Hotel Impossible

I think this is one of the best new reality shows on t.v. for the following reasons:

1. Real people with real issues - no staged fighting, arguing, etc. 2. It's like a travelogue - we get to visit quaint, charming family- owned businesses that are struggling despite the owners bet intentions.

3. And the host is a hoot! His expressions are priceless! A real professional, who sincerely appears to want to help without condescending and disrespecting those who seek his help. What a change from those other shows were people get suckered in and then are treated disrespectfully and - I am sure! - are prodded by producers and host to make asses of themselves for the sake of "drama.

My husband and I are seasoned national and international travelers and business owners that cater to the public, much as these hotel owners do. It's sad to see how many people get into the this business thinking that it will be fun... thank goodness for Mr.Melchiorri and his staff. I sleep a little better in hotels now knowing he's out there... and knowing what to look out for!

We are making a list and plan to visit a couple of these during the year - even if only to cheer them on!

This is a very "interest" specific reality show that I just love for two reasons #1 being a guest at a hotel and #2 operating a hotel. I have dreamed of buying a hotel for 30 years and would finally like to make it a reality. Started watching Season 2 and am trying to catch up on old episodes. Anthony is very direct without being obnoxious and I have learned a lot about hotels, since I have no direct experience in the industry. Looking forward to many more destinations. Am planning on booking a room at one of the featured hotels in Feb. Wanted to find out how the hotels are doing months after he has been there, but the information was difficult to find. Wish I could work for him, that would be the ultimate learning experience!

Need some episodes in 2020. It is disappointing that this show didn't continue!

Entertaining it is: depressed and clueless hotel owner, dirty rooms, bad food; Anthony arrives, applies some though-love techniques, owner cry, but then Anthony sends his good friends decorator to re-paint the whole stuff and add some nice pillows. Add a bit of stress (Can you do this in 4 days? Yeah, no problem, we all work during the night with a smile). Then everyone is happy and hugs. Reality is that hotel requires more than cleaning, smiling reception, and cosmetic make-over like new paint, blankets and garden seats. Hotel requires well functioning airco, maintenance, insulations, roof repair, 24 hours staff, military precision with rooms cleaning, room pricing management, and good advertising beyond inviting some people attracted by Anthony's camera. And this, my friends, require LOADS of money. Well, that's the case for all dumb restaurant and hotel "reality" shows which spruce up with some celebrities. This is all illusions.

Only on the second season but the first season was great. Although on the second season he is a lot ruder and it's hard to watch sometimes. I don't like when he's ripping, tearing and throwing things. Like someone else said he seems to just think it's okay to be rude since he's giving them stuff and sometimes he gives a lot of stuff.