Hotel History

By Yael & D’Etta

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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How many episodes does Hotel History have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

Hotel History episodes:

May 20, 2023 The Chateau Marmont Part 1
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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1h 23min
February 14, 2023 The Hollywood Roosevelt
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.
☕️ You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon.
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1h 12min
January 06, 2023 The Plaza Part 2
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.
☕️ 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
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1h 55min
October 03, 2022 The Plaza Part 1
For our inaugural episode, we take on a New York institution – the Plaza Hotel. We discuss its Gilded Age origins (ambitious, glamorous, and a wee bit violent), its rich and famous residents, and how it handled progress and change through the first half of the 20th century.
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
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1h 40min

FAQs about Hotel History:

How many episodes does Hotel History have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.