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6 quizzes and 65 trivia questions.
1.
  Hotels of the World    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the world famous hotel to the city it is located in.
Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 23 23
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Feb 23 23
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  Best Hotels In New York City    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
New York City is a unique American city. In this quiz, you will be able to explore some of the best hotels there. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Feb 23 23
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Feb 23 23
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  Famous Rental Property   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most of us have rented an apartment at some time in our lives. Here is a quiz on apartments and hotels that became famous for a variety of reasons. Locations are from around the world. Many of these locations have been in the news.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Feb 23 23
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Feb 23 23
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  Skyscraper Hotels    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the attribute with the appropriate tall hotel?
Average, 10 Qns, Saleo, Feb 23 23
Recommended for grades: 11,12
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Saleo
Feb 23 23
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  Historic Hotels of North America    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Fun facts about some of North America's best historic hotels.
Tough, 15 Qns, routesixtysix, Feb 23 23
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Feb 23 23
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  Historic National Park Hotels of the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Journey with me to historic hotels either in or near National Parks around the world. Each hotel is associated with a National Park.
Average, 10 Qns, routesixtysix, Feb 23 23
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Hotels & Inns Trivia Questions
1. Located in the Rockies, in Canada, this hotel is often called the "Castle of the Rockies". Opened in 1888, by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, what is the name of one of Canada's most famous hotels?

From Quiz Historic National Park Hotels of the World

Answer: Banff Springs Hotel

The Banff Springs Hotel, now operated by the Fairmont chain of hotels, was modeled after a Scottish castle. It is located in the Banff Lake Louise National Park area. The furnishings in the hotel were all made by the Castle and Son Company of Montreal and were exact replicas of furniture found in European castles. The hotel was built in the late 1800's to entice visitors to the Banff National Park, via the railway system.

2. This historic hotel is located 20 feet from the rim of the Grand Canyon. It is known for its combination of Swiss Chalet and Norway Villa architecture.

From Quiz Historic National Park Hotels of the World

Answer: El Tovar

The El Tovar was opened in 1905. It was built by the Santa Fe Railway Company as a way to attract visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park, via the railway system. It was owned and operated by the Fred Harvey Company. The architect was Charles Whittlesey who envisioned a grand lodge, rustic in appearance, fitting in to its surroundings.

3. The beautiful Mission Inn located in Riverside, CA has been host to many famous people throughout the years. Every president since Teddy Roosevelt has been a guest. What president was married at the Mission Inn?

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon married Pat on 6-21-40, in a Quaker ceremony held in one of the Inn's chapels. The Mission Inn takes up a whole city block. In one of the chapels there are windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The Inn is especially known for its beautiful Spanish and Moorish architecture.

4. Until it closed in April of 2005 for a renovation this New York City landmark was used in many films, including 'Arthur', and its most famous fictional character, 'Eloise'. What hotel did Ivana Trump call the "best hotel in the world"?

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Plaza

The Plaza hotel opened October 1, 1907. It was designed by a famous architect, Henry Janeway Hardenberg. His design was based on a French chateau. It was decorated with elaborate chandeliers and marble.

5. This hotel is located in a meadow in the upper edge of Yosemite National Park. Its name is derived from an Indian term which means "big trees". It was first a stage coach stop for visitors entering Yosemite National Park.

From Quiz Historic National Park Hotels of the World

Answer: The Wawona Hotel

The Wawona Hotel first opened in 1876 as a stage coach stop for visitors entering Yosemite National Park. It is built in the Victorian style. Thomas Hill, the famous landscape artist lived here and his studio is still part of the hotel. In 1932 the Wawona area was added to the Yosemite National Park. The hotel is the largest Victorian structure in the U.S. National Park system.

6. This hotel is located in Colorado Springs, CO. It is one of the only hotels in the world to have earned both a 5 Star Mobil rating and AAA's 5 Diamond rating every year since the awards were begun.

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Broadmoor

The Broadmoor was first opened over 75 years ago. It was owned by Spencer and Julie Penrose, who had made a fortune from gold and copper mines. They wanted to bring an elegant hotel in the grand style of European resorts to the Rockies.

7. This historic hotel is known for its Art Deco decor. Located in New York City, it takes up a whole city block on Park Avenue. Originally, it was located at the site that would become the site of the Empire State Building.

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Waldorf-Astoria

The Waldorf-Astoria has been an official New York City landmark since 1993. It is especially known for its beautiful Art Deco decor. It was first opened by Mr. Astor in 1893. In the 1920s the hotel was demolished so that the Empire State Building could be built. The hotel was rebuilt on Park Avenue. It was officially reopened on October 1, 1931.

8. In the Docklands area of which capital city would you find Container City, an apartment complex made out of used steel shipping containers?

From Quiz Famous Rental Property

Answer: London

London's Container City is one of Europe's most unusual apartment and colorful apartment buildings. It is made from recycled shipping containers that are stacked somewhat haphazardly on each other. It has a total of 15 apartments on four floors. A very creative method of recycling, indeed.

9. Located in Kenya, this hotel was originally the retreat of movie star William Holden.

From Quiz Historic National Park Hotels of the World

Answer: Mount Kenya Safari Club

The Mount Kenya Safari Club located a short distant from the entrance to Mount Kenya National Park and the Sweetwaters Game Reserve, was first opened by movie star William Holden as his personal retreat. He expanded the dwellings to make a private luxury club. Past members included Bing Crosby and Winston Churchill. It is now opened as a luxury hotel for visitors to Mount Kenya National Park.

