Crest Hill Inn

Did you know that signing up for a hotel rewards program can give you access to special member deals and discounts? Ask hotel staff about rewards programs and which benefits you can receive by signing up for these.

The largest hotel swimming pool in the world can be found in front of the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Chile? This pool measures an astounding 1 km in length and holds the equivalent amount of water of around 6,000 regular-sized swimming pools.

Our modern word “hotel” comes from the Old French word, "hostel", meaning "lodging." In English, the word describes a place that provides rooms, possibly along with meals and other services. The same is true in French, but it can also be used to refer to a mansion.

The HVAC systems in your hotel room are often referred to as “climate control” systems. Why? The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems have been installed solely to allow you to control the climate in your room, so you are comfortable throughout your stay.

If you have air conditioning in your hotel room, you can thank Willis Carrier. In 1902, he invented a method for blowing hot air over cold coils as a means of controlling temperature and humidity.