Hotel Babylon
Programme Synopsis
A tantalizing and seductive insight into the sexy world of the luxury five-star hotel industry, a place where money not only talks but can buy you just about anything you desire. Inspired by Imogen Edwards-Jones' novel of life behind the scenes of London's top class hotels, an impressive cast of young acting talent come together in this original eight-part drama series to reveal life beyond the glamour and facade of the smiling faces and glittering chandeliers. Instead, delve deeper into the frenetic, non-stop hidden culture of the hotel staff; from the discreet concierge to the flamboyant bar managers - everyone has a story. A fantastic expose of a world of hedonism and excess, where, for just one night, you can be who you want to be.
Episode Guide
| Episode Number | Episode Name | Episode Number | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | 5 | Episode 5 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | 6 | Episode 6 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | 7 | Episode 7 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | 8 | Episode 8 |
Episode 1
Hotel Babylon is closing. Meanwhile a terror alert throws Central London into chaos and a crowd seek refuge in the hotel. The team pull together fantastically and a millionaire caught up in the bedlam is so impressed he decides to buy Babylon, securing its future.
Episode 2
A celebrity TV couple are busy with their joint fortieth birthday celebrations. Anna assumes they are perfect but uncovers a very different story behind closed doors. Sam learns the hard way that it’s not easy running a hotel when he ignores Juliet’s advice and allows rival boxers to stay at Babylon.
Episode 3
The team join a treasure hunt around the hotel searching for valuable emeralds claimed to be hidden at Babylon. Anna takes the lead despite being so close to having her baby. Elsewhere, Tony is tasked to look after a fading film star who isn’t everything she seems.
Episode 4
Emily’s estranged father turns up at Babylon. Meanwhile Sam gambles Hotel Babylon and loses, and Tony meets his doppelganger and they put their uncanny resemblance to good use.
Episode 5
Sam enrols Juliet and the gang onto a team-building course to improve their performance. Elsewhere, romance is on the cards for Gino when a gorgeous hotel guest falls for him but an unwelcome discovery soon puts pay to it. Meanwhile, Sam isn’t happy with Juliet and Ben for helping a homeless man who is sleeping rough at Babylon - especially when valuables go missing from the hotel.
Episode 6
Babylon has bagged an exclusive magazine deal to host a Royal wedding with Italian glossy magazine. When the wedding is called off, Juliet is astonished that Sam is going to forge ahead regardless. Only this time, the gang are the wedding party and Emily is to be a princess from Lichtenstein!
Episode 7
James’s future lies in Gino’s hands when they are tasked with overseeing the extravagant funeral of a VIP guest. Juliet has promised James a promotion if the event is a success, but an ill-timed comment by Gino is set to blow James’s chances altogether.
Episode 8
An exclusive dating agency is holding a ‘romantic event’ at Babylon and Juliet is delighted when she bumps into her old friend Karen attending the event – they were close friends when Juliet was divorcing Sam.
