Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel the globe visiting some of the world's most incredible hotels. They go beyond the lobby to see the areas that the public never see and roll up their sleeves to work alongside staff.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Monica Galetti , Giles Coren , Robert Rinder , Karim Theilgaard
S5.E1 ∙ Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
Working alongside Sir Richard Branson's staff at his clifftop hotel in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Monica and Rob learn how to deliver genuine Berber hospitality to the intrepid guests who come to visit.
S5.E2 ∙ Joali Maldives
Monica and Rob travel by seaplane to a paradise island in the Maldives. Working behind the scenes, they discover the intricate operation required to deliver a five-star service at the luxury Joali Maldives.
S5.E3 ∙ Nusfjord Arctic Resort
Monica and Rob learn what life is like for the 200-year-old preserved fishing community of Nusfjord in the Lofoten Islands. Delivering luxury in such an extreme environment is no easy task.
S5.E4 ∙ Ceylon Tea Trails, Sri Lanka
Monica and Rob venture into the highlands of Sri Lanka and discover the unique Ceylon Tea Trails - five colonial bungalows spread across the dramatic landscape. Monica learns the importance of tea the country while Rob tracks leopards.
S5.E5 ∙ Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa
Monica and Rob discover what it takes to work at a wildlife reserve hotel in South Africa, which seeks to balance keeping both the animals and guests safe.
S5.E6 ∙ Borgo Egnazia, Italy
Monica and Rob work behind the scenes of a hotel built to resemble an entire ancient Italian village. They discover how you deliver real Italy within a carefully designed replica.
