Medieval Period (5th - 15th centuries):
During the medieval period, monasteries often served as safe havens for travelers. Inns and taverns also began to appear, offering basic accommodations. Pilgrims traveling to holy sites were among the primary guests
Mid and Late 19th Century:
The beginning of the Palace
The mid and late 19th century marked the beginning of the grand hotel and Palace era in Europe. Hotels like Le Meurice (1835) in Paris, the Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo (1864), the Ritz in Paris (1898), and the Savoy in London (1889) set new standards in luxury, featuring opulent architecture, lavish furnishings, and exceptional service.
Cesar Ritz (1850-1918) set the gold standards in hospitality.
In the late 1890s, the British elite turned the French and Swiss Alps into trendy resorts for winter activities like skiing, and influenced the development of a luxury offering the Mont Cervin Palace (1852) in Zermatt, the Kulm Hotel (1856) in St.Moritz, the Hotel Mont-Blanc (1849) in Chamonix and the Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne (1861).
Ancient Greece and Rome (5th century BC - 4th century AD
The concept of hospitality can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome where guest houses (xenodocheion in Greece, taberna in Rome) provided lodging and food to travelers, though these were far from luxurious by today's standards.
The Early 20th Century: The Golden Age of Travel
Luxury hotels flourished with the growth of international travel. Iconic hotels like The Plaza in New York (1907) and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles (1912) became synonymous with elegance and glamour, attracting celebrities and dignitaries.
Renaissance (14th - 17th centuries):
As commerce expanded, so did the demand for more sophisticated lodging. Inns began to cater to merchants and traders, offering better food, security, and sometimes entertainment.
Early 19th Century:
The Birth of Modern Luxury Hotels
The 1820s saw the opening of the Tremont House in Boston, often considered the first modern hotel, offering private rooms with locks, indoor plumbing, and a bellboy service. The Holt Hotel in New York City (1830) was the first to provide its guests with a lift for their luggage.
The 19th century saw also the development of spa and resort towns like Le Touquet and Deauville in France or Baden-Baden in Germany, when they became popular places for the European aristocracy.
The Early 20th Century:
Invention of winter tourism
The British invented the concept of winter tourism on the French Riviera, but it was the Americans who popularized the French Riviera in the summer. Rich Americans and Europeans took up residence in major capitals like Paris, the fashion capital, and on the Côte d'Azur, which encourages the development of luxury hotels and Palaces, like Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat (1908), Hôtel de Crillon (1909), Hôtel Lutetia (1910), Hôtel Plaza Athénée (1913), Hôtel Negresco (1913), Le Bristol Paris (1925), Four Seasons Hotel George V (1928).
1990s
The boutique hotel movement emerged, emphasizing unique, intimate, and stylish accommodations. The expression seems to have been coined in 1864 with the opening of the Morgans Hotel in New York. Hotels like The Mercer in New York and Blakes Hotel in London set trends in personalized luxury.
1970s - 1980s:
The globalization of hotel brands began in earnest, with companies like Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt expanding their luxury offerings worldwide. These brands standardized luxury and service quality, making it accessible globally.
Post-War Boom (1940s - 1960s)
The development of resort destinations such as Hawaii and the Caribbean led to the rise of luxury resort hotels. Hotels like The Waldorf Astoria in New York (1931) and the Fontainebleau Miami Beach (1954) became landmarks of luxury.
17th - 18th centuries:
The British invent tourism, referring to the Grand Tour undertaken by the British elite on the Continent, aimed at gaining cultural exposure. With the improvement of roads and the rise of stagecoach travel, coaching inns became popular. These inns were strategically located along major routes and provided rest stops for travelers.
2000s - Present:
Modern luxury hotels focus on providing unique and immersive experiences. Eco-friendly and wellness-focused hotels, such as Six Senses and Aman Resorts, cater to a growing demand for sustainable and health-oriented luxury.Established in 2010, the label Palace is given to establishments that offer exceptional service, luxurious amenities, and historical significance, ensuring the highest standards of excellence. Personal Luxury brands have expanded into the hospitality industry, creating couture hotels that reflect their brand's elegance and style, and immerse the client in the brand lifestyle: Ferragamo (Lungarno Collection) in Firenze (1995), Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast in Australia (2000), Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, in Milan (2004), Armani Hotels in Dubai, UAE (2010), Maison Moschino in Milan (2010), Fendi Private Suites in Rome (2016) and Louis Vuitton Hotel planned to open in Paris (2027).
