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Hotels with History

Hotels with History

Written by: Perowne International
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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.©2025 Perowne International, All Rights Reserved Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
Episodes
  • Gleneagles, Auchterarder

    Gleneagles, Auchterarder
    Oct 13 2025
    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
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    25 mins
  • La Mamounia, Marrakesh

    La Mamounia, Marrakesh
    Oct 6 2025
    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
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    26 mins
  • Le Bristol, Paris

    Le Bristol, Paris
    Sep 29 2025
    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
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    24 mins
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