Currently celebrating its 125th anniversary, this scenic beachside resort made jaws drop back in December 1904 when it unveiled the world's first electronically lit, outdoor Christmas tree.
Electric Xmas tree: Hotel del Coronado —
Currently celebrating its 125th anniversary, this scenic beachside resort made jaws drop back in December 1904 when it unveiled the world's first electronically lit, outdoor Christmas tree.
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The Goring is widely considered one of the top luxury hotels on the planet and when it first opened back in 1910, each bedroom was fitted with en-suite bathrooms -- something that had never been seen before at any other accommodation property.
En-suite bathrooms: The Goring Hotel —
The Goring is widely considered one of the top luxury hotels on the planet and when it first opened back in 1910, each bedroom was fitted with en-suite bathrooms -- something that had never been seen before at any other accommodation property.
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When this Boston property opened back in 1927, it was the first hotel to provide guest radios in each room, a feature that had never been offered on such a wide scale before.
In-room radios: Boston Park Plaza Hotel —
When this Boston property opened back in 1927, it was the first hotel to provide guest radios in each room, a feature that had never been offered on such a wide scale before.
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The iconic Waldorf Astoria is renowned for many things including its Art Deco motifs, Waldorf salad and plethora of celebrity guests. But what truly revolutionized the hospitality industry was its introduction of room service in the early 1930s.
Room service: The Waldorf Astoria —
The iconic Waldorf Astoria is renowned for many things including its Art Deco motifs, Waldorf salad and plethora of celebrity guests. But what truly revolutionized the hospitality industry was its introduction of room service in the early 1930s.
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Countless thirsty travelers saved and their wallets thinned -- all thanks to one Hilton executive who, in 1974, was inspired to stock overpriced liquors in all 840 rooms, in the Hilton's Hong Kong property.The minibar invention was said to have led to a 500% increase in room-service drink sales and a 5% boost to the company's net income that year.
Minibars: Hilton Hong Kong —
Countless thirsty travelers saved and their wallets thinned -- all thanks to one Hilton executive who, in 1974, was inspired to stock overpriced liquors in all 840 rooms, in the Hilton's Hong Kong property.The minibar invention was said to have led to a 500% increase in room-service drink sales and a 5% boost to the company's net income that year.
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In 1950, The Adolphus became the first hotel in the world to offer central air conditioning. In-room air-conditioning for warm climate hotels has since become a commonplace comfort.
Air conditioning: Adolphus Hotel —
In 1950, The Adolphus became the first hotel in the world to offer central air conditioning. In-room air-conditioning for warm climate hotels has since become a commonplace comfort.
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Prior to 1970, hotel guests who forgot their own toiletries would have been out of luck. It wasn't until the Four Seasons London at Park Lane opened its doors that lodgers were first introduced to the concept of bathroom amenities such as shampoo.
Soap and shampoo: Four Seasons London —
Prior to 1970, hotel guests who forgot their own toiletries would have been out of luck. It wasn't until the Four Seasons London at Park Lane opened its doors that lodgers were first introduced to the concept of bathroom amenities such as shampoo.
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As the first carbon neutral-certified resort in the world, this high-end, multi award-winning getaway in the Blue Mountains single-handedly introduced the concept of responsible luxury travel to the world in October 2009, proving that green, eco-friendly accommodation could also be indulgent.
Carbon neutral: Wolgan Valley Resort —
As the first carbon neutral-certified resort in the world, this high-end, multi award-winning getaway in the Blue Mountains single-handedly introduced the concept of responsible luxury travel to the world in October 2009, proving that green, eco-friendly accommodation could also be indulgent.
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