The album received mixed critical reviews and debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 157,000 copies in its first week.

[11] The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 2003.

[12] Some of the major themes on Hotel Paper are leaving things behind, constantly being on the move, independence, the mysteries of bus stations and spirituality.

Hotel Paper debuted at number two on US Billboard 200 chart, selling 157,000 copies in its first week.

[15] On December 9, 2003, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over a million copies.