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[[File:Baroness Broadway.png|thumb|The Baroness, located at Broadway in game.]]
[[File:Baroness Broadway.png|thumb|The Baroness, located at Broadway in-game.]]
{{Quotation|[[The Doorman]]|I think you’ll find the service at The Baroness to be… exemplary.}}'''The Baroness Hotel''' is a location in the [[The Cursed Apple|Cursed Apple]] and the domain of [[The Doorman]].
{{Quotation|[[The Doorman]]|I think you’ll find the service at The Baroness to be… exemplary.||Doorman_select_03.mp3}}
'''The Baroness Hotel''' is a location in the [[The Cursed Apple|Cursed Apple]] and the domain of {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Baroness Hotel is located on Broadway in the Cursed Apple, as well as being used for [[The Doorman]]'s ultimate. The hotel is described by [[The Doorman]] as "the finest luxuries this realm has to offer"<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Hotel Guest Taunt): ''"Your friends are alone. Likely dying, while you sit here basking in the finest luxuries this plane can offer."''</ref>, although [[Lady Geist]] believes that the Baroness' standards "went to hell".<ref name=":1">[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"That hotel used to be magical, until its standards went to hell."''</ref>
The Baroness Hotel is located on Broadway in the Cursed Apple, as well as being used for {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s ultimate. The hotel is described by The Doorman as "the finest luxuries this plane can offer"<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Hotel Guest Taunt): ''"Your friends are alone. Likely dying, while you sit here basking in the finest luxuries this plane can offer."''</ref>, although {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} believes that the Baroness' standards "went to hell".<ref name=":1">[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"That hotel used to be magical, until its standards went to hell."''</ref>


The luxuries of the Baroness include bottomless mimosas<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon & The Doorman Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"There are some sins that not even bottomless mimosas can make up for."''</ref>, an in-house tailor<ref name=":2">[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Victor & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"After the ritual, you should stop by The Baroness. Our house tailor is top-notch, should any part of you… pop loose."''</ref>, Egyptian cotton sheets<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game voice line (Hotel Guest Taunt): ''"Enjoy the sauna and Egyptian cotton sheets. Let the troubles of the world melt away."''</ref>, a sauna<ref name=":3" />, spa days<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Bebop & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"Bebop, if we survive the ritual, please let me treat Miss Shelly to a spa day at The Baroness."''</ref> and brunches.<ref name=":5">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"There is a lovely brunch going on at the Baroness as we speak."''</ref>
The luxuries of the Baroness include bottomless mimosas,<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon & The Doorman Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"There are some sins that not even bottomless mimosas can make up for."''</ref> an in-house tailor,<ref name=":2">[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Victor & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"After the ritual, you should stop by The Baroness. Our house tailor is top-notch, should any part of you… pop loose."''</ref> Egyptian cotton sheets,<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game voice line (Hotel Guest Taunt): ''"Enjoy the sauna and Egyptian cotton sheets. Let the troubles of the world melt away."''</ref> a sauna,<ref name=":3" /> spa days<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Bebop & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"Bebop, if we survive the ritual, please let me treat Miss Shelly to a spa day at The Baroness."''</ref> and brunches.<ref name=":5">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"There is a lovely brunch going on at the Baroness as we speak."''</ref>


The Doorman has worked at the Baroness since its inception.<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Doorman and Paige conversation]]</ref>
The Doorman has worked at the Baroness since its inception.<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Doorman and Paige conversation]]</ref>


[[Mirage]] and [[Minor characters#Nashala Dion|Nashala]] are currently guests at the Baroness.<ref name=":4">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill doorman 01.mp3|context=(killed the Doorman)|transcription=Until today, our stay at the Baroness has been rather pleasant.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill doorman 03.mp3|context=(killed the Doorman)|transcription=Nashala will be disappointed that we need to check out of the Baroness.}}</ref> [[Carlos Arroyo|Carlos]] and Maria Arroyo planned a date night at the hotel.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill doorman 04.mp3|context=(killed Doorman)|transcription=I might want to tell Carlos and Maria to cancel their date night at the Baroness.}}</ref> [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]] has a brunch scheduled at the Baroness.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s in-game [[Bebop/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"I need to remember to cancel Ms. Shelly's brunch at the Baroness."''</ref>
{{HeroIcon|Mirage}} and [[Minor characters#Nashala Dion|Nashala]] are currently guests at the Baroness.<ref name=":4">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill doorman 01.mp3|context=(killed the Doorman)|transcription=Until today, our stay at the Baroness has been rather pleasant.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage kill doorman 03.mp3|context=(killed the Doorman)|transcription=Nashala will be disappointed that we need to check out of the Baroness.}}</ref> [[The Arroyo's#Carlos Arroyo|Carlos]] and [[The Arroyo's#Maria Arroyo|Maria Arroyo]] planned a date night at the hotel.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu kill doorman 04.mp3|context=(killed Doorman)|transcription=I might want to tell Carlos and Maria to cancel their date night at the Baroness.}}</ref> [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]] has a brunch scheduled at the Baroness.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s in-game [[Bebop/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"I need to remember to cancel Ms. Shelly's brunch at the Baroness."''</ref>


