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Hotels with History

Perowne International•hotelswithhistory.com
Society & Culture
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Join Richard E. Grant and Jules Perowne as they uncover the hidden stories that took place within the walls of some of the world’s most iconic hotels. Each episode, they’ll uncover the scandals, legends and surprising moments that turned these buildings into landmarks. If you want to understand a city, start with its hotels - and you'll want to start here.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles

In today’s episode, a hotel whose walls are saturated with stories of Hollywood legends. The glamour and history of film stars, rock stars and media power players, all converging at one iconic pink palace...The Beverly Hills Hotel. Episode begins: xx Follow us on Instagram Check into The Beverly Hills Hotel here Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠ Perowne International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 20, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Gleneagles, Auchterarder

On today’s episode, unusual outdoor pursuits, the legendary adaptability of a hotel from WW2 convalescent hospital to the host of world class golfing championships, the G8, and a rock concert that threatened to smash all of its chandeliers. Follow us on Instagram Check into Gleneagles here Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠ Perowne International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 13, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7

La Mamounia, Marrakesh

On today’s episode, Richard is back on his home continent, exploring the isolated sultanate that became a thriving luxury travel destination, enjoying a garden designed to replicate paradise on earth, and absorbing a view that roused Winston Churchill to paint... Episode Begins: 3:56 Follow us on Instagram Check into La Mamounia here Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠ Perowne International. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 06, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Le Bristol, Paris

In today’s episode, an architect draws up plans from an unmarked hotel room during World War II, the joys of a good hotel bar, and why this particular hotel is so well known for its silence - and it’s nothing to do with its double glazing. Episode Begins: 3:54 Follow us on Instagram Check into Le Bristol here Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠ Perowne International. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 29, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Raffles Hotel, Singapore

On todays episode, Richard journeys to Singapore to explore the legendary Raffles Hotel. Discover how four visionary Armenian brothers turned a 10-room beach bungalow into a magnificent Neo-Renaissance palace, where literary giants found their muse, and some of the world’s most famous cocktails were shaken. Episode Begins: 03:28 Follow us on Instagram Check into Raffles here Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠ Perowne International ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Sep 22, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes

We’re spending today’s episode au bord de la mer at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. As Richard takes in the glittering shoreline of the French Riviera, we find out what great artists like to get up to on holiday, what good service really entails, and we dive into what might just be the most legendary swimming pool ever built. Episode Begins: 03:28 Follow us on Instagram Check into Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc here . Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠ Perowne International. ⁠ Learn more about your ad...

Sep 15, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Gritti Palace, Venice

Today we're floating through the canals of Venice to unveil the magnificent history of The Gritti Palace. Discover how this stunning 15th-century palazzo, once the private residence of a Venetian Doge, was transformed into an unparalleled luxury hotel, becoming a cherished haven and muse for literary giants from Ernest Hemingway to Somerset Maugham - spoiler alert, ghosts, writers and Venetian doges all feature! Episode Begins: 04:10 Follow us on Instagram Check into The Gritti Palace here . Hot...

Sep 08, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Claridge's, London

In today’s episode, the rise of one of the most exclusive districts of London, the hotel that became the Annex to Buckingham Palace, and how it has maintained its status as one of the world’s most iconic hotels ever since. Episode Begins: 03:33 Follow us on Instagram Check into Claridge's here Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 01, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Hotels with History: Coming Soon

Join Richard E. Grant and Jules Perowne as they uncover the hidden stories that took place within the walls of some of the world’s most iconic hotels. Each episode, they’ll uncover the scandals, legends and surprising moments that turned these buildings into landmarks. If you want to understand a city, start with its hotels - and you'll want to start here. Episode one launches 2nd September, with more released weekly. Hotels with History is brought to you by Perowne International . Learn more ab...

Aug 07, 2025•2 min
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