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The art of dining in your pajamas
Embark on a cozy journey through the history of room service, from ancient roadside feasts to modern delivery robots.
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by avantgardo · Sep 29, 2026
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Chapter 1
Knock knock, who is there? Early room service origins
1Ancient Roman roadside rest stops
2Japanese ryokans and in-room dining
3Medieval coaching inns of Europe
4The industrial revolution boarding houses
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Chapter 2
Silver platters and white gloves: The golden age of grand hotels
1The Waldorf Astoria changes the game
2Auguste Escoffier and Ritz luxury
3The technology of the dumbwaiter
4The rise of the club sandwich
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Chapter 3
Plastic domes and ice machines: Room service for everyone
1The highway motel boom
2The metal cloche and plastic domes
3The legendary hotel minibar
4The decline of the grand tray
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Chapter 4
Robots, apps, and bag drops: The high-tech future
1Delivery robots on the loose
2The rise of hotel delivery apps
3Ghost kitchens and hotel partnerships
4Hyper-personalized luxury dining
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