1969 — Present

The
Guestbook

Names, notes, and evidence of guests who knew when to stay another night.

The old Carmella guestbook with postcards, a photograph, and a brass room key

Selected pages

Reception has kept nearly everything. Some handwriting has improved with age.

“Came for lunch. Stayed three nights.”

— A., London

“The bartender remembers too much.”

— M., New York

“We missed the last boat. Reception seemed unsurprised.”

— C., Paris

“The horses knew the way home. Fortunately.”

— C., London

“Room 1414. That’s all I’m saying.”

— J., Los Angeles

“Breakfast at noon. Nobody objected.”

— E., Milan

“We’ll return when Reception forgives us.”

— P., Monaco

A guest writing an entry in the Carmella guestbook beside a brass key

The pen is usually left inside the book.

Before you leave

Sign the
Guestbook

We like to remember our guests.

Reception keeps names discreetly. Naturally.