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Hotels with History

Hotels with History

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
  • Raffles Hotel, Singapore

    Raffles Hotel, Singapore
    Sep 22 2025
    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.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes

    Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
    Sep 15 2025
    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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • The Gritti Palace, Venice

    The Gritti Palace, Venice
    Sep 8 2025
    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. Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠Perowne International.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
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