Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby is a TV show on BBC2. Take a look behind the scenes at some of the most extraordinary hotels across the globe - from the ultimate in luxury to jaw-dropping locations. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 16 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2025.
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby
Working alongside Sir Richard Branson’s staff at his clifftop hotel, Monica and Rob learn how to deliver genuine Berber hospitality to the intrepid guests who come to visit.
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Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work in sub-zero conditions in Lapland as they collect firewood, cook reindeer stew and take cold water plunges at a hotel owned by a Sami family.
Monica and Rob discover what it takes to run Hotel Hubertus - a family-run resort which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains thanks to its panoramic aspect.
Monica and Rob learn what life is like for the 200-year-old preserved fishing community of Nusfjord in the Lofoten Islands. Delivering luxury in such an extreme environment is no easy task.
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work at Stanglwirt Hotel in the Austrian Alps, owned by one family for 300 years and offering world-class sports facilities and elegant Lipizzan horses.
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work at high altitude, 3,000m above sea level, at a hidden gem of a hotel with Buddhist connections in the remote kingdom of Bhutan.
Rob and Monica travel to the Malaysian rainforest to work at the Datai Langkawi hotel, where monkeys roam free and the soundtrack of forest wildlife is ever present.
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work at a luxury hotel in Ibiza where cutting edge biohacking therapies are offered alongside cacao ceremonies.
Rob and Monica work in one of Europe’s last remaining family-owned 'grande dame' hotels – boasting a deep history and celebrity clientele list right in the heart of the Eternal City.
Rob and Monica make the journey to Turkey to work at a hotel built into a network of caves, where modern luxury meets ancient history and every room comes with its own surprises.
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work behind the scenes of a hotel that is built downwards into a quarry, with high-tech guest experiences and rooms with windows looking into aquariums.
Monica Galetti and Rob Rinder discover Glenapp Castle, where guests are treated to a magical stay that is both rugged and luxurious - and thoroughly Scottish.
Monica and Rob work behind the scenes of a hotel built to resemble an entire ancient Italian village. They discover how you deliver real Italy within a carefully designed replica.
Monica and Rob discover what it takes to work at a wildlife reserve hotel in South Africa, which seeks to balance keeping both the animals and guests safe.
Monica and Rob venture into the highlands of Sri Lanka and discover the unique Ceylon Tea Trails - five colonial bungalows spread across the dramatic landscape.
Monica and Rob visit a paradise island in the Maldives. Working behind the scenes, they discover the intricate operation required to deliver a five-star service.