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Medieval Period (5th - 15th centuries):
During the medieval period, monasteries often served as safe havens for travelers. Inns and taverns also began to appear, offering basic accommodations. Pilgrims traveling to holy sites were among the primary guests
Mid and Late 19th Century: The beginning of the Palace
The mid and late 19th century marked the beginning of the grand hotel and Palace era in Europe. Hotels like Le Meurice (1835) in Paris, the Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo (1864), the Ritz in Paris (1898), and the Savoy in London (1889) set new standards in luxury, featuring opulent architecture, lavish furnishings, and exceptional service. Cesar Ritz (1850-1918) set the gold standards in hospitality. In the late 1890s, the British elite turned the French and Swiss Alps into trendy resorts for winter activities like skiing, and influenced the development of a luxury offering the Mont Cervin Palace (1852) in Zermatt, the Kulm Hotel (1856) in St.Moritz, the Hotel Mont-Blanc (1849) in Chamonix and the Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne (1861).
Ancient Greece and Rome (5th century BC - 4th century AD
The concept of hospitality can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome where guest houses (xenodocheion in Greece, taberna in Rome) provided lodging and food to travelers, though these were far from luxurious by today's standards.
The Early 20th Century: The Golden Age of Travel
Luxury hotels flourished with the growth of international travel. Iconic hotels like The Plaza in New York (1907) and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles (1912) became synonymous with elegance and glamour, attracting celebrities and dignitaries.
Renaissance (14th - 17th centuries):
As commerce expanded, so did the demand for more sophisticated lodging. Inns began to cater to merchants and traders, offering better food, security, and sometimes entertainment.
Early 19th Century: The Birth of Modern Luxury Hotels
The 1820s saw the opening of the Tremont House in Boston, often considered the first modern hotel, offering private rooms with locks, indoor plumbing, and a bellboy service. The Holt Hotel in New York City (1830) was the first to provide its guests with a lift for their luggage. The 19th century saw also the development of spa and resort towns like Le Touquet and Deauville in France or Baden-Baden in Germany, when they became popular places for the European aristocracy.
The Early 20th Century: Invention of winter tourism
The British invented the concept of winter tourism on the French Riviera, but it was the Americans who popularized the French Riviera in the summer. Rich Americans and Europeans took up residence in major capitals like Paris, the fashion capital, and on the Côte d'Azur, which encourages the development of luxury hotels and Palaces, like Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat (1908), Hôtel de Crillon (1909), Hôtel Lutetia (1910), Hôtel Plaza Athénée (1913), Hôtel Negresco (1913), Le Bristol Paris (1925), Four Seasons Hotel George V (1928).
1990s
The boutique hotel movement emerged, emphasizing unique, intimate, and stylish accommodations. The expression seems to have been coined in 1864 with the opening of the Morgans Hotel in New York. Hotels like The Mercer in New York and Blakes Hotel in London set trends in personalized luxury.
1970s - 1980s:
The globalization of hotel brands began in earnest, with companies like Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt expanding their luxury offerings worldwide. These brands standardized luxury and service quality, making it accessible globally.
Post-War Boom (1940s - 1960s)
The development of resort destinations such as Hawaii and the Caribbean led to the rise of luxury resort hotels. Hotels like The Waldorf Astoria in New York (1931) and the Fontainebleau Miami Beach (1954) became landmarks of luxury.
17th - 18th centuries:
The British invent tourism, referring to the Grand Tour undertaken by the British elite on the Continent, aimed at gaining cultural exposure. With the improvement of roads and the rise of stagecoach travel, coaching inns became popular. These inns were strategically located along major routes and provided rest stops for travelers.
2000s - Present:
Modern luxury hotels focus on providing unique and immersive experiences. Eco-friendly and wellness-focused hotels, such as Six Senses and Aman Resorts, cater to a growing demand for sustainable and health-oriented luxury.Established in 2010, the label Palace is given to establishments that offer exceptional service, luxurious amenities, and historical significance, ensuring the highest standards of excellence. Personal Luxury brands have expanded into the hospitality industry, creating couture hotels that reflect their brand's elegance and style, and immerse the client in the brand lifestyle: Ferragamo (Lungarno Collection) in Firenze (1995), Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast in Australia (2000), Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, in Milan (2004), Armani Hotels in Dubai, UAE (2010), Maison Moschino in Milan (2010), Fendi Private Suites in Rome (2016) and Louis Vuitton Hotel planned to open in Paris (2027).