Hotel (Cassidy song) explained

Hotel
Cover:	Cassidy Hotel.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Cassidy featuring R. Kelly
Album:	Split Personality
B-Side:	Take It
Length:	4:07
Label:	J Full Surface
Producer:	Swizz Beatz
Chronology:	Cassidy
Next Title:	Get No Better
Next Year:	2004

"Hotel" is a song by American rapper Cassidy, released by J Records and Swizz Beatz's Full Surface Records as his commercial debut single on September 29, 2003. The song also serves as the lead single from his debut album, Split Personality. The track was produced by Swizz Beatz and features R. Kelly on featured vocals. "Hotel" reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart.

Remix

The official remix of the song, the "Vacation" remix, features R. Kelly singing a new intro along with new lyrics on the chorus. The remix also features American rapper Trina on the second verse, as well as new verses by Cassidy. The remix was included as the final track from Cassidy's debut album, Split Personality. Another version featuring Kool Savas was also recorded and included on one of the European maxi-CD singles.

Track listings

US 12-inch single^[1]

A1. "Hotel" (main mix) – 4:38

A2. "Hotel" (instrumental) – 4:38

B1. "Hotel" (club mix) – 4:44

B2. "Hotel" (acappella) – 4:36

UK and European CD single^{[2] [3]}

1. "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07
2. "Take It" – 3:04

UK 12-inch single and Australian CD single^{[4] [5]}

1. "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07
2. "Hotel" (Vacation remix featuring R. Kelly and Trina) – 4:10 (5:46 in Australia)
3. "Hotel" (Vacation remix instrumental version) – 4:00 (5:06 in Australia)
4. "Take It" – 3:04

European maxi-CD single 1^[6]

1. "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07
2. "Hotel" (Vacation remix featuring R. Kelly and Trina) – 5:46
3. "Take It" (dirty version) – 3:04
4. "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly and Kool Savas) – 4:07

European maxi-CD single 2^[7]

1. "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly) – 4:07
2. "Hotel" (Vacation remix featuring R. Kelly and Trina) – 5:46
3. "Take It" – 3:04
4. "Hotel" (instrumental version) – 4:38

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)^[9]	38
UK Urban (Music Week)^[10]	5
US Billboard Hot 100^[11]	32
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)^[12]	26
US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)^[13]	14
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[14]	61
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)^[15]	23

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	September 29, 2003			^[16]
	January 26, 2004	Contemporary hit radio		^[17]
United Kingdom	May 17, 2004			^[18]

Notes and References

1. Hotel. Cassidy. 2004. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. J Records, Full Surface. 82876-56053-1.
2. Hotel. Cassidy. 2004. UK CD single liner notes. J Records, Full Surface. 82876 618532.
3. Hotel. Cassidy. 2004. European CD single liner notes. J Records, Full Surface. 82876-618472.
4. Hotel. Cassidy. 2004. UK 12-inch single. J Records, Full Surface. 82876 618531.
5. Hotel. Cassidy. 2004. Australian CD single liner notes. J Records, Full Surface. 82876 61223 2.
6. Hotel. Cassidy. 2004. European maxi-CD single liner notes. J Records, Full Surface. 82876 62580 2.
7. Hotel. Cassidy. 2004. European maxi-CD single liner notes. J Records, Full Surface. 82876 601302.
8. Hits of the World: Eurocharts. Billboard. 116. 23. 43. June 5, 2004.
9. Web site: The Official UK Singles Chart 2004. UKChartsPlus. June 24, 2014.
10. 2004 Urban Top 30. Music Week. 24. January 22, 2005. August 5, 2023.
11. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 2004. Billboardtop100of.com. March 4, 2023.
12. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2004. Billboard. subscription. December 21, 2023.
13. Year in Music & Touring: Hot Rap Tracks. Billboard. 116. 52. YE-60. December 25, 2004.
14. 2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs. Billboard Radio Monitor. 12. 51. 22. December 17, 2004.
15. 2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs. Billboard Radio Monitor. 12. 51. 29. December 17, 2004.
16. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1523. 18. September 26, 2003.
17. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1539. 22. January 23, 2004. July 9, 2022.
18. Key Releases: Singles. Music Week. 23. May 15, 2004.