Open for the Season Doubtful Guests and Others
A Chicago style vignette from a hotel supper room scene. The narrator observes concealed currents of humor pathos and sophistication among guests including a silent film star a young drinker a worried matron a blonde with a playboy and a married woman spellbound by the band. The piece critiques social pretensions and nightlife ambiance.
Hotel life and tipping discussed in a travel essay
The piece recalls hotel life from a glamourous to a practical view. It notes how hotel guests live like in a goldfish bowl and how employees, tips, and security shape costs and behavior. It recounts anecdotes of guests, thefts, and a veteran operator’s reflections on service.
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