Hotel Babylon

What’s the Story?

Based Imogen Edwards-Jones' novel, the British drama HOTEL BABYLON centers on a five-star London hotel where high-paying guests are given the royal treatment -- and staff members pull out all the stops to make sure their every desire is satisfied. What the patrons say goes -- their favorite foods magically appear on the room-service menu, and, most importantly, their reputation-ruining secrets are handled with the utmost discretion. Heading up the hotel's capable staff is General Manager Rebecca Mitchell (Tamzin Outhwaite), who is willing to sacrifice almost everything -- even her marriage -- for her share of the Babylon's profit. Deputy Manager Charlie Edwards (Max Beesley) is hungry to rise to the top, but he's hampered by a complicated past and strong morals that sometimes puts him at odds with guests and his peers. Other characters include gold-digging receptionist Anna Thornton-Wilton (Emma Pierson); tips-obsessed concierge Tony Casemore (Dexter Fletcher); star-struck receptionist Ben Trueman (Michael Obiora); and the hardworking head of housekeeping, Jackie Clunes (Natalie Mendoza).

Is It Any Good?

If you're looking for a new guilty pleasure laden with sex, lies, and the possibility of hidden videotape, then Hotel Babylon is probably worth a reservation. But since it's full of drug use, drinking, illicit sex, and illegal activity, save it for when the kids (even teens) aren't around.