Episodes
Grosvenor House: London's Grand Hotel
October 11, 2026
A behind-the-scenes history of the hotel which opened on Park Lane in 1929.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel: London's Luxury Landmark
October 18, 2026
Exploring the history of the Knightsbridge hotel, from its controversial beginnings to its evolution into one of London's most prestigious hotels in the heart of Knightsbridge. Featuring royal connections, famous guests and two devastating fires, the programme reveals the drama, disaster and intrigue behind this landmark.
The Beverly Hills: Hotel to the Rich & Famous
October 25, 2026
A look at the history of the California hotel, which began as a rural retreat in 1912 and became the luxurious epicentre of global fame the growth of the film industry in Hollywood, with stars including Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton building houses near the hotel, transforming it into the ultimate celebrity playground.
The Plaza: New York's Grand Hotel
November 1, 2026
Cameras focus on one of the Big Apple's most prestigious hostelries, which was built in 1907 and remains one of the most expensive hotels in the city's history, costing the equivalent of half a billion dollars to build. It had all the mod cons, including 17,000 electric lights and an air-conditioned room especially for ladies' fur coats. Today, there are 102 luxury suites, which can set guests back up to £30,000 a night.
