{"id":7250,"date":"2024-04-30T14:09:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T12:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/?p=7250"},"modified":"2024-04-30T14:11:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T12:11:43","slug":"the-evolution-of-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/en\/the-evolution-of-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"The evolution of hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The history of hotels is a fascinating tale that stretches back centuries, from modest inns to the luxurious establishments of today. Join us on a journey through time to explore <strong>how accommodation has evolved over the centuries<\/strong>, from its humble beginnings to today&#8217;s digital age.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-7276 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels.png\" alt=\"The evolution of hotels\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infografia-Evolution-hotels.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ancient times: the origins of lodging<\/h2>\n<h3>8th century<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan<\/strong> in <strong>Japan<\/strong>, founded in 705, is recognised as <strong>the oldest continuously operating hotel in the world<\/strong>. The establishment has been welcoming travellers and guests for <strong>over 1,300 years<\/strong>, offering hot springs and a unique experience of relaxation and tranquillity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7259\" style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7259\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7259 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/el-oton-o-es-una-estacio-n-ideal-para-visitar-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan_16_643x397.jpeg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/el-oton-o-es-una-estacio-n-ideal-para-visitar-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan_16_643x397.jpeg\" alt=\"Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan el hotel m\u00e1s antiguo del mundo\" width=\"401\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27401%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20401%20250%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27401%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/el-oton-o-es-una-estacio-n-ideal-para-visitar-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan_16_643x397-200x125.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/el-oton-o-es-una-estacio-n-ideal-para-visitar-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan_16_643x397-300x187.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/el-oton-o-es-una-estacio-n-ideal-para-visitar-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan_16_643x397-400x249.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/el-oton-o-es-una-estacio-n-ideal-para-visitar-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan_16_643x397-600x374.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/el-oton-o-es-una-estacio-n-ideal-para-visitar-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan_16_643x397.jpeg 635w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, the oldest spa hotel in the world<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Middle Ages: lodging in medieval times<\/h2>\n<h3>11th century<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maidsheadhotel.co.uk\">Maids Head Hotel<\/a> in Norwich, UK, opened in the 1090s and has been a <strong>symbol of hospitality for over 900 years<\/strong>. Originally <strong>accommodation for pilgrims<\/strong> visiting nearby Norwich Cathedral, this historic hotel has witnessed the history of the city and has welcomed countless travellers over the centuries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7255\" style=\"width: 417px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7255\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7255 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-1024x682.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Maids Head Hotel en la antig\u00fcedad\" width=\"407\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27407%27%20height%3D%27271%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20407%20271%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27407%27%20height%3D%27271%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/History_1930s_1.jpg-scaled.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maids Head Hotel en la antig\u00fcedad<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>18th century: the beginnings of modern hospitality<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1700s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Appearance of the <strong>first &#8220;grand hotels&#8221; in Europe<\/strong>. These establishments were <strong>meeting places for the social elite<\/strong> and offered basic amenities such as food and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>19th century: expansion and elegance<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1829<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Netherland Hotel<\/strong> in <strong>New York City<\/strong> becomes one of the first hotels to offer<strong> telephones in all rooms<\/strong>, marking an important milestone in communication for guests.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7265\" style=\"width: 274px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7265\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel_New_Netherland_2.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel_New_Netherland_2.png\" alt=\"Hotel Pa\u00edses Bajos\" width=\"264\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27264%27%20height%3D%27321%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20264%20321%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27264%27%20height%3D%27321%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel_New_Netherland_2-200x244.png 200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel_New_Netherland_2-246x300.png 246w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel_New_Netherland_2.png 280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netherland Hotel in New York<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>1860s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the <strong>construction of railways<\/strong> across Europe and the United States, hotels began to flourish, offering accommodation to travellers and tourists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Early 20th century: innovation and luxury<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1907<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Statler Hotel<\/strong> (formerly known as the Buffalo Statler) in <strong>New York<\/strong> was the first hotel in the world to offer <strong>private bathrooms in every room<\/strong> when it opened its doors in 1907. This revolutionary breakthrough set a new standard in the hotel industry and <strong>transformed the lodging experience for guests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1927<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Statler Hotel<\/strong> in <strong>Detroit<\/strong> is the first to offer <strong>radio in every room<\/strong>, adding a new level of entertainment for guests.