Hotel Showdown

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  • 2015
  • 1 Season

Hotel Showdown was a reality television show that aired on the Travel Channel in 2015. The show followed three hoteliers, Chris Minnes, Jill Grenchik, and Gordon Schaeffer, as they traveled across America to different cities and competed to improve struggling hotels.

Each episode featured two struggling hotels in a city, and the hoteliers were tasked with improving the overall experience for guests. The hoteliers, who were each experts in their fields, were given a budget of $25,000 and three days to make improvements to the hotel's decor, amenities, and customer service.

The show's format was such that each of the two hotels was critiqued by the other team of hoteliers, who would stay at the competitor's hotel and rate it on different criteria, including cleanliness, comfort, service, food, and overall experience. The host of the show, Ade Otukoya, would also walk through the hotels and provide his feedback on what needed to be improved.

The hoteliers then had 24 hours to make the necessary improvements to their hotel to address the feedback and the ratings received from their competitors. At the end of the three-day period, the hoteliers returned to their own hotel and were given a final score based on the ratings received from their competitors and Ade.

Throughout the show, the hoteliers faced various challenges and obstacles, such as tight budgets, time constraints, and unexpected problems in the hotels, which tested their skills, creativity, and ability to work under pressure. At times, the challenges resulted in conflict between the hoteliers, who had differing opinions on how to improve the hotels.

The show aimed to showcase the importance of good customer service, attention to details, and the impact of renovations on a hotel's success. It highlighted the experiences of travelers staying in budget hotels and the impact of improved amenities and customer service on their overall satisfaction.

Hotel Showdown was an entertaining and educational show that gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the hospitality industry and the challenges faced by hoteliers. It was interesting to see the different approaches taken by each of the hoteliers and how they leveraged their expertise to make improvements to the hotels.

Overall, Hotel Showdown was an engaging series that provided valuable insights into the workings of the hospitality industry and the importance of providing quality customer service and amenities to guests. It was a good watch for anyone interested in the travel industry or looking to gain insights into improving their own hospitality-related business.

Hotel Showdown is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (5 episodes). The series first aired on January 13, 2015.

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Bare Feet & Rock Star Sweets
5. Bare Feet & Rock Star Sweets
February 10, 2015
Four Midwest hoteliers showcase their properties for $25,000 prize. They live like rock stars & write a song at a retro music motel, live large like locals in Chicago, get lost in an orchard & eat ice cream canapés at a party.
Diamond Diva & the Love Box
4. Diamond Diva & the Love Box
February 3, 2015
Four NYC hoteliers travel to each other's properties, judging each along the way for $25,000. One hotelier is a one-woman operation in Brooklyn, and the diamond queen of Long Island City gives her guest rooms a special "love box."
Cat's Out of the Bag
3. Cat's Out of the Bag
January 27, 2015
Four hoteliers travel nationwide to one another's property judging each along the way for a $25,000 prize. They enjoy poolside cabanas, outdoor hot tubs and one rural-themed hotel showcases newborn kittens for their guests.
What A Drag, Clothing Optional
2. What A Drag, Clothing Optional
January 20, 2015
Four Northeast hoteliers travel to one another's properties, judging each along the way for a $25,000 prize. They sample restaurants and spas, as well as a surprise clothing-optional and funny cross-dressing "Drunkerella" experience.
A Seance and a Tea Party With a Game of Quarters
1. A Seance and a Tea Party With a Game of Quarters
January 13, 2015
Four New England hoteliers compete for $25,000 by traveling to one another's properties and judging each one against the others. The Captain's House Inn, Attwater Hotel, Stowe Meadows Inn and Firehouse Inn go head-to-head, but which will sweep the competition?
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Hotel Showdown is available for streaming on the travel CHANNEL website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Hotel Showdown on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 13, 2015