Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame
- Gangs in Haiti burned down the Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a Gothic gingerbread hotel known for its history and celebrity guests, this past weekend.
- The hotel's manager confirmed the fire on social media, bringing mourning from hundreds of Haitians and foreigners.
- The hotel had closed due to gang violence, but many hoped for its reopening despite ongoing issues in Port-au-Prince.
- The destruction reflects the ongoing loss of Haiti's history and culture.
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Gangs burn down Haiti’s iconic Hotel Oloffson, host to stars and writers
The hotel’s burning was confirmed to the Miami Herald by proprietor Richard A. Morse, who also announced the destruction on X, after drone images began circulating showing its hollowed out structure.

Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame
Haiti’s once illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread home that inspired books, hosted parties until dawn and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, was burned down by gangs this past weekend.
Port-au-Prince’s Hotel Oloffson, a beacon of Haitian culture, lost to flames
Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo Credit: WikiCommons. This is a developing story. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The Hotel Oloffson, a storied symbol of Haitian culture and history, was consumed by flames on July 6 after armed gangs set fire to the structure, according to Patrick Moussignac, director of Radio Télévision Caraïbes, Le Quotidien 509 reported. The attack on the community where the hotel was located b…
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