Name: Hotels Through Time
Released: 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

They are some of the most expensive and legendary hotels on the planet. Four London institutions that are designed to pamper and indulge their exclusive clientele. Go behind the scenes and see how The Savoy, The Ritz, The Dorchester and Claridge's operate, and witness the services they provide for their expectant guests. Guests, staff and historians reveal the secrets behind their success.

2025 · 43m

EPISODE 1

The Savoy

Take a peek behind the scenes of London's Savoy and discover the secrets of this world famous London hotel. Former guests include everyone from Winston Churchill to Princess Diana who returned again and again to enjoy the institution's magnificent splendor. But what does it take to provide service on such a grand scale? The pampered guests and staff who indulge them reveal all.
EPISODE 2

The Ritz

If there's one name that conjures up visions of opulence and decadence, it's the Ritz. This grand hotel first opened its gilded doors to the planet's super-rich in 1916. Since then, it has provided the blueprint for splendor and indulgence in luxury hotels. But trying to provide such an exclusive level of service can produce pressure and problems for the staff.
EPISODE 3

The Dorchester

Renowned for its incredible Art Deco design, the Dorchester first opened its doors in 1931 and still possess the feel of the Jazz Age. Guests have included Hollywood royalty like Elizabeth Taylor and music legends such as The Beatles. But behind the opulent splendor, scandal has stalked its gilded corridors. Go behind the scenes and discover what it takes to make this great hotel function.
EPISODE 4

Claridge's

London's exclusive Claridge's hotel has hosted royalty, celebrities and its fair share of scandal for over 200 years. Everyone from Queen Victoria to Scarlett Johansson has checked in and spent time in its lavish surroundings. Now go behind the scenes and explore its rich history, lavish rooms and exclusive clientele. What high-end amenities are on offer to the pampered guests?

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