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How Marriott Became The Biggest Hotel In The World, And What’s Next For The Hotel Giant
Marriott International has been a stalwart in the hotel industry for decades. However, the hotel giant — along with its competitors — was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Last year was the worst on record for U.S. hotels, and Marriott was particularly hard hit. The company posted in 2020 its first full-year loss in more than a decade. Despite those challenges, the rollout of vaccines and signs of pent-up travel demand has led to a renewed sense of optimism for the hotel operator.
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published: 08 Aug 2021
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"Ritz" - Documentary on the story behind the famous luxury hotels
This is the first and only filmed biography about Cesar Ritz, inventor of modern hotel business.
It is the story of a peasant boy in a remote mountain area and thus starts there, in the place he grew up in, Niederwald. The film follows Ritz’ way to Paris, Cannes, Rome and London. Finally, the film ends in the clinic where Ritz spent his last days, back in Switzerland. The film features interviews with family, friends and experts: the directors of the Ritz in Paris and Rome, a follower of the chef Escoffier, and Jacques Tardi, an artist specializing in the “Commune de Paris” and thus knowing the Paris of the Ritz period particularly well.
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Cesar Ritz’ story is one of personal drama: a ma...
published: 17 May 2018
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The hotel industry - from the humble inn to a multi-billion dollar business
The hotel sector tells an exciting story; from the advent of air travel to robotic receptionists. We reflect on two centuries in four minutes. Watch the evolution of the hotel industry or check out our infographic at www.jll.com/evolution.
published: 17 Dec 2015
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Downtown Hotels: History of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino
Did you know Las Vegas' oldest hotel-casino still stands today? It's the Golden Gate located at 1 Fremont Street. Built in 1906, the hotel is situated on the prime real estate that would later be the Fremont Street Experience. We go on an inside tour of the hotel-casino and talk to the hotel's former owner to learn about the history of one of Las Vegas' oldest buildings.
Connect with us!
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published: 16 Mar 2023
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History of the Hotel Industry - How We Got Here | Ep.#207
Today’s tip is going to be a little different. Have you ever wondered how the hotel industry started? Check out this episode to find out how.
So, you are an aspiring or seasoned owner or manager in the hospitality property industry, hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast etc. How did we get here? Do you know where our industry started?
Hotels or a version of have been around for a couple of thousand years going back to the Greeks and Romans who offered lodgings next to their thermal baths, resort towns and along routes popular with the rich, traders and politicians.
They were also found along caravan routes in the Middle East.
In the Middle Ages came the increase in the popularity of the monasteries and abbeys. They offered a bed and a supper to all the travellers, not just the politicia...
published: 24 Aug 2020
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts History
published: 17 Aug 2016
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Cancelled - Disney World's Never Built Hotels
Vist my new merch store - https://shopbrightsunfilms.com
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has over 25 hotel resorts on property. Many of which stand as some of the greatest themed, hotel architecture in the world. But throughout the resorts 50 year long history, there have been a few notable hotels that never got the chance to see the light of day. Today, I want to shine some light on those propeties from the original Asian, Venetian and Persian resorts, to the lesser known stories behind Disney's Mediterranean, Venezia and Hollywood Hotels. All of which, were ultimatly Cancelled.
River Country Video - https://youtu.be/qewT3SYFqNw
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrightSunFilms
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightsunfilms
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrightSunFilms
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published: 16 Jun 2023
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The Story Behind Marriott Hotels!
Today we're looking at The Story Behind Marriott Hotels!
Make sure if you enjoyed today's video you leave a like and subscribe to the channel! ALSO, make sure you turn our post notifications on so you NEVER miss and upload! :)
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published: 09 Apr 2021
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INNside The History Of LOVE HOTELS | Past Pass
Welcome to Past Pass, your first class pass to anything in the past. In this weekly series we explore all things past tense, from interesting locations, people and historical events from the barely known to the well known.
This episode's narrator: Robin
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCd2BkwTflJJQwCNBrUJ1cw
Twitter- https://twitter.com/XycronVA
Credits:
Video Editor: https://twitter.com/CollinR027
Researcher/Writer: Isabel Dutta
Audio Production: G. Thomas Craig
Sprites: https://plegberb.tumblr.com/
Sources: https://jpst.it/2FF4t
#Thinkology #LoveHotels #Japan
published: 15 Nov 2021
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Why New York's Most Opulent Hotels Were Demolished (The Waldorf and Astoria Hotels)
During the middle of The Gilded Age in the city that never sleeps -
where steel meets sky and ambition knows no bounds - two
monumental landmarks once soared above the rest—the Astor
and Waldorf Hotels.
