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Hotel Geeks, Set Your DVRs: 'Hotel Impossible' Will Premiere on April 9

February 6, 2012 at 11:33 AM | by | Comment (1)

People. You now know exactly what we will be doing on April 9 at 10pm ET/PT. We'll be watching the very first episode of Hotel Impossible on the Travel Channel!

The half one-hour show features Anthony Melchiorri as he goes about fixing troubled hotels and inns. We reported on the show's filming last week but Travel Channel has now given us some more detes on what to expect from the show. And more importantly, what hotels will be featured:

Each episode features a hotel fighting for its life. Melchiorri secretly scouts the property and identifies its biggest problems. He then meets with the staff from front desk receptionists to housekeeping to the owners themselves to determine the key operation issues. These owners could risk losing their hotels if Melchiorri’s renovations do not work! After coming up with a plan and prescribing the changes that need to be made, Melchiorri revamps and re-motivates the staff and transforms the hotel. Whether it is demonstrating the proper way to pour a glass of wine or gutting and redecorating a lobby, Melchiorri knows how to turn a failing hotel into a bustling tourist destination.

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We've Got a Glimpse at the Filming of 'Hotel Impossible'

January 30, 2012 at 5:20 PM | by | Comments (0)

A few months ago, we learned that the Travel Channel would be premiering a brand new show called Hotel Impossible, starring Anthony Melchiorri, a longtime hospitality consultant whose "no-nonsense approach can turn any establishment around in weeks."

But aside from an entry on IMDB.com and a non-active Twitter account, we haven't seen much news out there about Hotel Impossible. Exceppppptt...Anthony now has his own Twitter and Facebook page! And he's putting up some photos!

That's where we found this amazing pic of Anthony cruising in a convertible with the cameras on him (So that's how they do that!) He's also got some photos of himself being filmed in a very tropical setting. It looks like Miami but another photo in the album shows a thatched roof. Maybe Mexico?

Either way, after we got reports of chef Gordon Ramsay filming his own hotel fixer-upper show, Hotel Hell, it's about time we got to see what Anthony's been up to.

Any one got any inside filming scoop on Hotel Impossible? Let us know!

[Photo: Anthony Melchiorri/Facebook]

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Gordon Ramsay Heads To Pennsylvania For More 'Hotel Hell'

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 210 2nd St [map], Milford, PA, United States, 18337
January 13, 2012 at 9:20 AM | by | Comments (0)

Yep, it's that bad

After discovering late last month that The Keating Hotel in San Francisco will be one of the hotels featured ripped apart by Gordon Ramsay on Hotel Hell, we've been dying to know which other towns across the country will be getting visits from his spiky-haired highness.

Now, we can add Milford, Pennsylvania to the list. The New Jersey Herald is reporting that Ramsay will be making over the River Rock Inn, a B&B housed in a 10-bedroom Victorian-style house built in 1876.

According to the hotel's Facebook page, producers for the show have taken over all bookings, and have so far received over 1500 reservation requests, from (we're guessing) hotel geeks trying to get front row seats of Ramsay working his magic. And judging from the pictures, this place really does need some magic. Or a sledgehammer.

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Gordon Ramsay Makes Over The Keating Hotel in San Diego for 'Hotel Hell'

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 432 F St [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
December 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM | by | Comments (2)

The other day when we heard that chef Gordon Ramsay stayed at the Hard Rock San Diego while filming episodes for his new reality show, Hotel Hell, we were dying to know which hotels or B&Bs he was tasked with making over. As it turns out, we didn't have to wait too long to find out.

Ramsay was working his magic at The Keating Hotel on F Street. The hotel has only been open for about four years but the slick Italian Pininfarina interiors (the same designers behind Maserati and Ferrari) received so-so reviews from the LA Times as well as one of our own HotelChatter Mavens, Mari, who could hardly sleep thanks to all the nightclub noise next door.

Enter Chef Ramsay.

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If You See This Man In Your Hotel, He's There to Fix It

November 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM | by | Comments (0)

UPDATE: We've got a brand new picture of the hotel fixer, Anthony Melchiorri. Sorry, James Caan but we had to drop you.

No, we're not talking about James Caan, We're talking about Anthony Melchiorri, the hotel fixer who will be appearing on the new Travel Channel reality show this spring called, Hotel Impossible.

Sources have confirmed for us that the man pictured here is indeed Anthony so if you see him at your hotel one of these days, that means the hotel you're staying at is in trouble.

For those who missed the news yesterday, Melchiorri, a longtime hospitality consultant with experience in turning around several hotels (mostly in NYC), will attempt to boost business at several struggling hotels. Here's the show's official description:

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The Travel Channel's 'Hotel Fixer' Has Been Revealed!

November 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM | by | Comment (1)

Not too long ago we were all amped up about who the hell the Hotel Fixer could be for Travel Channel's new hotel reality TV show. While we got word that the show would air in the Spring of 2012 we still didn't know who this fixer man would be. But now we do.

His name is Anthony Melchiorri and the show will actually be called Hotel Impossible.

We're still freaking out over the sudden reveal of the fixer so pardon our cursory internet search on Melchiorri's hotel cred (and sorry, we're not quite sure what he looks like. We have an idea but don't want to run with it if it's wrong.)

So it looks like Melchiorri has recently started his own hospitality consulting business Argeo Hospitality after he helped develop and reposition the first Nickelodeon Hotel and Resort and the historic Algonquin Hotel (which is about to undergo a major reno.) Over the course of his career he's also worked at the Plaza Hotel, Embassy Suites, Millennium Hotels, the Lucerne Hotel and the Westin Hotel in Times Square.

