Hotel room with a copy of the United States Constitution
The Bible is kept in a hotel nightstand drawer is a hotel tradition in the United States. But why is it the case? This sacred hotel amenity is thanks to Gideon International. According to the Los Angeles Times, the group was founded in 1899 when three traveling salespeople met in a hotel room. By 1908, it was delivering Bibles to hotels across the United States. However, the Bible can be offensive, especially if the visitor does not hold the Christian faith.
This hotel proposed an intriguing solution to the Bible puzzle. They chose to replace the Bible with a more secular option. They have a copy of the United States Constitution as well as the Declaration of Independence. This could be an excellent alternative for the casual political enthusiast, history buff, or literature geek.