And yet - despite standing as monoliths of splendor - these icons
of opulence faced an unforeseeable destiny— they eroded,
crumbled - and ultimately, were razed to the ground.
In this thrilling installment of Old Money Mansions - join us as we
retell a saga that consistently echoes through the corridors of
architectural history -
Why Were New York's Most Opulent Hotels Demolished
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Why New York’s Most Opulent Mansion Was Demolished (Charles M. Schwab Mansion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_EtQCworyk&ab_channel=OldMoneyMansions
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published: 31 Aug 2023
15:10
How Marriott Became The Biggest Hotel In The World, And What’s Next For The Hotel Giant
Marriott International has been a stalwart in the hotel industry for decades. However, the hotel giant — along with its competitors — was hit hard by the Covid-...
Marriott International has been a stalwart in the hotel industry for decades. However, the hotel giant — along with its competitors — was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Last year was the worst on record for U.S. hotels, and Marriott was particularly hard hit. The company posted in 2020 its first full-year loss in more than a decade. Despite those challenges, the rollout of vaccines and signs of pent-up travel demand has led to a renewed sense of optimism for the hotel operator.
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How Marriott Became The Biggest Hotel In The World, And What’s Next For The Hotel Giant
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Marriott International has been a stalwart in the hotel industry for decades. However, the hotel giant — along with its competitors — was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Last year was the worst on record for U.S. hotels, and Marriott was particularly hard hit. The company posted in 2020 its first full-year loss in more than a decade. Despite those challenges, the rollout of vaccines and signs of pent-up travel demand has led to a renewed sense of optimism for the hotel operator.
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How Marriott Became The Biggest Hotel In The World, And What’s Next For The Hotel Giant
- published: 08 Aug 2021
- views: 630071
52:42
"Ritz" - Documentary on the story behind the famous luxury hotels
This is the first and only filmed biography about Cesar Ritz, inventor of modern hotel business.
It is the story of a peasant boy in a remote mountain area and ...
This is the first and only filmed biography about Cesar Ritz, inventor of modern hotel business.
It is the story of a peasant boy in a remote mountain area and thus starts there, in the place he grew up in, Niederwald. The film follows Ritz’ way to Paris, Cannes, Rome and London. Finally, the film ends in the clinic where Ritz spent his last days, back in Switzerland. The film features interviews with family, friends and experts: the directors of the Ritz in Paris and Rome, a follower of the chef Escoffier, and Jacques Tardi, an artist specializing in the “Commune de Paris” and thus knowing the Paris of the Ritz period particularly well.
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Cesar Ritz’ story is one of personal drama: a man who has it all and finally collapses. He loses everything in the end, his family, the hotels, and his mind. Only his brilliant opus survives.
Ritz’ genius consisted in captivating every novelty in record time and in transforming it into his world of hotel business almost instinctively. The technical progress was the main inspiration of the ingenious inventor. Cesar Ritz was every bit like the fuming and effervescing locomotives of his time that pulled him across Europe, from capital to capital, to the hotels of the Ritz Company, resembling themselves huge machines.
The big challenge (and at the same time the charm) of the film stems from the fact that our protagonist belongs to an epoch long bygone. We are thus trying to revive this time with various visual aids. The atmosphere that Ritz created with his concept of the hotel business was based on illusion: in the hotel, everything is deamlike, a world apart: luxury, small and greater extravagancies, everything served to create a fairy tale. The guest is to pass from reality into hi own, sumptuous dream.
The entry hall, the saloons and the suites of the Ritz hotels transmit a special, almost unreal ambiance. It revives the era od Cesar Ritz: the Paris Ritz as well as in the St. Regis Grand in Rome (another of his hotels) have lately been restored like historical monuments. This spirit and this accuracy help to reawaken the taste, the genius and the philosophy of Cesar Ritz. In this film, Cesar Ritz and his chef Auguste Escoffier make their presence felt again today.
© Licensed by First Hand Films
https://wn.com/Ritz_Documentary_On_The_Story_Behind_The_Famous_Luxury_Hotels
This is the first and only filmed biography about Cesar Ritz, inventor of modern hotel business.
It is the story of a peasant boy in a remote mountain area and thus starts there, in the place he grew up in, Niederwald. The film follows Ritz’ way to Paris, Cannes, Rome and London. Finally, the film ends in the clinic where Ritz spent his last days, back in Switzerland. The film features interviews with family, friends and experts: the directors of the Ritz in Paris and Rome, a follower of the chef Escoffier, and Jacques Tardi, an artist specializing in the “Commune de Paris” and thus knowing the Paris of the Ritz period particularly well.
