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The Hotel Inspector

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Ruth Watson, Richard Vranch, Where to watch: BBC America)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Reality show won't be a five-star experience for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show doesn't send particularly strong messsages (either positive or negative), but it does sympathetically highlight the difficult nature of the hotel business and many of the challenges that hotel owners must face in order to successfully run their business.
  • Role models:

    The show's hostess is no-nonsense in her opinions and delivery, but it's clear that she genuinely wants to help the people she's mentoring.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Occasional mild arguments between Watson and hotel owners.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Curse words like "piss" and "f--k" are occasionally heard; the strongest are bleeped for U.S. audiences.
  • Consumerism:

    Features a variety of real English hotels and bed and breakfasts, but usually not in a good way.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Staff and guests are shown smoking and drinking (beer, martinis, wine) in the hotels' bars/restaurants.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Hotel Inspector

Parents need to know that although this British reality series about a high-profile hotelier who tries to help struggling bed and breakfast owners revamp their inns is pretty mild overall, it probably won't appeal to most kids. Expect occasional strong language (like "piss" and "f--k," the latter of which is bleeped); hotel staff and guests are also sometimes shown drinking and smoking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what goes into running a hotel. What types of skills do you need in order to be successful in the hospitality business -- or can anyone run a successful hotel?
  • What are some of the differences between British and U.S. series? The similarities?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

    A bit of fun and education for entrepreneurs and travelers

    'The Hotel Inspector' is a refreshing find! I am an American who has traveled extensively and can relate to this show for many reasons: as a trip down memory lane, for entrepreneurial insight and as delightful entertainment that is witty, clever and full of interpersonal dynamics including Ruth's own rye sense of delivery and summation. Love it!

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