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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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  • Meet 41's GM
    12.12 min

    Meet 41's GM  Malcolm Hendry  Meet 41's GM


    "41”, a distinctive small hotel with a fascinating history. Occupying the grand ballroom of its sister property, it was once used by debutantes attending parties at Buckingham Palace. Now having been transformed into a five star boutique hotel, this 30 bedroom luxurious oasis opposite the Royal Mews continues to delight guests.

  • A Butler's Tale
    7.08 min

    A Butler's Tale  Terry van Santen  A Butler's Tale


    Roger Collis interviews The Milestone Hotel's Butler, Terry van Santen. Having worked as a Butler at The Milestone for four years now and with a background in private service Terry has mastered the art to perfection. So what makes Terry different from the traditional 'Jeeves'.

  • Meet The Egerton House Hotel's GM
    12.00 min

    Meet The Egerton House Hotel's GM  Sandra Anido  Meet The Egerton House Hotel's GM


    General Manager of the five star Egerton House Hotel since 2004, Sandra Anido has seen great changes since Red Carnation acquired and renovated the property. Now with the ambience of a fine London town house, decorated with rich fabrics and a real attention to detail, Roger Collis discovers that The Egerton House Hotel provides a first class intimate service only a small boutique hotel like The Egerton can.

  • Mr Martini
    4.45 min

    Mr Martini  Antonio Pizutto  Mr Martini


    Roger Collis interviews The Egerton House Hotel's Head Barman, Antonio Pizutto, who is renowned for making the perfect Martini. So is it shaken or stirred....

  • A Doorman's Life
    6.14 min

    A Doorman's Life  Nathan Champion  A Doorman's Life


    Roger Collis interviews The Rubens at the Palace's Head Doorman, Nathan Champion. As Nathan explains a doorman's role is about a lot more than fetching a taxi; from greeting hundreds of guests by their name to working with Concierge to obtain the unattainable, the doorman is an essential member of the team.

  • Roger Collis et Philippe Audonnet
    13.44 min

    Roger Collis et Philippe Audonnet  Philippe Audonnet  Roger Collis et Philippe Audonnet


    Quelques minutes d'une discussion entre Roger Collis et Philippe Audonnet, chef de cuisine du restaurant Windows de l'hôtel d'Angleterre. Philippe nous fait vivre sa passion pour la cuisine et nous parle, entre autres, de ses inspirations et du choix des produits transformés pour qu'ils s'epanouissent dans nos assiettes. De quoi mettre l'eau à la bouche ...

  • A great Concierge
    8.33 min

    A great Concierge  Bruno Pensa  A great Concierge




    Roger Collis interviews d'Angleterre's head Concierge Bruno Pensa, who has been with the hotel in Geneva for thirty-nine years. From crazy guest requests to obtainingthe unattainable, Bruno has an unprecedented knowledge of the area.

  • Meet Hotel d'Angleterre's GM
    8.36 min

    Meet Hotel d'Angleterre's GM  Jacques Favre  Meet Hotel d'Angleterre's GM




    Roger Collis interviews Jacques Favre, General Manager of the five star Hotel d'Angleterre in Geneva. Jacques discusses what makes his hotel and The Red Carnation Hotel Collection different.

  • Female safety tips
    3.00 min

    Female safety tips  Roger Collis  Female safety tips


    Some brief safety tips for female travellers on the road from Roger Collis.

  • Travelling with pets
    4.01 min

    Travelling with pets  Roger Collis  Travelling with pets


    Pet travel soared 33% last year with a record 80 million people travelling with their favoured friends. Roger Collis discusses the unique amenities and obstacles to travelling with pets, as increasingly the luxury travel industry add more ‘bark' to their services.