Subscribe to wocomoTRAVEL: https://goo.gl/tIk2Qc
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wocomo
Cesar Ritz’ story is one of personal drama: a man who has it all and finally collapses. He loses everything in the end, his family, the hotels, and his mind. Only his brilliant opus survives.
Ritz’ genius consisted in captivating every novelty in record time and in transforming it into his world of hotel business almost instinctively. The technical progress was the main inspiration of the ingenious inventor. Cesar Ritz was every bit like the fuming and effervescing locomotives of his time that pulled him across Europe, from capital to capital, to the hotels of the Ritz Company, resembling themselves huge machines.
The big challenge (and at the same time the charm) of the film stems from the fact that our protagonist belongs to an epoch long bygone. We are thus trying to revive this time with various visual aids. The atmosphere that Ritz created with his concept of the hotel business was based on illusion: in the hotel, everything is deamlike, a world apart: luxury, small and greater extravagancies, everything served to create a fairy tale. The guest is to pass from reality into hi own, sumptuous dream.
The entry hall, the saloons and the suites of the Ritz hotels transmit a special, almost unreal ambiance. It revives the era od Cesar Ritz: the Paris Ritz as well as in the St. Regis Grand in Rome (another of his hotels) have lately been restored like historical monuments. This spirit and this accuracy help to reawaken the taste, the genius and the philosophy of Cesar Ritz. In this film, Cesar Ritz and his chef Auguste Escoffier make their presence felt again today.
© Licensed by First Hand Films
- published: 17 May 2018
- views: 1642486
3:58
The hotel industry - from the humble inn to a multi-billion dollar business
The hotel sector tells an exciting story; from the advent of air travel to robotic receptionists. We reflect on two centuries in four minutes. Watch the evoluti...
The hotel sector tells an exciting story; from the advent of air travel to robotic receptionists. We reflect on two centuries in four minutes. Watch the evolution of the hotel industry or check out our infographic at www.jll.com/evolution.
https://wn.com/The_Hotel_Industry_From_The_Humble_Inn_To_A_Multi_Billion_Dollar_Business
The hotel sector tells an exciting story; from the advent of air travel to robotic receptionists. We reflect on two centuries in four minutes. Watch the evolution of the hotel industry or check out our infographic at www.jll.com/evolution.
- published: 17 Dec 2015
- views: 83571
4:42
Downtown Hotels: History of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino
Did you know Las Vegas' oldest hotel-casino still stands today? It's the Golden Gate located at 1 Fremont Street. Built in 1906, the hotel is situated on the pr...
Did you know Las Vegas' oldest hotel-casino still stands today? It's the Golden Gate located at 1 Fremont Street. Built in 1906, the hotel is situated on the prime real estate that would later be the Fremont Street Experience. We go on an inside tour of the hotel-casino and talk to the hotel's former owner to learn about the history of one of Las Vegas' oldest buildings.
Connect with us!
Website http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov
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https://wn.com/Downtown_Hotels_History_Of_The_Golden_Gate_Hotel_And_Casino
Did you know Las Vegas' oldest hotel-casino still stands today? It's the Golden Gate located at 1 Fremont Street. Built in 1906, the hotel is situated on the prime real estate that would later be the Fremont Street Experience. We go on an inside tour of the hotel-casino and talk to the hotel's former owner to learn about the history of one of Las Vegas' oldest buildings.
Connect with us!
Website http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CityOfLasVegas
Twitter https://twitter.com/cityoflasvegas
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityoflasvegas
- published: 16 Mar 2023
- views: 4105
4:31
History of the Hotel Industry - How We Got Here | Ep.#207
Today’s tip is going to be a little different. Have you ever wondered how the hotel industry started? Check out this episode to find out how.
So, you are an as...
Today’s tip is going to be a little different. Have you ever wondered how the hotel industry started? Check out this episode to find out how.
So, you are an aspiring or seasoned owner or manager in the hospitality property industry, hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast etc. How did we get here? Do you know where our industry started?
Hotels or a version of have been around for a couple of thousand years going back to the Greeks and Romans who offered lodgings next to their thermal baths, resort towns and along routes popular with the rich, traders and politicians.
They were also found along caravan routes in the Middle East.
