History of Hospitality Industry during Early

Modern Period: 1600 A.D – 1800 A.D

1600s - During this epoch, more than 600 inns were registered in England. Their architecture
often consisted of a paved interior court with access through an arched porch. The bedrooms
were situated on the two sides of the courtyard, the kitchen and the public rooms at the front,
and the stables and storehouses at the back. The first guide books for travellers were
published in France during this period. An embryonic hotel industry began to develop in
Europe. Distinctive signs were hung outside establishments renowned for their refined
cuisine. At the end of the 1600s, the first stage coaches following a regular timetable started
operating in England. Half a century later, clubs similar to English gentlemen's clubs and
masonic lodges began to appear in America.
1700s - Masonic Lodges began to appear in North America. In Paris, the Place Vendôme
offered the first example of a multiple-use architectural complex, including boutiques,
offices, apartments, and hotels. It happened during the time of Louis the XIV.
1760s - The 1760s industrial revolution has much lead to the emerging of hotels everywhere,
mainly in England, Europe and in America. The advent of new ways of transportations,
hotels and resorts outside of major cities was built in the countryside and began promoting
their scenery and other attractions. The concept of the vacation was developed and available
to more and more of the population.
1800s - In the early 1800s, “Inns” were the only lodging facility available for the tourists. A
lot of Inns were established prior 19th century. But, lodging was not just about bedding and
resting facility anymore. They started providing food and drinks to the travelers. And soon
the element of luxury started to blend in. This gave birth to hotels. Hotels emerged as more
sophisticated facilities which provided better rooms and dining areas.
1600s—More than 600 inns were registered in England; the English and French governments
began to introduce laws regulating them. Thermal spas with lodging were developed at
Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. The first guidebooks for travelers were published in
France.
Early 1700s— Masonic Lodges began to appear in North America. In Paris, the Place
Vendôme offered the first example of a multiple-use architectural complex, including
boutiques, offices, apartments, and hotels.
1760s—The Industrial Revolution spurred the construction of hotels across Europe and the
United States.
Early 1800s—The first modern hotel built in England, with a full complement of facilities,
was the Royal Hotel in Plymouth. Holiday resorts began to flourish along the French and
Italian rivieras. In Japan, ryokan guest houses proliferated; in India, dak bungalows run by
the British government served travelers.
1829—The Tremont House in Boston was the first hotel to provide inside toilets, locks on the
doors, and bellboys.
1832—Holt’s Hotel boasted the first steam-powered elevator in New York City.
1862—Le Grand Hôtel Paris opened, the largest and most luxurious in Europe, decorated by
top painters.
1870—The Palmer House Hotel in Chicago was the first hotel built to be fire resistant and the
first to offer telephones in all its rooms.
1873—The Palais Württemberg in Vienna was transformed into the Hotel Imperial, a superb
luxury residence for the notables of the era.
1888—The Hotel Victoria in Kansas City, Missouri, was the first to offer an en suite
bathroom with every room.
1893—The first school for hoteliers, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, was founded in Lausanne,
Switzerland. That same year, the Waldorf Astoria in New York opened its doors. It was the
first hotel to offer room service; its maître d’ created the Waldorf salad.
 Republic of the Phillippines
Biliran Province State University
College of Tourism
Naval Biliran

History of Hospitality
Industry during Early
Modern Period:
1600 A.D – 1800 A.D
(Timeline)

Submitted by:

Group 2 BSHM 1-I

Members:

Deominick A. Magnipis
Jinky Gasque
Roxan Otic

Submitted to:

Charis Ma. Amor R. Mangco

Instructor