Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Episode 1 | The Brando, French Polynesia

Giles Coren and Monica Galetti fly to the island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia to work in one of the world's most luxurious eco-resorts. The Brando was the brainchild of Hollywood star Marlon Brando.

Episode 2 | Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

Giles and Monica learn about some of the challenges of building the highest 5-star hotel in the Middle East. Monica meets one of the few female Omani members of staff and Giles plays cricket.

Episode 3 | Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

Monica and Giles travel to the foothills of the Swiss Alps to visit this luxury spa hotel that also offers guests sleep therapy, Olympic-standard sports facilities and even surgery.

Episode 4 | Ashford Castle, Ireland

Giles and Monica hop over to the Republic of Ireland to learn about the troubled history of this 800-year-old castle turned luxury hotel, its ties with the local community and activities laid on for guests.

Episode 5 | The Silo, South Africa

Giles and Monica travel to South Africa to experience The Silo, an industrial-chic, luxury, art-themed hotel sitting in the former elevator shaft of a 90-year-old, 187-foot grain silo in the heart of Cape Town.

Episode 6 | Hacienda Vira Vira, Chile

Monica and Giles work in Hacienda Hotel Vira Vira, which overlooks an active volcano.

Episode 7 | Christmas Special - St Moritz, Switzerland

In this Christmas Special, Giles and Monica visit Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz. The Swiss Alpine resort was the birthplace of winter tourism more than 150 years ago.