Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame

17 hours ago Business Washington Times - Business 2

Haiti's once illustrious Grand Hotel 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.

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