The Baroness used to be known as "the most haunted hotel in America", but has lost the title after [[the Troubadour]]'s actions in Macomb. Now it is only the most haunted hotel in the tri-state area.<ref name=":0">[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Doorman and Grey Talon conversation]]</ref>
The Baroness used to be known as "the most haunted hotel in America", but has lost the title after [[the Troubadour]]'s actions in Macomb. Now it is only the most haunted hotel in the tri-state area.<ref name=":0">[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Doorman and Grey Talon conversation]]</ref>


At some point, the Baroness required the services of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref name=":0" />
At some point, the Baroness required the services of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref name=":0" />
Other known workers of the Baroness are Jacques,<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Doorman and Dynamo conversation]] - {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}: ''"I will be sure to let Jacques know, it will make his day."''</ref> and Francis.<ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Unselect|Voice lines]] (Unselect): - ''"After the ritual, you should stop by our lounge. Francis makes a lovely Martini."''</ref>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
In-game, the Baroness can be found next to [[Sapphire Flame|Sapphire]]'s blue [[Guardian]]. It has a two [[Denizen]] spawn rooms:
In-game, the Baroness can be found next to [[The Archmother|the Archmother]]'s blue [[Guardian]]. It has two [[Denizen]] spawn rooms:


* A room with [[Denizen|3 small denizens]].
* A room with [[Denizen|3 small denizens]].
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* There is a real-life [https://www.baronesshotel.com/ Baroness Hotel] in Seattle, WA, close to Valve's office in Bellevue.
* There is a real-life [https://www.baronesshotel.com/ Baroness Hotel] in Seattle, WA, close to Valve's office in Bellevue.
* {{PageRef|name=Calico}}<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Calico & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"Lovely to see you again, Miss Calico."''</ref>, {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}<ref name=":1" />, {{PageRef|name=Mirage}}<ref name=":4" />, {{PageRef|name=Ivy}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"Aw man, the Baroness had such a great brunch, too."''</ref>, and {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"She was such a generous tipper, too!"''</ref> have stayed at the Baroness before. {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} has also stayed at the Baroness before, but was kicked out.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"That's for kicking me out of the Baroness."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Victor}} has been invited to the Baroness.<ref name=":2" />
* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman) ''"I tipped the man last weekend, and he tries to kill me? No class!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Calico}},<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|Calico & The Doorman Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"Lovely to see you again, Miss Calico."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Ivy}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"Aw man, the Baroness had such a great brunch, too."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Doorman): ''"Murderous doorman or no, the Baroness still has the best mimosas on Manhattan."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}},<ref name=":1" /> {{PageRef|name=Mirage}},<ref name=":4" /> and {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"She was such a generous tipper, too!"''</ref> and  have stayed at the Baroness before. {{PageRef|name=Silver}} and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} have also stayed at the Baroness before, but were kicked out.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Doorman): ''"That's for kickin' me out of brunch."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"That's for kicking me out of the Baroness."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Victor}} has been invited to the Baroness.<ref name=":2" />
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} is trying, and failing, to gain access to the Baroness.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"You can't keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} is trying, and failing, to gain access to the Baroness.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"You can't keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!''</ref>
* There is a brunch going on at the Baroness during the ritual.<ref name=":5" /> While inside the Baroness, you can hear distant talking and plates clinking.<ref>[[:File:Hotel dining walla.mp3]]</ref>
* There is a brunch going on at the Baroness during the ritual.<ref name=":5" /> While inside the Baroness, you can hear distant talking and plates clinking.<ref>[[:File:Hotel dining walla.mp3]]</ref>
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