Red Carnation Hotels

PODCASTS

Welcome to our fun and informative podcasts and MP3 download section.  Here you will find a selection of recordings by esteemed travel writers as well as renowned hoteliers and more.

As we continue to develop our podcasts we hope to inform arriving guests of topics such as local destinations, travelling tips and what really makes a great hotel.

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  6.49 min

   MaryAnne Stevens  Paul Mellon

  
  MaryAnne Stevens, curator of the Paul Mellon exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, discusses one of the highlights this Autumn; An American Passion for British Art: Paul Mellon’s Legacy. Discover how his love for British art developed and the spectacular signature pieces of this vast collection on show.

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  8.24 min

   Stefan Otto  Everyday is a Champagne Day

  
  Roger Collis interviews Stefan Otto, Food and Beverage Manager and perhaps the most enthusiastic member of The Milestone Hotel. Stefan and his team work hard to put the finishing touches on a great stay for guests.

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  3.02 min

   Roger Collis  Albert and the Lion

  
  

  Roger Collis narrates 'Albert and the Lion’ by Marriott Edgar. Written in 1932, this classic humorous poem has delighted children for decades.

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  1.25 min

   Samir Chettoug  A Bloomsbury Doorman

  
  Samir Chettoug, Doorman at The Montague on the Gardens talks to Roger Collis about what being a doorman really means.  His role is much more than opening and closing doors. How does he greet guests by name?

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  10.13 min

   Adele Bennett  SA Weddings

  
  Adele Bennett, Wedding Coordinator at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, describes why this beautiful and world-class hotel is an idyllic wedding venue. The Twelve Apostles team truly goes out of their way to ensure every wedding day is as special as possible. Discover how easy it can be to coordinate a wedding from over seas.

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  6.41 min

   Sabina Smith  Duck Race 07

  
  Sabina Smith, Event Manager of the Great British Duck Race, chats to Roger Collis about this year’s world record breaking plastic charity duck race. On the 2nd September 2007, £150,000 was raised for charity as 165,000 plastic ducks were raced down the Thames, each competing to win their owner £10,000.

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  5.04 min

   Jose Pauco  Concierge Desk

  
  Roger Collis meets Jose Pauco, Concierge at The Milestone Hotel.  Jose and his team delight guests with pre-stay emails suggesting things to do and see in London, these personalised emails are based on guests pre-recorded interest from previous stays. So listen to this podcast and discover some of London’s top restaurants and exhibitions this autumn.

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  3.44 min

   Chris Campbell  The Modern Concierge

  
  Roger Collis welcomes Chris Campbell, concierge at The Chesterfield Mayfair to discuss the role of a modern concierge.  With Chris’s help, discover what’s hot in London this Autumn, from exhibitions to musicals and plays.

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  7.26 min

   Tara O'Leary  Wine Flights

  
  Roger Collis interviews Tara O’leary, Sommelier at The Chesterfield Mayfair. Discover how she helps guests choose the perfect wine to compliment their meal. One innovative option is to try ‘Wine Flights’, where guests are offered a small portion of three wines of similar style, tasted next to one another. So what comes first the food or the wine?

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  6.07 min

   PJ Lilly  Cape Town Attractions

  
  Linda d’Holt Hackner is talking to PJ Lilly Concierge at The Twelve Apostle Hotel & Spa. Discover PJ’s top lazy Sunday attractions, family picnic locations, fantastic trails for hiking enthusiast and wine farms in and around Cape Town.  But which attraction is PJ’s must see?

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