2017
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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.
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(6 Seasons 40 Episodes)
Series 1
Like a serene swan paddling madly under the surface, it takes a lot of hidden choreography to keep a luxury hotel afloat. Food critic Giles Coren and chef Monica Galetti go behind the scenes of the world’s most impressive hotels - from Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, with rooftop gardens longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall, and Nairobi’s Giraffe Manor, where standards are as high as necks are long.
Series 2
Prepare yourself for the fluffiest pillows, freshest minibars and the infinitiest pools you will ever encounter as critic Giles Coren and chef Monica Galetti check into the world's most remarkable hotels to see what makes them tick. With access to every inch of these stunning locales, they’ll work alongside hotel staff and rub shoulders with guests to see what it takes to run such unique places.
Series 3
Food critic Giles Coren and chef Monica Galetti are back to check into even more of the world's most sumptuous hotels and discover just how they function. With access to every inch of these stunning establishments, they’ll work alongside hotel staff and rub shoulders with guests to see how these unique places offer unforgettable experiences and unfathomable luxury to their ultra-rich clientele.
Series 4
Enjoy some of the most prestigious hotels on Earth without the eye-watering bill. Join Giles Coren and Monica Galetti as BBC Select takes you behind the scenes of destinations synonymous with luxury in this travel documentary. There are sumptuous suites, exquisite cuisine and scenery that money can't buy. How do these unique places offer unforgettable experiences to their ultra-rich clientele?
Series 5
Discover what it takes to make some of the most incredible hotels on the planet run and the hidden 'everyday miracles' that makes them a unique and memorable home for their demanding guests. In this luxurious documentary, Monica Galetti and Rob Rinder check-in and experience these opulent resorts as guests, before working alongside the dedicated staff at every level.
Series 6
Take a look behind the scenes at some of the most extraordinary hotels across the globe - from the ultimate in luxury to jaw-dropping locations.