For more than a century the name Waldorf-Astoria (spelled Waldorf=Astoria these days) has been renowned. When established at the end of the nineteenth century it was not merely the largest hotel in the world, but one of the most advanced and pre...
The Most Famous Hotels in the World lists nine hotels in New York. Waldorf-Astoria, St. Regis, Algonquin, Paramount, Plaza, Pierre, Sherry-Netherland,Chelsea and Essex House However, one remains unforgotten: The Drake. Hotelier and author Stan Tu...
Oscar Tschirky was one of the legendary maître d’hôtels of the Waldorf=Astoria, in New York. Oscar was a superstar of his time, with his tips on service and cooking often making headline news. Despite not being a chef, Os...
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More
Grand Hotel Lviv in 1894 Grand Hotel Lviv – the book – available shortly. Reserve your personal autographed book now...Read More
We found records of the Galle Face Hotel dating back to 1864, five years before the Suez Canal came into operation. A journey through the Suez...Read More
This is Zurich's oldest grand hotel. When it opened on December 24, 1838, it marked a milestone in the history of the hotel industry. In...Read More
