Hotel

Hotel follows life inside the fictional St Gregory, a refined San Francisco hotel where every guest carries a story and every employee has a stake in the place. In the evenings the lobby hums with power plays, romances, and rivalries that ripple through departments from front desk to housekeeping. The show reimagines Arthur Hailey's expansive novel by narrowing its focus to the people who keep a grand hotel running and the visitors who reveal who they are under pressure. Episodes weave together one day’s routine with hints of danger, offering character driven scenes over flashy action. The result is a stylish adult soap that treats hospitality as a high stakes stage. Its blend of glamour and practical drama made it a go to after Dynasty for fans craving something a bit more intimate.

Based on Arthur Hailey's 1965 novel, the series was crafted under Aaron Spelling's umbrella. It aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May 5, 1988, delivering a familiar weekly dose of drama. Establishing shots outside The Fairmont San Francisco anchored its upscale vibe.

Hotel sits squarely in the 1980s prime time soap wave and helped define Spelling's glossy ensemble approach. The St Gregory became a cultural touchstone for fans of workplace dramas, marrying opulent interiors with practical stories about staff loyalty, ethics and ambition, all wrapped in a stylish city setting.

Critics at the time noted solid performances from a cast led by James Brolin and Connie Sellecca, with the show balancing guest centered plots and staff driven arcs. Core themes include power versus service, romance amid career pressures, and the moral choices that shape both personal lives and a hotel's reputation.

Not a major awards powerhouse, the series nonetheless picked up occasional nominations and earned respect for its production values and ensemble work within the television community. Its longevity on air reflects a dedicated audience that connected with its character driven storytelling.