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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Best Hotels Feel Like a Different World - Mike Baxter, House of Gods

from Hospitality Daily Podcast · host Josiah Mackenzie

In this episode, Mike Baxter, House of Gods founder, shares the origin story behind his boutique hotel brand and why he believes most hotels confuse boutique aesthetic with actual boutique identity. Mike explains why story and purpose matter more than design trends, and how the right narrative attracts both guests and team members who believe in the product. Listen for his take on why hotels should be a fantasy, not a nicer version of your living room.This episode is hosted by our guest experience correspondent, Danica Smith. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

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In this episode, Mike Baxter, House of Gods founder, shares the origin story behind his boutique hotel brand and why he believes most hotels confuse boutique aesthetic with actual boutique identity. Mike explains why story and purpose matter more than design trends, and how the right narrative attracts both guests and team members who believe in the product. Listen for his take on why hotels should be a fantasy, not a nicer version of your living room. This episode is hosted by our guest expe...

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