Uncover the hidden narratives of 19th-century travel through the lens of the hotel experience. This crucial study analyzes how Anglo-American travelers navigated nation, hospitality, and evolving social constructs within literary and cultural contexts. Delve into how hotel spaces became sites for self-discovery and alienation, impacting perceptions of gender and class. Essential for students and scholars of literary history, cultural studies, and travel writing in India, offering profound insights into historical travel narratives and the construction of identity.