Food halls in the United States and the United Kingdom have evolved from transit stops into primary dining destinations, with luxury hotels now locating within walking distance of these venues. ^[1] The United States now has 458 operating food halls, an increase of 24.89% since 2023. ^[2] Hotel groups on two continents are increasingly prioritizing a five-minute walk to a food hall over traditional hotel amenities like rooftop bars or spa menus. ^[3] Fenwick Food Hall on Northumberland Street in Newcastle carries premium brands like Dom Pérignon, Charbonnel et Walker, Moët & Chandon, Lanson, and Dalmore whisky, and Hotel Gotham is a five-minute walk down Pilgrim Street. ^[4] Pullman Market in San Antonio's Pearl District, located in a former glass factory, houses two Michelin-starred restaurants (Isidore, which holds a Michelin Green Star, and Nicosi), and Hotel Emma, a converted 19th-century brewery, is a two-minute walk away. ^[5] The Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco contains nearly 50 artisan food merchants, including Hog Island Oyster Company, Fatted Calf, Acme Bread Company, and Tsar Nicoulai (selling caviar since 1984), with the Palace Hotel about a 15-minute walk away. ^[6] At least 114 more food halls are in the U.S. pipeline, with 18 scheduled to open within six months and 96 more slated for 2026. ^[7]