Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby explained

Runtime:	59 minutes
Presenter:	Giles Coren (2017–2022) Monica Galetti (2017–present) Rob Rinder (2023–present)
Country:	United Kingdom
Language:	English
Network:	BBC One BBC One HD
Last Aired:	present
Num Seasons:	5

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby is a British BBC documentary television series, presented by the journalist Giles Coren^[1] and the chef Monica Galetti, and started in 2017.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Each programme in the series is based on a luxury hotel. The presenters take a hands-on approach, investigating the running of the hotel, hence the subtitle of the series. The programmes are shown on BBC Two.

The fourth series ran in 2021.^[5]

On 31 October 2022, the BBC announced that Rob Rinder will be the series' new co-presenter replacing Giles Coren who left after series four.^[6]

Featured hotels

Featured hotels include the following:

Series 1 (2017)^[7]

1. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
2. Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador
3. Giraffe Manor, Kenya
4. Royal Mansour, Marrakesh, Morocco
5. Fogo Island Inn, Fogo Island, Canada
6. ICEHOTEL, Sweden

Series 2 (2018)

1. The Brando Resort, French Polynesia
2. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman
3. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
4. Ashford Castle, Ireland
5. The Silo, South Africa
6. Hacienda Vira Vira, Chile
7. St. Moritz, Switzerland

Series 3 (2021)

1. MGM Cotai, Macau
2. The Torridon, Scotland, United Kingdom
3. Schloss Elmau, Germany
4. Jade Mountain, St Lucia^[8]
5. Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
6. Shangri-La, The Shard, London, United Kingdom^[9]

Series 4 (2021–22)

1. ION Adventure Hotel, Iceland^[10]
2. Reid's Palace, Madeira
3. Grand Park Rovinj, Croatia
4. Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
5. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
6. The Lanesborough, London, England, United Kingdom

Series 5 (2023)

1. Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
2. Joali Maldives, Maldives
3. Nusfjord Arctic Resort, Norway
4. Ceylon Tea Trails, Sri Lanka
5. Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa
6. Borgo Egnazia, Italy^[11]
7. Glenapp Castle, Scotland^[12]
8. Hotel Hubertus, Italy Dolomites^[13]

External links

• Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby from the BBC

Notes and References

1. News: BBC Amazing Hotels: Giles Coren's wife, net worth and surprising connection to Pointless star . Talya . Honebeek . . UK . 30 November 2021 .
2. Web site: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby . 27 March 2017 . . 21 February 2021 .
3. Web site: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby . . www.bbcstudios.com . 21 February 2021 .
4. News: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby review … Giles Coren does his dirty laundry – badly . Sam . Wollaston . . 28 March 2017 .
5. Web site: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby – Episodes . . . UK . 10 December 2021 .
6. Web site: BBC Studios announces Rob Rinder as new co-presenter of Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby. bbc.co.uk/mediacentre. 3 December 2022.
7. Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby . . 2017 .
8. News: TV tonight: Giles Coren and Monica Galetti explore more amazing hotels . Ammar . Kalia . . 11 February 2021 .
9. Web site: BBC Amazing Hotels: The View-from The Shard, London . The View from The Shard . 2020 . 20 January 2022 .
10. News: Amazing Hotels: Inside incredible Iceland retreat located on active volcano . Cydney . Yeates . . UK . 1 December 2021 .
11. Web site: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. bbc.co.uk. 6 September 2023.
12. Web site: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. bbc.co.uk. 17 September 2023.
13. Web site: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. bbc.co.uk. 13 December 2023.