Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Season 2 Episode 4: Ashford Castle, Ireland

Monica and Giles hop across to Ireland to scale the imposing and ancient ramparts of Ashford Castle. Founded 800 years ago & set in 350 acres, it later became the family home of the Guinness family. With the help of hotel historian, Fintan, Giles discovers that the castle has had a rollercoaster journey through the centuries, sporadically reaching moments of real jeopardy, only to be saved by a turn of events or new owners. As recently as 2011, the hotel went into receivership but was bought in the nick of time and, after undergoing a £50 million restoration, has the ambition to be the best hotel in the world.

Genre:

Documentary, Reality

Seasons:

6

Episodes:

40

Cast:

Monica Galetti, Robert Rinder

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2017

Rating:

7.7