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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 28 MIN

The Origins of Room Service

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From having a hearty stew sent to your room in the local inn to scanning QR codes, room service has changed its form but never its allure—tasty fare with minimal effort. One hotel in particular made modern room service a necessity for luxury establishments, and others quickly followed suit. What are the most common and most bizarre room service orders? And how do some hotels elevate their offerings from more than a $20 club sandwich and $5 bottle of water?Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏻 Want to collaborate?📰 Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN.📖 Join our free book club here.📚 Shop our bookshelves here.* Support indie bookstores!☕️ You can support Hotel History (and our caffeine addiction) here or on Patreon.🎶 Music"Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC-3.0.*affiliate link

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