10. This hotel in Palm Beach, Florida was modeled after The Villa Medici in Italy. It was opened by oil and railroad magnate Henry Morrison Flagler.

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Breakers

The Breakers first opened in 1896 on 140 acres of oceanfront property. Henry Morrison Flagler built it in order to draw visitors to the Palm Beach area that he was developing. It was first named the Palm Beach Inn. The hotel burned down and had to be rebuilt twice. Its last rebuilding occured in the late 1920s. When it reopened in 1926, the rate was four dollars a day, and included three meals each day.

11. This lovely hotel is located in Banff National Park. It is located on the shores of a lake that the Stoney Indians once called "the lake of little fishies". Called the "diamond in the wilderness", what is the name of the hotel?

From Quiz Historic National Park Hotels of the World

Answer: Chateau Lake Louise

The Chateau Lake Louise is now operated by the Fairmont chain of hotels. It is located deep in the Banff National Park on the shores of Lake Louise. The hotel first was opened in 1890, as a two room cabin. Its popularity with mountaineers, soon made it apparent that a larger hotel was needed. In 1911, the Chateau Lake Louise was opened. It was modeled after chateaus in France. Many celebrities stayed there while filming in the Canadian rockies, including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. It has also hosted many members of royalty, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.

12. The movie 'Pretty Woman' was set in this Beverly Hills hotel, which has long been a favorite of celebrities.

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel

The Regent Beverly Wilshire sits at the corner of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Blvd. The love affair between the characters played by Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the movie 'Pretty Woman' was to have begun at the hotel. Currently it is owned by The Four Seasons Corp.

13. To which European city would you travel if you wanted to rent a suite in the historic Villa des Fusains Apartment?

From Quiz Famous Rental Property

Answer: Paris

One of the most elite apartment rentals in Paris is the two room apartment on the second floor of the Villa des Fusains Apartments. Located in the area of Montmatre an area of Paris known for its place in the 19th century French Impressionism and Surrealism art scene, this apartment block has been home to Joan Miro, Max Ernst and Toulouse Lautrec.

14. This lovely historic hotel built in 1929 is located in the Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand.

From Quiz Historic National Park Hotels of the World

Answer: The Grand Chateau

The Grand Chateau sits at the base of Mt. Ruapehu. It is a classic Georgian-style hotel. The hotel is a short hike from Mt. Ngauruhoe, which recently was used as Mt. Doom in the 'Lord Of The Rings' film trilogy.

15. This "Grand Dame" of Seattle's luxury hotels is known for its beautiful Italian Renaissance architecture.

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Olympic Hotel

The Olympic Hotel first opened in 1924. It is on the National Register of Historic Places as well as Historic Hotels of America.

16. In the winter, if you want to celebrity watch, this hotel in Aspen is full of them. Often mentioned as much in the gossip columns as the celebrities themselves, what is the name of Aspen's most luxurious hotel?

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Hotel Jerome

The Hotel Jerome is considered the most luxurious of all the Aspen hotels. Long a favorite of celebrities, past guests include Melanie Griffith, Warren Beatty, Don Johnson, numerous members of the Kennedy family, and many more. The hotel was listed in the Top 100 Hotels in the U.S. (2004) by "Travel and Leisure" Magazine. It was also listed as a top ski resort hotel by "Conde Nast" Magazine for the years 2002, 2003, and 2004.

17. This luxury hotel located in Dallas, Texas, was once the palatial home to a Texas cotton magnate. What is the name of the hotel that Zagat named as "the top U.S. hotel"?

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Mansion on Turtle Creek

The Mansion at Turtle Creek has also been honored by Zagat as "the top hotel in the world for service", and by "Travel and Leisure" as having "the top hotel restaurant in the U.S.".

18. This hotel is an icon on the beach of Waikiki. It is often called "the pink palace of Hawaii". What is the real name of this hotel?

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Royal Hawaiian

The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927. Its achitectural design included both Spanish Moorish and California Mission elements. The building is painted pink. Located on what was the site of the Hawaiian kings' playground, it has hosted many celebrites and political figures. Past guests include Shirley Temple, Joe DiMaggio, and Bing Crosby. During WWII it was leased to the Navy as an 'R and R' site for Pacific Fleet personnel. It reopened to the public in 1947.

19. Located in Memphis Tennessee, this hotel is as much known for its duck residents as it is for its luxury. What is the name of Memphis' finest hotel?

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Peabody Hotel

The Peabody Hotel opened in 1869. It was named in honor of international financier George Peabody, who passed away shortly before the hotel was opened. The owner, Robert Brinkley, wanted to create a luxury hotel in Memphis. For 76 years the hotel has been known as the home of a group of ducks. The ducks, which are always kept as one male and four females, live in the hotel. Every day at 11:00 am the red carpet is rolled out and the ducks make their famous walk to the fountain in the lobby. At 5:00 pm the red carpet is once again rolled out and the ducks make their walk back to their rooftop home.

20. Located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, this historic hotel is known for its grand lodge appearance.

From Quiz Historic Hotels of North America

Answer: The Ahwahnee Hotel

The Ahwahnee Hotel is located in the Yosemite Valley region of Yosemite National Park in California. From the hotel, it is possible to view some of the most famous sites of Yosemite, including Half Dome Rock, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point. The hotel opened in 1927, and is known for its granite facade and grand lodge elegance.

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