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Discover Geneva

2008-06-26

Roger Collis meets Stéphane Le Droumaguet, Hotel d'Angleterre's Head Concierge and discovers the delights of Geneva. The concierge is the heart of the hotel, how has the role changed from the traditional and sometimes intimidating figure.

Pure luxury in Geneva

2008-05-28

Jean-Vital Domezon, Deputy Director of Hotel d’Angleterre meets Roger Collis to discuss the current challenges of a five-star hotel in Geneva. With almost two staff per room, Hotel d’Angleterre really focuses on quality and service, with an estimated 55% returning guests.

Sublime Cuisine

2008-06-06

Roger Collis meets Bastien Peyraud, Restaurant Manager of Windows in Hotel d’Angleterre. Discover the style and cuisine served and more on the sublime lobster roast, Windows signature dish. Windows is a famous restaurant attracting approximately 60% of guests who are not staying in the hotel.

A Wedding Planner and more...

2008-05-16

Corinne DeCelles, Banqueting Manager at Hotel d'Angleterre in Geneva meets Roger Collis. Corinne organises events from small interviews to weddings catering for up to 60 guests if there is a dance floor, 80 without. Listen here to discover what a Banqueting does?

A Mayfair Hotel

2007-10-22

With an international career within hotels Oliver Raggett, General Manager of The Chesterfield Mayfair, discusses this exceptional hotel with Roger Collis. What are the day-to-day challenges of a modern day hotel manager?

Bouchard Finlayson

2008-03-03

Interview with Peter Finlayson, wine maker and General Manager of the award winning Bouchard Finlayson in South Africa.

A Bloomsbury Boutique

2007-11-02

Dirk Crokaert, General Manager of The Montague on the Gardens, talks to Roger Collis about this boutique hotel in the heart of Bloomsbury. The Montague has a great history, having once been used as a staff house for the British Museum. Today the hotel is a cosy, friendly property with stunning outside space and beautifully renovated ‘Bloomsbury Rooms’.

What I love to hate about hotel rooms

2007-11-02

A humorous podcast on those 'love to hate' aspects of hotel rooms. Does the toilet paper folded to a point annoy you too?

Paul Mellon

2007-11-14

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.

The Modern Man

2007-11-02

Spa Manager Rene Baatjes discusses the modern man. With increase responsibilities, demanding jobs and higher levels of stress, more and more men opt for some pampering and relaxation. The traditional massage tends to be the most popular amongst male guests, however increasingly they are arranging monthly facials.