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1950s to 1970s: the era of the hotel chain and global expansion<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1950s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Emergence of the <strong>first hotel chains<\/strong>, such as Hilton and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/es\/about\/culture-and-values\/history.mi#:~:text=La%20primera%20empresa%20de%20la,J.W.\">Marriott<\/a>, <strong>standardising the guest experience<\/strong> worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7267\" style=\"width: 324px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7267\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7267 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Primer alojamiento de J.W. Marriott: Twin Bridges Motor Hotel en Arlington, Virginia\" width=\"314\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27314%27%20height%3D%27177%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20314%20177%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27314%27%20height%3D%27177%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pdt-270741247981998-wide-hor-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First J.W. Marriott: Twin Bridges Motor Hotel in Arlington, Virginia<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>1960s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hotels introduce <strong>credit cards as a payment method<\/strong>, facilitating transactions and improving the customer experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1980s: the dawn of the digital age<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1980s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The introduction of <strong>Computer Reservation Systems (CRS)<\/strong> revolutionises the hotel industry, allowing hotels and travel agencies to access inventories and <strong>make reservations in real time<\/strong>. This period also sees the beginning of automation in hotel management, with <strong>Property Management Systems (PMS)<\/strong> beginning to <strong>digitise internal operations<\/strong> such as room allocations, billing and staff management.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1.jpg\" alt=\"Primeros PMS\" width=\"414\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27414%27%20height%3D%27233%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20414%20233%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27414%27%20height%3D%27233%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/technology-in-the-past-1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1990s: the spread of the Internet and globalisation<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1990s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>expansion of the Internet<\/strong> radically changes the hotel booking landscape. The <strong>first hotel websites<\/strong> appear, allowing consumers to research and book directly online. This period also marks the beginning of <strong>user review platforms<\/strong>, such as TripAdvisor (founded in 2000), which began to gain popularity in the late 1990s, changing the way customers choose their accommodation. In addition, globalisation drives <strong>hotel chains<\/strong> to expand into new <strong>international<\/strong> markets, increasing competition and <strong>improving quality and service standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>21st century: the digital age and sustainability<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>2000s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hotels are starting to offer <strong>free Wi-Fi<\/strong>, responding to the growing demand from guests for always-on connectivity.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2010s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> is becoming a priority, with hotels investing in green technologies and sustainable practices to reduce their <strong>environmental impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2020s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Facial recognition<\/strong> technology for check-in, <strong>voice-controlled rooms<\/strong> and virtual reality for exploring services are becoming common features, offering <strong>hyper-personalised<\/strong> <strong>and contactless experiences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7274 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"La evoluci\u00f3n de los hoteles\" width=\"381\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27381%27%20height%3D%27253%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20381%20253%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27381%27%20height%3D%27253%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/woman-touching-control-panel-wall-corridor-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Looking ahead to the future<\/h2>\n<p>The hospitality industry continues to evolve, driven by <strong>technology<\/strong> and the desire to deliver <strong>exceptional experiences<\/strong>. As we move forward, we can expect to see more innovations, such as the integration of <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong> to deliver personalised services, the use of <strong>robotics<\/strong> to improve operational efficiency and the development of even more sustainable practices that ensure the <strong>preservation of our planet<\/strong> for future generations of travellers.<\/p>\n<p>This journey through time shows how each era has brought its unique set of innovations and challenges, taking the hospitality industry to new horizons of <strong>comfort, convenience and responsibility<\/strong>. With an eye on the future, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/en\/\"><strong>Esferize<\/strong><\/a> is proud to be part of this continuous evolution, offering <strong>advanced technological solutions<\/strong> that enrich the guest experience and promote a more efficient and sustainable hotel operation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The history of hotels is a fascinating tale that stretches  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7271,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[224],"tags":[1675,1660,1668,1672,1674,1673,1661,1662,1663,1664,1671,1669,1670,1665,1666,1667],"class_list":["post-7250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hotels","tag-ancient-hotels","tag-evolucion-de-los-hoteles-en","tag-evolution-of-hotels","tag-first-bath-in-hotel","tag-first-hotels","tag-first-telephone-hotel","tag-historia-de-los-hoteles-en","tag-hotel-mas-antiguo-del-mundo-en","tag-hoteles-antiguedad-en","tag-hoteles-antiguos-en","tag-hotels-age","tag-hotels-history","tag-oldest-hotel-in-the-world","tag-primer-hotel-bano-en","tag-primer-hotel-telefono-en","tag-primeros-hoteles-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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