TV series

Hotel

1982–1988 · 5 seasons

Glossy, gentle escapism: revolving guest stars drift through an elegant lobby while staff romances and troubles unfold at a soothing, soapy pace.

Overview: Hotel is an American prime time drama series which aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May 5, 1988 in the timeslot following Dynasty. Based on Arthur Hailey's 1965 novel of the same name, the series was produced by Aaron Spelling and set in the elegant and fictitious St. Gregory Hotel in San Francisco. Establishing shots of the hotel were filmed in front of The Fairmont San Francisco atop the Nob Hill neighborhood. Episodes followed the activities of passing guests, as well as the personal and professional lives of the hotel staff.
How it feels: Romantic, earnest, melancholic and campy. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, betrayal, family, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
family
class
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild