World's Greatest Hotels

Episode 1

The Plaza

Behind the scenes at the Manhattan hotel, built in 1907 to accommodate the new wave of millionaires. Featuring wedding planner David Beahm and photographer Santi Visalli, who smuggled himself into Truman Capote's 'Black and White Ball'.

Episode 2

Bellagio, Vegas

Check in with the high-rollers in Vegas in the hotel boasting its own eight-acre lake, complete with an iconic fountain show and its private art gallery stuffed with art by Picasso.

Episode 3

Claridge's, London

Heading to London to check in to a quintessentially English hotel with a naughty streak, Claridge's; situated in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge's has a well-earned reputation as being both a private retreat as well as the ultimate venue.

Episode 4

George V, Paris

The George Cinq in Paris is one of only 31 hostelries in France to belong to an exclusive group of 'Palace' hotels. Nearly a century old, this pleasure palace has a famous wine cellar containing 50,000 bottles of 'vin extraordinaire'.

Episode 5

Browns, London

43 mins

The staff of the Browns hotel in London, including the hotelier, head concierge and drinks maestro, discuss what it takes to help keep the city's oldest hotel in working order.

Episode 6

Beverly Hilton, LA

Jim Carter visits a hotel that's played host to Hollywood royalty for six decades, the Beverley Hilton. The hotel is a mid-century design icon built to attract show business.

Episode 7

Atlantis, Dubai

43 mins

Immersing in the underwater world of Hotel Atlantis in Dubai; perched on top of a giant, man-made palm tree-shaped island in the Arabian Gulf, this hotel made the biggest global splash ever when it opened just twelve years ago.

Episode 8

Peninsula, Hong Kong

43 mins

An exploration of one of the most historic hotels in Hong Kong, The Peninsula. It includes the company's fleet of cars and its prestigious suites. The restaurant, designed by Philippe Starck, is reviewed.