Hotels with History

Eden Rock St Barths, St Jean Bay

Today, we’re on a sun-baked rock in Saint-Jean Bay - a once-forgotten Caribbean outpost that became St Barths. Jules and Richard trace how Rémy de Haenen’s daring landing

The Adlon, Berlin

We’re standing on Pariser Platz, beneath the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate, where Berlin has staged some of the twentieth century’s most dramatic scenes. In this episode

The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida

In this episode, Jules and Richard delve into how Henry Flagler’s railway carried the Gilded Age elite to Palm Beach, and how The Breakers rose from wilderness, fire, hur

Copacabana Palace, Rio De Janeiro

Picture being on a sweep of white sand where Rio meets the Atlantic. Through revolutions, dictatorship, and the moving of the capital itself, Jules and Richard trace how

Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como

We’re spending this episode on the shores of Lake Como, at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. As Richard takes in one of the most fought-over views in Europe, we trace how this st

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

How does a 19th century riverside rest house became the jewel of Bangkok? In this episode, Jules and Richard explore how this storied hotel has mirrored Thailand’s journe

Mount Nelson, Cape Town

Today, we're at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, on palm-lined avenues leading to a sugared-almond façade known simply as The Nellie. This episode investigates ho

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 unoff

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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 co

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 G

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 t

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 kn

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 int

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes

We’re spending today’s episode au bord de la mer at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. As Richard takes in the glittering shoreline of the French Riviera, we find out what great

The Gritti Palace, Venice

Today we're floating through the canals of Venice to unveil the magnificent history of The Gritti Palace. Discover how this stunning 15th-century palazzo, once the privat

Claridge's, London

In today’s episode, the rise of one of the most exclusive districts of London, the hotel that became the Annex to Buckingham Palace, and how it has maintained its status

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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’