In the Middle Ages came the increase in the popularity of the monasteries and abbeys. They offered a bed and a supper to all the travellers, not just the politicians and the rich. They were inns, with small rooms, often for share, taverns, stables and houses of the owners all in one place, and they started to appear all around Europe. There were no amenities but the bed bugs were free.
By the 17th century, the coaching inns became very popular. They offered travellers food, changed their tyres and tended to the horses.
It was around this time that the wealthy folks began travelling more for fun, but they wanted more for their money.
Continue reading or watch the full video to find out more...
⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY CONSULTING:
http://keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/history-of-the-hotel-industry-how-we-got-here-207
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https://wn.com/History_Of_The_Hotel_Industry_How_We_Got_Here_|_Ep._207
Today’s tip is going to be a little different. Have you ever wondered how the hotel industry started? Check out this episode to find out how.
So, you are an aspiring or seasoned owner or manager in the hospitality property industry, hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast etc. How did we get here? Do you know where our industry started?
Hotels or a version of have been around for a couple of thousand years going back to the Greeks and Romans who offered lodgings next to their thermal baths, resort towns and along routes popular with the rich, traders and politicians.
They were also found along caravan routes in the Middle East.
In the Middle Ages came the increase in the popularity of the monasteries and abbeys. They offered a bed and a supper to all the travellers, not just the politicians and the rich. They were inns, with small rooms, often for share, taverns, stables and houses of the owners all in one place, and they started to appear all around Europe. There were no amenities but the bed bugs were free.
By the 17th century, the coaching inns became very popular. They offered travellers food, changed their tyres and tended to the horses.
It was around this time that the wealthy folks began travelling more for fun, but they wanted more for their money.
Continue reading or watch the full video to find out more...
⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY CONSULTING:
http://keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/history-of-the-hotel-industry-how-we-got-here-207
Get Your INNsider Tips
http://keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/Sign-up-for-INNsider-Tips
Join one of your private groups
https://keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/private-groups
Say hi on social:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeystoneHDC
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keystone-hospitality-development
Listen to The Hospitality Property School PODCAST here:
https://keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/itunes-podcast
https://www.spreaker.com/keystonehdc
YouTube
https://youtu.be/gh70iWrXObo
A Division of Keystone Hospitality Property Development
- published: 24 Aug 2020
- views: 27727
24:11
Cancelled - Disney World's Never Built Hotels
Vist my new merch store - https://shopbrightsunfilms.com
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has over 25 hotel resorts on property. Many of which stand as so...
Vist my new merch store - https://shopbrightsunfilms.com
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has over 25 hotel resorts on property. Many of which stand as some of the greatest themed, hotel architecture in the world. But throughout the resorts 50 year long history, there have been a few notable hotels that never got the chance to see the light of day. Today, I want to shine some light on those propeties from the original Asian, Venetian and Persian resorts, to the lesser known stories behind Disney's Mediterranean, Venezia and Hollywood Hotels. All of which, were ultimatly Cancelled.
River Country Video - https://youtu.be/qewT3SYFqNw
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrightSunFilms
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightsunfilms
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrightSunFilms
Jake's Twitter - https://twitter.com/BSF_Jake
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Special thanks to - @FortheLoveofThemeParksShorts
Watch the full, restored Project Florida video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxG8NOORdM
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BrightSunFilms 2023
Presented in 4K
https://wn.com/Cancelled_Disney_World's_Never_Built_Hotels
Vist my new merch store - https://shopbrightsunfilms.com
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has over 25 hotel resorts on property. Many of which stand as some of the greatest themed, hotel architecture in the world. But throughout the resorts 50 year long history, there have been a few notable hotels that never got the chance to see the light of day. Today, I want to shine some light on those propeties from the original Asian, Venetian and Persian resorts, to the lesser known stories behind Disney's Mediterranean, Venezia and Hollywood Hotels. All of which, were ultimatly Cancelled.
River Country Video - https://youtu.be/qewT3SYFqNw
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrightSunFilms
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightsunfilms
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrightSunFilms
Jake's Twitter - https://twitter.com/BSF_Jake
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Special thanks to - @FortheLoveofThemeParksShorts
Watch the full, restored Project Florida video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxG8NOORdM
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BrightSunFilms 2023
Presented in 4K
- published: 16 Jun 2023
- views: 485395
6:28
The Story Behind Marriott Hotels!
Today we're looking at The Story Behind Marriott Hotels!
Make sure if you enjoyed today's video you leave a like and subscribe to the channel! ALSO, make sure ...
Today we're looking at The Story Behind Marriott Hotels!
