Award winning actor Richard E Grant travels the globe to reveal the stories and secrets behind the glamorous facades of iconic - and often infamous - hotels. From bad behavior, to sex scandals, from warring hotel dynasties to the outrageous extravagances of rich and famous guests, this is a portrait of a fascinating and mostly hidden world. As Richard explores hotels such as the George V in Paris, the Four Seasons in New York, the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and the Savoy in London, he sets out to discover what makes a select number of hotels so unique. He interviews some of the biggest names in the luxury hotel industry, getting insights from billionaire businessman Donald Trump, renowned hotelier Ian Schrager, and Andre Balazs, whose portfolio of hugely successful hotels includes the Chateau Marmont.