The Dream Hotel

The Dream Hotel was published in the United States on March 4, 2025, by Pantheon Books.^[1] It was published in the United Kingdom by Bloomsbury Publishing.^[2]

The book received mostly positive reviews from critics. Kirkus Reviews was positive, drawing comparisons to Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale.^[1] In a starred review, Publishers Weekly described the book as "chillingly original" and "all too plausible."^[3] Francine Prose wrote a positive review for The Washington Post, praising the novel's plot and relevance to modern politics.^[4] Vulture was also positive, drawing specific attention to the book's symbolism but mildly criticizing the abruptness of the ending.^[5]

Mark O'Connell, writing in The New York Times, praised the book's originality but criticized the writing for being politically unsubtle and the plot for being repetitive.^[6] In a review written for The Guardian, Daisy Hildyard described the novel as inducing "a sense of powerlessness and frustration" and praised the book's tension.^[2] The Los Angeles Times noted that the novel did not rely on "speculative technology" and was instead a character-driven book, while positive reviews were also published in the Associated Press and NPR.^[7][8][9]

The Dream Hotel was shortlisted for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel in 2026.^[10]