Make sure if you enjoyed today's video you leave a like and subscribe to the channel! ALSO, make sure you turn our post notifications on so you NEVER miss and upload! :)
Comment down below what type of video's you would like to see from us in the future!
#luxury #top10 #everlastingluxury #fancy
https://wn.com/The_Story_Behind_Marriott_Hotels
Today we're looking at The Story Behind Marriott Hotels!
Make sure if you enjoyed today's video you leave a like and subscribe to the channel! ALSO, make sure you turn our post notifications on so you NEVER miss and upload! :)
Comment down below what type of video's you would like to see from us in the future!
#luxury #top10 #everlastingluxury #fancy
- published: 09 Apr 2021
- views: 4128
25:51
INNside The History Of LOVE HOTELS | Past Pass
Welcome to Past Pass, your first class pass to anything in the past. In this weekly series we explore all things past tense, from interesting locations, people ...
Welcome to Past Pass, your first class pass to anything in the past. In this weekly series we explore all things past tense, from interesting locations, people and historical events from the barely known to the well known.
This episode's narrator: Robin
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCd2BkwTflJJQwCNBrUJ1cw
Twitter- https://twitter.com/XycronVA
Credits:
Video Editor: https://twitter.com/CollinR027
Researcher/Writer: Isabel Dutta
Audio Production: G. Thomas Craig
Sprites: https://plegberb.tumblr.com/
Sources: https://jpst.it/2FF4t
#Thinkology #LoveHotels #Japan
https://wn.com/Innside_The_History_Of_Love_Hotels_|_Past_Pass
Welcome to Past Pass, your first class pass to anything in the past. In this weekly series we explore all things past tense, from interesting locations, people and historical events from the barely known to the well known.
This episode's narrator: Robin
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCd2BkwTflJJQwCNBrUJ1cw
Twitter- https://twitter.com/XycronVA
Credits:
Video Editor: https://twitter.com/CollinR027
Researcher/Writer: Isabel Dutta
Audio Production: G. Thomas Craig
Sprites: https://plegberb.tumblr.com/
Sources: https://jpst.it/2FF4t
#Thinkology #LoveHotels #Japan
- published: 15 Nov 2021
- views: 3267
14:21
Why New York's Most Opulent Hotels Were Demolished (The Waldorf and Astoria Hotels)
During the middle of The Gilded Age in the city that never sleeps -
where steel meets sky and ambition knows no bounds - two
monumental landmarks once soared ab...
During the middle of The Gilded Age in the city that never sleeps -
where steel meets sky and ambition knows no bounds - two
monumental landmarks once soared above the rest—the Astor
and Waldorf Hotels.
And yet - despite standing as monoliths of splendor - these icons
of opulence faced an unforeseeable destiny— they eroded,
crumbled - and ultimately, were razed to the ground.
In this thrilling installment of Old Money Mansions - join us as we
retell a saga that consistently echoes through the corridors of
architectural history -
Why Were New York's Most Opulent Hotels Demolished
----------------------------
Why New York’s Most Opulent Mansion Was Demolished (Charles M. Schwab Mansion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_EtQCworyk&ab_channel=OldMoneyMansions
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Why New York’s Largest Mansion EVER Was Demolished (Cornelius Vanderbilt II House): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4kaNkp5zSs&ab_channel=OldMoneyMansions
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:34 1. Planning and Construction of The Astor and Waldorf hotels
4:01 2. Inside The Original Waldorf-Astoria
9:11 3. The Heyday of The Waldorf and Astorias
11:02 4. The Downfall of The Waldorf and Astor Hotels
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Old Money Mansions, where we explore the glorious, mysterious, and sometimes tragic histories of America's architectural gems. In today's installment, we delve deep into the legacy of New York City's most opulent hotels that once epitomized American grandeur—The Astor and Waldorf Hotels.
Born out of an intense family rivalry between William Waldorf Astor and John Jacob Astor IV, these towering landmarks were more than just hotels; they were palaces of dreams. The Waldorf, originating in 1893, was a German Renaissance wonder designed by architect Henry Hardenbergh. Not to be outdone, John Jacob Astor IV countered with the Astoria Hotel, a design feat by the renowned architects Schultze & Weaver, which graced Fifth Avenue in 1897.
