Hotel And Travel Trivia! Ultimate Quiz

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  • 1. 

    Which hotel in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida is also known as the "Pink Lady"?

    • A. 

      Don Juan

    • B. 

      Don Romeo

    • C. 

      Don Phillipe

    • D. 

      Don Cesar

    Correct Answer
    D. Don Cesar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Don Cesar. Don Cesar is also known as the "Pink Lady" and is a hotel located in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.

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  • 2. 

    Who was the New York hotel owner who offered the prize for the first non-stop transatlantic flight between New York and Paris?

    • A. 

      Trump

    • B. 

      Orteig

    • C. 

      Rockafeller

    • D. 

      Kennedy

    Correct Answer
    B. Orteig
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Orteig. Orteig was a New York hotel owner who offered a prize of $25,000 for the first non-stop transatlantic flight between New York and Paris. This prize, known as the Orteig Prize, was eventually won by Charles Lindbergh in 1927.

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  • 3. 

    The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky has a suite named for which boxing legend?

    • A. 

      George Forman

    • B. 

      Muhammad Ali

    • C. 

      Rocky Marciano

    • D. 

      Joe Frazier

    Correct Answer
    B. Muhammad Ali
    Explanation
    The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky has a suite named after Muhammad Ali because he is a boxing legend who was born in Louisville. Ali, originally named Cassius Clay, is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He achieved numerous accomplishments in his career, including winning the gold medal in the 1960 Olympics and becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion. Ali's connection to Louisville and his immense impact on the sport of boxing make him a fitting choice for having a suite named after him at The Brown Hotel.

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  • 4. 

    Which hotel opened in San Francisco in 1875 despite the death of its founder?

    • A. 

      Sands

    • B. 

      Plaza

    • C. 

      Sahara

    • D. 

      Palace

    Correct Answer
    D. Palace
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Palace. The Palace Hotel opened in San Francisco in 1875 despite the death of its founder.

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  • 5. 

    Which hotel is not located in San Francisco?

    • A. 

      Palomar

    • B. 

      Furama

    • C. 

      Argent

    • D. 

      Nob Hill

    Correct Answer
    B. Furama
    Explanation
    The hotel that is not located in San Francisco is Furama.

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  • 6. 

    Which hotel is not located in Chicago?

    • A. 

      Willard

    • B. 

      Sheraton

    • C. 

      Winecoff

    • D. 

      Allegro

    Correct Answer
    A. Willard
    Explanation
    Willard is not located in Chicago.

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  • 7. 

    Which hotel is located in Chicago?

    • A. 

      Allegro

    • B. 

      Mayflower

    • C. 

      Waldorf-Astoria

    • D. 

      Chelsea

    Correct Answer
    A. Allegro
    Explanation
    The hotel located in Chicago is Allegro.

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  • 8. 

    Which hotel is not located in Washington, DC?

    • A. 

      Hay Adams

    • B. 

      Mayflower

    • C. 

      Biltmore

    • D. 

      Watergate

    Correct Answer
    C. Biltmore
    Explanation
    The Biltmore is not located in Washington, DC.

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  • 9. 

    Circus Circus Hotel and Casino is located in which city?

    • A. 

      Las Vegas

    • B. 

      Miami

    • C. 

      Los Angeles

    • D. 

      Atlantic City

    Correct Answer
    A. Las Vegas
    Explanation
    Circus Circus Hotel and Casino is located in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is known for its vibrant entertainment scene and numerous casinos, making it the perfect location for a hotel and casino like Circus Circus. With its iconic attractions and bustling nightlife, Las Vegas attracts millions of tourists every year, making it a popular destination for those seeking excitement and entertainment.

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  • 10. 

    In what year did Circus Circus hotel and casino open?

    • A. 

      1968

    • B. 

      1977

    • C. 

      1955

    • D. 

      1985

    Correct Answer
    A. 1968
    Explanation
    Circus Circus hotel and casino opened in 1968.

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  • 11. 

    Which hotel chain was founded in 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona?

    • A. 

      Radisson

    • B. 

      Ramada

    • C. 

      Hyatt

    • D. 

      Hilton

    Correct Answer
    B. Ramada
    Explanation
    Ramada is the correct answer because it was founded in 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona. Radisson, Hyatt, and Hilton are not the correct answers as they were not founded in the same year or location.

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  • 12. 

    Which coffee brand was named after a hotel in Nashville, Tennessee?

    • A. 

      Folgers

    • B. 

      Starbucks

    • C. 

      Millstone

    • D. 

      Maxwell House

    Correct Answer
    D. Maxwell House
    Explanation
    Maxwell House is the correct answer because it was named after the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The coffee brand was originally served at the hotel and gained popularity, leading to the brand being named after the establishment.

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  • 13. 

    Which hotel is not located in San Francisco's Bryn Mawr historic district?

    • A. 

      Bryn Mawr Apartment

    • B. 

      Belle Shore

    • C. 

      Edgewater

    • D. 

      Fairmont

    Correct Answer
    D. Fairmont
    Explanation
    The Fairmont hotel is not located in San Francisco's Bryn Mawr historic district. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the hotel that is not located in that specific district. The other three options, Bryn Mawr Apartment, Belle Shore, and Edgewater, are not mentioned in the question and therefore it can be assumed that they are located in the Bryn Mawr historic district.

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  • 14. 

    In what year did the Beverly Hills Hotel open for business?

    • A. 

      1900

    • B. 

      1912

    • C. 

      1925

    • D. 

      1945

    Correct Answer
    B. 1912
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1912. This means that the Beverly Hills Hotel opened for business in 1912.

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  • 15. 

    In what year was Omni Hotels founded?

    • A. 

      1958

    • B. 

      1940

    • C. 

      1975

    • D. 

      1925

    Correct Answer
    A. 1958
    Explanation
    Omni Hotels was founded in 1958.

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