In October 1789 George Washington set forth on a presidential tour of all 13 United States. The excursion was a success, but the accommodations were lousy. Public houses and inns were simple, often dirty -- nothing to write home about.
The American hotel has come a long way since, from country inns to extravagant palaces like The Waldorf-Astoria, The Willard Hotel, The Tremont House. Not to mention the great American motor lodge and the triumph of standardized hospitality. On Point (listen) | Slate Image Gallery
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