🏢 Construction and Planning
For both hotels, the mission was not just to build structures but to make grand statements. William Waldorf Astor's Waldorf Hotel was initially criticized as "Boldt's Folly," but it silenced doubters by hosting a charity concert that filled its grand ballroom with New York's elite, eventually generating a staggering $4.5 Million by the end of its first year. Astor IV responded by creating the Astoria Hotel, another opulent marvel. The cousins later agreed to connect their monumental establishments via a 300-foot marble corridor known as "Peacock Alley," creating the world’s largest hotel at the time—The Waldorf-Astoria.
🎭 Inside The Hotels
Each hotel was a sanctuary of splendor. The Waldorf boasted an Empire Room, a Marie Antoinette parlor, and even a Gentleman’s Cafe adorned with black oak paneling and stag-horn chandeliers. Meanwhile, the Astor offered a Garden Court of Palms, an Astor Dining Room that echoed Italian Renaissance sensibilities, and luxurious suites furnished with old English oak.
🥳 The Heyday
From their earliest days, both hotels became hubs for social events, hosting dignitaries like Viceroy Li Hung-Chang of China and luminaries like Andrew Carnegie. They revolutionized hospitality, even creating classic cocktails like the Rob Roy and the Bobbie Burns.
😢 The Downfall
However, their prominence was short-lived. New competitors, the Great Depression, and soaring maintenance costs led to their decline. Eventually, they were demolished to make way for more modern developments, leaving us to ponder: what led to their downfall?
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During the middle of The Gilded Age in the city that never sleeps -
where steel meets sky and ambition knows no bounds - two
monumental landmarks once soared above the rest—the Astor
and Waldorf Hotels.
And yet - despite standing as monoliths of splendor - these icons
of opulence faced an unforeseeable destiny— they eroded,
crumbled - and ultimately, were razed to the ground.
In this thrilling installment of Old Money Mansions - join us as we
retell a saga that consistently echoes through the corridors of
architectural history -
Why Were New York's Most Opulent Hotels Demolished
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Why New York’s Most Opulent Mansion Was Demolished (Charles M. Schwab Mansion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_EtQCworyk&ab_channel=OldMoneyMansions
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Why New York’s Largest Mansion EVER Was Demolished (Cornelius Vanderbilt II House): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4kaNkp5zSs&ab_channel=OldMoneyMansions
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:34 1. Planning and Construction of The Astor and Waldorf hotels
4:01 2. Inside The Original Waldorf-Astoria
9:11 3. The Heyday of The Waldorf and Astorias
11:02 4. The Downfall of The Waldorf and Astor Hotels
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Old Money Mansions, where we explore the glorious, mysterious, and sometimes tragic histories of America's architectural gems. In today's installment, we delve deep into the legacy of New York City's most opulent hotels that once epitomized American grandeur—The Astor and Waldorf Hotels.
Born out of an intense family rivalry between William Waldorf Astor and John Jacob Astor IV, these towering landmarks were more than just hotels; they were palaces of dreams. The Waldorf, originating in 1893, was a German Renaissance wonder designed by architect Henry Hardenbergh. Not to be outdone, John Jacob Astor IV countered with the Astoria Hotel, a design feat by the renowned architects Schultze & Weaver, which graced Fifth Avenue in 1897.
🏢 Construction and Planning
For both hotels, the mission was not just to build structures but to make grand statements. William Waldorf Astor's Waldorf Hotel was initially criticized as "Boldt's Folly," but it silenced doubters by hosting a charity concert that filled its grand ballroom with New York's elite, eventually generating a staggering $4.5 Million by the end of its first year. Astor IV responded by creating the Astoria Hotel, another opulent marvel. The cousins later agreed to connect their monumental establishments via a 300-foot marble corridor known as "Peacock Alley," creating the world’s largest hotel at the time—The Waldorf-Astoria.
🎭 Inside The Hotels
Each hotel was a sanctuary of splendor. The Waldorf boasted an Empire Room, a Marie Antoinette parlor, and even a Gentleman’s Cafe adorned with black oak paneling and stag-horn chandeliers. Meanwhile, the Astor offered a Garden Court of Palms, an Astor Dining Room that echoed Italian Renaissance sensibilities, and luxurious suites furnished with old English oak.
🥳 The Heyday
From their earliest days, both hotels became hubs for social events, hosting dignitaries like Viceroy Li Hung-Chang of China and luminaries like Andrew Carnegie. They revolutionized hospitality, even creating classic cocktails like the Rob Roy and the Bobbie Burns.
😢 The Downfall
However, their prominence was short-lived. New competitors, the Great Depression, and soaring maintenance costs led to their decline. Eventually, they were demolished to make way for more modern developments, leaving us to ponder: what led to their downfall?
- published: 31 Aug 2023
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