The ultimate guide to the planet's hottest hotels This sumptuous series travels to every corner of the globe, taking in 26 destinations across 18 countries, to reveal some of the most extraordinary, iconic, and luxurious hotels ever built.
EPISODE 1
British Elegance Unveiled
We visit the United Kingdom, a nation recognized for its rich history and classic regal elegance, and two hotels that embody the very best of these values despite very different locations.
EPISODE 2
La Dolce Vita Escapes
In this episode, we visit Italy - the birthplace of western civilization and home to two incredible hotels set against some of this country's most stunning backdrops which embody the very best of their own regional history and culture.
EPISODE 3
India's Opulent Retreats
In this episode we're in the nation's capital of India - New Delhi and in 'The City of lakes' Udaipur at two Oberoi hotels where the standard of service takes hotel hospitality to a whole new level.
EPISODE 4
Eastern Europe's Modern Luxury
We visit two hotels in Eastern Europe which although separated by miles, share the same values of combining their ancient heritage with modern and ground-breaking architecture to deliver their guests a one-of-a-kind experience.
EPISODE 5
Hidden Gems of Africa
In this episode we visit two completely different parts of the African continent, both offering guests a unique and contrasting flavour of Africa.
EPISODE 6
Japan
This episode features 2 different hotel experiences in the bustling country of Japan. In Tokyo, there's the Palace Hotel, an independent establishment that combines elements of past and present Japan to create a sophisticated and luxurious experience in the heart of the city. Built in 1961, it was knocked down in 2009 and fully repurposed for a grand re-opening in 2012.