Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

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Monica Galetti and her travelling companion work alongside staff in the world's most spectacular hotels. They explore the hidden gems that everyday people never get to see and are thrown right into the hustle and bustle of the everyday lives of the hotel staff. As well as working with the staff, they also spend some time with them to find out what their lives are like outside of the hotel. Travelling to Singapore, Ecuador and elsewhere across the world, they discover what life is like beyond the lobby.

The Brando, French Polynesia: Episode Image
Episode 1The Brando, French Polynesia

...Lobby. The Brando, French Polynesia. A look at the exclusive Brando Resort, where guests pay up to £11,000 per night.

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman: Episode Image
Episode 2Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

...Lobby. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman. Giles and Monica travel to a resort that blends local tradition with modern tastes. Contains some strong language.

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland: Episode Image
Episode 3Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

...Lobby. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. Monica Galetti and Giles Coren experience health and wellness tourism in the Swiss Alps.

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Episode 4Ashford Castle, Ireland

...Lobby. Ashford Castle, Ireland. Monica Galetti and Giles Coren work in Ireland's 800-year-old Ashford Castle.

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Episode 5The Silo, South Africa

...Lobby. The Silo, South Africa. Giles and Monica discover a land of contrasts in South Africa, working in two hotels.

Hacienda Vira Vira, Chile: Episode Image
Episode 6Hacienda Vira Vira, Chile

...Lobby. Hacienda Vira Vira, Chile. Monica and Giles work in Hacienda Hotel Vira Vira, which overlooks an active volcano.

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