Another literary hub of a hotel, Truman Capote once held his Black and White ball at this location in 1966. The Plaza also makes an appearance in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” The Plaza Hotel has a wide-spread reputation for being a popular spot for authors.
Author: Kelsey Mitchell
The Algonquin Hotel
Historically known as a gathering spot for many authors, the Algonquin Hotel has seen the presence of authors such as Dorothy Parker, George S. Kauffman, Robert Bench, and the founder of The New Yorker, Harold Ross. The Hotel became a regular meeting spot for “The Algonquin Round Table,” a group of writers, critics, and actors. The hotel …
Hotel Elysée
Once home to playwright Tennessee Williams for the last 15 years of his life, Hotel Elysee has it’s own history rooted in literature. Home to Jazz bar the Monkey Bar, a popular watering-hole for writers and actors. The bar is now owned by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter.