Gulf Beach Inn

The many inns that came hand in hand with early settlers lined the coastal shores of America and pioneered the beginning of the American hospitality industry. The most basic accommodation in those days were a couple of hooks provided for sailors to hang their hammocks on.

The inns of the early settlers pioneered the tradition of offering different price brackets depending on the level of accommodation. In the old days, this ranged from sleeping on a stable floor to a room complete with bed, bath, and hot water.

Did you know that Franklin Roosevelt dictated his “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” speech from The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, where he lived during his pre-inaugural period?