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Arriving at the Caledonian in Edinburgh (inset): Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, wheeled in on a trolley by a porter (click on the image for more).

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Inspirations:

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Our new Catalogue

In our books we look at famous historic hotels as unique testimonials of our cultural heritage. You can download our latest… [more]

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The Empress who arrived: Elisabeth at Reid’s

At Reid's Hotel on Madeira the arrival of one mysterious guests had remained a myth for the past century. The confirmation of… [more]

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Publications:

Recently launched books

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Premier Palace Kiev - the book

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Oriental Bangkok - The Making Of

Being invited to research the history of a great hotel is always a challenge, especially when the hotel in question is in… [more]

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Documentations:

Around the world in 430 Hotels – Hotels lost in History

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Bristol - who or what’s behind the popular hotel name

We were not aware that it was somewhat difficult to document exactly why a hotel is called Bristol. Soon we realised that… [more]

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Who Where When:

The chronicles of the hospitality industry – Classic menus, biographies and personalities

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Ritz, Cesar

Cesar Ritz, born in the Swiss village of Niederwald on 23 February 1850. He began his hotel career at the age… [more]

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Series:

High Times at the Hotel Bristol by Roger Williams is a series of stories, playing at the Bristol Hotels of this world

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How did Bristol hotels get their name?

From 'High Times at the Hotel Bristol: Twenty bedside tales' by Roger Williams [more]

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Breakfast Series:

with the general managers of the world

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Breakfast with Michele Frignani

Breakfast with Michele Frignani who is managing the Excelsior in Rome.

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Ritz Madrid (1910)

You have arrived at the Ritz in Madrid, slowly coasting into the thick carpets of the lobby. Engines are shutting down. The…more

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