Synopsis
Giles Coren has a go at checking a 5-star hotel room is up to the highest standard.
- Programme: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
- Series: 3
- Episode: Shangri-La, London
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2021
- Travel & Tourism | Customer Experience
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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