Luxury hotel

History

The luxury hotels of the 1900's were referred to as palace hotels in the United States, and as grand hotels in Europe. While there were differences between these two types of hotels -- a palace hotel was always large, while a grand hotel could have as few as 50 guest rooms -- they both featured dining, facilities for social activities, and a high standard of personalized service in addition to rooms for sleeping. Many were located downtown in cities, and this type of hotel spread globally to provide European and American travelers with familiar accommodations. Luxury hotels of this period frequently offered long-term accommodations in addition to short-term stays.