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Is Mr. Hotel the Hotel Fixer Soon to Be Featured on a Reality Show?

November 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM | by | Comments (0)

Is this the mysterious Hotel Fixer who will be at the center of a new hotel improvement reality show from Travel Channel?

We found a Twitter feed for one Mr. Hotel who wrote "Travel Channel bound!" on his bio. Alas, the last tweet Mr. Hotel sent to his followers happened nearly a year ago so unless he's been too busy traveling the country fixing up hotels, we doubt this is the man going head-to-head with Gordon Ramsay's Hotel Hell. Darnit, we thought we had something here!

Got any inside scoop on either the Hotel Fixer or Hotel Hell? Let us know!

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The Bachelor is Filming at Yet Another Tropical Resort, The W Vieques

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: State Road 200 · KM 3.2, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, PO Box 936
October 10, 2011 at 1:41 PM | by | Comments (0)

Once again, the liquored up cast and the vodka-supplying crew of ABC's The Bachelor have flown off to a tropical island for some dates so the bachelor/wannabe actor, Ben Flajnik, can sweep the contending ladies off their feet. Or at least make out with a few of them before asking one of them for her hand in marriage a few days later. How romantic!

And just about the time that @Bachspoilerfans tweeted us that the show was currently filming at the W Vieques did this anonymous tip arrive in one of our inboxes:

The Bachelor is filming at W Vieques. The are clearing out Living Room (lobby) for the Rose Ceremony tomorrow night. Guests will be hosted for cocktails on the beach at the Retreat – since they won’t be able to go in Living Room. Picture of the equipment attached. They were filming a helicopter scene…..it took off right over the hotel….

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'The Hotel Fixer' Reality Show is Set to Debut on The Travel Channel

October 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM | by | Comments (2)

Remember when we told you that Gordon Ramsay would have some real competition for his "Hotel Hell" reality show? Well, the mysterious Hotel Fixer, an actual hotel consultant who has worked with big-time properties across the U.S., will be showing off his talent on The Travel Channel.

The show will feature independently-owned hotels in America who are in need of some TLC--both the design and financial kind. But if your hotel is within 60 miles of NYC, you might have a better shot of getting on the show as we're hearing hotels with proximity to the Big Apple are a priority*.

Still no word on who the Hotel Fixer actually is and still no word on what the show will be called, but we're dying with anticipation to find out.

If you're a hotel owner who's interested in being "fixed up", check out the casting call right here.

*That's the Waldorf-Astoria pictured in the photo above, a property that could certainly use some help from the Hotel Fixer.

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Gordon Ramsay's Hotel Hell Already Has Some Competition

September 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM | by | Comments (0)

It looks like chef Gordon Ramsay isn't the only one filming a hotel improvement show. We've got word that another reality TV show is in the works, looking to makeover "unique" independently-owned hotels. Here's the casting call:

A major cable network is seeking independently owned hotels in America that are struggling to make ends meet, for a new television series! A world-renowned hotel fixer will bring his expertise to hotels in need.

In addition to providing managerial and cosmetic improvements where needed This opportunity offers the hotel a full hour of national prime time exposure!

If interested, please send a photo of you and your hotel, the location, how many years in business, and a brief description of why you need help!

Send info to: hotelfixer@gmail.com
Call: 917 351 8417

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Do You Want to Be on Gordon Ramsay's 'Hotel Hell'? Here's How

September 22, 2011 at 12:30 PM | by | Comments (0)

So yesterday we were a little skeptical about Gordon Ramsay telling hotels and B&Bs and inns how to run their business but nevertheless, Hotel Hell is definitely happening and you could be on it.

We got this letter from a casting agency and figured since that many of your dear readers are in the hotel biz, some of you might actually be interested in this. Here's the complete casting notice:

Are you a HOTEL, MOTEL OR B&B OWNER desperate to get your struggling business back on track? Are you finding it tough to attract customers? Are your management and/or marketing skills outdated? Are you desperate for help from industry experts? Executive Producer GORDON RAMSAY is bringing a brand new TV show to FOX that aims to HELP turn around the fortunes of dedicated and determined hospitality industry owners.

Call or Email for information: (310) 313-9100. HotelHell@TheConlinCompany.com

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Gordon Ramsay to Film a New Show Called Hotel Hell (Something He Knows a Bit About)

September 21, 2011 at 2:20 PM | by | Comments (0)

Gordon Ramsay, a man who has had considerable difficulty keeping his restaurants afloat inside hotels, has just announced a new reality show for FOX tentatively called, Hotel Hell. (Not to be confused with our own Hotel Hell, of course.)

The premise of the show, according to Entertainment Weekly is this:

The reality kingpin will partner with a team of hospitality experts, traveling across the country to try and fix every aspect of struggling hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts.

EW then goes onto list Ramsay's hotel background which includes having studied hotel management as a young man and his own restaurants within hotels. Hmmm...about those hotel restaurants, let's see....

· MAZE at the One & Only Cape Town closed last year amid complaints that guests wanted to see him in the kitchen or at least know he had control over the menu. Also, reports said it was never nearly as crowded as Nobu next door. The restaurant had been open just over a year.

· Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood is Gordon Ramsay in name only after a sale in 2009. (Previously, we said the restaurant had closed. That was wrong on our part.) The hotel also features a Boxwood Cafe concept from Gordon as well.

More on Gordon's hotel restaurants after the jump!

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