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Secret life of the hotel

Professor Eloise Moss delves into often surprising stories that lie behind the closed doors of hotels

Lauren Good

Published: August 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM

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Hotels, have perhaps surprisingly, played a large role in our history. They have found themselves in divorce papers, inspired a new genre of fiction – and even facilitated murder.

Speaking to Lauren Good, Professor Eloise Moss explores some of the complex stories that have played out in the world’s lodges and guesthouses.

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Lauren GoodSenior content producer

Lauren Good is a senior content producer at HistoryExtra

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