11 Songs About Hotels

When you plan a trip that requires you to stay in a hotel, of course, the first thing that comes into mind is luxury and comfort. But best of all, when enjoying your travels the one thing that everyone needs is music. 

Hotels have been known to have hosted numerous amounts of musicians throughout the years. From going on music tours and staying at hotels, we all know that musicians can spark some creativity and make a song about the place they possibly had some great memories in. 

Create your own playlist for your next trip that will have you dancing around your hotel room and hotel lobby. 

What Are Some Songs about Hotels? 

Hotel California – The Eagles 

“Welcome to the Hotel California

Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place)

Such a lovely face

Plenty of room at the Hotel California

Any time of year (Any time of year)

You can find it here”

Hotel California was considered one of the most influential songs in rock and roll by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  The Eagles then were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis Presley 

“Well, since my baby left me

Well, I found a new place to dwell

Well, it’s down at the end of Lonely Street

At Heartbreak Hotel

Where I’ll be–where I get so lonely, baby”

The song was inspired by a newspaper article about a lonely man who committed suicide from jumping out his hotel window. Songwriters Tommy Durden and Mae Boren Axon wrote Heartbreak Hotel with the help of Elvis Presley.

Holiday Inn – Elton John 

“Boston at last, and the plane’s touching down

Our hostess is handing the hot towels around

From a terminal gate to a black limousine

It’s a ten-minute ride to the Holiday Inn”

The lyrics of Holiday Inn tell us the story of Elton John and his band members’ journey on the road.

Blue Hotel – Chris Isaak

“Blue hotel

On a lonely highway

Blue hotel

Life don’t work out my way”

Hotel Room Service – Pitbull 

“You’re gonna take the hotel room tonight; make some noise (woo)

Meet me at the hotel room, Meet me at the hotel room

Meet me at the hotel room, Meet me at the hotel room” 

A cool fun fact about this smash hit is that it interpolates the lyrics of the rapper’s delight by The Sugarhill Gang. 

Hotel Yorba – The White Stripes

“Well, it’s one, two, three, four

Take the elevator at the Hotel Yorba

I’ll be glad to see you later

All they got inside is vacancy” 

Hotel Yorba once existed in 1923 in Southwest Detroit.

Pennsylvania 6-5000 – Glenn Miller

​“Pennsylvania Six, Five Thousand I’ve got a sweety I know there Someone who sets me aglow there”

Pennsylvania 6-5000 was actually a New York City telephone number from the 1930s to the 60s at the Historic hotel, Hotel Pennsylvania. 

Memory Hotel – Rolling Stones 

“Hannah honey was a peachy kind of girl

Her eyes were hazel

And her nose was slightly curved

We spent a lonely night at the Memory Motel”

This song was about Mick Jagger’s girl for quite a while and reminisced about their time together.

Copacabana – Barry Manilow

“At the Copa, (Copa) Copacabana (Copacabana) The hottest spot north of Havana, (here) At the Copa, (Copa) Copacabana (Copacabana)”

While visiting Rio de Janeiro, Barry and his partner wondered if there was ever a song named Copacabana, especially regulars at the New York City nightclub Copacabana. 

There’s a Small Hotel – Ella Fitzgerald

​“There’s a small hotel

With a wishing well

I wish that we were there together”

This song has also been sung by Diana Ross, Tony Bennet, and Frank Sinatra.

Chateu Marmont – Lana Del Rey 

“Likes to watch me in the glass room, bathroom, Chateau Marmont

Slippin’ on my red dress, puttin’ on my makeup”

This song is about Lana Del. Ray professing her love to her rich boyfriend, where they both have a Bonnie & Clyde Relationship.

Why Should I Invest in a Hotel Franchise?

There are many reasons why you should invest in the hotel franchise business. First of all, one reason for starting a business in the hospitality industry is that you will be providing services to people. Still, you will also have your own business without starting from the bottom.  But if run correctly, you can profit lots of money into your business. 

Reasons to Invest in a Hotel Franchise

There are many reasons you should get involved in the hospitality industry. 

You’re Backed up by a Company that Everyone Knows 

Let’s say you decide to open a Holiday Inn. This chain already has brand reputation and likely customer loyalty, so there is not much marketing involved in the beginning besides letting your audience know that you are open for business.

Assistance in Getting Started

When you initially sign up for a franchise, especially in the Hotel industry, you will have one hundred percent of support in managing the industry’s business model. No matter what company you decide to go with, you will support the business to succeed.

What Are Some Hotel Franchises I Can Invest In?

Here are some examples of some hotels to get you started in your hotel franchise search.

1. Super 8

Super 8 is one of the largest hotel franchises, With more than 2,200 properties in the United States, Canada, and China. 

Initial investment: $210K- $4.4 million

Franchise fee: $25K and $35K

2. Days Inn

Days Inn is perhaps the cheapest franchise in the industry to invest in. 

Initial investment: $191K-$7.8 million 

3. Motel 6

Motel 6 strives to provide comfort to its guest with its saying “we’ll leave the light on for you.”

Initial investment: $2.6 million and $3.84 million

Closing

No matter where you are in the world, everyone will always be raving about the hotel they stayed in when traveling.  Even celebrities rave about them in their songs.  Whether you start from the bottom or to the top, keep in mind you will always make a profit because people need a place to stay.