule Brandwein performed by the United States Air Force Band of the Rockies, Stellar Brass. Recording: United States Air Force, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Hotel History - Fictional Hotels: Gilmore Girls
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09/23/23 • 70 min

Fall is finally here, so we're taking a little trip to Stars Hollow, CT, to talk about the inns that provide a backdrop, back story, and realized dream for Lorelai Gilmore; her daughter, Rory; and her best friend, Sookie St. James – the Independence and Dragonfly Inns. We'll also give a little history on the Mayflower Inn in Washington, CT, which helped inspire the show’s creator. We may get sidetracked by the many psychological (and financial) issues facing the characters of this beloved show, so bear with us.

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Happy Days by Steven O'Brien via Chosic licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-ND 4.0

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Hotel History - The Savoy Hotel Part 1
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10/09/23 • 61 min

The Savoy Hotel redefined hospitality for London in the late 19th century, and it remains one of the top hotels in the world. In Part 1, we discuss the man behind the vision, Richard D'Oyly Carte, his decades-long partnership with light opera composers Gilbert & Sullivan, and some of the early scandals that plagued the hotel, (including one of its most famous guests, Oscar Wilde).

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Hotel History - The Savoy Hotel Part 2
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10/27/23 • 79 min

The Savoy Hotel redefined hospitality for London in the late 19th century, and it remains one of the top hotels in the world. In Part 2, we discuss the hotel under Rupert D'Oyly Carte from the Belle Epoque, through the Jazz Age, and into the Second World War with plenty of scandals, spies, and intrigue along the way.

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Bees Knees by The Virginians.

They Call it Dancing by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.

Lady of the Evening by Herbert Berger's St. Louis Club Orchestra

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Hotel History - The Plaza Part 2

The Plaza Part 2

Hotel History

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01/06/23 • 114 min

The second half of the Plaza's history is filled with glamorous parties, rock stars, activists, billionaires, bankruptcy, a precocious 6-year-old running wild, and a slew of household names, including the Beatles, Truman Capote, Betty Friedan, and Donald Trump.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Hotel History have?

Hotel History currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does Hotel History cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Hotel History?

The episode title 'The Plaza Part 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hotel History?

The average episode length on Hotel History is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hotel History released?

Episodes of Hotel History are typically released every 18 days.

When was the first episode of Hotel History?

The first episode of Hotel History was released on Oct 3, 2022.

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