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.