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Join Richard E. Grant and Jules Perowne as they uncover the hidden stories that took place within the walls of some of the world’s most iconic hotels. Each episode, they’ll uncover the scandals, legends and surprising moments that turned these buildings into landmarks. If you want to understand a city, start with its hotels - and you'll want to start here.
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- 4 days ago28 min
Waldorf Astoria, New York
We’re in midtown Manhattan to kick off Series 2, at the very heart of New York society: the Waldorf Astoria. An icon born from family rivalry which evolved into the unofficial palace of the city; from Gilded Age ambition and Art Deco grandeur to revolutionary ideas about service, the Waldorf doesn’t just reflect New York’s history...it helped define it. Check into The Waldorf Astoria here. Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1 min
Hotels with History returns next week
Join Richard E. Grant and Jules Perowne for Season 2 of Hotels with History, as they uncover the hidden stories that took place within the walls of some of the world’s most iconic hotels. Each episode, they’ll uncover the scandals, legends and surprising moments that turned these buildings into landmarks. If you want to understand a city, start with its hotels - and you'll want to start here. Episode one launches 9th June, with more released weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago0 min
New Season: Coming Soon
9th June: Save The Date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 20, 202525 min
The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles
In today’s episode, a hotel whose walls are saturated with stories of Hollywood legends. The glamour and history of film stars, rock stars and media power players, all converging at one iconic pink palace...The Beverly Hills Hotel. Episode begins: xx Follow us on Instagram Check into The Beverly Hills Hotel here Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 13, 202525 min
Gleneagles, Auchterarder
On today’s episode, unusual outdoor pursuits, the legendary adaptability of a hotel from WW2 convalescent hospital to the host of world class golfing championships, the G8, and a rock concert that threatened to smash all of its chandeliers. Follow us on Instagram Check into Gleneagles here Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 6, 202526 min
La Mamounia, Marrakesh
On today’s episode, Richard is back on his home continent, exploring the isolated sultanate that became a thriving luxury travel destination, enjoying a garden designed to replicate paradise on earth, and absorbing a view that roused Winston Churchill to paint... Episode Begins: 3:56 Follow us on Instagram Check into La Mamounia here Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 29, 202523 min
Le Bristol, Paris
In today’s episode, an architect draws up plans from an unmarked hotel room during World War II, the joys of a good hotel bar, and why this particular hotel is so well known for its silence - and it’s nothing to do with its double glazing. Episode Begins: 3:54 Follow us on Instagram Check into Le Bristol here Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 22, 202525 min
Raffles Hotel, Singapore
On todays episode, Richard journeys to Singapore to explore the legendary Raffles Hotel. Discover how four visionary Armenian brothers turned a 10-room beach bungalow into a magnificent Neo-Renaissance palace, where literary giants found their muse, and some of the world’s most famous cocktails were shaken. Episode Begins: 03:28 Follow us on Instagram Check into Raffles here Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
About Hotels with History
Join Richard E. Grant and Jules Perowne as they uncover the hidden stories that took place within the walls of some of the world’s most iconic hotels. Each episode, they’ll uncover the scandals, legends and surprising moments that turned these buildings into landmarks. If you want to understand a city, start with its hotels - and you'll want to start here.
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