Editing The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (section)

=== Social Commentary on Globalization and Migration ===
Another key theme that Lalami tackles in ''The Dream Hotel'' is the impact of globalization and migration. As characters from various backgrounds find themselves in the hotel, Lalami highlights the inequalities that exist between different social classes and the stark contrasts between the lives of the privileged and the marginalized. The hotel, with its opulence and allure, stands in stark contrast to the struggles of those who have been displaced, either by force or by choice.

The novel’s portrayal of migration is both personal and political. While the characters may seek refuge in the hotel for different reasons, their journeys all reflect broader global movements. Lalami touches on issues such as the refugee crisis, the challenges of immigration, and the precariousness of borders—both physical and metaphorical. She explores the notion of borders not only as geographical lines but also as social and emotional divisions that can isolate individuals from the world around them.

In this way, ''The Dream Hotel'' becomes a metaphor for the world at large: a place where people come together, yet remain apart, unable to truly understand each other’s experiences and struggles. It is a space where individuals are trapped between the past and the present, between the worlds they’ve left behind and the unknown future that awaits them.